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1 hearing solutions product catalog supplement may 12

2 making BETTER HEARING MORE PERSOL THAN EVER Patients come to you seeking a hearing solution that fits them perfectly. With our newest products, you now have more ways than ever to meet and exceed their expectations.

3 Silvertone WD/D,, WD Feature Chart 1 WD Feature Summary 3 Silvertone WD/D, 9 Silvertone W 15 SurfLink 27 Silvertone ML ML Feature Chart 31 ML Feature Summary 33

popular wireless hearing aids along with a new, more tactile control

4 Consisting of a newly styled 312 RIC and 312 mini BTE, our new Silvertone WD features everything you and your patients love about our popular wireless hearing aids along with a new, more tactile control switch, updated compression strategy, new, patientrequested color options and much more.

5 Silvertone WD/D Feature Chart 1 Silvertone WD/D Feature Summary 3 Silvertone WD/D RIC Silvertone WD/D RIC 312 mpower 6 Silvertone WD/D mini BTE 312 7

6 Sound Imaging Binaural Spatial Mapping VIBRANT Optimal high-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in all 16 channels and 16 bands Premium Ear-to-Ear Processing W I R E L E S S * Machine Noise Wind Directionality Synchronized User Controls Binaural Telephone Mode Volume Memory SurfLink Accessory Compatibility SurfLink Mobile SurfLink Programmer SurfLink Media SurfLink Remote SpeechTrax Boost Strategic Feedback Control Adaptive Environmental Sequencing Premium 16-channel environmental adaptation with 5 levels of personalization FEATURE CHART SpeechTrax 2 Noise Reduction Strength Acoustic Landscapes Machine Noise Speech in Noise Wind Quiet Speech Noise Maximum (db) Acoustic Landscape Adaptation Levels 5 FrequencyTrax SoundPoint Self Learning Swap Fit 3D Speech Mapping 1 All WD and D Models Include: New Ergonomic Switch to Adjust Volume and Memory New ISO Compression Strategy New SnapFit Receivers (for RIC products) Dynamic Directional Detection Automatic Telephone Solutions Live Speech Mapping Advanced Memories (Music, TV, Relax, T-Coil, Binaural Processing Off) T 2 On Demand Programming

7 ACTIVE High-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in 12 channels and 12 bands SOCIAL Frequency shaping in 8 channels and 8 bands Advanced Ear-to-Ear Processing Advanced 12-channel environmental adaptation with 3 levels of personalization Select 8-channel environmental adaptation with 2 levels of personalization Moderate (8dB) Light (6dB) 3 on/off In-Situ Audiometry Auto Path Verify Comfort Data Logging 4 Memories * Wireless accessories and features are not available in Silvertone D,, and. 2

8 WD and D feature summary Silvertone WD products are available with and without wireless capabilities. Silvertone WD product names contain W to signify wireless technology Silvertone WD, Silvertone WD, and Silvertone WD. IRIS Technology leverages a unique ear-to-ear communication protocol. Binaural Spatial Mapping ** applies the combined speed and power of multiple dual-core platforms to achieve parallel processing benefits. This innovative protocol queries, analyzes, and maps the acoustic space surrounding the patient, applying the appropriate signal processing strategy for directionality and noise management. SpeechTrax 2 nearly doubles the noise reduction capability of our leading noise reduction and speech preservation system while still maintaining speech. SpeechTrax 2 : Instantly applies variable noise adaptation in all channels between each pause Has been proven to reduce listening effort and cognitive fatigue when used in tandem with Dynamic Directional Detection* Provides up to db of noise reduction JustTalk **, a mode on our new SurfLink Mobile, enables true hands-free phone conversations by turning the wearer s hearing aids into both the cell phone microphone and receiver. A new control switch gives users a simple, tactile way to control volume and change memories. Users will enjoy more dynamic and personalized sound with new ISO Compression. The 312 RIC features SnapFit receivers, which offer easier receiver connection and ensure greater stability. Unlike competing technologies that apply frequency compression broadly, our frequency lowering technology, FrequencyTrax, is designed to enhance real-time audibility by intelligently identifying high-frequency speech cues, then replicating them in lower frequencies. This allows the hearing aid to maintain important frequency relationships, retaining the sound quality that comes from harmonic distribution, while providing audibility for high-frequency speech cues for patients that may have previously been considered unaidable. Activated via SurfLink Remote, our SpeechTrax Boost ** feature allows patients to enable aggressive noise reduction while optimizing sound quality in extremely noisy situations. Thanks to Self Learning, the hearing aids gradually and automatically learn patient volume control preferences in each active memory, which helps reduce the number of manual volume adjustments patients need to make. 3 * Sarampalis, A., Kalluri, S., Edwards, B., Hafter, E. (09, October). Objective measures of listening effort: Effects of background noise and noise reduction. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 52, **Features only available when ordered with wireless functionality.

