Models and Design
Visual transparency
Fifty two percent of current hearing aid owners cite that visibility is one area that they desire as improvement in current hearing aid designs (Kochkin, 2000). This is delivered in the design of Beltone Marq.
There are more ways to disappear
A hearing aid is a personal matter. That’s why with Beltone Marq, you can choose from a variety of colors to match your skin tone and hair color. Your personal touch makes it even less noticeable.
Out of sight – out of mind
Your hearing care professional can change the color of your Beltone Marq if you decide on a different color at a later time.
Features
Acoustic transparency
The receiver is placed in your ear to give you the best amplification possible and to ensure that you can enjoy a clearer sound than with traditional hearing aids.
Advanced features help you focus on speech – even in noisy surroundings. Beltone Marq also blocks out wind noise so you can hear those sounds you might have been missing – like the pitter-patter of the rain or cheerful birdsong.
Two models
Beltone Marq is offered in two different models:
Marq17
This model automatically activates the necessary features. For instance, the Speech Spotter switches on when the hearing aid detects speech in noise allowing you to better understand conversations. And in combination with the Sound Cleaner, which reduces noise, Beltone Marq17 gives you a natural sound experience. Beltone Marq17 is responsive to an active lifestyle with sports, socializing and conversations with multiple participants.
Marq9
Marq9 offers all the features you need to enjoy the benefits of amplification and better speech understanding.
Feature overview
| Beltone Feature |
Benefit |
Marq 17 |
Marq 9 |
| Wide Dynamic Range Compression – Curvilinearity |
Correct level of amplification for all sounds |
* |
* |
| Channels |
Clear and natural sound quality |
17 |
9 |
| Time Constants |
Limits distortion of sound |
Adaptive |
Fixed |
| Multichannel Maximum Power Output (MPO) |
Prevents uncomfortable exposure sudden loud sounds |
* |
* |
| Improved Adaptive Active Feedback Cancellation (AFC) |
Immediate and effective prevention of squealing and echoes |
* |
* |
| Speech Spotter |
Automatically switches to focus on speech signals |
* |
|
| Smart Beam |
Focuses on speech signals in three different widths |
* |
|
| Speech Pattern Detection (SPD) |
Reduces irrelevant background noise |
Sound Cleaner |
SPDextra |
| Silencer |
Reduced amplification for low level background noise |
* |
* |
| Satisfaction Journal |
Logs data on how the hearing aid has been used |
* |
* |
| Satisfy |
Gradual adjustment of amplification to the optimal level |
* |
* |
| Environmental Programs |
Programs tailored to the situations you most often encounter |
1 |
1 |
| Delayed Activation |
Switches on a few seconds after closing the battery door |
* |
* |
| Notification Beeps |
Beeps indicate low battery level and program selection |
* |
* |
Options
Built-in quality
Every part of Beltone Marq was carefully designed to give you an optimal, durable hearing experience. This is evident in the hearing aid’s double protection systems:
Double receiver-connector locking system – to ensure that all parts are safely connected. - Double microphone protection – to avoid moisture and debris from interfering with the inner circuitry
- Double wax guard for receiver protection – to ensure that earwax does not clog the receiver
Customization
Your Hearing Care Professional can customize Beltone Marq for your needs
Open fitting
If you have a mild to moderate hearing loss you can have a Beltone Marq with an open fitting. Open fittings are comfortable to wear and they provide a natural sound quality that will not give you a “plugged up” sensation in your ears.
Standard power
Beltone Marq is available in a standard power version. With the numerous customization options available, you can wear this hearing aid over a longer period of time, even if your hearing loss gets worse.
High power
If you have a stronger hearing loss, Beltone Marq offers high power versions. The unit behind the ear remains the same small size – only the receiver placed in you ear canal is slightly bigger.
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