SONNET 2 Audio Processor
Don’t fit your life around an audio processor—choose a processor that fits your life! Whatever your lifestyle, SONNET 2 is made for you. Wear it the way you want to. Connect it to the phone you already have. And experience great sound quality, whatever you’re doing.
Easy Listening
SONNET 2 is designed to give you your best hearing possible, wherever you are. Whether in a noisy restaurant, at a music concert, or simply taking a walk on a windy day, SONNET 2 lets you hear your best in any environment.
Adaptive Intelligence
SONNET 2 recognises what kind of environment you’re in and automatically adjusts settings to match. Best of all, you won’t even realise it’s happening.
Noise Reduction
From background noise in a café to an unexpected dog bark, SONNET 2 minimises unnecessary noise, so you can have the confidence to chat in any environment.
FineHearing
Hear the details with FineHearing sound coding technology. FineHearing lets you hear the world as it was meant to sound—from your favourite song to the voice of a loved one.
Simple Streaming
Use the phone you like, and connect it to the audio processor you love. SONNET 2 makes it easy to listen to your favorite music and enjoy phone calls with your loved ones in high-quality, true stereo. Just slide the AudioStream cover over your audio processor to enjoy direct wireless streaming from your smartphone or tablet.
On the Phone
Listening to Music
Watching TV
Public Venues
At Work or School
Public Venues
Telecoil is the tried and trusted way to hear more clearly when you’re out and about. Connect SONNET 2 to telecoil loops in theatres, banks, taxis, and many other places.
At Work or School
AudioLink’s remote microphone feature is ideal for hearing someone from a few metres away, whether that’s a teacher, a co-worker, or just your family at dinner!
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HearCare MED-EL App
Convenient Care. Anytime. Anywhere.
With this easy-to-use app, you can perform system checks, create configuration backups that are stored in the MED-EL cloud, and benefit from remote fittings—just download the audio processor configurations your clinician sends you whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.
Made for Bimodal
Use a hearing aid on one of your ears? No problem! SONNET 2 is compatible with every brand and type of hearing aid because our implant systems mimic natural hearing. And if your hearing aid supports audio streaming, you can even stream sound to both your ears at the same time. All you need is AudioStream and a compatible smartphone*.
Be in Control
Gone are the days of carrying around a remote control. With the new AudioKey 3 app, you can change settings on your SONNET 2 directly from your phone. Volume, mic sensitivity, program selection—all at the press of a button.
What’s more, AudioKey 3 also lets you see your individual hearing stats, such as how long you wear your SONNET 2 each day. And if you unexpectedly lose your processor, the "Find My Processor" function shows where you last used the app with your audio processor, so you can retrace your steps.
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Match Your Style
Style your SONNET 2 to match your individual look. With thousands of colour combinations to choose from, you really can give your SONNET 2 a unique makeover!
Awarded to the SYNCHRONY System, comprising the SONNET 2 Audio Processor and accessories, SYNCHRONY 2 Cochlear Implant, and MAESTRO 8.0 fitting software.
Choose Your Look
Visit the digital showroom to see SONNET 2 up close and choose between the different looks.
Splash Around
With SONNET 2, you can get caught in the rain! SONNET 2’s water-resistant design protects it from everyday splashes and moisture. Going for a run in the rain just got a little bit easier.
And for swimming or other water sports, the waterproof WaterWear covers are ideal! Simply slip the cover over your processor and enjoy hours of hearing fun in the pool or at the beach.
For Kids
Choosing the right audio processor for your child can be hard. SONNET 2’s compact and durable design makes it the ideal choice for children—from tiny babies right through to big kids.
Tamperproof Design
Audio Processor Check
Wearing Options
Fixation Options
Small Size
AudioKey 2 App
Tamperproof Design
SONNET 2 is tough enough for even the most curious toddlers. Both the audio processor and the coil are fully lockable, keeping them safely in one piece, and are optimally sized so they can't be swallowed by children.
Audio Processor Check
Check your child's audio processors are working correctly. The link-check function lets you see at a glance if your child's SONNET 2 is attached to the coil correctly. And you can check if their microphones are working properly using the FineTuner Echo Remote Control.
