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SAMBA 2 is the latest generation audio processor for MED-EL’s active middle ear implant, VIBRANT SOUNDBRIDGE, and our bone conduction implant, BONEBRIDGE. What tests and user experiences have shown for a long time has now also been confirmed by a recent peer-reviewed publication: The sophisticated technology built into SAMBA 2 increases hearing quality and speech
Nearly half of the global population speaks a tonal language, in which pitch changes can alter the meaning of words. In the last two decades, rapid advances in cochlear implant technology have improved speech perception among these users. Here's the recent research on tonal languages and cochlear implants, along with best practices to facilitate the development of tonal perception and speech production.