I’ve been working with the Linx 9 now for a couple of months. I can share a bit more of what I’ve experienced.
The software Aventa is available for download here:
http://www.supportgn.com/resound/subsites/releases_updates_patches.html
The airlink usb device is something that should ship with your digital ears - but don’t. In fact, it should be bluetooth adjustments easily accessible to the client from their computer or hand held, but I’m getting off on my rant a bit early.
Some programming options are outlined here:
It displays the default program settings for things like:
NoiseTracker II: environmentally dependent
Environmental Optimizer II: on
DFS Ultra: mild
Directionality: SoftSwitching
Directional Mix: prescribed
Wind Guard: off
I’ve copied this to a spreadsheet in the hopes of, eventually, tracking my settings.
The first “made for iPhone” digital ears can’t be adjusted using Apple systems. Twisted.
The Aventa software and Airlink will work on the Mac with VMware Fusion and windows.
I’m experimenting with a lot of the programs. It’s very challenging to make adjustments for specific environments on the computer, then experience the environment, note the effect, and return to the program. For example, I’ve yet to create a satisfactory experience in either the Restaurant or Party programs. I find I’m using the Soft Switch program more for general use. I love the music program as is.
You don’t need the phone program to stream phone calls. That’s actually controlled in the “phone clip/smart device” area. I’m not sure what the phone program is for.
Streaming music still sucks. It has a Bass Booster which helped round out the sound. Inserting an isolation ear plug on top of your digital ears helps a lot. But it is still distorted. The best I can describe it - in the old days of cassette tape there was a distortion issue called wow and flutter. That’s what the signal does. Flutters. It’s my hope that the next version of things improves this. Meanwhile, I’ll keep trying things. Don’t expect these to sound like $5000 headphones - even though they should sound, at least, like $50 headphones.
There’s an “environmental optimizer” which should be in the phone app. It’s remarkably difficult to preset these parameters and know what to expect.
I’m ignorant of a basic audiologists education. I’m just scratching the surface here and open to suggestions. Tweaking these is very subjective and should be in our hands with a clear and functional interface. That’s my rant to GN.
Thanks and good luck.
Hz…250…500…1000…1500…2000…3000…4000…6000…8000
R: .10……15…….30… 20……35………45…50……50…40
L: …15….15…….25… 25……25………35………45……40….….50
SRT: R 20 dB… .L: 20 dB
WRS R-90% at 55 dB, L-100% at 55 dB
MCL: R-55, L-60
UCL: R-85, L-85
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I’ve been working with the Linx 9 now for a couple of months. I can share a bit more of what I’ve experienced.
The software Aventa is available for download here:
http://www.supportgn.com/resound/subsites/releases_updates_patches.html
The airlink usb device is something that should ship with your digital ears - but don’t. In fact, it should be bluetooth adjustments easily accessible to the client from their computer or hand held, but I’m getting off on my rant a bit early.
Some programming options are outlined here:
It displays the default program settings for things like:
NoiseTracker II: environmentally dependent
Environmental Optimizer II: on
DFS Ultra: mild
Directionality: SoftSwitching
Directional Mix: prescribed
Wind Guard: off
I’ve copied this to a spreadsheet in the hopes of, eventually, tracking my settings.
The first “made for iPhone” digital ears can’t be adjusted using Apple systems. Twisted.
The Aventa software and Airlink will work on the Mac with VMware Fusion and windows.
I’m experimenting with a lot of the programs. It’s very challenging to make adjustments for specific environments on the computer, then experience the environment, note the effect, and return to the program. For example, I’ve yet to create a satisfactory experience in either the Restaurant or Party programs. I find I’m using the Soft Switch program more for general use. I love the music program as is.
You don’t need the phone program to stream phone calls. That’s actually controlled in the “phone clip/smart device” area. I’m not sure what the phone program is for.
Streaming music still sucks. It has a Bass Booster which helped round out the sound. Inserting an isolation ear plug on top of your digital ears helps a lot. But it is still distorted. The best I can describe it - in the old days of cassette tape there was a distortion issue called wow and flutter. That’s what the signal does. Flutters. It’s my hope that the next version of things improves this. Meanwhile, I’ll keep trying things. Don’t expect these to sound like $5000 headphones - even though they should sound, at least, like $50 headphones.
There’s an “environmental optimizer” which should be in the phone app. It’s remarkably difficult to preset these parameters and know what to expect.
I’m ignorant of a basic audiologists education. I’m just scratching the surface here and open to suggestions. Tweaking these is very subjective and should be in our hands with a clear and functional interface. That’s my rant to GN.
Thanks and good luck.
Hz…250…500…1000…1500…2000…3000…4000…6000…8000
R: .10……15…….30… 20……35………45…50……50…40
L: …15….15…….25… 25……25………35………45……40….….50
SRT: R 20 dB… .L: 20 dB
WRS R-90% at 55 dB, L-100% at 55 dB
MCL: R-55, L-60
UCL: R-85, L-85