Phonak, a Sonova brand, has introduced Roger On Sphere, a wireless remote microphone that pairs the company’s Roger 2.4GHz platform with always-on deep neural network processing to separate speech from background noise in real time. According to audioXpress, the device is scheduled to reach most markets in mid-November 2026.
The product runs RogerSense OS, combining MultiBeam directionality, continuous Sphere denoising, natural voice processing and adaptive gain. Three physical microphones support up to 12 directional beamforms, with table mode deploying up to six beams to select the highest signal-to-noise ratio. Phonak reports up to 14.2dB SNR improvement over an unprocessed omnidirectional reference and a 3dB gain over the previous Roger On 3 at an input SNR of minus 15dB.
Compatibility extends across Phonak hearing aids, Advanced Bionics cochlear implant systems and hearing devices from other manufacturers through integrated Roger receivers, Roger X, Roger Neckloop and Roger Focus II ear-level receivers. Up to 10 Roger On Sphere units can network in combined table and presenter modes, offering an alternative to dedicated Roger Table Mic arrangements.
Redesigned hardware and antennas deliver up to five times the transmission range of Roger On 3 under clear-line-of-sight conditions, with transport latency below 20ms. Battery life supports up to eight hours of continuous noise suppression. The myRogerMic app adds own-voice comfort adjustment, and headset mode applies DNN denoising to outgoing speech during online calls.
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