Wearing Options
SONNET 2’s wearing options make it lighter to wear for little ears. BabyWear and ActiveWear allow you to attach some or all of the audio processor to your child’s clothes, so that they can enjoy comfortable hearing all day long.
Fixation Options
Keeping audio processors on your child can be a challenge! With a wide range of convenient fixation options, your child can wear SONNET 2 all day long.
Small Size
Choose the Micro Rechargeable Battery for your child’s SONNET 2, and give them one of the smallest and lightest audio processors available.
AudioKey 2 App
The AudioKey 2 app contains a special “Guardian Role” feature, so you can control your child’s audio processors from your phone. In addition, you can check their hearing stats and make sure they are getting the most from SONNET 2.
Long-Lasting Power
SONNET 2’s powerful batteries mean you can go for days at a time. Choose regular zinc-air disposable batteries for the longest wearing time. Alternatively, the rechargeable batteries are a convenient way to keep SONNET 2 powered up throughout the day.
Disposable Batteries 
Rechargeable Batteries
Disposable Batteries
Use two disposable zinc-air batteries with your SONNET 2 for maximum battery life.
- Up to 60 hours of power from two size 675 zinc-air batteries.
- Up to 10 hours of waterproof hearing with WaterWear and two silver-oxide batteries.
Rechargeable Batteries
SONNET 2’s handy rechargeable batteries can be worn during the day, and then charged overnight. They come in three different sizes: Max, Standard, and Micro.
- Up to 17 hours of power with the Rechargeable Battery Max.
- Up to 10 hours of power with the Rechargeable Battery Standard.
- Up to 7 hours of power with the Rechargeable Battery Micro.
SYNCHRONY 2 Cochlear Implant
Great sound quality is only possible with a great implant. With SYNCHRONY 2 you can benefit from the latest cochlear implant technology and our MRI Guarantee.
But the biggest advantage of SYNCHRONY 2 is that it mimics natural hearing. The result? The closest to natural hearing of any cochlear implant system.
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We’re Here for You on Your Hearing Journey
Would you like to find out more about how MED-EL’s hearing solutions could help you or someone you care for? Simply fill out the contact form, and your local MED-EL office or partner will provide you with more information.
Technical Data
You can check which version of SONNET 2 you have here. For full details on its features, please see the technical data.
SONNET 2 Me1510 Audio Processor
Dimensions and Weight
- 6.1 g (with ActiveWear)
- 10.6 g (Me1510 with two 675 zinc-air batteries)
- DL-Coil: 4.6 g, 32.8 mm x 5.8 mm
- DL-Coil: 6 magnets available in 10 strengths
- Durable coil cables available in 3 lengths:
- 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
- 9 cm (3.5 in)
- 28 cm (11.0 in)
Material
- Processor & Coil: Mixture of polycarbonate and
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrol polymer - Earhook: Polyamide (PA)
- Cable: PVC and TPE Evoprene
- Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1
- Latex-free*
Compatibility
- Compatible with all MED-EL multichannel cochlear implants
- MAX Programming Interface
- MAESTRO System Software 8.0 or later
- Compatible with hearing aids of all brands and types
- Exact bimodal synchronisation with any hearing aid: Signal can be delayed up to 10 ms with the latest MAESTRO Software
- Compatible with the HearCare MED-EL app
Product Features
- Frequency Range 70–9300 Hz
- Water-resistant according to IP54 standard
- Dual microphones
- Extended Datalogging
- Automatic Sound Management 3.0
- Tamperproof design
- Secured earhook
- Locking battery pack
- Choking hazard avoidance
- Additional fixation options
- Locking coil cable (locked to coil and control unit)
- Link-check function with LED indicator
- Four program positions
- Continuous volume and sensitivity control with FineTuner Echo or AudioKey 2
Sound Processing Features
Front-End Processing
- Microphone Directionality (Omni, Natural, Adaptive)
- Automatic Volume Control with Dual-Loop AGC
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Ambient Noise Reduction
- Transient Noise Reduction
- Input Dynamic Range (IDR) of 78 dB (28–106 dB SPL)
Sound Coding Strategies
- FS4 (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels)
- FS4-p (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels with Intelligent parallel Stimulation for even higher temporal accuracy)
