Advanced Bionics has just introduced the Naída CI Q70 (Naída CI) processor, HiFocus™ Mid-Scala electrode, and HiRes™ Optima Sound Processing.
With Naída CI, AB brings performance and wireless connectivity and now cochlear implant recipients have access to the combined technologies of AB & Phonak.
Benefits of new Naida CI:
• 55% improvement in speech understanding in noise when AB ClearVoice™* and Phonak UltraZoom features are used together
• 100% wireless connectivity—streaming from consumer electronics by leading brands, including Apple, Samsung, and Nokia
• All-new Binaural VoiceStream Technology™ designed for improved hearing in noise
• Bimodal streaming—media can be streamed to a compatible Phonak hearing aid and a Naída CI sound processor at the same time!
• 40% smaller than the previous behind-the-ear sound processor—incredibly lightweight for barely noticeable on and off-ear comfort
• First-ever bilateral feature for easy use and peace of mind—each processor can be programmed for both ears so the best ear can still hear if a second processor is misplaced
• Compatibility with AB performance innovations, including ClearVoice, AutoSound™, HiRes Fidelity 120™*, and HiRes Optima Sound Processing
• All-new, discreet T-Mic™ 2 microphone
In addition to the Naida CI Q70 Advanced Bionics has also recently received approval for the HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode (designed to protect the delicate structures of the cochlea) and for HiRes Optima Sound Processing (which offers optimized battery life)!
We are definitely going to get the HiRes Optima soon for Lily's Neptunes. It's another trip to the audiologist, but well worth such an increase in battery life.
Currently, Lily's batteries will die around 4pm. She is starting extracurricular Spanish class this week that, you guessed it, ends around 4pm. So what should I do? Go to school and change the batteries between school and class? Ask the teacher to do it? Or get this HiRes Optima ASAP.
We'll also be investigating the Naida CI which looks exciting, although we love her Neptunes. Lots of exciting new options to think about.
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