Platinum Series Features and Benefits

Platinum Series^® Sound Processor

Unmatched Capability
With HiResolution Sound Processing, programmable wide input dynamic range and powerful dual-loop automatic gain control, the PSP processes sound with unmatched fidelity and clarity. With the PSP, recipients have the best opportunity to:

• Appreciate music
• Use the telephone
• Hear in noisy environments
• Listen in classrooms
• Hear loud and soft sounds without flipping a switch

The PSP includes an integrated microphone and headpiece to provide recipients with the unique option of wearing nothing on the ear. It is universally compatible with all generations of implants and sound processing strategies, including HiResolution^® Sound. For people with significant vision problems and those with arthritis or less nimble fingers, the processor’s large and easy-to-use controls may provide a superior solution.

Unmatched Convenience
The programmable, multi-color LED provides recipients, caregivers, and teachers visual confirmation of processor status and remaining battery life.

• All this capability is encased in a sturdy design that is dependable and tough.

The PSP includes economical, environmentally friendly, rechargeable batteries and a disposable option.

• Powered by exclusive Lithium Ion rechargeable or AA batteries.
• The Platinum Sound Processor comes with custom accessories that enable you or your child to get the most out of this durable technology.
• Interchangeable color caps and decals are available so recipients can customize their headpieces to fit their personalities and styles

Advantages for Children
The PSP features many unique advantages for very young children, including:

• Integrated headpiece and microphone so nothing is worn on small ears
• Lightweight, rugged aluminum case for greater protection
• Programmable audible alarms and built-in LED allows caregivers to easily monitor communication and battery status. Parents and teachers are alerted when the battery needs replacement or if the headpiece is taken off.
• Intellilink™ safety feature associates the processor with a specific implant to protect against stimulation if processors are accidentally swapped between ears or recipients
• Programmable lock of controls to eliminate accidental volume changes
• Simple interface with FM systems and telecoils in the classroom
• Built-in microphone test for parents and teachers
• Interchangeable color caps and decals enable kids and kids at heart to change their headpiece color.

Ideal for Certain Adults
The PSP offers unique advantages for some adults. In particular, recipients who are elderly, have vision problems, or have poor manual dexterity may benefit from the PSP’s large, tactile controls. Additionally, some adults feel stigmatized by hearing aids (and ear-level cochlear implant processors) and wish to wear as little on the ear as possible.

The PSP features several unique advantages:

• Independent, tactile controls for volume, sensitivity, and programs
• Integrated headpiece and microphone so nothing is worn on the ear
• Convenient interface for access to hearing-aid–compatible telephones and FM and loop systems
• Lightweight, rugged aluminum case with a proven track record of dependability

Delivering HiResolutionTM 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.
• Automatic gain optimization adjusts to your sound environment.
• Programmable with HiRes and HiRes Fidelity 120 sound processing to help maximize your hearing potential.
• From a Whisper to a Shout: Capturing the real world environment from soft sounds to loud sounds, as they naturally occur around you.

Slide-on Power Options

• Easy-to-change power options slide on and off quickly so you are only off the air for seconds
• Custom Rechargeable Battery Technology is environmentally friendly, easy to use and low in cost.
• AA Battery Compartment available for use with off-the-shelf AA disposable batteries making travel more convenient and for back-up when your power goes out at home.

Intellilink™ Safety

• PSP 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 PSP only connects with your left implant, it’s as simple as that.