The latest cutting edge audio processor for cochlear implant users –  SONNET 3 – has been announced by MED-EL, furthering the mission of its successful SONNET platform to enhance comfort and quality of life.

The Austrian producer highlights the following qualities relating to its latest product:

• SONNET 3 offers exceptional sound quality, integrated wireless connectivity, and optimized for bilateral use
• Designed for user convenience with advanced digital features and robust waterproof housing for everyday reliability
• Direct streaming from Android and iOS devices enhances user accessibility

Featuring user-centric design and digital elements, SONNET 3 is MED-EL’s smallest and lightest BTE audio processor. It offers a more compact and unobtrusive fit, weighing only 9.5 grams and making it more than a gram lighter than its predecessor, SONNET 2. SONNET 3 includes advanced streaming options, a flexible silicone earhook for all-day comfort, and an intuitive touch key for easy control, allowing users to switch the processor to standby mode or change programs quickly.

 

Exceptional sound quality: SONNET 3 integrates Automatic Sound Management (ASM) 3.0 Adaptive Intelligence, advanced noise reduction, microphone directionality, and FineHearing sound coding. ASM 3.0 automatically adjusts settings in real-time to optimise hearing in various environments, while FineHearing delivers a richer and more natural sound by preserving the fine details of speech and music.

 

Integrated wireless connectivity: With direct wireless streaming, SONNET 3 connects effortlessly to both Android and iOS devices for music, phone calls, and other audio sources, connecting directly to their processor without the need for additional devices.

 

Waterproofing* and durability: With an IP68 rating, the SONNET 3 is designed to withstand daily exposure to moisture, sweat, and dust. Users can engage in their daily activities without worrying about damaging their processor, ensuring reliable performance in various environments.

 

Optimised for bilateral use: For users with two cochlear implants, the MAESTRO software automatically assigns Bluetooth-IDs to each SONNET 3 audio processor. Once paired, the devices can stream audio in sync to both ears, creating a balanced and immersive auditory experience.

 

Enhanced digital features: SONNET 3 comes with enhanced digital features designed to improve user experience and convenience. The AudioKey app allows users to control their processor, locate it if lost, and monitor its status from their smartphone. With the Guardian Role feature, the hearing and audio processor settings of a child or a person being cared for can be monitored and managed directly from a phone.

 

“SONNET 3 represents a significant step forward in hearing technology,” says Jennifer Robinson, Corporate Director of Product Management Hearing Solutions at MED-EL.

For more information about SONNET 3 and other MED-EL hearing solutions, please visit www.medel.com.

*IP68 rating: Waterproof for immersion in water up to a maximum depth of 1 meter for 60 minutes

Source: MED-EL