Press Release

Phonak boosts listening comfort for users of dynamic hearing protection

Murten, Switzerland (December 1,2011) –Phonak, the Swiss miniaturized communications specialist,is driving dynamic hearing protection to the next level of performance with the launch of a family of three re-engineered dynamic hearing protection systems – Serenity DP+, Serenity DPC+ and Primero DPC+.

The first generation products,Phonak’s Serenity DP, Serenity DPC and Primero DPC dynamic hearing protection systems haveprovided at-risk professionals across around the world with best-in-class noise protection and full ambient (situational) awareness.

Todaywith the launch of its new plus-level protection systems, Phonak boostslistening comfort at intermediate noise levels (65 – 85 dB) by implementing a new advanced signal processing algorithm.

Thanks to the new digital technology inside each plus-level system, distracting background noise is automatically reduced, while allowing important sound signals to still be clearly heard and ensuring face-to-face conversations remain unaffected.

“Since the original launch of Serenity DP, Serenity DPC and Primero DPC,these systems have been proven to effectively safeguard the hearing of numerous at-risk professionals– from steel and road workers to hunters, security professionals and airport firefighters,” said Evert Dijkstra, Managing Director of Phonak Communications. “With the release of these next-generation plus-level solutions we are now able to offer even greater listening comfort for an unsurpassed user experience.”

Serenity DP+(dynamic protection)

Dynamic level-dependent hearing protection with user-adjustable ambient awareness.

Serenity DPC+(dynamic protection with communication)

Dynamic level-dependent hearing protection with user-adjustable ambient awareness and built-in radio headset.

Primero DPC+(extreme noise protection with communication)

Dynamic level-dependent hearing protection with user-adjustable ambient awareness and innovative in-ear pick-up radio headset – for use in the most extreme noise environments.

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About Phonak Communications AG

Phonak Communications AG, a subsidiary of the Sonova Group, has been specializing in the development, design, production and distribution worldwide of ultra-miniaturized wireless systems since 1992. By combining its expertise in hearing technology with ongoing research at the highest level, Phonak Communications AG has succeeded in making substantial advances in the field of wireless communication systems from its development and production base in Switzerland.

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