Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor
Connect to the world, focus on what matters and explore the freedom of the Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor.
Connect. Focus. Explore.
Adults and children can discover the comfort of the world’s smallest, lightest and most advanced rechargeable off-the-ear sound processor.1-2
Designed to help adults and children to get the most out of every day, the Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor features intuitive hearing technology. It automatically adjusts listening settings to help adults and children hear their best, even in challenging environments.3-6
Bring sound to them - in more places and from more devices than ever before 7-9,^,* Ready for next-generation Bluetooth® LE Audio connectivetivity, they'll have a world of new streaming options at their fingertips.
Adults and children can connect to what they love, focus on what matters and explore the freedom of the Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor.
Connect
Ready for next-generation Bluetooth® LE Audio connectivity, there will be a world of new streaming options.^ In the future, adults and children can enjoy clear sound streamed directly from compatible mobile devices and connect to what’s being broadcast at public venues such as airports, theatres, and conference centres supporting Auracast™ broadcast audio.+ They will also be able to share special moments with family and friends when they invite them to share in their personal listening experience.7-9
Focus
Moving through the day, the Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor intuitively senses changes in the listening environment and automatically adjusts using enhanced SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 to help deliver clearer sound.3-5,10
When adults and children want to focus on face-to-face conversation, an improved ForwardFocus more powerfully reduces distracting background noise.11,# Wherever the day takes them - feel confident, hear their best and discover the freedom to focus on what matters most.
Explore
Adults and children can experience the freedom to explore their world with confidence with the Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor. They can discover the confidence of intuitive hearing technology in a simple and durable all-in-one design and experience the comfort of the world's smallest and lightest off-the-ear sound processor.1,2,8,12
Colour options to match personal style
The Kanso 3 Sound Processor is available in five different colours, so adults and children can choose the one that best suits them.
Colour
Connect with the moments that matter
In the future, whether listening to music, taking a phone call, or watching a favourite film, Bluetooth LE Audio delivers better sound quality to help adults and children get the best available audio experience.7-9,^
Hear well in any environmentWhether an adult or child is in a quiet room or at a busy cafe, the device will automatically adjust their listening settings. Featuring SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 technology, adults and children can hear their best, no matter where the day takes them.3,6,10 |
Bring sound closerExperience more ways to stream audio straight to the sound processor through compatible Apple, Android™ and Cochlear True Wireless™ Devices, as well as Bluetooth LE Audio.^,* |
Enjoy clearer face-to-face conversationsForwardFocus# powerfully reduces unwanted background noise, and can automatically adjust the level of noise reduction depending on the listening environment - helping to hear face-to-face conversations more clearly.3,6,10 Designed to provide additional hearing support in noisy environments, ForwardFocus can be automated to help focus on what’s important in any situation.6 |
Smart, convenient controlMonitor, manage and control the Kanso 3 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 Kanso 3 Sound Processor comes with a choice of optional retention and water-safe accessories to help them better engage with their world and join in life’s adventures.
- Check how children is using their sound processors and set hearing goals with the Nucleus Smart App Hearing Tracker.
- 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.
- We know that children can sometimes misplace items. Using the Find My Processor feature in the Nucleus Smart App, parents will be able to locate their 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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∧ When the technology becomes available for the Cochlear Nucleus Kanso 3 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 Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor is dust and water resistant to level IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor was tested to a depth of up to 1 metre for up to 1 hour. Refer to the relevant user guide for more information.
* For compatibility information and devices visit www.cochlear.com/compatibility and www.resound.com/compatibility
± The Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor with Aqua+ is dust and water resistant to level of IP68 of the International Standard IEC60529. The Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor with Aqua+ can be continuously submerged under water to a depth of up to 3 metres for up to 2 hours.
** The Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor is compatible with all implants except Nucleus 22 implants.
+ Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol.
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