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Contents pleasure of hearing: mind440 exceptional sound: Dual ISP TruSound peace of mind: Zen program SmartSpeak Fitting features ____________ Colours and models ________ Accessories _______________ Technical details ___________

The pursuit of exceptional sound has always been an ongoing Widex ambition. With the mind™440 series we have again refined and improved the latest technology to take sound quality to new heights. And with great innovations, mind440 aims to give users peace of mind. mind440 also features the innovative SmartSpeak™, a signalling mechanism that informs users of various hearing aid functions such as low battery power and program mode. SmartSpeak gives users control of their hearing aid. Exceptional sound and peace of mind. All this adds up to the ultimate in hearing pleasure. Exceptional sound...

exceptional sound

Dual ISP Taking sound to a new level Widex® hearing aids have a world-class reputation for their unsurpassed sound. And with the mind™440 series we have taken sound quality to a completely new level. By refining and vastly improving our unique Integrated Signal Processing (ISP) technology, we have created Dual ISP – a more powerful and more efficient platform. Improved technological platform Widex ISP technology continuously controls and coordinates all functions in the hearing aid automatically in response to changes in the user’s listening environment. With Dual ISP, it is no longer...

Dual ISP Taking sound to a new level Listening layer – because hearing is important The listening layer combines high definition sound analysis and sound processing in 15 channels with system optimisation. The listening layer includes the new TruSound™ compression system, where enhanced dynamic range compression aids the perception of soft, normal speech and loud inputs. Sound analysis – allows a detailed analysis of the input signal •• •• •• •• Speech and noise tracer S/N ratio tracer Spatial feedback tracer Spatial sound tracer Sound processing – emphasises natural and clear sound...

Awareness layer – because listening may be challenged With Widex mind440 we have added an extra layer – the awareness layer – because listening may be challenged. This extra layer is made up of the fractal generator, signal integrity and speech and sound synthesis. Dual ISP – Taking sound to a new level Fractal generator – provides the tones of mind440 •• fractal computation •• melody composition (Zen styles) Speech & sound synthesis – lets the hearing aid speak to the user •• SmartSpeak speech message generator •• SmartTone beep generator Dynamic Integrator Signal integrity – provides...

Better compression and wider bandwidth Brilliant sound requires balance. A balanced focus of sound processing throughout the dynamic range. One of the key performance indicators for sound quality in hearing aids is how well the hearing aid handles input levels well above normal speech level. The Dual ISP platform in mind440 allows Widex to re-define the amplification strategy for loud inputs, resulting in the new TruSound compression system. In the audio world, the broader the frequency range of a loudspeaker extends into the high frequencies, the clearer the musical experience. With our...

TruSound Balance of mind and body TruSound compression system The foundation of our amplification rationale is that soft sounds must be audible but remain soft in character, normal speech must be audible and intelligible and loud sounds must be perceived as loud without being uncomfortably loud. Now with mind440, our TruSound compressors and the new TruSound AOC (Automatic Output Control) have refined the handling of loud input levels as well - in the pursuit of good sound quality. compression attack and release times in changing listening environments while allowing predominantly long...

mind440 aims to give users peace of mind with our Zen tone program and the innovative SmartSpeak speech synthesis system.

Relaxation and tone program mind440 is the first hearing aid ever to offer the user a dedicated relaxation and tone program. The positive emotional and psychological effects of music are well documented, particularly in aiding in relaxation and reducing stress. Inspired by this, Widex has developed the Zen program - a revolutionary, harmonic sound program. Zen offers a choice of soothing tones and chimes.

Zen program Peace of mind Based on fractal technology The Zen program is based on fractal technology. Fractals are geometrical structures that have details no matter how much you magnify them. They can generate self-similar structures that do not repeat themselves. In Zen, fractal technology is used to generate random numbers to produce tone, pitch, timbre and intervals. Zen has an in-built generator that plays random, non-repeated and infinite tones. This ensures that the tones heard are both harmonic and random while never repeating themselves. Similarly, fractal technology means there...

SmartSpeak Smart mind Verbal messaging •  Easier to use and fewer distractions Using a sophisticated hearing aid with state-of-the-art features can sometimes be challenging - for both experienced and first time users. mind440 helps take the guesswork out of hearing aid use with our innovative SmartSpeak™. •  Users’ preferred language can be selected from among 22 common languages in Compass SmartSpeak™ is a signalling mechanism that uses actual recorded speech to inform users of various hearing aid functions, such as low battery power and program mode. •  Volume adjustable in Compass;...

Precision fitting - a Widex trademark The successful fitting of a hearing aid is crucial for both professional and user alike. Widex has long had a reputation for excellence in fitting and fitting procedures, in particular with Sensogram. Now mind440 takes precision in fitting a step further. It is the first Widex hearing aid to offer in-situ RECD, a new and improved version of our logging function, Sound Diary II and an in-built performance monitor, ServiceTracker. Precision in fitting means more peace of mind for the professional and the user. Sensogram Sensogram, the established in-situ...