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ReSound Alera™

Alera. It simply sounds better.

ReSound Alera improves hearing in even the most difficult listening environments, based on core technologies such as Natural Directionality II, Environmental Optimizer II and Surround Sound. With ReSound Alera, sound is crisper, cleaner and works more like natural hearing, providing a truly advanced listening experience. 

Its powerful 2.4 GHz technology provides cable-free fittings and truly wireless connections to everyday audio devices such as TVs and phones. The combination of ReSound Alera’s broad transmission range and the freedom it provides from body-worn streamers makes ReSound Alera both convenient and easy-to-use.


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Overview 
Overview 
Who's it for?
ReSound Alera® is suitable for people with mild to profound hearing losses.

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What does ReSound Alera offer?

Breadth

  • Several models to choose from
  • Broad fitting range to accommodate mild to profound hearing losses

Sophistication

  • An exceptionally rich sound quality, made possible by Surround Sound by ReSound
  • The ability to understand speech better, even when there is noise in the background
  • Ability to keep a sense of what's going on around you

Simplicity

Future-Proof

  • Powerful 2.4 GHz technology provides truly wireless fitting and a platform for wireless accessories
  • iSolate nanotech coating prevents moisture-related repairs

Variants and listening situations

ReSound Alera offers a wealth of sophisticated features at three different price points and a choice of colors that can easily be changed or combined for a discreet look.  It is available in a range of models that are appropriate for almost any hearing loss. 

  • ReSound Alera Remote Microphone 10M/30M/50M –Innovative custom models with natural ear directivity and wind noise protection
  • ReSound Alera Transitional BTE 77/87 – Unique combination of standard and power models
  • ReSound Alera Mini BTE 67 - More cosmetic alternative to the 77/87 BTE
  • ReSound Alera RIE 62 - Standard RIE with multifunction push button
  • ReSound Alera Micro RIE 60 and Mini RIE 61 – Cosmetic receiver-in-the-ear solutions

Wireless Accessories
Wireless capabilities depend on which ReSound Alera model you choose. The relevant ReSound Unite™ wireless accessories are required.
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Styles and colors 
Styles and colors 

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Features 
Features 
ReSound Alera™

Overview
SeriesBehind-the-Ear Series
Listening environmentsQuiet
Moderate
Demanding
Levels of hearing lossMild to profound
Color choices11
Wind noise reductionYes
Volume controlNo
Program buttonYes
Battery size312
Battery life (hours)138

Advanced
Processing17-band Warp™ (9 handles)
Programs4 customizable
Directional choicesNatural Directionality™ II
Directional beam widthsAutoScope
Environmental OptimizerEnvironmental Optimizer™ II
StylesReceiver-In-the-Ear
Feedback suppressionDFS Ultra with integrated WhistleControl™
TelecoilNo
EchoStopYes
DataLoggingOnboard Analyzer™ II
Videos 
Videos 
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Change parts Only for professionals: See how you change colors, receiver and Gore® membranes on ReSound Alera™.
iSolate™ nanotech Only for professionals: See how ReSound Alera™ is protected from moisture inside out.

