Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor

Smaller. Smarter. Better connected.

Engage with the moments that matter and enjoy the comfort of the world’s smallest and lightest behind-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor.^1,* Designed to make communicating with people easier, the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor delivers our latest hearing technology. It senses changes in your environment and automatically adjusts your listening settings to help you hear clearly wherever you go.^2,3,5-7

Building on the direct streaming capabilities and connectivity features available in our latest sound processors, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor offers you even more ways to connect. Ready for next generation Bluetooth® LE Audio technology, it will make it easy to bring sound to you - in more places and from more devices than ever before.^4,8,9,^ You’ll be able to connect directly to what’s being broadcast at public venues such as airports, conference centres and theatres supporting Bluetooth Auracast™.^

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Smaller

Designed to take comfort to the next level, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is 15% smaller and 13% lighter than the Nucleus 7 Sound Processor.^{1,^^}

Smarter

Hear your best no matter where you are, or where the day takes you. Featuring our smartest hearing technology yet, SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor automatically adjusts to your environment. It's designed to help you hear conversations more clearly and easily, particularly in noisy situations so you can experience your best hearing.^2,3,5-7

Better connected

Discover exciting new ways to stream audio directly to your sound processor. Ready for next-generation Bluetooth technology, you will be able to connect to what's being broadcast in public venues such as airports, schools, sports clubs and gyms which support Bluetooth Auracast™.

Colour options to match your personal style

The Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor is available in six different colours, so you can choose the one that best suits you.

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Connect with the moments that matter

Whether you’re listening to music, taking a phone call, or watching your favourite film, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is ready for Bluetooth® LE Audio which will deliver better sound quality than the previous generation.^4,9,‡

Hear your best in any environment

Whether you're in a quiet room or at a busy cafe, your device will automatically adjust your listening settings. Featuring SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 hearing technology, hear your best no matter where the day takes you.^2,5-7

Bring sound closer

Experience more ways to stream audio straight to your sound processor through compatible Apple, Android™ and Cochlear True Wireless Devices™, as well as Bluetooth LE Audio, once it becomes available.^#

Enjoy clearer face-to-face conversations

ForwardFocus^† more powerfully reduces unwanted background noise, so you can hear face-to-face conversations more clearly.^≥ Designed to provide additional hearing support in noisy environments, ForwardFocus can be automated to help you focus on what’s important in any situation.³

Smart, convenient control

Monitor, manage and control your Nucleus 8 Sound Processor using the Nucleus Smart App from a compatible Apple or Android device.^~

Peace of mind for parents

From the playground, to the pool or classroom, your child never stops exploring. The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor comes with a choice of optional retention and water-safe accessories to help them better engage with their world and join life’s adventures.^#
Check how your child is using their sound processor and set hearing goals with the Nucleus Smart App Hearing Tracker.
Ears work as a team, so using both ears can help the brain to process and understand sounds better than using just one ear.¹¹ Cochlear sound processors can be worn with any hearing aid, so no matter what hearing aid your child is using, they’ll get the benefits of hearing with both ears.
Using the Find My Processor feature in the Nucleus Smart App, will help you locate a missing sound processor.^~

Lifetime of support~~

With access to the latest hearing technology, you can continue to connect with what you love.**

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If you or your child is interested in learning more about the Nucleus system, we can send you a free information guide today.

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Upgrading your device

With our best hearing technology yet, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor could help you hear more clearly so you can get more out of life.

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Disclaimer

Please seek advice from your health professional about treatments for hearing loss. Outcomes may vary, and your health professional will advise you about the factors which could affect your outcome. Always follow the directions for use. Not all products are available in all countries. Please contact your local Cochlear representative for product information.

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^± The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor with Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 metres for up to 2 hours.

* Compared to Nucleus 6 and Nucleus 7 sound processors.

^As Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices become available, a firmware update will be required for you to use certain features. Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol.

^† ForwardFocus is a clinician-enabled feature that can be user-controlled or automated.

^~ The Cochlear Nucleus Smart App is available on App Store and Google Play. For compatibility information visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility

^¥ For compatibility information and devices visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility and www.resound.com/compatibility

^# For information regarding the compatibility of Cochlear’s Sound Processors with Apple or Android devices, and True Wireless Devices, visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility

** The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor is compatible with all implants except Nucleus 22 Implants.

^^ Comparison made using the Compact Battery Module for Nucleus 8 Sound Processor and the Compact Rechargeable Battery for Nucleus 7 Sound Processor

^‡ When compared to previous generation Bluetooth Classic.

^## The Nucleus 8 Sound Processor can be worn with any hearing aid.

^≥ Compared to Nucleus® 7 Sound Processor with ForwardFocus on.

^~~ "A lifetime of hearing performance” and similar phrases should not be understood as claims relating to the expected life, reliability, quality or performance of Cochlear’s products.