Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor
Smaller, smarter and better connected, the Nucleus® 8 Sound Processor opens up a world of possibilities.1-4,*
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 an individual's environment and automatically adjusts their listening settings to help them hear clearly wherever they 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 adults and children even more ways to connect. Ready for next generation Bluetooth® LE Audio technology, it will make it easy to bring sound to them - in more places and from more devices than ever before.4,8,9,^ Adults and children will be able to connect directly to what’s being broadcast at public venues such as airports, conference centres and theatres supporting Bluetooth Auracast™.
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
Adults and children can hear their best no matter where they are, or where the day takes them. Featuring our smartest hearing technology yet, SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 technology, the Nucleus 8 Sound Processor automatically adjusts to the environment. It's designed to help adults and children hear conversations more clearly and easily, particularly in noisy situations so they can experience their best hearing.2,3,5-7
Better connected
Adults and children can discover new ways to stream audio directly to their sound processor. Ready for next-generation Bluetooth technology,^ they 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 adults and children can choose the one that best suits them.
Colour
Connect with the moments that matter
Whether an individual is listening to music, taking a phone call, or watching their favourite film, Bluetooth LE Audio delivers better sound quality to help them get the best available audio experience.4,9,‡
Adults and children can hear their best in any environmentWhether in a quiet room or at a busy cafe, a device will automatically adjust the listening settings. Featuring SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 hearing technology, adults and children can hear their best no matter where the day takes them.2,5-7 |
Bring sound closerExperience more ways to stream audio straight to an individual's sound processor through compatible Apple, Android™ and Cochlear True Wireless™ Devices, as well as Bluetooth LE Audio.#,^ |
Enjoy clearer face-to-face conversationsForwardFocus† more powerfully reduces unwanted background noise, so adults and children can hear face-to-face conversations more clearly.≥ Designed to provide additional hearing support in noisy environments, ForwardFocus can be automated to help them focus on what’s important in any situation.3 |
Smart, convenient controlAdults and children can monitor, manage and control their 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, children never stop 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 children are 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 a child is using, they’ll get the benefits of hearing with both ears.
- Using the Find My Processor feature in the Nucleus Smart App, individuals will be able to help locate their children's missing sound processor.~
More information
Disclaimer
This material is intended for health professionals. If you are a consumer, 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 read the instructions 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. Refer to the relevant user guide for more information.
* Compared to Nucleus 6 and Nucleus 7 sound processors.
^ When the technology becomes available for the Cochlear Nucleus 8 Sound Processor, a firmware update to your sound processor will allow you to connect to Bluetooth LE Audio compatible devices.
† 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.
The Bluetooth® and Auracast™ word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Cochlear Limited is under license.
Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol.
References
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- Cochlear Limited. D1864200 SCAN 2 Design Description 2022, Apr.
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- Introducing Bluetooth® LE Audio, Nick Hunn. January 2022 https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/recent-enhancements/le-audio/
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- Cochlear Limited. D1631375 Nucleus 8 Sound Processor Product Definition. 2022, Oct.
- https://www.bluetooth.com/blog/a-technical-overview-of-lc3/ Accessed 28 February 2022
- Cochlear Limited. D1980144 CP1110 IEC60529 IP68 Certificate & Test Report. 2022, May.
- Weaver, J. "Single-Sided Deafness: Causes, and Solutions, Take Many Forms." Hearing Journal 68.3 (2015): 20-24. Web. (2017 Apr 28).