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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.

  • Performance
  • Connectivity
  • Style
  • Water Resistance
  • Child-Friendly
  • Battery Options
  • Implant
SONNET 2 - Smart Sound Technology


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.

SONNET 2

Adaptive Intelligence

SONNET 2 recognizes what kind of environment you’re in and automatically adjusts settings to match. Best of all, you won’t even realize it’s happening.

Noise Reduction

From background noise in a café to an unexpected dog bark, SONNET 2 minimizes 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 favorite song to the voice of a loved one.

SONNET 2 - Easy Listening
SONNET 2 - AudioStream


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.

 

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  • On the Phone

  • Listening to Music

  • Watching TV

  • Public Venues

  • At Work or School

SONNET 2 - On the Phone 

On the Phone

Whether you have an iPhone or an Android, enjoying hands-free phone calls is easy with AudioStream or AudioLink.

AudioLink

With AudioLink, all you need is a phone with Bluetooth technology to send calls straight to your audio processor.


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AudioStream

Slide the AudioStream cover onto your audio processor to stream phone calls directly from your Android or iPhone.


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Listening To Music

Listening to Music

Streaming music to your audio processor is easy. Simply slide on AudioStream or connect AudioLink to your device to enjoy music in full color!

AudioLink

Download the Audio2Ear app and stream music wirelessly to your audio processor via the AudioLink connectivity device.


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AudioStream

Slide AudioStream onto your audio processor to wirelessly stream your favorite songs from your smartphone or tablet.


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SONNET 2 - Watching TV

Watching TV

Hear the TV from across the room. Use the AudioLink docking station to stream sound from your TV straight to your ears.

 

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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 theaters, banks, places of worship, and many other public venues.

 

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SONNET 2 - Listening to Music

At Work or School

AudioLink’s remote microphone feature is ideal for hearing someone from a few meters away, whether that’s a teacher, a co-worker, or just your family at dinner!

 

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SONNET 2 and AudioKey

AudioKey 2

Be In Control

Gone are the days of carrying around a remote control. With the new AudioKey 2 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 2 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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AudioKey is available in areas where AudioKey 2 is not. Please contact your local MED-EL representative for more information.

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SONNET 2 - Style
SONNET 2 - Style


Match your style

Style your SONNET 2 to match your individual look. With hundreds of color combinations* to choose from, you really can give your SONNET 2 a unique makeover!

Visit the SONNET Series Color Configurator, and start designing your personal SONNET 2.

 

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*Additional colors and designs sold separately.


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Design Award 2019

Awarded to the SYNCHRONY System, comprising the SONNET 2 Audio Processor and accessories, SYNCHRONY 2 Cochlear Implant, and MAESTRO 8.0 fitting software.

SONNET 2 - water-resistant
SONNET 2 WaterWear


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.

 

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SONNET 2 - For Kids
SONNET 2 - for kids


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 their first birthday right through to their teens and beyond.

  • SONNET 2 - Tamperproof DesignTamperproof Design
  • SONNET 2 - Link CheckAudio Processor Check
  • SONNET 2 - Wearing OptionsWearing Options
  • SONNET 2 - Additional FixationFixation Options
  • SONNET 2 - Micro BatterySmall Size
  • AudioKey 2AudioKey 2 App
SONNET 2 - Tamperproof Design

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.

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Audio Processor Check

Check that 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.

SONNET 2 - Wearing Options

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.

Huggy Fixation

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.


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Compact 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 

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.

SONNET 2 - Long-Lasting Power
SONNET 2 - Long-Lasting Power


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.

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  • SONNET 2 - Rechargeable BatteriesRechargeable Batteries
SONNET 2 - Disposable 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.
SONNET 2 - Rechargeable 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.
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SYNCHRONY 2

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 lies in its super soft electrodes. Find out about MED-EL's electrodes, and how they help you make the most of your hearing.  


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Technical Data

Width: 37.4mm
Height: 56.7mm with Battery Pack Cover Standard
Height: 51.4mm with Battery Pack Cover Micro
SONNET 2 Audio Processor Size
Thickness: 5.9mm
SONNET 2
Thickness: 9.3mm

SONNET 2
Audio Processor
(Me1510)


Weight and Dimensions

  • 6.1 g (with ActiveWear)
  • 8.1 g (with Rechargeable Battery Micro)
  • 10.6 g (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

Compatibility

  • Backwards compatible with all MED-EL multichannel cochlear implants.
  • MAX Programming Interface
  • MAESTRO System Software

 

Product Features

  • Frequency Range 70–9300 Hz
  • Splashproof design with IP54 rating
  • Dual microphones
  • Extended Datalogging
  • Automatic Sound Management 2.0
  • Tamperproof design
    • Secured earhook
    • Locking battery pack
    • Choking hazard avoidance
    • Attachment security measures
    • Locking coil cable (locked to coil and control unit)
  • Link-check coil function with LED indicator
  • Four program positions
  • Continuous volume and sensitivity control with FineTuner Echo or AudioKey

 

Sound Processing Features

Front-End Processing

  • Microphone Directionality (Omni, Natural, Adaptive)
  • Automatic Volume Control with Dual-Loop AGC
  • Wind Noise Reduction
  • Input Dynamic Range (IDR) of 75 dB

 

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)
  • 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 functionality
  • Extended Datalogging
  • Find My Processor
  • Send Feedback

FineTuner Echo

  • Dimension: 104 x 38 x 11 mm
  • Weight: 32g (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 meters 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

SONNET 2 Rechargeable Battery

  • Dimension: 22 x 14 x 7 mm
  • Processor Weight with Battery: 9.1 g
  • Usage time: Up to 10 hours
  • Charging duration: ~4 hours
  • Lifetime: >500 charging/discharging cycles

SONNET 2 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
  • Lifetime: >500 charging/discharging cycles

SONNET 2 Charging Unit

  • 4 simultaneous charging slots
  • Power & charging indicator lights
  • USB powered: 5V DC, 500mA
  • USB power adapter: 100–240V AC (~50/60 Hz)

SONNET 2 Mini Battery Pack

  • Dimensions: 66 x 29 x 14 mm
  • Weight (without battery): <13g
  • Usage time:
    Up to 37 hours with 1 AAA battery or
    up to 16 hours with Rechargeable DaCapo Powerpack

** Fine-structure coding is not indicated for pre-lingual children in the USA.

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