FAQ 
FAQ 
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It is possible to hear the phone calling while watching TV if the hearing aids are programmed with a streaming + microphone program. If the hearing aids are programmed with a streaming only program it is not possible to hear the phone calling while watching TV. If you have a Unite Phone Clip paired with your mobile it will automatically connect to the phone. Ask your Hearing Care Professional what program you have.
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When the phone rings while you are watching TV, you can pick up the phone and the hearing aids will automatically change to PhoneNow if you have the phone magnet attached to your phone. You will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in PhoneNow. You will still have streamed signal in the other ear. When you hang up the phone the hearing aids will automatically go back to streamed sound, and you will hear an indication in the hearing aids that you are in streaming mode.
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Yes, it is possible to hear your mobile phone ringing if you have paired the phone to the Unite Phone Clip. The phone signal will be received in both ears.
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Yes, the bandwidth extends to 7000 Hz.
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For the Alera wireless 312, the volume can be controlled directly by the wearer with the optional Unite Remote Control. For all Alera models, environmentally dependent volume control settings can be configured in the Environmental Optimizer II in the Aventa3 software.
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The LP receiver was introduced primarily to allow individuals with normal or near-normal hearing to use the Live TS tinnitus feature without circuit noise from the instrument masking the tinnitus sound generator signal. Potentially, this receiver could also alleviate noise complaints of those with mild hearing losses who complained of noise with the Live. Because of the new ReSound Range chip, the noise floor of the circuit has been reduced dramatically, eliminating the need for a receiver with lower output.
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In the Aventa software, the shifting of the blending point occurs through changes to the 'Directional Mix' setting. The Directional Mix setting is inversely related to the crossover frequency. A very low Directional Mix setting results in the highest blending point, and provides less directionality in the low and mid 'frequencies. Increasing the Directional Mix setting decreases the blending point, thereby providing more directionality in the low and mid frequencies. If the patient complains of difficulty understanding conversation in a noisy surrounding, the Directional Mix setting should be increased. If the patient complains that the hearing instrument is too noisy in quiet situations or desires more listening comfort, then the Directional Mix setting should be decreased. Note that because the mixing point is calculated automatically, the settings should only be changed when the patient's needs can be clearly and accurately assessed.
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No. Changing the directional mix will cause the hearing instrument to have a larger or smaller omnidirectional frequency range, but there is no intensity or gain change.
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Band-split directionality is calculated in all directionality modes according to the average of the hearing thresholds at 250 and 500 Hz for each ear. Hearing instrument style is also taken into account.
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SoftSwitching is the best directional option for patients who do not use the memory button appropriately, if Natural Directionality II is not available.
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AutoScope Adaptive Directionality improves upon MultiScope directionality by making automatic adjustments to the beamwidth through environmental steering. AutoScope automatically adjusts the directional beamwidth based on the relative levels of the inputs to the front and rear microphones. As the signal to the front becomes more intense, the beamwidth narrows. As the signal to the front becomes less intense, the beamwidth widens, allowing more audibility for surrounding sounds. AutoScope Adaptive Directionality creates an effect of zooming in on the speakers if they are directly in front of the listener, and zooming out when the listener is surrounded by many speakers.
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NoiseTracker II does automatically change the amount of noise reduction applied based on an estimate of the signal-to-noise ratio. However, it is limited by the Aventa setting to mild, moderate, etc. This means that the maximum amount of noise reduction applied may not be what is most beneficial for the user in a given situation. For example, a smaller degree of noise reduction is often preferred for quiet situations, and a more aggressive setting for a noisy situation, such as riding in a car. This is why we have different NoiseTracker settings in different environment programs. The Environmental Optimizer II automatically sets the maximum amount of noise reduction possible that is most appropriate for the specific environment that is identified by the environmental classifier - without the user having to identify the environment and manually change programs for the optimum setting.
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There is always input sound to the hearing instrument, even in environments with no noise. In environments with no noise, the inputs are low level, and the compression system amplifies low level sounds the most. Thus the hearing instrument can sound noisy to the user both in quiet and noisy situations. NoiseTracker II is of benefit in all types of sound environments, both with and without noise. It reduces amplification of both unwanted noise, as well as amplification when there is no sound of interest, making using a hearing instrument a more comfortable and less tiring experience.
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Changes in NoiseTracker II settings can be motivated by complaints regarding clarity or noisiness, particularly when they are related to specific types of environments. For example, if the patient reports that it is a great effort to follow the conversation at a noisy restaurant and that other voices seem muffled, it might be helpful to increase the NoiseTracker II one step in the speech in noise environments. A patient with a severe hearing loss might complain that they aren't hearing as much as they would like to or that they feel disconnected. For them it might be helpful to decrease the degree of NoiseTracker II in noise and speech in noise environments.
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The default level is 'mild' but the dispenser may choose to change the setting.
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Downloads 
Downloads 
TitleDocument Type
Alera Audiology BackgroundBrochures
Alera Dispenser BrochureBrochures
Aventa 3 Procedures GuideBrochures
Remote Microphone BrochureBrochures
Remote Microphone BrochureBrochures
ReSound Alera Patient BrochureBrochures
ReSound Unite Dispenser BrochureBrochures
ReSound Unite Patient BrochureBrochures
AL62 Spec SheetData Sheets
Spec Sheet - AL10M CIC, Power CIC with Remote MicrophoneData Sheets
Spec Sheet - AL30M,50M with Remote MicrophoneData Sheets
Spec Sheet- AL 60,61 RIEData Sheets
Spec Sheet- Alera- BTE 77/87Data Sheets
Spec Sheet- Alera- CIC, Power CIC, MC, Power MCData Sheets
Spec Sheet- Alera- ITC, Power ITCData Sheets
Spec Sheet- Alera- ITE, Power ITEData Sheets
Spec Sheet- Alera- Mini BTE 67Data Sheets
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Alera Ad_Design Nano CustomMarketing Materials
Alera ad_Sound People CustomMarketing Materials
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Alera direct mail_formal inviteMarketing Materials
Alera direct mail_LetterMarketing Materials
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Alera Family OverviewMarketing Materials
Alera FSI_Breakthrough CustomMarketing Materials
Alera FSI_Design Nano CustomMarketing Materials
Alera FSI_Sound People CustomMarketing Materials
Alera FSI_Worlds First CustomMarketing Materials
ReSound Alera Color ChartMarketing Materials
ReSound Alera press releaseMarketing Materials
A Comparisin of Aventa 3.0 with Aventa 2.XProduct Overview
Alera Audiology BackgroundProduct Overview
Alera Custom Order FormProduct Overview
Alera Extension PRProduct Overview
Alera FAQProduct Overview
Alera Product Extension FAQProduct Overview
Basic Aventa 3.0 Fitting Via Airlink™Product Overview
Cable GuideProduct Overview
Managing ReSound Unite™ AccessoriesProduct Overview
Portfolio OverviewProduct Overview
Receiver GuideProduct Overview
Remote Microphone Options GuideProduct Overview
ReSound Unite TV FAQProduct Overview
Unite - Wireless Accessories FAQProduct Overview
Mini Mic User GuideUser Guides
ReSound Alera, User Guide SupplementUser Guides
ReSound Unite Phone Clip, User GuideUser Guides
ReSound Unite Remote Control, User GuideUser Guides
ReSound Unite TV, User GuideUser Guides
ReSound User Guide - Behind-the-ear hearing aidsUser Guides
How user requirements affect tech choice for wireless HIsWhite Papers
How user requirements affect technology choice for wireless hearing instrumentsWhite Papers
Mini Mic White PaperWhite Papers
Mini Microphone White PaperWhite Papers
Preserving Localization through Surround Sound Processing and Remote Microphone PlacementWhite Papers
ReSound Alera In-Situ White PaperWhite Papers
ReSound Noisetracker IIWhite Papers
ReSound White Paper | Alera & Environmental Optimizer IIWhite Papers
ReSound White Paper | Alera & Surround Sound by ReSoundWhite Papers
ReSound White Paper | Alera & Unite accessoriesWhite Papers
The Benefits of Balancing Comfort and Intelligibility: Environmental Optimizer IIWhite Papers
WindGuard White PaperWhite Papers
For professionals 
For professionals 

