Description
Phonak Belong Virto
Phonak is one the largest hearing aid manufacturers in the world. They are based in Switzerland and are part of the Sonova Group, which includes Unitron.
Phonak Belong Virto Technology
In 2017 Phonak released the Belong platform running on the Sword chip. Virto refers to hearing aids that go in the ear.
The Sword chip runs AutoSense 2.0 software. Autosense constantly scans the listening environment and fine-tunes the audio with up to 200 adjustments for an optimised listening experience.
Binaural VoiceStream (only available in wireless models) allows for real-time stereo streaming between the hearing aids, improving speech understanding in challenging listening situations.
All Virto B30 aids are custom-made to fit your ears. Phonak uses biometric calibration to measure the individual’s ear anatomy. 3-D modelling software identifies over 1,600 biometric data points to calculate calibration settings for each Virto B hearing aid. The result is a 2db improvement in directionality and therefore improved hearing performance in noisy situations.
The Belong Virto range will not connect directly to a mobile phone for streaming – you must use ComPilot II. See the new Phonak Marvel Virto range for direct connectivity to Bluetooth devices.
Phonak Virto B30 is available in six models. Four levels of technology are available; 30, 50, 70 and 90. The higher the number, the better the technology.
The Belong Virto range will not connect directly to a mobile phone for streaming – you must use ComPilot II.
Phonak Belong Virto Models
Phonak Belong Virto B-10 NW O is a custom-made non-wireless IIC product with a size ten battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. The hearing aid will have one microphone and is, therefore, omnidirectional.
Phonak Belong Virto B-10 is a custom-made wireless CIC product with a size 10 battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. The hearing aid will have one microphone and is, therefore, omnidirectional.
Phonak Belong Virto B-10 is a custom-made wireless CIC product with a size 10 battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. With two microphones, the hearing aid has directionality and therefore improved performance in background noise.
Phonak Belong Virto B-312 NW O is a custom-made non-wireless ITC product with a size 312 battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. The hearing aid will have one microphone and is, therefore, omnidirectional.
Phonak Belong Virto B-312 is a custom-made wireless ITC product with a size 312 battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. With two microphones, the hearing aid has directionality and therefore improved performance in background noise.
Phonak Belong Virto B-13 is a custom-made wireless ITE product with a size 13 battery. A programme change button and volume control can be fitted to the device. With two microphones, the hearing aid has directionality and therefore improved performance in background noise.
Accessories available for Belong Virto:
Phonak ComPilot II – A multipurpose streamer that is worn around the neck. It also works as a remote control allowing for volume and programme changes.
Phonak ComPilot Air – A smaller version of ComPilot II with a smaller battery.
Phonak TV Link – Streams from TV or Stereos to the hearing aids via the ComPilot II
Phonak Pilot One II – Pocket-sized remote control which allows for programme and volume changes.
Phonak Remote Mic – Transmit speaker voice over a distance of 20 metres.
Phonak DECT II – A cordless landline phone that will stream the call directly to the hearing aids.
Roger Compatible РRoger Microphones bridge the gap in hearing ability when background noise is present and where there is distance from a speaker (more than 2m).