RONDO 2
Single-Unit Audio Processor
It’s Never Been Easier
Why is RONDO 2 so revolutionary? For the first time ever, there’s no need to change batteries or manipulate switches. Think of the possibilities: Hearing without any hassles. RONDO 2 is incredibly easy to use—making it perfect for anyone who wants an audio processor that combines discreet style and care-free simplicity.
- Incredibly Simple
- Wireless Charging
- Sleek Design
Ease of Use
By combining wireless charging, a unique all-in-one design, and hands-free control, RONDO 2 is the easiest-to-use audio processor ever made. This makes it incredibly easy to use, even for users with limited dexterity or eyesight. And with a sleek, stylish design, it’s also the perfect choice for patients who want a discreet wearing option for their CI.
Wireless Charging
RONDO 2 uses Qi technology to wirelessly recharge its integrated lithium-ion battery. This means no more fumbling to open the processor to change batteries. Just place it on the charging pad and RONDO 2 starts charging.
All Day Battery
Set it on the charger at night and wake up to a full day of battery. Four hours of charging provides a full day of battery (up to 18 hours). The Mini Battery Pack also provides a back-up option to directly power RONDO 2 with a AAA battery.
One Touch Control
No cables, no switches, no worries. Just press one button and you’re ready to go. And RONDO 2 uses our proven Automatic Sound Management for hands-free control.
Microphone Covers
Blend in or stand out. RONDO 2 covers change in a snap, making it easy to change between more than 30 stylish designs and subtle patterns.
Water Resistance
RONDO 2 is water-resistant to protect against rain, sweat, and everyday moisture. And with the sleek WaterWear cover, RONDO 2 is fully waterproof for swimming.
Connectivity
With a built-in telecoil, RONDO 2 makes it easy to stream wireless audio from hearing loop systems or from a phone through a Bluetooth neckloop.
More Natural Hearing
When it comes to sound quality, it’s the whole system that counts. RONDO 2 uses our proven combination of Automatic Sound Management and unique MED-EL implant technology to deliver a more natural sound quality for a more enjoyable hearing experience.
Natural Loudness Growth
Our Dual-Loop Automatic Gain Control instantly adapts volume levels to make loud sounds more comfortable and soft sounds easier to hear. With an extended loudness growth range and compression ratio (3:1), our loudness growth more closely follows natural loudness growth in the cochlea.
This is an advantage for loudness balancing with bilateral CIs, or if the other ear has natural hearing, such as single-sided deafness or for bimodal listening with a contralateral hearing aid.
Structure Preservation
Our incredibly flexible lateral wall arrays can gently adapt to the shape of each individual cochlea to protect the delicate natural structures. Multiple recent studies have shown only MED-EL arrays enable 100% scala tympani insertions.
Scala tympani placement enables significantly better hearing outcomes. It also helps preserve delicate cochlear structures so patients can benefit from future therapies.
Complete Cochlear Coverage
In natural hearing, the nerve fibers of the spiral ganglion are tonotopically organized and extend the full length of the cochlea. If an electrode doesn’t cover two full turns (720°) of the cochlea, it can’t stimulate these nerve fibers to provide accurate pitch-place match.
Our long, flexible arrays can be safely inserted all the way to the apical region to provide natural tonotopic stimulation across two full turns of the cochlea. With complete cochlear coverage, recipients can enjoy a natural pitch match from the very
beginning. This enables significantly better hearing performance and a more natural hearing experience for your patients.
FineHearing Sound Coding
In nature, the cochlea uses two types of sound coding. Place-pitch tonotopic coding is used along the whole frequency range. In addition to place-pitch coding, low-frequency sounds are also coded by rate. With this time-coding, the frequency of nerve signals is synchronized to the frequency of the sound below ~1000 Hz.
That’s why we created the only cochlear implant sound coding that mimics the natural time-coding for low frequencies and provides place-pitch match throughout the cochlea. By mimicking natural sound coding, FineHearing provides much more natural sound quality.
Peace of Mind
When it’s easy for them, it’s easy for you. With RONDO 2, you can rest assured that your patients will have a reliable, easy-to-use audio processor. There are only 3 components (processor, microphone cover, and magnet), so there is no need to replace cables or fiddle with opening the processor. This all-in-one design makes RONDO 2 both highly durable and user friendly for all ages.
