Phonak’s Roger On™ microphone wins the 2024 Edison Award

As Phonak’s Roger On microphone approaches 100,000 sales worldwide, the hearing aid maker received a bronze medal at the 2024 Edison Awards. The event has been running since 1987 and is organized by the American Marketing Association to recognize companies for developing new products. . and services, marketing, design and innovation. Roger It was recognized in the Personal Technology and Assistive Devices/Technology category.

A device that adapts to your listening environment

“Roger He is the third ear for hearing aid and cochlear implant users. This allows them to fully participate in conversations, breaking down barriers and creating deeper connections.” recalls Laurent Saada, CEO of Sonova Communications AG. Roger On is compatible with most hearing aids and is used to better understand conversations in difficult environments, in ambient noise and at a distance. It changes modes depending on use, such as when held in the hand or hung around the neck, and automatically adjusts for a better listening experience.

Released in 2021, the microphone has won six awards. It received the German Red Dot and iF Design awards for innovation in hearing technology, and was also awarded a special mention among Time’s best inventions of 2021.