Harmony Features and Benefits

Harmony™ Sound Processor

The New Harmony™ BTE Sound Processor
Unmatched Capability and Convenience

The all new Harmony Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Sound Processor is designed to maximize hearing potential beyond words so you can experience as much of the full picture of sound as possible.

With its CD-quality sound processing and wide sound window, the Harmony BTE processes sound with unmatched fidelity and clarity, to help you:

• Appreciate music
• Use the telephone
• Hear in noisy environments
• Listen in classrooms
• Hear all day on a single battery charge
• Hear loud and soft sounds without flipping a switch

The new, convenient Harmony BTE features include:

• Built-in Telecoil for wireless access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and inductive loop communication systems
• Built-in LED for easy monitoring of system status

The award-winning* Harmony BTE Processor is designed to withstand rain, sweat, and moisture, and carries a warranty for exposure to water.

*2004 Silver Industrial Design Excellence Awards

Run, jump, play, LIVE.

Our previous generation BTE processor provided unmatched durability and reliability. The new Harmony BTE Processor is built and designed on that legacy.

• Full listening day on a single charge
• Water tolerant and impact resistant
• Easy to monitor system status with Built-in LED
• Wireless access with Built-in Telecoil
• Convenient, easy-to-use controls
• Simple, snap-on earhook options
• Discreet, low-profile headpiece

With other implants, people have to flip switches to get the sound processing they need. But not with Harmony. There are program options on an easy switch for you to access when you want it.

Unmatched Capability and Convenience

• With CD-quality, 16-bit processing, programmable wide input dynamic range and powerful dual-loop automatic gain control, the Harmony BTE processes sound with unmatched fidelity and clarity.
• The new Power Economy Mode delivers 50% greater battery life than the previous generation BTE, so recipients can conveniently enjoy a full listening day on a single charge.

Delivering HiResolution^® Sound

• Processing in HiResolution: 5,200 Hz signal processing resolution intended to accurately reproduce complex acoustic waveforms, preserving the details of sound.
• The fastest stimulation rates available, up to 83,000 signals to the hearing nerve every second.
• The only fully programmable sound window up to 80 dB.
• A sophisticated automatic gain control (AGC) for optimizing the sound environment.
• Programmable sound processing programs to optimize for your individual hearing needs.
• From a Whisper to a Shout: Capturing the real world environment from soft sounds to loud sounds, as they naturally occur around you.

Convenient, Easy-to-use Controls

• 3-position program switch with tactile and visual feedback
• Volume wheel with tactile and visual feedback
• Built-in Telecoil for wireless access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and inductive loop systems
• Built-in LED status light for easy monitoring of system information

Discreet Low-profile Headpiece

• Easy to conceal, smaller, and more discreet
• Ultra-light for comfort, convenience and retention

Built-in LED Status Indicator Light

• Especially important for children, the status light gives parents, teachers and caretakers a visual indication when to respond -
  • the LED illuminates RED when the system is not communicating with the implant
  • the LED illuminates ORANGE when the battery is running low or the battery needs to be replaced soon
  • the LED illuminates GREEN in response to nearby sounds when the processor is successfully transmitting sound information to the implant.
• Tells you the approximate remaining charge of a PowerCel™ Battery when attached to the processor so you can plan ahead.

Slide-on Power Options

• Easy-to-change power options slide off and on quickly so you are only off the air for seconds
• Power supply comes in two different sizes; PowerCel Slim and PowerCel Plus

Snap-on Earhook Options

• The only system with interchangeable audio earhook options for naturally using the phone, connecting peripheral audio inputs, monitoring status of children's devices and more.
• One-of-a-kind input allows the earhook to transform into a valuable audio or diagnostic accessory
• Audio earhook options snap on and off easily saving you time and fuss
• Available in small and standard sizes to fit both children and adult ears.

Intellilink™ Safety

• BTE communicates only with your designated implant
• Protects against stimulation if processors are accidentally swapped between ears or recipients.
• Peace of mind for bilateral recipients, because with Intellilink your left BTE only connects with your left implant, it’s as simple as that.

Accent Color Cover and Headpiece Cap

• Color caps and covers provide more than 60 color combinations so you can find the ones that fits your fashion and personality

Mix and Match to Fit Your Life and Style

The Harmony’s sleek design in beautiful metallic colors of silver, beige, and dark sienna lets you blend with your hair or skin. Express your mood, personality, and style with Harmony Color Caps and Covers, which are available in blending colors, sophisticated colors, vivid colors, fun techno designs, and children’s playful designs. You can also mix and match the Harmony Color Caps and Covers to create your own unique flair and style.


All three Base Colors have a matching Headpiece and Blending Color cap and cover.

       

 
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