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It simply sounds better

ReSound Alera®. It simply sounds better.ReSound Alera® is built on an exciting new platform that delivers sophisticated technologies such as Surround Sound by ReSound™, Natural Directionality™ II, and Environmental Optimizer™ II as well as 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. The sound processing strategies of ReSound Alera effectively mimic those of the human ear in order to deliver a crisper, cleaner sound and a more natural sound experience. ReSound Alera is the most technologically advanced, versatile and easy-to-use hearing instrument on the market, making it an ideal solution for you and your patients.

Extraordinarily broad and adaptable With several models to choose from and broad fitting ranges, the ReSound Alera represents the industry’s most innovative and adaptable technology. Whether it’s a behind-the-ear, receiver-in-the-ear, traditional custom or custom remote microphone model, ReSound Alera meets virtually all patients’ needs.

With a new generation of Environmental Optimizer II, ReSound Alera takes automatic sound processing to a new level, ensuring remark-able audibility and comfort in dynamic listening situations. ReSound Alera’s superior versatility is evidenced by a single behind-the-ear hearing instrument that converts from a standard power to a high power instrument, enabling it to adapt to changing patients’ needs.

Unrivaled sound qualityThe surround sound experience is created by the interplay of advanced technologies that model, clean, balance and stabilize the digitized signal before it enters the receiver.

• Model: The signal is modeled to replicate the way in which the natural ear processes sound.• Clean: Unwanted noise is removed from the signal.• Balance: The signal is adjusted to achieve the proper balance between low and high pitches, as well as soft and loud sounds.• Stabilize: The signal is stabilized by effectively managing feedback before amplified sound enters the receiver.

The result is a “true to life” listening experience.

Sophisticated, yet simple ReSound Alera is robust, yet extremely easy to fit and use. Wireless 2.4 GHz technology provides cable-free fittings and truly wireless connections to televisions, mobile phones and other audio devices. With an extraordinary transmission range and no body-worn streamers, ReSound Alera is both powerful and easy.

• ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone streams speech and audio directly to patients’ hearing instruments, extending the hearing range in a wealth of situations.

• ReSound Unite® TV connects to televisions or other audio devices, streaming sound directly to your patients’ hearing instruments.• ReSound Unite® Phone Clip delivers sound from mobile phones directly to patients’ hearing instruments.• ReSound Unite® Remote Control not only enables patients to easily manage volume adjustments and program selections, but it

also provides access to ReSound Unite TV programs with the push of a single button. • Airlink® plugs into your computer and connects wirelessly to hearing instruments for truly wireless programming—eliminating the

need to insert, untangle or store bothersome cables.

Individual needs and preferencesReSound Alera offers a wealth of sophisticated features at three different price points and a choice of colors. It is available in a range of models that are appropriate for almost any hearing loss.

Dark Brown

Medium Blonde

Light Blonde

Sterling Gray

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Light Blonde

Medium Blonde

Dark Brown

BeigeVelvet Black

Charcoal

Marble Gray/Silver

Charcoal/Silver

Black/Black/Silver

Sterling Gray/Silver

Black/Silver/Black

Gloss Black

BlackCharcoal

Charcoal/Black

Dark Brown

Dark Brown/Black

Medium Blonde

Light Blonde

Sterling Gray

Sterling Gray/Black

Cream

Cream/Black

ReSound Alera 62, 67, 77/87 ReSound Alera 60, 61

ReSound Alera 60 additional pattern options

ReSound Alera 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 faceplate options

All models feature iSolate™ nanotech, a thin protective coating that shields the instrument from moisture and corrosion, inside and out.