9 These hearing aids wouldn t be a Silvertone product without our Strategic Feedback Control. This leading technology ensures wide fitting ranges and a fast response to more complex feedback. HydraShield 2 Omniphobic nano-coating provides unprecedented resistance against wax, oils and everyday moisture. Our Swap Fit fitting function allows you to transfer patient settings from their current Silvertone product to a new one enabling more time for fine-tuning and counseling. With Synchronized User Adjustments ** patients can use a single hearing instrument to adjust volume or memory for the pair eliminating the need to manually change two instruments. Binaural Telephone Mode ** places the phone-side hearing aid in Automatic Telephone Response or Telecoil mode while attenuating the off-side hearing aid. Dynamic Directional Detection in these hearing aids is designed to better perform in highly complex environments with background noise. Voice Indicators alert your patients to the status of their hearing aid, low battery, memory and telephone modes in their choice of male or female voices in a wide variety of languages. Automatic Telephone Solutions (ATS) automatically detects telephone use and adjusts to the optimal acoustic frequency response for telephone listening. Bring the benefits of telehealth to your practice with our On Demand options. Each one is designed to elevate your interaction with patients and provide a better way for you to deliver care. Includes T 2 On Demand, Audiology On Demand and innovative applications that work with the ipad, iphone and ipod Touch. Color Guide Standard Colors Champagne Sterling Bronze Slate Espresso Black new new Bright Colors Blue Ice Fuchsia Fabulous Blue Pacific Red Hot Pink Pixie Purple Pop 4

10 Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 312 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrix: 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA Measurement Gain Data Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 (gray). RTF OSPL (db SPL) 115 Peak Gain (db) 61 HFA Full-On Gain (db) 43 RTF Full-On Gain (db) OSPL FOG 1 Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 at 115/. 75 Reference Test Gain (db) 31 Harmonic Distortion 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) 86 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) 1.3* 1.3* Idle Current (ma) 1.2* 1.2* Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days) 9-11* 9-11* 5

11 Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 RIC 312 mpower RECEIVER-IN-CAL DATA Gain Data Gain Data Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) 2 0 1K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 mpower (gray), Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 mpower (black) fitting ranges Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 mpower at 123/. <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) OSPL FOG Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) 0 1.2* 1.2* 1.4* 1.4* Battery Current (ma) * 1.1* 1.2* 1.2* Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD & D RIC 312 mpower at 1/. -12* -12* 9-11* 9-11* 312 Zinc Air (days) * Idle, Battery Current and Estimated Battery Life based on wired performance. Results for wireless products will vary based on wireless usage. 6

12 Hearing Level in db (HL) mini BTE BEHIND-THE-EAR Matrix: 126/65 Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA 0 Earhook Thin Tube (Size 3+, Occluded) Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone WD & D mini BTE fitting range. RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) 52 RTF Full-On Gain (db) OSPL FOG 135 Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD & D mini BTE with Earhook. 75 Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion 0 Hz (%) <5 <5 <2 <2 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <1 <1 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <2 <2 OSPL FOG Induction Coil Sensitivity 65 1 HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD & D mini BTE with Thin Tube. Battery Current (ma) 1.3* 1.3* 1.3* 1.3* Idle Current (ma) 1.2* 1.2* 1.2* 1.2* Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days) 9-11* 9-11* 9-11* 9-11* 7 * Idle, Battery Current and Estimated Battery Life based on wired performance. Results for wireless products will vary based on wireless usage.

The exceptional quality and simple functionality that made our wireless hearing aids so popular with patients and professionals has never been available in

14 The exceptional quality and simple functionality that made our wireless hearing aids so popular with patients and professionals has never been available in an entry-level line until now! Two patient-driven wireless hearing aids that deliver Silvertone s high standards of performance at a more economical price.

