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ReSound Alera™

ReSound Alera is the newest, most advanced digital hearing aid from ReSound. With ReSound Alera you’ll:
  • Hear sounds you haven’t heard for a long time
  • Understand speech clearly even in noisy situations.
  • Experience natural voices and rich sound with Surround Sound by ReSound™

In addition, the compatible ReSound Unite™ wireless hearing aid accessories help you hear things outside the range of even the best hearing aids.
   

Overview 
Overview 
Who's it for?
ReSound Alera® digital hearing aids are suitable for people with mild to severe hearing losses.

Read more about levels of hearing loss

What does it offer?

With ReSound Alera® hearing aids you’ll:

  • Enjoy hearing aids that are small, discreet and comfortable
  • Hear things you haven’t heard for a long time
  • Understand speech even when there’s background noise
  • Enjoy natural-sounding voices and clear, rich, vibrant sound
  • Know where sounds are coming from
  • Have a good sense of what's going on around you
  • Avoid whistling and buzzing on the phone and elsewhere
  • Keep your hearing aids out of the repair shop with iSolate™ nanotech water -resistant coating
  • Have the option of using ReSound Unite™ wireless accessories for things like watching TV or talking on your cell phone

 

Which hearing aid models are available?

ReSound Alera® hearing aids are available in six models:

Behind the ear styles:

  • ReSound Alera 60 - smallest in size
  • ReSound Alera 61* – slim, comfortable
  • ReSound Alera 62* - full featured RIE
  •  ReSound Alera Fusion BTE *– powerful, versatile
  • ReSound Alera Mini BTE *– small, discreet
In the ear styles:
  • ReSound Alera Custom Remote Microphone ** – more natural hearing, smaller and more comfortable
  • ReSound Alera traditional custom hearing aid**
*Wireless-enabled for use with ReSound Unite™ wireless hearing aid accessories
** Wireless-enabled in some sizes

Read more about hearing aid types and styles

 

Lifestyle and listening environments
Your lifestyle and the kinds of listening environments you find yourself in most often are important factors in choosing the right hearing aid.

Read more about listening environments and the best hearing aids for you here.

Price and fitting
For information on hearing aid prices and being fit with ReSound Alera®, please contact your local hearing care professional.

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Features 
Features 
ReSound Alera™

Overview
SeriesBehind-the-Ear Series
Listening environmentsQuiet
Moderate
Demanding
Levels of hearing lossMild to profound
Color choices11
Wind noise reductionYes
Volume controlNo
Program buttonYes
Battery size312
Battery life (hours)138

