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AQ CO 9|7|5
THE NEW DYNAMICS OF HEARING
AQ CO: The fastest and most precise AccuQuest
Hearing Technologies hearing aid ever
• Dynamic Environment Control
System™
• Premium features
• Wireless connectivity
• Styles and options
• Oasisnxt
AQ CO Featuring DECS™DECS™ marks a quantum leap from the limitations of adaptive environment classification
to a dynamic hearing aid behavior. The technology is based on a continuous analysis of
the acoustic sound scene resulting in seamless adaptation of the processing to active
and fast-changing environments.
DECS™ offers the freedom of all possibilities.
Anytime. Anywhere.
Dynamic Environment Control System™
Dynamic Noise Management™
Combines a highly sensitive Dynamic
Directionality with an ultra-fast Dynamic Noise
Reduction which interact binaurally. DNM™
attenuates noise effectively without affecting
the speech signal.
Continuous Environment Detection
Analyzes 32,000 data points of the listening
environment per second. Dynamic Amplification Control™
Continuously measures a long-term and short-
term SNR at phonemic speed to reduce
the amplification of noise, even in speech
pauses.
Dynamic Speech Processing™
Accurately amplifies the signal with HD Speech
Focus Processing™ 20,000 times per second
based on the information from DAC™
Continuous Environment Detection
Analyzes 32,000 data points of the listening environment per second
4 data points are updated in each of 16 bands 500 times/second• Level measurement
• Presence of speech
• Long term SNR
• Short term SNR
Detection of the SNR is the key to the success of DECS™• Drives the performance of the dynamic
features
Dynamic Noise Management™
The binaural DNM™ combines the highly
sensitive Dynamic Directionality with the
ultra-fast Dynamic Noise Reduction that
process the signal in parallel to each other
• Effectively reduces noise without adversely affecting
speech
• Constantly adapts the null-steering and directional
pattern
• Accurately attenuates the noise
• Continuously optimizes the SNR of the incoming signal
Dynamic Directionality
• Assigned polar pattern is based on calculated SNR
• Fluid-like changes in null-steering
• Precise null-steering attenuates multiple noise sources
• Faster reaction to changes in the environment – Movement of the client
– Changing noise sources
• Maximum flexibility in 16 bands
Dynamic Noise Reduction
• Reduces noise that has not been attenuated by Dynamic Directionality
• Based on ANR Plus functionality
• Detects the difference in modulation to estimate the SNR
• SNR determines activation and deactivation of noise suppression
• Uses the same SNR detector as Dynamic Directionality
• Performance is compared between instruments
• Works in 16 bands
Dynamic Amplification Control™
• Continuously analyzes the
environment
• Determines the presence of
speech and noise elements
• Directs this information to the
Dynamic Speech Processing™
– Amplification is based on signal type
and input level
Dynamic Amplification Control™
Informs Dynamic Speech
Processing™ when:
• Speech is present in noise
• Noise in Speech pauses
• Noise only
• Is essential for signal processing
to apply the correct amount of
compression and amplification
• Prevents the re-amplification of
noise attenuated by DNM™
Dynamic Amplification Control™
Works with two Signal-to-Noise-Ratio Estimators
Fast SNR Estimator
• Analyzes short-term SNR
• Works at phonemic speed
Identifies the presence of:
• Speech
• Noise between speech pauses
Identifies the:
• Absence of speech
• Presence of noise
Slow SNR Estimator
• Analyzes long-term SNR
• Within a period of 2-3 seconds
Dynamic Speech Processing™
Accurately amplifies the signal based
on level and the environment
HD Speech Focus Processing™ • Adjusts the gain 20,000 times per second
• Works with phonemic compression
HD Speech Preservation™• Allows individualized settings to match the client’s
auditory resolution
• Processes speech based on Phoneme or Envelope
Priority
Dynamic Speech Processing™
• Amplification is no longer based on input level
• Signal type determines the amount of amplification applied to the signal
• Speech:– Receives appropriate level of gain
• Noise:– Receives less amplification
• Speech cues are preserved and amplified
• Noise is not over-amplified, providing additional comfort
Dynamic Environment Control System™
DECS™ provides many tangible client benefits
Enhanced client satisfaction in fast-changing environments
Achieves natural balance between speech and comfort
Higher acceptance in noisy conversational situations
Higher acceptance in pure noise situations
Less listening fatigue
Clients can enjoy dynamic situations again
PREMIUM FEATURES
Binaural Noise Manager
• Ear-to-ear comparison of the acoustic environment – Level
– Modulation
– Asymmetrical Input Levels
• Attenuation of loudest noise source from one side
• Locating noise sources of different levels is more natural
• The goal is to increase the binaural SNR
Adaptation Manager
Individualization of acclimatization for the AQ CO user
Hearing Care Professional is able to choose manual or automatic adaptation to the gain
Possible settings in automatic:• Gain at the start
• Gain at the end
• And duration of adaption
Dynamic Range Extender
• Delivers improved overall
sound quality
• Extends input limit up to 113
dB SPL
• Works in conjunction with a 10
kHz bandwidth
• Loud sounds are not distorted
*The fixed extender in Live Music Program is available in AQ CO 9|7|5.
