The What, Why and Where of Roger? technology

Our role is to provide valuable insights into Roger's functionality, advantages, and clinical applications, helping you improve user hearing experiences and customer satisfaction. Let’s explore the What, Why, and Where of Roger.

What is Roger?

At its core, Roger is a remote microphone designed to bring the speaker closer to the sound source, effectively minimizing the impact of distance.

While any can help reduce distance-related issues, advanced signal processing is necessary to maintain an optimal signal-to-noise ratio in the presence of background noise. Roger accomplishes this through its unique adaptive gain behavior. Watch this video to familiarize yourself with Roger's adaptive behavior by clicking on the link.

Why we need Roger?

Did you know nearly one-third of hearing aid users still struggle with hearing conversations in noise?*

Speech intelligibility is important for effective communication, and there are several factors that affect this:

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As noise levels rise, whether from reverberation or background sounds, and the distance between the listener and speaker increases, speech intelligibility can decrease. Roger helps maintain focus on the sound source by positioning the microphone closer to it. This allows Roger to capture clearer audio data, leading to improved audio processing and a cleaner overall signal. Watch this video to explore the factors that affect speech intelligibility.

Where to use Roger?

Roger is a versatile solution that cover lots of use cases. Here are some key environments where it is particularly beneficial:

Classrooms: Helps students hear not only the teacher, but also classmates and multimedia devices.?

Workplaces: Enhances communication during meetings, group discussions or in open office environments with background noise.

Social gatherings: Facilitates conversation in crowded or noisy spaces, like restaurants or events.

Public speaking or auditoriums: Assists the speakers in ensuring their voice is heard by the audience.

Transportation: Boosts listening when engine sounds and road noise make conversations challenging like in trains, buses, or cars.

Outdoor settings: Helps in open areas when conversations occur over distance like picnics, sport events, community events or festival.

Healthcare settings: Improves understanding between patients and medical professionals in busy clinics or hospitals.

Discover the ideal Roger device for your clients by using our online Roger Easy Guide - click to get started!

*Kochkin, S. (2011). MarketTrak VIII: Mini-BTEs tap new market, users more satisfied. Hearing Journal, 64(3), 17-24.