15 RIC RIC 312 mpower 12 mini BTE

Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 312 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrix: 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA 0 0 1 1 2 0 1K 2K 4K 8K Measurement

16 Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 312 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrix: 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA K 2K 4K 8K Measurement Gain Data Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) 8 RTF OSPL (db SPL) 115 Silvertone WD and D RIC 312 (gray). Peak Gain (db) 61 HFA Full-On Gain (db) 43 RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG 1 Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD and D 312 at 115/. 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) 86 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) 1.3* 1.3* Idle Current (ma) 1.2* 1.2* Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days) 9-11* 9-11* 11

Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 RIC 312 mpower RECEIVER-IN-CAL DATA Gain Data Gain Data

17 Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 RIC 312 mpower RECEIVER-IN-CAL DATA Gain Data Gain Data Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) K 2K 4K 8K Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) Silvertone WD and D RIC 312 mpower (gray), Silvertone WD and D RIC 312 mpower (black) fitting ranges Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD and D RIC 312 mpower at 123/ HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) 93 4 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL FOG 1.2* 1.2* 1.4* 1.4* Battery Current (ma) * 1.1* 1.2* 1.2* Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day * -12* 9-11* 9-11* 312 Zinc Air (days) * Idle, Battery Current and Estimated Battery Life based on wired performance. Results for wireless products will vary based on wireless usage. OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD and D 312 mpower at 1/. 12

Hearing Level in db (HL) mini BTE BEHIND-THE-EAR Matrix: 126/65 Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA 0 Earhook Thin Tube (Size 3+,

18 Hearing Level in db (HL) mini BTE BEHIND-THE-EAR Matrix: 126/65 Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 DATA 0 Earhook Thin Tube (Size 3+, Occluded) Measurement K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone WD and D mini BTE mini fitting range. Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) 52 RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD and D mini BTE with Earhook. 0 Hz (%) <5 <5 <2 <2 0 Hz (%) <3 <5 <1 <1 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <2 <2 Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) OSPL FOG MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) 1.3* 1.3* 1.3* 1.3* Idle Current (ma) 1.2* 1.2* 1.2* 1.2* Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) 9-11* 9-11* 9-11* 9-11* OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone WD and D mini BTE with Thin Tube. * Idle, Battery Current and Estimated Battery Life based on wired performance. Results for wireless products will vary based on wireless usage. 13

20 Combining the solid performance of our Silvertone W family with the unprecedented benefits of IRIS Technology, our new Silvertone W line enables you to offer wireless hearing aids to virtually all your patients.

21 RIC RIC 312 mpower 18 RIC RIC 13 mpower ITE 21 HS 22 ITC 23 CIC 24

Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 312 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery

22 Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 312 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 w4 w2 DATA K 2K 4K 8K Measurement Gain Data Gain Data Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) 2 8 RTF OSPL (db SPL) Silvertone W RIC 312 (gray), Silvertone W RIC 312 (black) fitting ranges. Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG 1 Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 312 at 1/. 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) OSPL FOG 1 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 312 at 115/. 17

Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 RIC 312 mpower

23 Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 RIC 312 mpower RECEIVER-IN-CAL DATA w4 w2 Gain Data Gain Data 0 Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone W RIC 312 mpower (gray), Silvertone W RIC 312 mpower (black) fitting ranges Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion 0 <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 312 mpower at 123/ HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) 93 5 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL FOG Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) 1 Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 312 mpower at 1/. 18

Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 13 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery

Peak OSPL (db SPL) 1 122 115 126 HFA OSPL (db SPL) 2 8 RTF OSPL (db SPL) 1 116 Peak Gain (db) 51 61 HFA Full-On Gain (db) 31 44 RTF Full-On Gain (db) 39 51 Frequency Range (Hz) 0-0 - 70 0-0 - OSPL

24 Hearing Level in db (HL) RIC 13 RECEIVER-IN-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 13 w4 w2 DATA 0 Gain Data Gain Data Measurement K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone W RIC 13 (gray), Silvertone W RIC 13 (black) fitting ranges. Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) 2 8 RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG 1 Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 13 at 1/. 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL FOG HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 13 Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 13 at 115/. 19

25 Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 123/, 1/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 13 RIC 13 mpower RECEIVER-IN-CAL DATA w4 w2 Gain Data Gain Data 0 Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone W RIC 13 mpower (gray), Silvertone W RIC 13 mpower (black) fitting ranges Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion 0 <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Induction Coil Sensitivity 98 7 HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 13 mpower at 123/. Wi Series RIC13 AP 2cc 83 5 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL FOG Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W RIC 13 mpower at 1/.