Key features*Price categories: Top Plus Basic

ReSound Range™ platform Surround Sound by ReSound™Warp™ compression bands 17 17 9Directional Mix (surround sound) processor (•) —with adjustable directional mix (••)

DFS Ultra™ with built-in WhistleControl™ NoiseTracker™ II ( or ) —with personalized noise reduction per environment (••)

PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ II AutoScope™ adaptive directionality MultiScope™ adaptive directionality Basic adaptive directionality SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™ iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting Gain handles 9 7 6Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ Audiometry SmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil options Direct Audio Input (DAI) /telecoil Expansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technology (W) (W) (W)Wireless fitting with Airlink® (W) (W) (W)ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone (W) (W) (W)ReSound Unite® TV (W) (W) (W)ReSound Unite® Remote Control (W) (W) (W)ReSound Unite® Phone Clip (W) (W) (W)

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ReSound Alera Transitional BTE 77/87 (Standard/Power):

Unique fusion of standard and power models with wireless connectivity options.

ReSound Alera Mini BTE 67:

Small, discrete BTE with the capabilities of the ReSound Alera family including wireless connectivity options.

ReSound Alera RIE 62:

An RIE that is the ultimate combination of design and functionality, with wireless connectivity options.

ReSound Alera Micro RIE 61, Mini RIE 60:

Cosmetic RIE solutions with or without wireless connectivity options.

ReSound Alera Traditional Custom 10, 20, 30, 40, 50:

Traditional non-wireless custom models feature the benefits of Surround Sound by ReSound™.

ReSound Alera Custom Remote Microphone 10M, 30M, 50M:

Innovative custom models with natural ear directivity and wind noise protection. Comes with or without wireless connectivity options.

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Technical specifications for ReSound Alera 9, 7 and 5

ALx10-M ALx10-MPALx30-M/MW ALx50-M/MW

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Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 33 36 33 36 47 dBFull-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 43 52 43 52 59 dB

HFA 39 48 39 48 55 dBMaximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max 112 117 112 117 128 dB SPL

HFA 109 113 109 113 124 dB SPLTotal harmonic distortion 500 Hz 0.3 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.4 %

800 Hz 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1.1 %1600 Hz 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.9 0.2 %

Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) HFA 96 107 dB SPLEquivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 23 22 23 22 24 dB SPLFrequency range (DIN 45605) 100–6830 100–6920 100–6830 100–6920 100–5370 HzAttack and release times (RTG -7 dB) Attack 12 12 12 12 12 ms

Release 70 70 70 70 70 msM MW MP MPW MU MUW

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ReSound Alera 9 key features* by model (see previous table for features by price category) M MW MP MPW MU MUW

ReSound Range™ platform Surround Sound by ReSound™17-Band Warp™ compression Directional Mix (surround sound) processor (•) —with adjustable directional mix (••)DFS Ultra™ with built-in WhistleControl™ NoiseTracker™ II (•) —with personalized noise reduction per environment (••)

PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ IIAutoScope™ adaptive directionalityMultiScope™ adaptive directionalityBasic adaptive directionality (ReSound Alera 5 models only)SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting 9 Gain handles Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ AudiometrySmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil options Direct Audio Input (DAI) /telecoilExpansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technology Wireless fitting with Airlink® ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone ReSound Unite® TV ReSound Unite® Remote Control ReSound Unite® Phone Clip


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Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 30 36 34 37 37 47 dBFull-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 35 42 44 51 52 57 dB

HFA 33 40 40 47 47 53 dBMaximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max 112 116 114 117 117 129 dB SPL

HFA 108 113 111 113 113 124 dB SPLTotal harmonic distortion 500 Hz 0.8 0.5 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.2 %

800 Hz 0.6 1.2 0.7 0.9 0.9 1.3 %1600 Hz 0.7 0.3 0.6 0.8 1.0 0.1 %

Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) HFA 95 98 97 109 dB SPLEquivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 25 23 22 21 23 24 dB SPLFrequency range (DIN 45605) 100–6760 100–6780 100–7110 100–7120 100–7110 100–4970 HzAttack and release times (RTG -7 dB) Attack 12 12 12 12 12 12 ms

Release 70 70 70 70 70 70 ms

Current drain Battery size 13 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 312 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 10A 1.2 1.1 mA

ReSound Alera 9 key features* by model (see previous table for features by price category)

ReSound Range™ platform Surround Sound by ReSound™17-Band Warp™ compression Directional Mix (surround sound) processor (•) —with adjustable directional mix (••)

