With Phonak Target innovative software, you can ensure that your clients get exceptional sound quality from the first use. This reduces the need for adjustments, thanks to better first fit acceptance and to APD 3.0.
Phonak Target features were created to meet audiologists' needs by providing tools and unique functions that simplify the fitting process.
This is a mechanical vent that can be opened or closed, based on the classified sound environment or signal, giving your clients either an open or closed fitting when they need it.
Tap control enables patients to pause or resume streaming, accept, or end a phone call, and activate a voice assistant with a simple double-tap.
The Phonak Naída™ Link M and Phonak Sky™ Link M can be fit in a bimodal configuration with an Advanced Bionics cochlear implant sound processor. The Link M allows the client to have binaural functions with the cochlear implant, including volume control, program structure, and streaming.
Our new Target 10.0 software enables soft speech enhancement for first-time users by default, giving them better audibility from the start. Updates to Soft speech enhancement gain change, now considered in curve display.
APD 3.0, our proprietary fitting formula, has been proven by research to result in the preferred first fit for end users because it provides speech clarity with comfort* and noise is significantly less intrusive*
You can now get recommendations for optimal choice of vent, dome and receiver after entering audiogram into Target, delivering you more accurate fittings.
Using advanced DNN technology, a features strength is now based on acoustic coupling selection. By setting pre-set stronger for open fittings and weaker for occluded fittings, improve the benefit and impact for your clients.
Feedback threshold overtuning provides you with more control and flexibility to achieve the desired high frequency gain without having to run a feedback test.
Offers the ability to change the performance levels for Phonak hearing aids, which can help address client needs from the very first visit or during repairs.
AudiogramDirect can be used as part of the fitting process to test clients’ hearing directly through their hearing aids. It’s designed to check a client’s hearing during a follow-up session but can also provide a starting point for a new first fitting remotely.
TargetMatch is an all-in-one real ear measurement system and verification solution from Phonak, designed to maximize the potential benefit of hearing aids for your client.
In order to install and run Phonak Target 10.0, you'll need to make sure you have at least:
Operating system
Recommended
Windows 11, Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
Windows 10, Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
Processor
Recommended
Intel Core or higher performance
RAM
Recommended
4 GB or more
Hard disk space
Recommended
3 GB or more
Screen resolution
Recommended
1280 x 1024 pixels or more
Graphic card
Recommended
16 Million (24bit) screen colors or more
Drive
Recommended
DVD / USB
Serial COM port
Recommended
Only if RS-232 HI-PRO is used
USB ports
One for each purpose
Recommended
Bluetooth adaptor
Accessory programming
HI-PRO if used via USB port
Noahlink Wireless (NLW/NLW2)
Programming interfaces
Recommended
Noahlink Wireless (NLW/NLW2) / iCube II / NOAHlink / RS-232 HI-PRO / HI-PRO USB / HI-PRO 2
NOAHlink driver
Recommended
Latest version available
Noahlink Wireless driver
Recommended
Latest version available
Internet connection
Recommended
Recommended
Sound card
Recommended
Stereo or surround 5.1
Playback system
Recommended
20 Hz – 14 kHz (+/- 5 dB), 90 dB
NOAH version
Recommended
Latest version (NOAH 4.4 or higher)
Please check the NOAH limitations for Windows 64 bit operating systems on http://www.himsa.com
TargetMatch
Recommended
Whether you are fitting a child with their first pair of hearing aids or providing technology to an experienced user, it’s crucial that these devices are configured to suit the child’s age, hearing loss, and communication needs. This is why Phonak pioneered a dedicated pediatric fitting mode in our fitting software. This continually updated, evidence-based resource streamlines the process of configuring a child’s hearing aids, helping you to fit and verify your Phonak pediatric fitting using the very latest industry guidelines and research findings.
Yes, the defaults can be customized by the HCP if needed. You can find the option in Target under setup - Junior mode.
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2. Kochkin, S. (2011). MarkeTrak VIII: Reducing patient visits through verification and validation. Hearing Review, 18(6), 10-12.
3.Amlani, A. M. (2016). Impact of Probe-Microphone Measurements and NOAH Quick-Fit on Patient Satisfaction and Loyalty. Hearing Health & Technology Matters. Retrieved from http://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingeconomics/2016/amyn-post-consumer-psychology-of-real-ear-services/.