ITE IN-THE-EAR Matrices: 115/, 123/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 13 w4 w2 DATA 0 0 1 1 2 0

26 ITE IN-THE-EAR Matrices: 115/, 123/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 13 w4 w2 DATA K 2K 4K 8K Measurement ITE 115/ ITE 123/ Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) Silvertone W ITE fitting range. HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG 1 Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W ITE at 115/. 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) 95 1 OSPL FOG 1 1 MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W ITE at 123/. 21

Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 HS Half-Shell DATA w4 w2 HS 1/ HS 115/ 0

27 Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 HS Half-Shell DATA w4 w2 HS 1/ HS 115/ 0 Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) 5 9 HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) K 2K 4K 8K Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) Silvertone W HS fitting range RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W HS at 1/ HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL FOG Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) 0 Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W HS at 115/. 22

ITC In-THE-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 w4 w2 DATA 0 ITC 1/ ITC

28 ITC In-THE-CAL Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: 312 w4 w2 DATA 0 ITC 1/ ITC 115/ Measurement K 2K 4K 8K Peak OSPL (db SPL) HFA OSPL (db SPL) 5 9 RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) Silvertone W ITC fitting range. HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) OSPL FOG 1 Reference Test Frequency (khz) HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W ITC at 1/. 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL FOG HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day 312 Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W ITC at 115/. 23

29 Matrices: 1/, 115/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Threshold: 24dB range in 4dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: CIC COMPLETELY-IN-CAL DATA w4 w2 CIC 1/ CIC 115/ 0 Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) 4 1 HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) K 2K 4K 8K Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) Silvertone W CIC fitting range RTF Full-On Gain (db) Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) 0 Harmonic Distortion <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Induction Coil Sensitivity OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W CIC at 1/. HFA SPLITS (ANSI) (db SPL) MASL (IEC) (db SPL) OSPL FOG Battery Current (ma) Idle Current (ma) 0 Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone W CIC at 115/. 24

30 Thanks to our innovative SurfLink Accessories including the new SurfLink Mobile our wireless hearing aids let patients live life the way they want no wires attached.

31 SurfLink Accessories 27

32 LIFE without limitations New! SurfLink Mobile Hands-free phone conversations (and more) are here with our new SurfLink Mobile. This versatile device is the industry s most unique cell phone solution, assistive listening device, media streamer, and hearing aid remote all rolled into one. Using our revolutionary JustTalk mode, SurfLink Mobile enables hands-free cell phone conversations by turning our wireless hearing aids into the phone microphone and receiver: o Microphone The wearer s hearing aids pick up their voice and send it to the person they re talking to o Receiver SurfLink Mobile streams the voice on the other end of the phone directly to both of the wearer s hearing aids for binaural listening Directional microphone enhances one-on-one conversations in noisy environments Omnidirectional capability is ideal for listening in meetings or group settings Wirelessly streams sound from TVs or MP3 players using Bluetooth or an audio connector cable. Can also be used as a powerful ALD as well as a hearing aid remote 27

SurfLink Media SurfLink Media provides patients with the first set-and-forget media streaming solution.

SurfLink Media: Streams stereo sound directly from media devices to the patient s hearing aids without pairing or body-worn relay devices Uses Intelligent Media Mobility to allow seamless

other wireless systems Helps prevent patients and companions from fighting over the volume SurfLink Programmer Our SurfLink Programmer, combined with IRIS Technology and Inspire fitting software,

33 SurfLink Media SurfLink Media provides patients with the first set-and-forget media streaming solution. Simply plug a TV, radio or MP3 player into SurfLink Media and rich, stereo sound is streamed directly to any wireless hearing aids in range without pairing or body-worn relay devices. SurfLink Media: Streams stereo sound directly from media devices to the patient s hearing aids without pairing or body-worn relay devices Uses Intelligent Media Mobility to allow seamless room-to-room transitions between media devices Enables multiple people wearing wireless hearing aids to connect to a single device Eliminates audio delay and lip-sync issues* commonly found with other wireless systems Helps prevent patients and companions from fighting over the volume SurfLink Programmer Our SurfLink Programmer, combined with IRIS Technology and Inspire fitting software, gives you the ultimate speed and flexibility in directto-hearing aid wireless programming with no relay device. Detects your patients wireless devices in seconds Features at least a -foot range Frees patients to move around during counseling and demonstrations Connects via standard USB cable Requires no additional hardware for the patient Is 4x faster than HiPro and nearly twice as fast as NOAHLink and nearcom SurfLink Remote With the optional SurfLink Remote, patients can control memory and volume adjustments, mute their hearing instruments, or go in and out of streaming mode if they desire. *Latency is unnoticeable according to International Telecommunications Union standards. 28

34 Patients want them. Now more can have them! With the introduction of two new technology levels, we re making Silvertone ML, our premier line of custom-fit invisible-in-the-canal hearing aids, available to more patients than ever before.

