The latency is less than 20 ms. In cases with latency above 25 to 30 seconds, clear echoes can be perceived if direct sound is also audible to the user.
Pairing the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone in channel 1
1. Make sure ReSound Unite Mini Microphone is turned on. Your hearing aids must be off – open the battery door.
2. With the tip of a pen or similar object, press the small pairing button one time on the front of your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone hidden by the bottom cover. The LED will now blink yellow once every 2 seconds to indicate that is ready to be paired in channel 1. Your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone will remain in pairing mode for 20 seconds.
3. While pairing mode is activated, close the battery doors of both hearing aids and make sure they are ON. A successful pairing will be indicated by an audible melody played in both hearing aids.
You are now ready to use the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone!
Pairing the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone in channel 2 or 3
To pair the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone in channel 2, press the pairing button twice. The LED will now blink yellow twice every 2 seconds to indicate that is ready to be paired in channel 2. Close the battery doors on the hearing aids.
To pair the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone in channel 3, press the pairing button three times. The LED will now blink yellow three times every 2 seconds to indicate that is ready to be paired in channel 3. Close the battery doors on the hearing instruments.
Yes, a rechargeable battery that can be charged using the included charger.
Your Alera hearing aids can be paired to up to a total of three streaming devices at a time - e.g. 1 Mini Microphone and 2 TV streamers
Any device with audio output can be connected using an appropriate cable ending in a stereo jack plug. Examples are: Stereo, Computer, MP3 player, TV....
The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone can be paired with as many hearing aids as needed.
1) Press the push button on either hearing aid. This will cancel streaming on the side pressed.
2) With the ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional) you just have to press the 'P- button, located in the center of the keypad. This will return the hearing aids to the last program used. You may also press the Home button to return to your default program 1 settings.
If you are using the telephone with ReSound Unite Phone Clip or Phone-Now™ the streaming via the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone will be temporarily disrupted. When you have ended your phone call, streaming will resume.
If the streamed signal disappears it can be due to:
1) The hearing aids are out of range of the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone. Try shortening the distance between the hearing aids and the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone.
a. You can be up to 7 meter (276 inches) away from the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone depending on the physical environment. If you get out of this range and return to range within five minutes the hearing aids will reconnect themselves.
b. If you get out of range and don’t return within five minutes you can reconnect on the hearing aids with a long press (3 seconds) on the pushbutton or by pressing the Unite TV button on the Remote Control.
2) The cable connecting the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone to the audio source is not inserted completely into the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone.
Adjusting the listening volume can be accomplished in a variety of ways. Keep in mind that volume adjustments apply to the streamed signal only, not the volume of normal environmental sounds.
1) Use the '+' and '-' keys on the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone to adjust volume to a comfortable level. Make sure that your hearing aids are comfortably adjusted before you change the settings with the volume control. When turned ON the Mini Microphone automatically starts at the volume level it was last used. The line-in volume level will default to a preset level on power up.
2) Use the ReSound Unite Remote Control (optional) to adjust volume. Look under the Remote Control section.
3) When using the line-in feature, the volume can in some cases be further adjusted at the signal source, for example by turning the TV itself down. In many cases this will adjust the volume of both streamed audio (transmitted wirelessly to your hearing aids) and non-streamed audio (sounds reaching the hearing aid microphones in the normal fashion). Of course, this will also affect listening volume for others in the room.
The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone is not waterproof. Exposure to water or excessive moisture may damage the product. If the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone accidently is exposed to water or moisture, then wipe it carefully.
This could be because:
- The hearing aids are out of range of the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone. Try shortening the distance between the hearing aids and the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone.
- The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone may be too close to other electrical devices such as a DVD player or stereo receiver causing interference. Check to make sure that it is not sitting on top of an electrical device.
- When using the Line-in: The cable connecting the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone to the auxiliary source may not be inserted properly. Ensure that all cables are plugged in appropriately.
You should be able to hear the streamed signal up to 7 meters (20 feet) from the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone in situations where the Mini Microphone is facing the hearing aids. If the sound does not come through clearly, you may have to move closer to the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone.
Yes. always try to adjust the volume on the auxiliary device to a comfortable level to minimize electrical noise.
There is also a volume control on the side of the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone (black button with a '+' and '–' ).
If the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone is connected to the headphone jack on the TV, Stereo or Computer, adjustments on e.g. the TV remote control may also adjust the volume in the hearing aids.
a. The hearing aids need to be paired to the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone to create a private link for further communication, as well as to allow information to be transferred between the devices.
b. Your Hearing Care Professional will be able to complete the pairing process via dedicated fitting software.
c. The hearing aids can also be paired to the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone by activating the pairing button on the Unite Mini Microphone and opening and closing the battery doors on the hearing aids within 20 seconds.
Clip your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone on the sweater, jacket or other clothing within a range of 10-20 cm (4-8 inches) from the speaker's mouth.
To turn ON your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone slide the ON/OFF switch down towards the silver cap. The LED indicator will start blinking.
To turn OFF your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone slide the ON/OFF switch upwards away from the silver cap. The LED indicator will stop blinking.
1) The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone and hearing aids are not within wireless range: Assure that the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone and hearing aids are within wireless range.
2)The battery in the hearing aid is so depleted that it no longer supports audio streaming: Replace the battery in the hearing aid with a new one.
No. In order to listen in on the transmitted signal the HI need to be paired to the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone.
Other radio frequency devices in near proximity may cause interference, usually adding a crackling noise. Examples of such devices are other Bluetooth devices, wireless networks, microwave ovens, baby monitors and remote controls.
Battery consumption and the operating time of your ReSound Unite Mini Microphone depend greatly on the usage of the device. On average, a fully charged battery will allow for 8,5 hours of usage.
To charge the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone, plug the charging cable into the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone. Then plug the other end of the charging cable into a power outlet.
You can do this but keep in mind that it will pick up noise from the environment as well as the desired signal.
The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone has been optimized for person-to-person communication, where the Mini Microphone user speaks into the microphone. If you choose to use it as a table microphone, keep in mind that it will pick up noise from the environment alongside the desired signal.
No, at this time it is available only in black.
The LED on the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone will blink yellow repeatedly.
The ReSound Unite Mini Microphone will not work through walls. However, under favorable reflection conditions the Mini Microphone may transmit through openings (e.g. door openings) between rooms
The slide button on the side of the ReSound Unite Mini Microphone indicates whether it is on or off. If it is down and the white bar is visible it is turned on. If it is up and the white bar is not visible it is turned off. In addition the light indicator will blink green every 2,5 seconds.
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