You want the best solution when it comes to something as critical as your or your child’s hearing. When you choose Advanced Bionics, you can rest assured you’ve made the right decision. Advanced Bionics is a technology innovation leader with nearly 20 years of experience in developing top-performing cochlear implant systems. You can count on AB to remain by your side each and every step of the way on your journey to hearing.
Howard’s Logical Choice
“I chose AB because AB’s technology and upgradeability would give me the best sound quality right away and in the future. As an engineer, the untapped capabilities of the implant, enabling upgrades for years to come, were especially important to me.”
— Howard Samuels, implanted at age 44, bilaterally implanted at age 47
Hearing Solutions in Noise
The real world is full of noisy environments that can be challenging for anyone to hear in, but especially for cochlear implant recipients. AB cochlear implant systems are designed to provide an effortless hearing experience whether you are in quiet, noise or somewhere in between.
The Best Solution for Hearing in Noise
AB technology is designed to provide hearing that closely resembles how a normal ear hears:
- HiRes Fidelity 120TM *: Delivers 120 spectral bands to help you hear speech, music, and everyday sounds better in noisy environments.
- AutoSoundTM: Automatically adjusts the volume as noise levels rise and fall so you can concentrate on listening instead of making adjustments to your sound processor.
- Harmony’s wide Input Dynamic Range: Designed to capture the widest acoustic range like a normal-hearing ear in order to help you hear better in challenging situations.
- ClearVoiceTM *: Automatically analyzes and adapts to every listening situation, separating speech from noise so you can follow conversations with ease in cars, restaurants and other difficult environments.
- T-MicTM: Placed naturally at the entrance of the ear canal, the T-Mic captures sound like a natural ear to help filter out distracting background noise from speech so you hear your best no matter where you are.
*Not approved for pediatric patients in the United States.
Solutions for Hearing Music
Truly hearing and appreciating music, with all of its layers and complexities, may be restored with AB cochlear implant systems. AB offers unmatched technology designed to effortlessly bring music to life for recipients of all ages.
The Best Solution for Hearing Music
Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System with:
- HiRes Fidelity 120TM *: Delivers 120 spectral bands so that you hear more of the details needed to hear the intricacies of music.
- AutoSoundTM: Automatically adjusts to the constantly changing levels in music, ensuring you don’t miss a note!
- Harmony’s wide Input Dynamic Range: Enables you to hear a wider range of musical notes, from the softest flute to the loudest drums, with less distortion so it’s easier to hear the individual instruments and make out the lyrics.
- T-MicTM: Captures sound like a natural ear and is fully compatible with earbuds that come with MP3 players or any hi-fi earphones allowing recipients to listen to music with these devices like everyone else.
*Not approved for pediatric patients in the United States.
Hearing Solutions for Connectivity
Advanced Bionics offers a variety of accessories to help cochlear implant recipients connect to the latest consumer electronics and assistive listening devices:
- T-Mic for effortless, wireless access to popular consumer electronic devices, like cell phones and Bluetooth headsets, using earbuds or headphones just like everyone else. There is no need for additional wires or cables!
- iConnect provides a cable-free connection to the most commonly used FM systems.
- Direct Connect connects directly to electronic devices, including MP3 players and other audio devices.
- Built-In T-Coil provides easy wireless connectivity to induction-loop systems and compatible telephones commonly found in auditoriums, theaters and other public places.
Hearing Solutions for Children
AB cochlear implants have been developed to help little ears hear big with flexible wearing options that grow with your child and advanced technology designed to help your child listen, talk, and attend mainstream schools alongside their normal-hearing peers.
The Best Solution for Children
Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System with:
- HiRes Fidelity 120TM *: Delivers five times more sound resolution than competing sound processors, so your child hears more of the details in speech, music, and when listening in noise.
- AutoSoundTM: Adapts dynamically to changing environments, optimizes incoming sound, and automatically adjusts the volume levels so you and your child’s teachers know your child can concentrate on listening and learning instead of making adjustments to the sound processor.
- ClearVoiceTM *: Automatically analyzes and adapts to every listening situation your child encounters. When noise is present, it automatically separates speech from surrounding noise for optimized hearing even in the most challenging listening environments.
- T-MicTM: Uses the natural shape of your child’s outer ear to better collect sound and filter out unwanted background noise for effortless, more focused listening.
- Flexible Wearing Options: Both on-the-ear and off-the-ear wearing options are available to suit your child’s needs. The Off-the-Ear Power Option can be ideal for children with small or sensitive ears - the battery’s weight and size are supported by clothing instead of the ear. AB’s KinderClip accessory allows the behind-the-ear processor to be worn completely off the ear.
- iConnect: Provides cable-free connection to the most commonly used FM systems in schools.
*Not approved for pediatric patients in the United States.
Hearing Solutions for those with Visual & Dexterity Issues
For those affected by visual and dexterity issues, AB accommodates your needs with the Platinum Series (PSP) sound processor. Along with a more discreet look, the PSP features large, tactile controls that are easy to operate, plus cost-effective rechargeable batteries that slide off and on with ease.
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