Why MED-EL:
A Trusted Partner
For more than 25 years, MED-EL has been a trusted partner and innovation leader in hearing implants. We’re here to work together with you, and we’re committed to providing outstanding service and support for our professional partners.
With the most advanced cochlear implant systems, we offer the best hearing experience for your patients and the best clinical experience for you.
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SYNCHRONY 2
See why individualized electrode arrays, superior MRI safety, and a streamlined central electrode lead for exceptional surgical handling make SYNCHRONY 2 your new favorite cochlear implant.
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SONNET 2
SONNET 2 is our latest BTE audio processor for MED-EL cochlear implants. SONNET 2 is packed with tons of new technology that’s made for the best hearing experience possible.
MAESTRO 8.0
By combining an intuitive interface with powerful fitting tools, MAESTRO 8.0 system software is faster, easier, and more powerful than ever before.
Technical Data
RONDO 2
Audio Processor (Me1150)
Product Features
- All-in-one design
- Splash-proof design with IP54 rating
- Easy to change covers in 34 designs and colours
- Automatic Sound Management
- Omni Microphone Directionality
- Dual-Loop AGC
- Input Dynamic Range of 78 dB (28 dB–106 dB SPL)
- Supports 250 spectral bands
- Link-check function with LED indicator
- On/Off Button on the Processor
- FineTuner remote control
- Continuous volume and sensitivity control
- Four program positions
Rechargeable Battery
- Integrated Lithium-ion battery
- Wireless recharging through compatible charging pad*
- Up to 18 hours of use per charge
- Battery life expectancy is typically more than 5 years
- Mini Battery Pack provides back-up power option with AAA battery
Sound Coding Strategies
Available strategies via MAESTRO
System Software 7.0:
- FS4 (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels)
- FS4-p (Fine Structure Processing up to 1 kHz on 4 apical channels with Intelligent Parallel Stimulation for even higher temporal accuracy)
- FSP (Fine Structure Processing typically up to 350 Hz on 2 apical channels)
- HD-CIS (High Definition CIS)
Colour Options
Easy-to-change covers available in colours, designs and hair patterns
Glossy & Matte Covers
Design Covers
Hair Pattern Covers
Magnet Strength
Available in 3 strengths for use with SYNCHRONY Implants and 4 strengths for use with other MED-EL CIs
Weight and Dimensions
- 46.8 mm x 35.8 mm x 12.1 mm
- 14.9 g including magnet and cover
*Charging pad not manufactured by MED-EL and designs may vary.
* Recipients with MED-EL cochlear implants can be safely scanned following the conditions detailed in the implant instructions for use. For information concerning implant MR compatibility, please refer to the implant instructions for use or visit our
important safety information page.
** Recipients with a SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant may be safely MRI scanned at 1.5 and 3.0 Tesla following the conditions detailed in the instructions for use.
***The SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant features
a optionally removable magnet that can be removed to minimize image artifacts around the implant location for clearer images during MRI head scans.
- Vaerenberg, B., Govaerts, P.J., Stainsby, T., Nopp, P., Gualt, A., & Gnansia, D. (2014). A uniform graphical representation of intensity coding in current-generation cochlear implant systems. Ear Hear. 35(5): 533–543
- O’Connell, B.P., Cakir, A., Hunter, J.B., Francis, D.O., Noble, J.H., Labadie, R.F., Zuniga, G., Dawant, B.M., Rivas, A., & Wanna, G.B. (2016). Electrode location and angular insertion depth are predictors of audiologic outcomes in cochlear implantation. Otol Neurotol. 37(8):1016–1023.
- O’Connell, B.P., Hunter, J.B., Haynes, D.S., Holder, J.T., Dedmon, M.M., Noble, J.H., Dawant, B.M., Wanna, G.B. (2017). Insertion depth impacts speech perception and hearing preservation for lateral wall electrodes. Laryngoscope. 127(10):2352-2357
- Analysis based on mean cochlear values and clinical data. Data on file.
- Rader, T., Döge, J., Adel, Y., Weissgerber, T., & Baumann, U. (2016). Place dependent stimulation rates improve pitch perception in cochlear implantees with single-sided deafness. Hear Res., 339, 94–103.
