The Harmony Sound Processor
Hear a New World of Sound with Harmony



The HarmonyTM behind-the-ear (BTE) sound processor uses sophisticated technology to help you - or your child - hear your best at work, at school, or at play. When you hear the world’s full spectrum of sound, you have the opportunity to enjoy stronger connections with loved ones, make faster progress in language development, and offer greater contributions in the workplace.


Harmony Processor Features
Harmony, AB’s most sophisticated sound processor, uses cutting-edge technology designed to deliver the best hearing experience possible for you or your child.


Harmony Accessories
Harmony processor accessories are designed to optimize performance and wearing comfort. With thousands of customization options to choose from, you or your child can match your Harmony to your mood or your wardrobe!

• Choose from thousands of Skinit® designs to make a fashion statement.
• Use caps and covers to make your processor blend with your hair or skin tone, match your outfit, or express your personal style.
• The Kinder ClipTM gives adults and children the option of wearing their Harmony completely off-the-ear.
• AB’s SnuggieTM provides a secure fit of the processor to the ear for active children.

Additional accessories for your convenience, include wallets and travel cases.


Harmony Technical Specifications

The Harmony Sound Processor
Hear a New World of Sound
with Harmony

The HarmonyTM behind-the-ear (BTE) sound processor uses sophisticated technology to help you - or your child - hear your best at work, at school, or at play. When you hear the world’s full spectrum of sound, you have the opportunity to enjoy stronger connections with loved ones, make faster progress in language development, and offer greater contributions in the workplace.

"With the Harmony processor you can just put it on and you don’t have to worry about it for the rest of the day. The functionality is great. The Harmony has programming flexibility that the other implants don’t have.”
— Danielle Paquin, implanted at age 20, bilaterally implanted at age 26


T-Mic Microphone for More Natural Hearing
AB’s Harmony processor features the patented T-MicTM Microphone, which places the microphone at the opening of the ear canal for more natural hearing. The T-Mic helps you or your child to hear better in noisy settings, use phones like everyone else, and enjoy wireless connectivity to popular consumer battery powered electronics devices.


Easy Connectivity
AB offers the only system with simple, quick connectivity. All Harmony earhooks are available in standard and small sizes to comfortably fit your or your child’s ear.

• T-Mic - The naturally placed T-Mic Microphone is the most ideal option for everyday listening situations. There are no cumbersome cables or wires that get in the way.
• iConnect - The iConnectTM provides a cable-free connection to the most commonly used FM systems in schools, such as Phonak Dynamic FM.
• Direct Connect - The plug-and-play Direct ConnectTM accessory connects directly to battery-powered electronic devices, including MP3 players, FM systems, and other audio devices via a 3.5-mm stereo jack and audio cable.
• Standard Earhook - The standard earhook is available to hold the processor on your ear if you utilize the built-in microphone on the Harmony processor.
• Built-in T-Coil - The T-Coil is a built-in feature of Harmony that may be programmed to provide easy wireless connectivity to inductive-loop systems and compatible telephones.

Flexible Wearing Options

The Harmony sound processor offers a variety of convenient and comfortable wearing options for everyone, including active children and adults on the go.

All-on-the-Ear

• Comfortable behind-the-ear (BTE) wearing option

All-on-the-Ear with the SnuggieTM

• Comfortable and secure ear-level wearing option ideal for active children.

All-on-the-Ear with the Bionic Buddy Critter Clip

• A fun retention tool to add security when the processor is worn on the ear.

Some-on-the-Ear

Harmony with PowerCelTM Adapter

• Wear the sound processor on-the-ear and the battery completely off-the-ear. This bilateral-ready option is also capable of powering two Harmony processors from a single battery for added comfort and convenience.

Nothing-on-the-Ear (NOTETM) with Kinder ClipTM

• Completely off the ear option with a specially designed clip, ideal for little ones

Harmony Diagnostics
The Harmony processor’s built-in diagnostic system sets it apart from other sound processors. The light indicator makes it easy to determine whether your Harmony is functioning properly. A green light indicates that it is processing sound and is working correctly. An amber light indicates battery status.

The portable and convenient Listening CheckTM allows parents and teachers to verify that the Harmony microphone, T-Mic, or even an FM receiver is working properly when children are unable to provide this feedback themselves.

Together, these diagnostic tools help ensure you and your child are hearing all of life’s details every moment of every day.


User-Friendly Controls
The Harmony processor’s programmable volume wheel provides visual markings for parents and teachers. Programs are easily changed using a three-position program switch, which makes Harmony the superior choice for children and adults.


Convenient Power Options
The Harmony processor’s cost-effective rechargeable batteries slide on quickly, making them easy for parents and active adults to operate. Long-lasting, environmentally friendly power options for the Harmony sound processor include the PowerCel Slim and PowerCel Plus batteries.

Ideal for small ears and active lifestyles, the Off-the-ear PowerCel Adapter allows the battery to be worn completely off the ear.


Water Resistance - Guaranteed
The Harmony sound processor is designed with advanced two-fold water protection so that you don’t have to worry around water!

Harmony’s outer case is designed to shed moisture and resist water penetration.
A special coating applied to the internal electronics provides an additional waterproof barrier.

We’re so confident this protection will keep these delicate electronics safe in real-world operating conditions that we back Harmony with a three-year warranty.


Sleek Headpiece Design
Harmony Accessories
Harmony processor accessories are designed to optimize performance and wearing comfort. With thousands of customization options to choose from, you or your child can match your Harmony to your mood or your wardrobe!

Choose from thousands of Skinit® designs to make a fashion statement.
Use caps and covers to make your processor blend with your hair or skin tone, match your outfit, or express your personal style.
The Kinder ClipTM gives adults and children the option of wearing their Harmony completely off-the-ear.
AB’s SnuggieTM provides a secure fit of the processor to the ear for active children.
Additional accessories for your convenience, include wallets and travel cases.

Contact AB for additional accessories.

Hear Your Best in Real-World Settings
Just as athletes train hard to achieve their best time on race day, AB works hard to deliver performance to help you or your child enjoy the best possible hearing experience. Independent studies1–4 conducted by leading research scientists show that you or your child may hear you best with AB in:
Quiet environments, like libraries
Noisy settings, like restaurants
Private conversations, like when speech is as soft as a whisper
Group gatherings, like classrooms

Hear Your Best while Listening to Music
Whether you’re singing your baby to sleep or listening to a chart-topping single, music is an integral part of experiencing the richness of life. A multicenter study5,6 sponsored by AB proves that AB recipients have the opportunity to hear and enjoy music better than ever before.

Helping Children Succeed
Children begin learning to speak from the day they’re born. By age 3, they need to hear approximately 30,000 words a day to develop the language skills necessary to succeed in school.7
Without a cochlear implant, “the language gap” between children born deaf or with a hearing loss and their normal-hearing peers can continue to widen as they mature. This gap may be significantly narrowed or even closed entirely by choosing one or two bionic ears for your child.