journey Specification Guide

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Introduction
The Sonic Journey Specification Guide outlines the features and capabilities of the Journey Super Power BTE hearing aid, designed to enhance hearing experiences in various environments.

Key Features

Speech Processing: The device prioritizes speech understanding through Speech Variable Processing, which preserves nuances in spoken words. It includes Speech Priority Noise Reduction to separate speech from noise and Reverb Reduction to manage sound reverberation in large spaces.
Environment Adaptation: Journey automatically analyzes and adjusts to different environments using Environment Classification. It offers precise volume control and visual indicators for battery life and program changes.
Noise Management: The hearing aid features sophisticated directional systems, Impulse Noise Reduction, Soft Noise Reduction, and Wind Noise Reduction to minimize unwanted sounds. An Adaptive Feedback Canceller prevents feedback issues.
Frequency Transfer: This feature compresses high-frequency input for users with limited high-frequency cochlear function, improving speech audibility.
Wireless Fitting: The FittingLINK wireless programmer allows for cable-free fitting.

Technical Specifications

Output and Gain: The device offers various output levels and gains, with specific measurements for undamped and damped earhooks.
Battery and Power: It uses size 13 batteries with specified quiescent and operating currents.
Distortion and Frequency Range: The device maintains low distortion across frequencies and operates within a 100-6000 Hz range.

Feature Comparison: Journey80 vs. Journey40

Sound Quality: Both models use Speech Variable Processing with an 8 kHz frequency bandwidth. Journey80 offers more frequency transfer options.
Noise Management: Both models include Adaptive Feedback Canceller and Wind Noise Reduction, with Journey80 providing additional noise reduction options.
Directionality and Coordination: Both models support omni, fixed, and adaptive directionality, with Journey80 offering hybrid adaptive directionality and binaural coordination features.
Programming and Convenience: Both models support multiple listening programs and environments, with Journey80 offering additional conveniences like SmartVC and Auto Telephone Detection.

Conclusion
The Sonic Journey Super Power BTE is designed for extreme hearing loss, offering a robust set of features for confidence and convenience in various listening environments.

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The power to take any path Specification Guide

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Sonic · Journey The power to take any path Go ahead, take the lead Venture into any environment with the power of Journey. Designed for extreme hearing loss, the Journey Super Power BTE is prepared to go the distance. It starts with the muscle of Sonic’s Speech Variable Processing platform, then adds a robust set of features to deliver confidence, connectivity, as well as convenience. Send your patients out with Journey. They’ll put great everyday moments on the map. Confidence in conversations A busy restaurant. An outing with the grandkids. A chat while walking around the block. Some listening...

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Sonic · Journey The power to take any path Journey 80 | 40 Super Power BTE Fitting Range – Super Power BTE – Super Power BTE Hearing Level in decibels (dB) Frequency in Hertz (Hz) in Hertz (Hz) Undamped Earhook Ear Simulator Earhook* 2cc Coupler Earhook* Undamped Earhook 2cc Coupler Frequency Response Curves Frequency Response Curves OSPL 90 Frequencyin dB SPL OSPL Output in dB SPL 90 Output Response Curves Damped Earhook Ear Simulator Earhook 2cc Coupler Earhook Damped Earhook Full-on gain, peak Reference test gain Quiescent current Operating current Battery size Frequency range Telecoil HFA...

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Sonic · Journey The power to take any path Sound Quality Signal Processing Frequency Bandwidth 3······················· Speech Variable Processing ·······················4 8 kHz Adaptive Feedback Canceller Wind Noise Reduction Soft Noise Reduction Speech Priority Noise Reduction Frequency Transfer Noise Management Impulse Noise Reduction Reverb Reduction Directionality Omni Directionality Fixed Directionality Adaptive Directionality Hybrid Adaptive Directionality Binaural Coordination Program Change Environment Classification Non-Telephone Ear Control (with Auto Telephone) Programming Options...

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