35 Silvertone ML Feature Chart 31 Silvertone ML Feature Summary 33 Silvertone ML 34

36 ML 16 VIBRANT Sound Imaging Optimal high-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in all 16 channels and 16 bands Strategic Feedback Control Adaptive Environmental Sequencing Premium 16-channel environmental adaptation with 5 levels of personalization SpeechTrax 2 Noise Reduction Strength Maximum (db) Acoustic Landscapes Machine Noise Speech in Noise Wind Quiet Speech Noise Acoustic Landscape Adaptation Levels 5 FEATURE CHART FrequencyTrax SoundPoint Self Learning Swap Fit 3D Speech Mapping All ML Models Include: Live Speech Mapping Advanced Memories (Music, TV, Relax) Indicators (Level-Dependent Speech, Level-Dependent Tone) T 2 On Demand Programming T2 Remote 31

37 ML 12 ML 8 ACTIVE High-resolution sound imaging with frequency shaping in 12 channels and 12 bands SOCIAL Frequency shaping in 8 channels and 8 bands Advanced 12-channel environmental adaptation with 3 levels of personalization Select 8-channel environmental adaptation with 2 levels of personalization Moderate (8dB) Light (6dB) 3 on/off In-Situ Audiometry Auto Path Verify Comfort Data Logging 4 Memories 32

38 SILVERTONE ML feature summary SpeechTrax 2 nearly doubles the noise reduction capability of our leading noise reduction and speech preservation system while still maintaining speech *. SpeechTrax 2 : Instantly applies variable noise adaptation in all channels between each pause Provides up to db of noise reduction Unlike competing technologies that apply frequency compression broadly, our frequency audibility technology, FrequencyTrax, is designed to enhance real-time audibility by intelligently identifying high-frequency speech cues, then replicating them in lower frequencies. This allows Silvertone ML to maintain important frequency relationships, retaining the sound quality that comes from harmonic distribution, while providing audibility for high-frequency speech cues for patients that may have previously been considered unaidable. Silvertone ML wouldn t be a Silvertone product without our Strategic Feedback Control. This leading technology ensures wide fitting ranges and a fast response to more complex feedback. Voice Indicators alert your patients to the status of their hearing aid, low battery, memory and telephone modes in their choice of male or female voices in a wide variety of languages. * Sarampalis, A., Kalluri, S., Edwards, B., Hafter, E. (09, October). Objective measures of listening effort: Effects of background noise and noise reduction. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 52,

Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 111/35, 111/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: IIC INVISIBLE-IN-THE-CAL DATA 35 Gain Data Gain Data

39 Hearing Level in db (HL) Matrices: 111/35, 111/ Maximum Output: Up to db reduction in 2dB steps Compression Ratio: 1:1-3:1 Battery Size: IIC INVISIBLE-IN-THE-CAL DATA 35 Gain Data Gain Data Measurement Peak OSPL (db SPL) 6 4 HFA OSPL (db SPL) RTF OSPL (db SPL) Peak Gain (db) HFA Full-On Gain (db) RTF Full-On Gain (db) K 2K 4K 8K Silvertone ML IIC fitting range Frequency Range (Hz) Reference Test Frequency (khz) OSPL FOG 1 HFA Frequencies (khz) Reference Test Gain (db) Harmonic Distortion <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 0 Hz (%) <3 <3 <3 <3 10 Hz (%) Battery Current (ma) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone ML IIC at a matrix of 111/ Idle Current (ma) Estimated Battery Life for 16-Hour Day OSPL FOG Zinc Air (days) OSPL (gray) and Full-On Gain (black) curves for the Silvertone ML IIC at a matrix of 111/. 34

S P R I N G HEARING SOLUTIONS

S P R I N G HEARING SOLUTIONS SPRING 12 NuEar SDS NuEar SDS Feature Chart 1 NuEar SDS Feature Summary 3 Intro 5, 4 9 MAKING BETTER HEARING MORE PERSOL THAN EVER Patients come to you seeking a hearing solution that fits them perfectly.