microlink: 10 years of amazing innovation

For online FM support for schools: www.eSchoolDesk.comFor online FM fitting tips and user guides: www.phonak.com/fm_configurator

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MicroLink: 10 Years of Amazing Innovation10 years ago, Phonak launched the world’s first miniature FM receiver: MicroLink.

Since then, the MicroLink family has been enriched by numerous innovations and break-

through innovations. MLx was the first universal miniature wireless receiver, MLxS

the first universal miniature multi-frequency receiver. With design integrated solutions

as in iLink and design integrated solutions as in ML8S and ML9S, cosmetic benefits

were enhanced as well. MicroLink Freedom opened up new possibilities for CI recipients

while EduLink offers help for children with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD).

Today, MicroLink is THE brand name for miniaturized wireless communication systems

for both adults and children, standing for the most comprehensive wireless product

portfolio in the industry.

At the Pulse of InnovationThe Phonak Group specializes in the design, development, production and worldwide

distribution of technologically advanced wireless and hearing systems. The Phonak Group

offers a complete range of digital hearing instruments, along with high tech speciality

products and complementary wireless communication systems.

The combination of expertise in hearing technology and a strong cooperation with

hearing health care professionals allows Phonak to make a substantial improvement to the

quality of life of individuals with hearing impairment and those close to them.

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FM Collection

A comprehensive product guide of wireless communication solutions


Phonak FM systems for daily useEven with the most sophisticated hearing instruments, it is often difficult to understand

conversation partners in acoustically challenging situations. Whether it is at work or in conversations

with friends, speech understanding becomes a challenge as soon as several people meet.

Understanding in background noiseDepending on its microphone mode, the transmitter picks up one or several voices and suppresses

unwanted background noises. This increases the clarity and audibility of individual voices.

Understanding over distancesThe voice is picked up by the transmitter and transmitted wirelessly to the hearing instrument. This

bridges the distance between talker and listener, giving the best speech understandability.

Connection to audio sources and telephoneAudio sources (TV, CD, PC, MP3, etc.) and telephones can be connected to Phonak FM transmitters

with the help of the audio input or Bluetooth link.


Adults andteenagers

Schoolchildren

Infants

Cochlear implantrecipients

• Top solution for active people who want to benefit from all the

advantages offered by FM technology, including Bluetooth for mobile

phone access. ML9S is compatible with many BTE hearing instruments:

Verve, Savia Art, Savia, Eleva, and eXtra.

• For active people who prefer an easy yet flexible wireless microphone

solution. MicroMLxS is compatible with BTE hearing instruments

of virtually all manufacturers. MicroMLxS is 50% smaller than MLxS!

• The easy to use and affordable entry-level wireless solution. MyLink is

compatible with all hearing instruments with a T-coil, including custom

products.

• Design integrated standard solution for all schools, compatible with

many hearing instruments: Verve, Savia Art, Savia, Eleva and eXtra.

• Standard solution for all schools, compatible with hearing instruments

of virtually all manufacturers. MicroMLxS is 50% smaller than MLxS!

• For children with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) or unilateral

hearing loss. EduLink has an open fitting, and its trendy design ensures

wide acceptance.

• Flexible universal transmitter and digital multi-channel WDRC hearing

instrument with integrated receiver. iLink sits comfortably on tiny, soft

baby ears.

• This combination is compatible with hearing instruments of virtually all

manufacturers. MicroMLxS is 50% smaller than MLxS!

• Exclusively for Nucleus Freedom BTE from Cochlear. The world’s first

and only design integrated multi-frequency FM receiver for a BTE

speech processor.

• Flexible receiver for cochlear implants of all manufacturers.

ML9S

ML9S

MicroMLxS

MicroMLxS

EduLink

iLink

MicroMLxS

MicroLink Freedom

MicroLink CI S andMicroMLxS

MyLink

SmartLink SX

ZoomLink

Campus SX

Any Phonak transmitter for allcustomer needs

EasyLink

A few useful recommendations for different ages and lifestyles

Phonak offers the most advanced and most comprehensive wireless product portfolio. The compatibility of all components make

many more different combinations possible. See pages 4 and 5 for a complete compatibility overview.

Campus SX


Bluetooth for use with mobile phones

Choice of microphone settings (Omni, Zoom, SuperZoom2)(Enables user to select the focus of reception)

Automatic Scan(Used to detect another transmitter in use)

Remote control for Phonak hearing instruments

Direct Frequency Synchronization (For individual teaching situations)

Easy change of frequency

Keypad lock(To prevent inadvertent channel switching)

Fast battery charging

Choice of external microphones (Lapel microphone, MicroBoom microphone)

Link-up to TV, radio, computer (Audio input)

Link-up to analog telephone network

SmartLink SX

Flexible multi-functional transmitter

for active users

TelCom

Transmitter for telephone and audio

Transmitter Overview

Campus SX

The transmitter for schools

EasyLink

Easy-to-usetransmitter

ZoomLink

Convenient transmitterwith three

microphone settings

The speaker’s voice is picked up by . . .

. . . to the FM receivers.. . . a microphone in a transmitter and sent . . .


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MicroMLxS

When Phonak launched MicroLink MLxS three years ago, it was the smallest universal

multi-frequency radio receiver for hearing instruments in the world. It still is. Now, Phonak

offers MicroMLxS, which has the same functionality but is only half the size and

contains improved signal processing. Another proof of Phonak’s lead in wireless technology.

