Roger for challenging
listening situations
TMWhy do you need Roger?
Today’s hearing aid technology does an excellent jobof improving speech understanding. However, 31% ofhearing aid wearers report they still have challenges
hearing in noisy situations.1
Roger technology is designed to boost theperformance of hearing aids and cochlear implants,
regardless of background noise or the distance to theperson talking, by picking up the voice and transmitting
it wirelessly to the listener.

Adaptive to soundIf the noise level increases, Roger adapts accordingly,
keeping the voice of the person talking above thebackground noise.
Improved speech understanding in groupconversations in noise2
MultiBeam Technology enables you to experience
exceptional speech understanding in groupconversations in noise.
Access to multiple talkers
MultiTalker Network allows several Roger microphones
to be used together, providing you with access tomultiple talkers in any situation.

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Roger and your well-being
Growing evidence shows that treating hearing loss canpositively impact your social-emotional, cognitive andphysical well-being.3
Roger technology allows you to actively participate andsocialize in more activities giving you access to speech,
in noise and over distance, so you can enjoy life rather
than focusing on hearing.

1Abrams, H. B., & Kihm, J. (2015). An introduction to MarkeTrak IX: A New
Baseline for the Hearing Aid Market. Hearing Review, 22(6), 16.
2
Thibodeau, L. (2020). Benefits in Speech Recognition in Noise withRemote Wireless Microphone in Group Settings. American Journal of
Audiology, Jun; 31(6): 404–411.
3
Vercammen, C., Ferguson, M., Kramer, S.E., Meis, M., Singh, G., Timmer, B.,Gagné, J.-P., Goy., H., Hickson, L., Holube, I., Launer, S., Lemke, U., Naylor,G., Picou, E., Scherpiet, S., Weinstein, B., & Pelosi, A. (2020). Well-Hearing
is Well-Being: A Phonak Position Statement. Hearing Review, 27, 18-22.

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The versatility of Roger

Dinner with friends and family
Dinner tables and noisy restaurants can present
listening challenges. Roger reduces distracting noiseand helps you participate in the conversation.

Watching TV
Roger microphones can easily be connected to yourTV’s audio output, so you can hear your favorite
programs without missing a beat.

At homeRoger reduces background noise like kitchen equipment
or the sound of a TV, allowing you to enjoy
conversations with family and friends.

Fitness class
When an instructor wears a Roger microphone you canhear instructions better and participate in the activity.

At parties
When music is playing and people are talking andlaughing, the pointing mode makes conversations
easier by helping you focus in on the person talking.

In the car
Engine sounds and road noise make conversations
challenging. By using a Roger microphone it becomeseasier to capture what is being said.

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The right solution for you
Phonak has designed a range of Roger microphones so
you can find a solution that’s right for your needs. They
are easy to use and help you enjoy crystal clear
conversations, without the stress and confusion of
background noise

Roger On™
Experience the hearing performance with our latest
microphone. With its ability to distinguish the directionof incoming speech and Pointing mode 2.0, users havethe flexibility to focus on the conversations that truly
matter. It can be placed on a table, held in the hand orworn by a presenter. Personal settings is easily handledwith the myRogerMic app.

Receiver options
In hearing aids featuring RogerDirect™ the receiver canbe installed directly. No need to add an externalreceiver. For other hearing aids and implants there areseveral types of receivers available.

Roger Select™
A versatile microphone that can be worn by a presenteror placed on a table. When multiple conversations takeplace, the listener can manually select whom to listen
to.

Hearing aid with
RogerDirect

Roger
NeckLoop

Designintegrated

How to get Roger
Roger systems may be reimbursed for senior citizens. If
you are eligible, your hearing care professional can help
you to apply.

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life is on
At Phonak, we believe that well-hearing equates towell-being and is essential to living life to the fullest.
For more than 70 years, we have remained passionate
about creating a world where ‘life is on’ for everyone.
Our innovative hearing solutions are designed forpeople of all ages and all degrees of hearing loss,
to connect socially, thrive mentally and emotionally.

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