Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announces today the commercial release of the new Cochlear™ Baha® 7 Sound Processor and the new non-surgical Baha SoundBand™. Cochlear’s bone conduction hearing solutions are designed to improve hearing outcomes for children and adults with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss and single-sided deafness (SSD).
The Baha 7 Sound Processor builds upon the same great hearing performance of its predecessor while advancing Cochlear’s industry-leading connectivity.1 We’ve also added a bright new lavender color to our range of seven natural and bold sound processor color options.
The Baha 7 Sound Processor boasts a 55 db HL fitting range in a small form factor, offering powerful hearing without compromising on discretion.
With new Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio compatibility2, the Baha 7 Sound Processor leads the hearing implant industry in streaming technology. As more venues adopt Auracast technology, Baha 7 Sound Processor recipients can access audio streams in places like theaters, concert halls, lecture halls and airports, through an LE Audio-enabled smartphone.
“Auracast is set to become the next standard in audio streaming and accessibility,” said Ryan Lopez, Head of Portfolio Strategy & Professional Marketing. “With LE Audio, Bluetooth is expanding the world’s direct-to-device streaming capabilities, and over time we expect Auracast to be the new standard for public and group listening. We are excited to be able to offer this technology first to our Baha 7 Sound Processor recipients.”
The Baha 7 Sound Processor is also able to stream directly from any compatible** Apple® and Android™ device, as well as a range of wireless accessories.
Our non-surgical Baha Start portfolio now includes the Baha 7 Sound Processor and the new Baha SoundBand. Baha Start is designed to help babies and young children experience the fullness of clear, rich and natural sound as early as possible. Early access to sound is critical to helping children learn and develop on par with their hearing peers.3,4
“The whole world is a classroom, and parents want to feel confident their child is always tuned in, ready to learn and grow,” said Natasha McDougald, Director of Product Marketing. “Our aim is to give parents peace of mind as their children learn to thrive in a world of sound.”
The new SoundBand features a slimmer band with improved adjustability, a lower profile, moveable connector discs and more color options to help young children be as comfortable and confident as possible.
The Baha Smart App*** and Baha Fitting Software 7 also have new features aimed to help parents and clinicians treat children for the best possible hearing outcomes.
The Baha 7 Sound Processor and Baha SoundBand will be available in the United States in late summer 2025. For further information, please visit: https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/campaign/baha-7.