New: Isotropic AntennaThe incredible shrinking of MLxS to MicroMLxS was made

possible by a new revolutionary Phonak invention: the “isotropic

magnetic antenna”. This antenna picks up the electromagnetic

waves from the transmitter from all directions and makes the pin

orientation no longer necessary. No less than 50% of space was

saved by eliminating the mechanical rotation construction

for the three pins, combined with a major improvement in the

density of the radio frequency circuitry.

Children and AdultsMicroMLxS is a key component for children with hearing

impairment. FM systems are widely used in schools, but more

and more outside of school as well. FM systems provide

children with a direct link to the teacher's voice, or at home to

the voices of mom and dad. This clear signal helps children

in developing speech and language skills, and supports learning.

But more and more adults – of all ages and all ranks of life –

discover and enjoy the benefits of wireless communication systems.

Phonak’s broad FM transmitter portfolio ensures a good

match between a patient’s needs and the transmitter’s features

and functionality. The small size of the MicroMLxS improves

both wearing comfort and cosmetic appeal dramatically.

New: Smart Noise BlockerMicroMLxS is the first and only miniature wireless receiver on the

market with Smart Noise Blocker Technology on board. The

Smart Noise Blocker reduces all noises in speech pauses (when a

teacher is not talking) and the transmitter is still on. These noises

could be either environmental sounds picked up by the teacher's

microphone or radio transmission noises. The result is a markedly

better sound quality and improved listening comfort, especially

at longer distances between talker and listener and when the talker

is quiet.

Main Features of MicroMLxS• Fully programmable

• Compatible with all Phonak transmitters

• Compatible with BTEs and cochlear implants

• Automatic and Direct Frequency Synchronization

• No pin orientation necessary

• Sleep mode to save hearing instrument battery life

• Scan function

• Switch to select between off, FM only, and FM+M

MicroMLxS got 50% smallerMicroMLxS can be connected to a small audioshoe directly to a hearing instrument of any brand

MicroMLxS is very, very small: the actual size is depicted here


1. 2.

MyLink

MyLink is a multi-frequency FM receiver with neck-loop in a stylish design. MyLink is used in

combination with a Phonak FM transmitter, which will pick up the speaker's voice.

MyLink, makes wireless communication possible for many hearing instrument users who could

not benefit from this technology so far. MyLink is easy, universal, and affordable.

EasyMyLink is easy. For fitting, no programming is required. For the

enduser, using MyLink is also simple: switch on the FM transmitter,

switch on MyLink, and select T or MT on the hearing instrument,

and the connection is established.

UniversalMyLink is universal. It is compatible with all brands and styles of

hearing instruments, as long as they have a T-coil, including

custom products. MyLink can be used with any of Phonak’s FM

transmitters. A headset can be attached to MyLink, making

it suitable for listeners without hearing instruments.

AffordableMyLink is an affordable solution because one MyLink can serve two

hearing instruments. Together with the affordable EasyLink

transmitter, the MyLink-EasyLink bundle is the ideal entry-level

wireless solution.

Wireless systems: also for adults!Studies have shown that user satisfaction with hearing

instruments is high, but also that 95% of adult hearing instrument

users want better speech recognition in noise. It is widely

accepted that wireless transmission of the desired signal to the ear

is the best technology to accomplish just that. A study by

the American Veterans Administration indicated that adult hearing

instrument users were using their wireless communication

system one year after the initial fitting just over 6 hours per day.

The group studied felt less stigmatized when they were

using their wireless system than when they were using their

hearing instruments only, presumably because the wireless

system improved their communication and their self confidence.

1. 2.1. Switch on the FM transmitter.2. Switch on the MyLink and select T or MT

on the hearing instruments.


Compatibility Overview of FM ReceiversPhonak FM technology is internationally regarded to be the standard wireless solution for

hearing instruments. All leading hearing instrument manufacturers offer BTE instruments

that are compatible with Phonak FM receivers. All Phonak FM transmitters are fully compatible

with all Phonak FM receivers.

Verve

SaviaArt

Savia

Perseo

microPower

Eleva

Valeo

miniValeo

eXtra

MAXX

PowerMAXX

Supero+

Solo T+

Advanced Bionics

Cochlear/Nucleus

Med-El

MXM

Entific

* MicroMLxS, MLxS, and MLx can also be used with a majority of BTE hearing instruments produced by other manufacturers. ** MyLink can also be used with a majority of BTE and ITE hearing

instruments produced by other manufacturers. *** Use Audio Shoe AS4-MLx **** Use MicroVox COM-1 plus a modified cord (057-0083).

Auria

Clarion 1.2

Clarion CII BTE

Platinum BTE

Clarion Platinum PSP Bodyworn

Clarion S Serie

Nucleus® FreedomTM

Nucleus® FreedomTM (body-worn controller)

Spectra 2.2

SPrint

ESPrit

ESPrit 3G BTE

CIS Pro+

COM 3

Tempo+

digisonic bodyworn1

digisonic BTE

BahaDivino

Baha Compact

AS9-MLxS

AS9-MLxS

AS9-MLxS

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AS5-MLx

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AS9-MLxS

AS5-MLx

AS5-MLx

AS4-MLx/AS4-MLxS

AS5-MLx

Hearing instrument FM Receiver Audio Shoes

Cochlear implant models, Baha models FM Receiver

For more compatibility information: www.phonak.com/fm_configurator

For special information regarding MicroMLxS, MLxS, and MLx:

www.phonak.com/mlx; For FM support for schools: www.eschooldesk.com

MyLink **MLx * MLxS * MicroMLxS *ML8SML9S

Compatibility between Hearing Instrument Model and FM Receiver

Compatibility between Cochlear Implant Models, Baha Models, and FM Receivers

MicroLink

Baha

MicroMLxSMicroLink

Freedom

MicroLink CI S

with MicroMLxS

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