Low Frequency Enhancer
• Applies to wireless accessories such as TV-A and Smartphone
• Allows the individualization of sound perception for low frequencies
• Enhances the level of low frequencies to improve deep bass dynamics
• Choices are:– Low (default)
– Medium
– High
Frequency Preservationnxt
• Offers more flexibility to match the clients’ high-frequency needs
• Increased number of destination ranges and intensity levels – 10 destinations
– 7 level adjustments
• High frequency roll-off in with click
Tinnitus SoundSupport
• AQ CO 9|7|5 implements
amplification and tinnitus relief
together in one solution
• Support client needs with
various tinnitus relief sounds
• Relief sounds that can be
individualized
• Four broadband sounds
• Three nature-like sounds
Tinnitus SoundSupport
Tinnitus relief sound options are:
• 4 broadband sounds
• 3 nature-like sounds
Pink NoiseWhite Noise Red NoiseShaped to
audiogram
Ocean 1 Ocean 2 Ocean 3
WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY
Dual-radio Chip
• Bluetooth® 2.4GHz
communication
• Power-efficient near-
field magnetic induction
(NFMI) protocol
High transmission
rate of sound data
2.4 GHz
direct-to-ear
streaming
Dual-radio transmission
without a significant
increase in power
consumption
Improved sound quality
of the transmitted signal
Streaming without an
intermediary device
AQ CO is a Made For iPhone hearing aid
10 m transmission range
Streaming of phone calls, music and videos from iPhone®, iPad®, and iPod®.
Android™ Smartphones and Tablets
Volume and program changes
via the RemoteLink app
available on Google Play
No streaming of sound or
music because:
• AQ CO is a Made for iPhone® hearing
aid
• The Apple Bluetooth® Low Energy
protocol only supports sound
streaming from Apple products
• This protocol is not compatible with
Android™ smartphones and tablets
Volume/Program changes
RC-A
Volume up
Volume down
Mute
• Operates using 2.4 GHz BLE
• Hardware looks like the RC-N
• Close proximity pairing
• No need to pair in Oasisnxt
• Not compatible with products supporting SoundGate
• 2x AAAA batteries– RC-A battery life is up to one year
with normal use
• 1.8 m transmission range
• Keylock functionality available
Program change
TV-A
Compared to the TV Adapter 2:• Same hardware design
• Identical input/output plugs
• Supports Dolby Digital® sound
New:• 2.4 GHz direct streaming to hearing aids
• Unlimited number of pairings
• Streaming to multiple instruments at the same time
• Labeled as TV-A
• Dolby Digital Stereo now supported
TV-A Direct Streaming
Not compatible with products supporting
SoundGate
15 m transmission range
Regulate the volume of the streamed
signal with:• RC-A
• RemoteLink
• Volume Control on the AQ CO instrument
TV-A
TV-A Streams in Stereo
Left
channel
Left aid
Right
channel
Right aid
Stereo
Signal
RemoteLink Overview
Offers basic and advanced
functions
Enables access to internet-
connected devices
Client can individualize the
control of AQ CO 9|7|5
instruments
iOS devices and Android™ compatible
AQ CO Connectivity Portfolio
FittingLINK 3.0
Remote
RC-A
If This Then That
RemoteLink app
for Apple® and
Android™
iPhone®
direct streaming
TV-A
AQ CO and Connectivity
AccuQuest Hearing Technologies now offers a competitive connectivity package in performance categories 9|7|5
Direct-to-ear streaming with no intermediary device
Easy pairing between accessories and hearing aids
Hassle-free connectivity
New step towards convenience and individualization
STYLES & OPTIONS
Hearing Instruments
3 Styles:• miniRITE
• miniRITE T
• BTE 105
Hydrophobic coating
IP 68
AccuQuest Hearing Technologies S-shape design • miniFit system including various speakers
• thin tube options
Colors
antique
bronze metallic
anthracite
metallic
silver
sand
beige
sand
beige
miniFit Speaker System
AQ CO 9|7|5
miniRITE
miniRITE T
• miniFit Domes
• Custom Molds
* only available with Power Mold
miniFit Thin Tube System
AQ CO 9|7|5
• BTE 105
*0.9 mm
*1.3 mm
*miniFit Domes
*Custom Molds
Performance – miniRITE & miniRITE TminiRITE
miniRITE T
Measurement 2cc Coupler
60-Speaker OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
105 dB SPL
101 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, HFA
34 dB
28 dB
85-Speaker OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
115 dB SPL
112 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, HFA
54 dB
46 dB
100-Speaker OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
123 dB SPL
120 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, Peak
57 dB
52 dB
105-Speaker OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
126 dB SPL
122 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, Peak
63 dB
57 dB
Performance - BTE 105
BTE 105 Measurement 2cc Coupler
Earhook OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
131 dB SPL
126 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, HFA
66 dB
62 dB
Thin Tube 1.3 OSPL 90, Peak
OSPL 90, HFA
129 dB SPL
118 dB SPL
Full on Gain, Peak
Full on Gain, HFA
66 dB
54 dB
OASISnxt
Oasisnxt
Oasisnxt offers a new design
Follows proven fitting flow from legacy Oasis
Highly intuitive with the ability to fine-tune the hearing aids with various programming options
Compatible with the new FittingLINK 3.0 for wireless programming
Oasisnxt is needed to fit the new AQ CO 9|7|5 hearing aids
Oasisnxt
Oasisnxt
Oasisnxt
FittingLINK 3.0 Hardware
No intermediate neckloopdevice
Direct two-way transmission to and from the hearing instruments
2.4 GHz Bluetooth® Low Energy technology
The FittingLINK 3.0 USB adapter is backwards compatible with the FittingLINKneck loop
Desk stand
FittingLINK 3.0
USB dongle
The option to connect conventional methods with cables and HI-Pro, EXPRESSlink3 or NOAHlink is also available.
USER BENEFITS
SEAMLESS AND BOUNDLESS HEARING.
ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.
AQ CO 9|7|5 User Benefits
• Enhanced client satisfaction in fast-changing, dynamic environments
• High acceptance in noisy conversational situations
• Speech understanding combined with comfort even when situations change unexpectedly
• High comfort in noise
• Less listening fatigue
Seamless and boundless hearing.
Anytime, anywhere.