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Want to get the most out of your MED-EL audio processor? We hear you! Here are seven quick and easy tricks for using SONNET 2, from checking your microphones to changing your batteries. Oh, and most of these hearing hacks work for SONNET as well.

Trying to decide between SONNET 2 and RONDO 3? We’ve got some tips to help you pick the right audio processor for your cochlear implant.

One of the things we love about the SONNET and SONNET 2 audio processors is their flexibility. The modular design makes it easy to use child-friendly wearing options like ActiveWear and BabyWear. Or you can slide on the AudioStream cover for direct streaming. Then there are the battery options. Pick between disposables and rechargeable, different lengths, and different battery lifetimes: Whatever suits your lifestyle!

If you’ve used hearing aids, you might be used to getting a week or more of hearing with just one battery. But cochlear implant battery life is lots shorter. So why do cochlear implant systems use up batteries faster? Basically, it’s because a cochlear implant system uses much more power than a simple hearing aid.

There are a few questions that we hear a lot, and one of them is “what kind of batteries should I use?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, here’s some information about cochlear implant batteries to help you decide which ones are right for you. Zinc-Air, Silver-Oxide, Alkaline, Rechargeable: What’s the Difference? There are