The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor is the latest behind-the-ear cochlear implant processor designed to deliver clear hearing, advanced connectivity, and everyday comfort. As Cochlear’s smallest and lightest behind-the-ear processor, it uses intelligent sound processing technology that automatically adapts to different listening environments.
The Nucleus 8 is designed for both adults and children with compatible Cochlear implants. It supports modern wireless connectivity and works with a range of accessories to help users hear better in challenging environments such as classrooms, meetings, and noisy public spaces.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Kanso® 3 is a premium off-the-ear cochlear implant processor designed for users who prefer a discreet and simple hearing solution. Its compact all-in-one rechargeable design sits directly off the ear, making it a popular choice for both adults and children who prefer a more streamlined hearing device.
Kanso 3 uses intelligent sound processing technology that automatically adapts to different listening environments, helping users hear clearly in everyday situations such as conversations, social gatherings, and public spaces.
Cochlear offers two modern sound processor styles: the off-the-ear Kanso 3 and the behind-the-ear Nucleus 8. Both processors use advanced sound processing technology and support wireless connectivity, but they differ mainly in their design and wearing style.
| Feature | Kanso 3 | Nucleus 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Off-the-ear processor | Behind-the-ear processor |
| Size | Compact all-in-one design | Small lightweight BTE processor |
| Battery | Integrated rechargeable battery | Rechargeable battery options |
| Wearing Style | Sits directly on the head | Sits behind the ear with external coil |
| Best For | Users who prefer discreet off-ear processors | Users who prefer traditional BTE design |
Both processors are compatible with Cochlear wireless accessories and are designed to support clear hearing across a wide range of everyday listening environments.
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile™ Plus (CI1000 Series) implant, commonly referred to as the NEXA implant platform, is one of the thinnest cochlear implant designs available today. It is designed to provide reliable long-term hearing performance while preserving delicate inner ear structures.
The slim implant design allows surgeons to position the implant comfortably under the skin while maintaining strong signal transmission between the implant and sound processor.
A cochlear implant is an advanced hearing technology designed to help people with severe to profound hearing loss hear sounds by directly stimulating the hearing nerve.
A modern cochlear implant system has two main components:
The sound processor captures sound from the environment and processes speech signals. These signals are transmitted to the internal implant, which converts them into electrical stimulation that activates the auditory nerve. The brain then interprets these signals as sound.
Modern cochlear implant technology offers many benefits, including:
These advances allow both adults and children with hearing loss to communicate more effectively and participate more fully in daily life.