DFS Ultra™ with built-in WhistleControl™ NoiseTracker™ II (•) —with personalized noise reduction per environment (••)

PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ II AutoScope™ adaptive directionality MultiScope™ adaptive directionality Basic adaptive directionality (ReSound Alera 5 models only)SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™ iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting 9 Gain handles Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ AudiometrySmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil options Direct Audio Input (DAI) /telecoilExpansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technologyWireless fitting with Airlink®

ReSound Unite® Mini MicrophoneReSound Unite® TVReSound Unite® Remote ControlReSound Unite® Phone Clip

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Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 30 32 35 35 dBFull-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 47 50 57 58 dB

HFA 41 42 49 49 dBMaximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max 114 114 117 117 dB SPL

HFA 108 108 112 112 dB SPLTotal harmonic distortion 500 Hz 0.8 0.8 0.7 0.8 %

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Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) HFA dB SPLEquivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 24 25 26 26 dB SPLFrequency range (DIN 45605) 100–6790 100–6720 100–7150 100–7140 HzAttack and release times (RTG -7 dB) Attack 12 12 12 12 ms

Release 70 70 70 70 msnon-W W non-W W non-W W non-W W

Current drain Battery size 13 mABattery size 312 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 10A 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 mA

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ReSound Alera 9 key features* by model non-W W non-W W non-W W non-W W



PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control † † † †

Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ II AutoScope™ adaptive directionality MultiScope™ adaptive directionality Basic adaptive directionality (ReSound Alera 5 models only)SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™ iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting 9 Gain handles Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ Audiometry SmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil optionsDirect Audio Input (DAI) /telecoilExpansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technology Wireless fitting with Airlink® ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone ReSound Unite® TV ReSound Unite® Remote Control ReSound Unite® Phone Clip

† Accessible via ReSound Unite Remote Control.

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ALx62-DVIRWNP Receiver HP Receiver

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Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 30 32 35 35 dBFull-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 47 50 57 58 dB

HFA 41 42 49 49 dBMaximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max 114 114 117 117 dB SPL

HFA 108 108 112 112 dB SPLTotal harmonic distortion 500 Hz 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.7 %

800 Hz 0.8 0.9 1.1 1.0 %1600 Hz 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.8 %

Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) HFA 90 91 96 96 dB SPLEquivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 24 25 26 26 dB SPLFrequency range (DIN 45605) 100–6790 100–6720 100–7150 100–7140 HzAttack and release times (RTG -7 dB) Attack 12 12 12 12 ms

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Current drain Battery size 13 mABattery size 312 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 10A mA




PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ II AutoScope™ adaptive directionality MultiScope™ adaptive directionality Basic adaptive directionality (ReSound Alera 5 models only)SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™ iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting 9 Gain handles Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ Audiometry SmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil options Direct Audio Input (DAI) /telecoil Expansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technology Wireless fitting with Airlink® ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone ReSound Unite® TV ReSound Unite® Remote Control ReSound Unite® Phone Clip

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Reference test gain (60 dB SPL input) HFA 36 41 39 45 49 dBFull-on gain (50 dB SPL input) Max 51 54 51 59 67 dB

HFA 44 48 45 50 61 dBMaximum output (90 dB SPL input) Max 119 123 123 127 130 dB SPL

HFA 113 117 117 122 127 dB SPLTotal harmonic distortion 500 Hz 0.5 2.0 0.2 0.7 2.0 %

800 Hz 0.1 1.4 0.3 1.4 0.6 %1600 Hz 0.4 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.6 %

Telecoil sensitivity (SPLIV @ 31.6 mA/m) HFA 96 99 100 106 111 dB SPLEquivalent input noise (w/o noise reduction) 23 23 23 22 18 dB SPLFrequency range (DIN 45605) 100–6920 100–6870 100–6740 100–6850 100–6400 HzAttack and release times (RTG -7 dB) Attack 12 12 12 12 12 ms

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Current drain Battery size 13 1.2 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 312 1.2 1.2 mABattery size 10A mA




