FAQ's

1. Can I try a Baha® Sound Processor before making up my mind?
2. Can I wear a Baha® 24 hours a day?
3. When can I return to work after surgery?
4. Can children look after their Baha® themselves?
5. Is a Baha® compatible with mobile phones?
6. What type of battery does the Baha® Sound Processor take?
7. How many people have received a Baha® to date?

1. Can I try a Baha® Sound Processor before making up my mind?
Yes you can. Baha can be connected to a test band, test rod or Softband, so you can try the sound processor in different environments such as at home, work or out and about.

2. Can I wear a Baha® 24 hours a day?
You can wear a Baha for all normal activities, however you should remove the sound processor before going to sleep, showering or doing water sports. You may also need to wear special protection for vigorous sports, but Baha users still enjoy a wide variety of sporting activities without concern.

3. When can I return to work after surgery?
Most people are able to return to work a couple of days after the surgery, however it’s always wise to follow the advice of your surgeon.

4. Can children look after their Baha® themselves?
Children using Baha can be taught to clean the abutment just as they are taught to clean their teeth.

5. Is a Baha® compatible with mobile phones?
Yes, Baha Sound Processors can be used with GSM or other mobile phones. However, you should never hold the phone against the sound processor itself, as this could cause unwanted feedback. The Baha Telecoil can be used to further improve the quality of sound from an ordinary phone. The Cochlear™ Baha BP100 Sound Processor is also Bluetooth compatible.

6. What type of battery does the Baha® Sound Processor take?
Each Baha Sound Processor uses 1 battery (either size 13 or size 675 hearing aid battery depending on the processor model). Most users find one battery typically lasts between one to two weeks. The Baha Cordelle II body-worn processor is powered by one 9V battery.

7. How many people have received a Baha® to date?
More than 50,000 people worldwide have received a Baha. Some have been wearing Baha Sound Processors since they were first introduced in 1977. Over the last 30 years, Baha has become the treatment of choice for thousands of hearing-impaired people worldwide - and the number of Baha users is rapidly increasing.