Enabled by the new breakthrough ReSound Range™ chip and a unique application of the 2.4 GHz long distance wireless technology, ReSound Alera™ hearing aids give your clients strong, invisible connections to the most important things in life.

People and surroundings

Through the improved surround sound by ReSound™, your clients will experience the richest sound quality possible, allowing users to maintain awareness even in complex listening environments.

This unique sound experience is enabled by the following sophisticated features:

  • Warp™ sound processing: Sound processing that delivers sound that’s closer to natural hearing
  • Surround Sound processor: Treats low and high frequencies to recreate the unaided ear’s natural directivity patterns.
  • DFS Ultra: Groundbreaking new feedback suppression system that removes feedback excellently – even during phone calls and when listening to music.
  • NoiseTracker™ II: Reduces amplification of unwanted noise with personalization options in seven different environments.

Essential communication devices

With ReSound Alera™ hearing aids and ReSound Unite™ wireless devices your clients will experience strong, reliable and echo-free connections with devices like TVs, stereos, computers and mobile phones. And you will enjoy true wireless fitting without no cables – at all:

  • The ReSound Unite™ TV Streamer connects to the TV or other audio devices and streams sounds directly into your clients’ hearing aids.
  • The ReSound Unite™ Phone Clip moves sound from the mobile phone directly into the clients’ hearing aids.
  • The ReSound Unite™ Remote Control is an easy option for clients who appreciate visual control over their hearing aids' settings. The ReSound Unite™ Remote Control also enables a one-push connection to the ReSound Unite TV Streamer.
  • Airlink™ allows for truly wireless fitting. It is plugged into your computer and connects wirelessly to the hearing aids you want to fit without any cables to wear, untangle or store.

Read more about ReSound Unite™ acessories

Individual needs and preferences

ReSound Alera™ offers a wealth of sophisticated features in three different technology packages and a choice of colors that can easily be combined and changed for discreet look. It is available in 2 sizes:

  • ReSound Alera 61: with size 312 battery and wireless connectivity options
  • ReSound Alera 60: with size 10A battery

Both form factors are iSolate™ nanotech coated for high resistance against sweat and corrosion.