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Phonak Target

With Phonak Target innovative software, you can ensure that your patients 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.

  • NEW Soft Speech Enhancer enabled for all new Infinio fittings
  • NEW AI Dome Proposer for more accurate fittings
  • Fitting elements support your individual workflow, so you can prioritize patient needs
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Software features

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 patients either an open or closed fitting when they need it.

  • Ability to modify the ActiveVent status in the AutoSense OS programs, streaming programs, or manual programs not linked to AutoSense OS
  • Compatible with Phonak rechargeable Infinio, Lumity and Paradise hearing aids

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.

  • Customizable to meet patient’s dexterity needs and sensitivity preferences
  • Provides more engagement opportunities during the counseling process

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 patient 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*

APD 3.0 updates
  • First Fit acceptance
  • Comfort
  • Less awareness of noise 

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 patients.

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 patient needs from the very first visit or during repairs.

AudiogramDirect can be used as part of the fitting process to test patient’s hearing directly through their hearing aids. It’s designed to check a patient’s hearing during a follow-up session but can also provide a starting point for a new first fitting remotely.

 
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Target Match

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 patient.

Benefits

  • TargetMatch supports you in your appointments by offering gold-standard verification1
  • Verification can help to reduce refitting appointments2
  • Patients receive the highest level of service in terms of communication needs
  • Enhances the perceived value of the fitting3

Functions and features

  • NEW Compatible with a wide range of REM equipment
  • Real-time feedback and troubleshooting tips
  • Guided probe tube placement
  • Automatic target matching of Adaptive Phonak Digital (APD) and other standard fitting formulae
  • Simultaneous binaural real-ear measurements
 

System requirements

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

  • NOAH version 4.4.2280 or higher
  • Natus® Otosuite 4.81.00 or higher
  • Auditdata Primus version 4.1 until 5.2
  • Auditdata Measure version 6.0 until 6.4
  • Interacoustics Affinity Suite version 2.19 until 2.26
  • Signia Unity version 5.9 until 6.2
  • MedRx Studio version 1.2.1 until 1.4.1
Phonak Target

Frequently asked questions

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.

Footnotes

1. Valente, M., Abrams, H., Benson, D., Chisolm, T., Hampton, D., Loavenbruck, A., Ricketts, T., Solodar, H., & Sweetow, R. (2006). Guidelines for the Audiological Management of Adult Hearing Impairment. Audiology Today. Retrieved from http://audiology-web.s3.amazonaws.com/migrated /haguidelines.pdf_53994876e92e42. 70908344.pdf.

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/.