Swim like a Fish, Hear like a Dream

Introducing Neptune™, the first and only SWIMMABLE sound processor in the world with the revolutionary freestyle™ design for the most flexible wearing styles ever—from Advanced Bionics, the global leader in cochlear implant technology.

Waterproof: The Swimmability to enjoy pool & bath time

Ease of Use: The useability & durability for all ages & lifestyles

Freestyle Design: The beauty of nothing on
the ear

Performance Capability: The incredible performance to hear your best

“I think that a waterproof processor is going to revolutionize the industry. The one place our patients are not able to hear is in the water. Being able to now hear in the water is going to change their lives dramatically.”

Joan G. Hewitt, Au.D., Pediatric Audiologist at Project TALK, Inc.
and Pediatric Hearing Specialists, Inc.

Features

Features diagram

Advanced Waterproof Technology

Swim, splash, soak!
Hear and communicate at the pool
Bond during bath time
Sing in the shower
Safety and peace of mind that comes with hearing in water

AquaMic and Universal Headpiece

Waterproof AquaMic headpiece for swimming and bathing
Low-profile Universal Headpiece (UHP) for daily use

Stylish & Discreet Freestyle Design

Small and lightweight
Chic, modern freestyle™ design inspired by consumer electronics
Fashion-forward colors
Flexible styling for your lifestyle
Comfort and beauty of nothing on the ear
Show it off…or tuck it away discreetly

Flexible Wearing Accessories

Clip
Pouch
Lanyard
Headband
Swim cap
Armband

Strength in Performance

Neptune delivers AB’s advanced sound processing strategies to help recipients:

Hear speech clearly in noisy settings with AB’s groundbreaking ClearVoice™* technology
Enjoy the complexities of music HiRes Fidelity 120™*
Listen with less effort with AutoSound™, which adapts automatically to surroundings without adjusting controls

^{*Not approved for pediatric patients in the United States.}

Easy Useability

Full day of listening with rechargeable and disposable batteries
Tactile controls
IntelliLink™ safety feature to prevent bilateral mismatches
Visual and acoustic indicators
Easy connectivity to FM and audio devices

Rechargeable & Disposable Batteries

Powered by one rechargeable or disposable AAA battery
Cost-effective rechargeable batteries for up to 21 hours of battery life
Convenient disposable batteries for up to 30 hours of battery life

Neptune Connect Controls

Removable controls for waterproof, childproof wearing configuration
Instant access to FM and audio devices
Listening check capability of headpiece, microphone or FM input

Robust Durability

Robust, reliable design for:

All weather
All sports
All terrain
All ages
All lifestyles

Neptune Compatibility

Neptune is compatible with CII and HiRes 90K implants, the AquaMic and Universal Headpiece, removable color covers and caps, as well as numerous accessories, including a clip, harness, pouch, armband, headband, lanyard, and cases. Neptune is not compatible with C1 implants at this time. AB remains committed to C1 implant recipients and will continue to develop products to improve their hearing. We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

“The Neptune has changed our lives in that the past 10 years we have not had the opportunity to communicate to Kaelan in the water. It has just made a really positive change for everybody in our family. And I think it has really impacted us in a great way.”

— Kristi Fulford, mother of Kaelen, AB recipient