- FSP (Fine Structure Processing typically up to 350 Hz on 2 apical channels)
- HD-CIS (High Definition CIS)
- Biphasic or Triphasic stimulation pulses
- Supports 250 spectral bands
Connectivity
Technology
- 2.4 GHz wireless communication
- Direct wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth Low Energy with AudioStream
- True stereo sound quality
- Support for bilateral usage
- Integrated telecoil
- Bimodal streaming possible with several brands of hearing aids
Accessories
AudioLink
- Dimensions: 68 x 38 x 17.5 mm
- Weight: 35 g
- Remote microphone
- Hands-free phone calls
- TV streaming
- Music streaming
- Direct audio input (DAI)
AudioKey 2 App
- Remote control functionality
- Guardian Roles
- Extended Datalogging
- Find My Processor
- Send Feedback
FineTuner Echo
- Dimensions: 104 x 38 x 11 mm
- Weight: 32 g (including battery)
- Compact remote control with bi-directional communication
- ePaper Display
- Test audio processor microphones
- SONNET 2 battery status
WaterWear Cover
- Waterproof up to 4 m depth
- Can be used in salt, fresh and chlorinated water
Battery Options
Zinc-Air Batteries
- Up to 60 hours of use with a set of 2 disposable zinc-air 675 batteries
Rechargeable Battery Max
- Dimension: 32 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 10.4 g
- Usage time: Up to 17 hours
- Charging duration: ~6 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1800 cycles (80% capacity)**
Rechargeable Battery Standard
- Dimension: 22 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 9.1 g
- Usage time: Up to 10 hours
- Charging duration: ~4 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**
Rechargeable Battery Micro
- Dimension: 16 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 8.1 g
- Usage time: Up to 7 hours
- Charging duration: ~3 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**
Charging Unit
- 4 simultaneous charging slots
- Power & charging indicator lights
- USB powered: 5V DC, 500mA
- USB power adapter: 100–240V AC (~50/60 Hz)
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MED-EL is under license.
Please find detailed information and specific conditions for use for each product in the respective instructions for use.
All functions and features may not be available in all markets. Enabling features on the hardware may be subject to technical considerations.
* Whereby “free” means “not made with latex” according to current FDA guidance: “Recommendations for Labeling Medical Products to Inform Users that the Product or Product Container is not Made with Natural Rubber Latex”,
2014.
** Charging Cycles dependent on individual usage.
SONNET 2 Me1512 Audio Processor
Weight and Dimensions
- 6.1 g (with ActiveWear)
- 10.6 g (Me1512 with two 675 zinc-air batteries)
- DL-Coil: 4.6 g, 32.8 mm x 5.8 mm
- DL-Coil: 5 magnets available in 9 strengths
- Durable coil cables available in 3 lengths:
- 6.5 cm (2.6 in)
- 9 cm (3.5 in)
- 28 cm (11.0 in)
Material
- Processor & Coil: Mixture of polycarbonate and
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrol polymer - Earhook: Polyamide (PA)
- Cable: PVC and TPE Evoprene
- Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1
- Latex-free*
Compatibility
- Compatible with all MED-EL multichannel cochlear implants
- MAX Programming Interface
- MAESTRO System Software 6.0 or later
- Compatible with hearing aids of all brands and types
Product Features
- Frequency Range 70–8500 Hz
- Splash-proof design with IP54 rating
- Dual microphones
- Datalogging
- Tamperproof design
- Secured earhook
- Locking battery pack
- Choking hazard avoidance
- Additional fixation options
- Locking coil cable (locked to coil and control unit)
- Link monitoring function with LED indicator
- Four program positions
- Continuous volume and sensitivity control with FineTuner or AudioKey 2 app
Sound Processing Features
Front-End Processing
- Automatic Sound Management 2.0 (ASM 2.0)
- Microphone directionality
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Automatic Volume Control with Dual-Loop AGC
- Input Dynamic Range (IDR) of 78 dB
Sound Coding Strategies
- FS4 (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels)
- FS4-p (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels with Intelligent parallel Stimulation for even higher temporal accuracy)
- FSP (Fine Structure Processing typically up to 350 Hz on 2 apical channels)
- HD-CIS (High Definition CIS)
- Biphasic or Triphasic stimulation pulses
