Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor
Connect to what you love, focus on what matters and explore the freedom of the Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor.
Connect. Focus. Explore
Discover the comfort of the world’s smallest, lightest and most advanced rechargeable off-the-ear sound processor.1-2
Designed to help you get the most out of every day, the Nucleus® Kanso® 3 Sound Processor features intuitive hearing technology. It automatically adjusts your listening settings to help you feel confident and hear your best, even in challenging environments.3-6
Bring sound to you – in more places and from more devices than ever before. 7-9,^,+ Ready for next-generation Bluetooth® LE Audio connectivity, you’ll have a world of new streaming options at your fingertips.
Connect to what you 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 at your fingertips.^ In the future, you 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.* You will also be able to share special moments with family and friends when you invite them to share in your personal listening experience. 7-9
Focus
As you move through the day, the Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor intuitively senses changes in your listening environment and automatically adjusts using enhanced SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 to help deliver clearer sound.3-5,10
When you want to focus on face-to-face conversation, an improved ForwardFocus more powerfully reduces distracting background noise.11,# Wherever the day takes you - feel confident, hear your best and discover the freedom to focus on what matters most.
Explore
Enjoy the freedom to explore your world with confidence with the Nucleus Kanso 3 Sound Processor. 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 your personal style
The Kanso 3 Sound Processor is available in five different colours, so you can choose the one that best suits you.
Colour
Connect with the moments that matter
In the future, whether you're listening to music, taking a phone call, or watching your favourite film, Bluetooth LE Audio delivers better sound quality to help you get the best available audio experience.7-9,^
Hear your best in any environmentWhether you're in a quiet room or at a busy cafe, your device will automatically adjust your listening settings. Featuring SmartSound® iQ 2 with SCAN 2 technology, hear your best no matter where the day takes you.3,6,10 |
Bring sound closerExperience more ways to stream audio straight to your 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 your level of noise reduction depending on your listening environment - helping you 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 you focus on what’s important in any situation.6 |
Smart, convenient controlMonitor, manage and control your 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, your child never stops 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 your child is using their sound processor 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 your 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, you will be able to locate their missing sound processor.~
For more information visit the Cochlear Kids information hub.
More information
Disclaimer
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.
For a full list of Cochlear’s trademarks, please visit our Terms of Use page.
∧ 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 is compatible with all implants except Nucleus 22 implants.
+ Auracast™ broadcast audio capability is subject to third party adoption of the Auracast protocol.
References
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- Mauger S, Jones M, Nel E, Del Dot J. Clinical outcomes with the Kanso™ off-the-ear cochlear implant sound processor. International Journal Of Audiology. 2017, Jan 9; 1-10. [Sponsored by Cochlear]
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- Cochlear Limited. D1980144 CP1110 IEC60529 IP68 Certificate & Test Report. 2022, May.