Advanced
Processing17-band Warp™ (9 handles)
Programs4 customizable
Directional choicesNatural Directionality™ II
Directional beam widthsAutoScope
Environmental OptimizerEnvironmental Optimizer™ II
StylesReceiver-In-the-Ear
iSolate™ nanotechYes
Noise reductionNoiseTracker™ II
Personalized noise reduction
Feedback suppressionDFS Ultra with integrated WhistleControl™
TelecoilNo
EchoStopYes
DataLoggingOnboard Analyzer™ II
Videos 
Videos 
Title Description
Change parts Only for professionals: See how you change colors, receiver and Gore® membranes on ReSound Alera™.
iSolate™ nanotech Only for professionals: See how ReSound Alera™ is protected from moisture inside out.
No Limits Learn about the innovative thinking, testing and enthusiasm that go into developing ReSound hearing aids.
2.4 GHz See how ReSound has developed new wireless benefits with 2.4 GHz technology.
DFS Ultra See how ReSound has developed DFS Ultra - a new generation of feedback cancellation
Surround Sound by ReSound Experience the difference that Surround Sound by ReSound makes!
FAQ 
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It is possible to hear the phone call while watching TV if the hearing aids are programmed with a streaming + microphone program. If the hearing aids are programmed with a streaming only program it is not possible to hear the phone calling while watching TV. If you have a Unite Phone Clip paired with your mobile it will automatically connect to the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional what program you have.
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When the phone rings while you are watching TV, you can pick up the phone and the hearing aids will automatically change to PhoneNow when the phone receiver is placed next to your hearing instrument. You will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in PhoneNow. You will still have streamed signal in the other ear. When you hang up the phone the hearing aids will automatically go back to streamed sound, and you will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in streaming mode.
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Yes, it is possible to hear your mobile phone ringing if you have paired the phone to the Unite Phone Clip. The phone signal will be received in both ears.
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Yes, the bandwidth extends to 7000 Hz.
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For the Alera wireless 312, the volume can be controlled directly by the wearer with the optional Unite Remote Control. For all Alera models, environmentally dependent volume control settings can be configured in the Environmental Optimizer II in the Aventa3 software.
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The LP receiver was introduced primarily to allow individuals with normal or near-normal hearing to use the Live TS tinnitus feature without circuit noise from the instrument masking the tinnitus sound generator signal. Potentially, this receiver could also alleviate noise complaints of those with mild hearing losses who complained of noise with the Live. Because of the new ReSound Range chip, the noise floor of the circuit has been reduced dramatically, eliminating the need for a receiver with lower output.
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In the Aventa software, the shifting of the blending point occurs through changes to the 'Directional Mix' setting. The Directional Mix setting is inversely related to the crossover frequency. A very low Directional Mix setting results in the highest blending point, and provides less directionality in the low and mid 'frequencies. Increasing the Directional Mix setting decreases the blending point, thereby providing more directionality in the low and mid frequencies. If the patient complains of difficulty understanding conversation in a noisy surrounding, the Directional Mix setting should be increased. If the patient complains that the hearing instrument is too noisy in quiet situations or desires more listening comfort, then the Directional Mix setting should be decreased. Note that because the mixing point is calculated automatically, the settings should only be changed when the patient's needs can be clearly and accurately assessed.
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No. Changing the directional mix will cause the hearing instrument to have a larger or smaller omnidirectional frequency range, but there is no intensity or gain change.
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Band-split directionality is calculated in all directionality modes according to the average of the hearing thresholds at 250 and 500 Hz for each ear. Hearing instrument style is also taken into account.
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SoftSwitching is the best directional option for patients who do not use the memory button appropriately, if Natural Directionality II is not available.
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AutoScope Adaptive Directionality improves upon MultiScope directionality by making automatic adjustments to the beamwidth through environmental steering. AutoScope automatically adjusts the directional beamwidth based on the relative levels of the inputs to the front and rear microphones. As the signal to the front becomes more intense, the beamwidth narrows. As the signal to the front becomes less intense, the beamwidth widens, allowing more audibility for surrounding sounds. AutoScope Adaptive Directionality creates an effect of zooming in on the speakers if they are directly in front of the listener, and zooming out when the listener is surrounded by many speakers.
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NoiseTracker II does automatically change the amount of noise reduction applied based on an estimate of the signal-to-noise ratio. However, it is limited by the Aventa setting to mild, moderate, etc. This means that the maximum amount of noise reduction applied may not be what is most beneficial for the user in a given situation. For example, a smaller degree of noise reduction is often preferred for quiet situations, and a more aggressive setting for a noisy situation, such as riding in a car. This is why we have different NoiseTracker settings in different environment programs. The Environmental Optimizer II automatically sets the maximum amount of noise reduction possible that is most appropriate for the specific environment that is identified by the environmental classifier - without the user having to identify the environment and manually change programs for the optimum setting.
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There is always input sound to the hearing instrument, even in environments with no noise. In environments with no noise, the inputs are low level, and the compression system amplifies low level sounds the most. Thus the hearing instrument can sound noisy to the user both in quiet and noisy situations. NoiseTracker II is of benefit in all types of sound environments, both with and without noise. It reduces amplification of both unwanted noise, as well as amplification when there is no sound of interest, making using a hearing instrument a more comfortable and less tiring experience.
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Changes in NoiseTracker II settings can be motivated by complaints regarding clarity or noisiness, particularly when they are related to specific types of environments. For example, if the patient reports that it is a great effort to follow the conversation at a noisy restaurant and that other voices seem muffled, it might be helpful to increase the NoiseTracker II one step in the speech in noise environments. A patient with a severe hearing loss might complain that they aren't hearing as much as they would like to or that they feel disconnected. For them it might be helpful to decrease the degree of NoiseTracker II in noise and speech in noise environments.
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The default level is 'mild' but the dispenser may choose to change the setting.
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For professionals 
For professionals 

Enabled by the breakthrough ReSound Range™ chip and a unique application of 2.4 GHz long distance wireless technology, ReSound Alera® hearing aids make a real difference for your clients and for you.

ReSound Alera® sounds better
ReSound Alera features Surround Sound by ReSound™. Inspired by the surround sound at the cinema, Surround Sound by ReSound is a unique digital sound processing strategy for hearing aids that mimics the function and performance of the normal unaided ear.

The Surround Sound experience is created by the interplay of advanced technologies that Model, Clean, Balance and Stabilize the digitalized signal before it enters the receiver.

Read more about ReSound Unite™ accessories

ReSound Alera® fits everyone
The unique ReSound Alera lineup lets you provide the essential foundation of good hearing and excellent sound: an accurate, personalized fitting for virtually every hearing loss and every preference:

  • ReSound Alera 61( 312 battery)
  • ReSound Alera 60: (10A battery)
  • RreSound Alera 62
  • ReSound Alera Mini BTE
  • ReSound Alera Fusion
  • Wireless options
  • ReSound Alera Custom Remote Mic
  • ReSound Alera traditional custom hearing aids

 

ReSound Alera® reaches further
2.4 GHz wireless technology extends ReSound Alera’s reach and maximizes its benefits by letting people hear sound sources outside of the normal range of even the best hearing aids. ReSound Unite Wireless Accessories send clear, echo-free sound directly into the hearing aid without a third device. And with the ReSound Airlink™, you’ll enjoy true wireless fitting with no cables and no third devices.

ReSound Alera® is straightforward
Intuitive tools, easy setup, training and support make it easy for you to provide exceptional speech understanding and clearer, richer, more vibrant sound. And iSolate Nanotech water-resistant coating means fewer repairs and significantly higher client satisfaction.