- Supports 250 spectral bands
Connectivity
Technology
- 2.4 GHz wireless communication
- Direct wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth Low Energy with AudioStream
- True stereo sound quality
- Support for bilateral usage
- Integrated telecoil
Accessories
AudioLink
- Dimensions: 68 x 38 x 17.5 mm
- Weight: 35 g
- Remote microphone
- Hands-free phone calls
- TV streaming
- Music streaming
- Direct audio input (DAI)
AudioKey 2 App
- Remote control functionality
- Guardian roles
- Find My Processor
- Send feedback
- Compatible via AudioLink
FineTuner Echo
- Dimensions: 104 x 38 x 11 mm
- Weight: 32 g (including battery)
- Compact remote control with bi-directional communication
- ePaper Display
- Test audio processor microphones
- SONNET battery status
WaterWear Cover
- Waterproof up to 4 m depth
- Can be used in salt, fresh and chlorinated water
Battery Options
Zinc-Air Batteries
- Up to 60 hours of use with a set of 2 disposable zinc-air 675 batteries
Rechargeable Battery Max
- Dimensions: 32 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 10.4 g
- Usage time: Up to 17 hours
- Charging duration: ~6 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1800 cycles (80% capacity)**
Rechargeable Battery Standard
- Dimensions: 22 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 9.1 g
- Usage time: Up to 10 hours
- Charging duration: ~4 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**
Rechargeable Battery Micro
- Dimensions: 16 x 14 x 7 mm
- Processor weight with battery: 8.1 g
- Usage time: Up to 7 hours
- Charging duration: ~3 hours
- Charging/discharging: >1100 cycles (80% capacity)**
Charging Unit
- 4 simultaneous charging slots
- Power & charging indicator lights
- USB powered: 5V DC, 500mA
- USB power adapter: 100–240V AC (~50/60 Hz)
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by MED-EL is under license.
Please find detailed information and specific conditions for use for each product in the respective instructions for use.
All functions and features may not be available in all markets. Enabling features on the hardware may be subject to technical considerations.
* Whereby “free” means “not made with latex” according to current FDA guidance: “Recommendations for Labeling Medical Products to Inform Users that the Product or Product Container is not Made with Natural Rubber Latex”,
2014.
** Charging Cycles dependent on individual usage.
Direct Wireless Streaming Cover for SONNET Series Audio Processors
AudioStream can be used as a Made for iPhone (MFi) Hearing Device and supports the Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) technology. MED-EL recommends keeping your device(s) updated with the latest version of the iOS or Android operating system. AudioStream is compatible with iOS version 11 or later and Android version 10 or later.
AudioStream for SONNET series audio processors is compatible with Apple and Android devices. For a detailed list of compatible devices, see below.
* Bimodal streaming is only possible with Android 12 or later and hearing aids compatible with Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA) technology. For a detailed list of compatible devices, see below
Devices Suitable for Bimodal Streaming
For bimodal streaming, you simply need an Android smartphone with the Android 12 operating system or later, a hearing aid with ASHA (Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid) technology, and an AudioStream. The below lists include devices specifically tested and confirmed by MED-EL to be suitable for bimodal streaming. Other Android devices and hearing aids with the necessary technologies may also be suitable for bimodal streaming when using AudioStream.
Android Devices
Check to see if your Google Pixel device is suitable for Bimodal Streaming.
Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S22, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, Samsung Galaxy S10e
Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
Oppo Find X5, Oppo Find X3 Pro
Hearing Aids
Oticon More, Widex Moment, Signia Pure Charge&Go T, Starkey Livio AI, ReSound Key, ReSound One, ReSound LiNX Quattro, ReSound ENZO Q, Beltone Imagine, Beltone Amaze, Beltone Rely, Beltone Boost Ultra
Although MED-EL aims to provide as many users as possible with seamless device compatibility, MED-EL cannot guarantee full compatibility or troubleshooting support with all devices and the information provided above should only be used for reference.