PersonalizationEnvironmental Optimizer™ II Onboard Analyzer™ II datalogging Programmable volume control † † Speech understanding Natural Directionality™ II AutoScope™ adaptive directionality MultiScope™ adaptive directionality Basic adaptive directionality (ReSound Alera 5 models only)SoftSwitching™ Fixed directionality Protection WindGuard™ iSolate™ nanotech Flexible fitting 9 Gain handles Up to 4 customizable programs In-Situ Audiometry SmartStart™ (Delayed Activation) PhoneNow™ with auto-phone Programmable telecoil and PhoneNow™ with auto-telecoil options Direct Audio Input (DAI) /telecoil Expansion Wireless connectivity (“W” models only)2.4 GHz wireless technology Wireless fitting with Airlink® ReSound Unite® Mini Microphone ReSound Unite® TV ReSound Unite® Remote Control ReSound Unite® Phone Clip

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FEATURES* ADVANTAGES BENEFITSWarp™ compression with extended bandwidth

Warp delivers high resolution compression, closely mimicking the function of the human cochlea

Extended bandwidth

Ensures near-zero distortion and remarkable sound quality

Delivers the most natural sounding listening experience

Directional Mix (surround sound) processor

Sound streams are split into low- and high-frequency bands for independent, optimized sound processing

Noise-free, seamless blending point between bands is personalized for the hearing instrument listener

Provides full, rich, distortion-free sound quality while optimizing the mix of spatial awareness and speech understanding according to the individual hearing loss and instrument model

DFS Ultra™ with built-in WhistleControl

DFS Ultra’s precise reproduction of the feedback path gives it the unique ability to target and remove feedback without reducing other sounds

Greater stability even at high gain settings

Comfortable and feedback-free sound quality for a wide range of hearing losses

Stable performance and superior sound quality even in feedback-prone situations such as during telephone use

Noise Tracker™ II noise reduction Spectral subtraction noise reduction attenuates noise without loss of speech perception

Background noises are reduced to increase patient comfort

WindGuard™ wind noise manager A unique wind-noise algorithm that takes advantage of inputs from both microphones to provide accurate wind noise reduction

Increased comfort in windy environments

Environmental Optimizer™ II Sophisticated classification system of seven sound environments enables automatic and personally optimized gain and noise reduction adjustments in dynamic listening conditions

Enables hearing healthcare professionals to make fine-tuning adjustments for specific environments according to patient preferences

Optimizes audibility and comfort in noise while making the hearing instrument easy to use for patients by eliminating the need for user intervention

AutoScope™ adaptive directionality Automatically narrows in on conversations in noisy situations

Clear, enhanced speech understanding in all listening environments

Natural Directionality™ II Delivers optimal speech understanding while increasing the patient’s awareness in environments with multiple sound sources

Provides a single versatile listening program that offers improved speech understanding in noise as well as environmental awareness

Makes it easy for patients to detect and select signals of interest

ReSound Range™ platform Increased computational power delivers better signal analysis, more sophisticated features and wireless technology

Very low instrument noise

Accurate environmental analysis and decision-making for greater benefit from advanced features

Comfortable listening experience for all degrees of hearing loss

2.4 GHz wireless technology The industry’s most robust and reliable standard, providing the fastest, broadest and most stable wireless signal without interference from other devices

Built-in miniature antenna eliminates extraneous hardware around the patient’s neck

Provides greater signal stability, strength and range so that hearing healthcare professionals can enjoy truly wireless programming—eliminating cables entirely, and enables patients to enjoy an expand-ing platform of truly wireless connections

Makes it easy for patients to access TV, stereo and mobile phones, without wearing needless hardware

PhoneNow™ Automatic phone detection and program change to customized phone program

Easy and optimized phone usage

In-Situ Audiometry Perform audiometry using the hearing instrument as the transducer when presenting the test stimuli

Offers a means to conveniently and accurately measure patient hearing sensitivity

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ReSound continually sets the industry standard for sound quality. Our hearing solutions combine innovative design with solid technology based on insightful audiological research and a deep understanding of hearing impaired patients. Now, ReSound Alera® raises the bar again. Small, discreet instruments, delivering strong, invisible connections to the important things in life.

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