RONDO 3 Audio Processor
RONDO 3 is incredibly simple. With wireless streaming, wireless charging and superior hearing performance, RONDO 3 gives you simple hearing for all day—every day. It’s simply an incredible audio processor.
Incredibly Simple. Simply Incredible.
RONDO 3 makes hearing simple. Superior and seamless hearing performance — without the need to change settings or batteries. With RONDO 3, connecting with what you love is simple.
- All day hearing
- Over 30 cover designs
- Compatible with all hearing aids
Simple Hearing
Hear your best and have conversations with confidence in any environment—without changing settings.
Conversations with Confidence
Ever have problems understanding in a crowded café? Not with RONDO 3. With two microphones focused on speech, RONDO 3 will give you the confidence to have conversations anywhere.
Adaptive Intelligence
Tired of changing settings? With Automatic Sound Management 3.0 and Adaptive Intelligence technology, RONDO 3 automatically adapts to any sound environment providing for superior hearing performance everywhere you go. Now that’s incredibly simple.
Enhanced Noise Reduction
Whether it’s the breeze, dishes clanking or the steady hum of an engine, noise everywhere can disrupt your understanding of speech. RONDO 3 automatically reduces such background noises so you can hear with comfort.
Compatible with All Hearing Aids
RONDO 3 is compatible with every brand and type of hearing aid because RONDO 3 and MED-EL cochlear implant systems mimic natural hearing.
What's more, RONDO 3 can even be easily adjusted for optimal hearing with any hearing aid—including the hearing aid you’re already wearing on the other ear now. Since you won’t need to buy a new hearing aid on the other side, you’ll save money and the trouble needed to readjust to a new one. Simply incredible!
Simple Handling
No cables, no changing batteries, no hassles. RONDO 3 is light, extremely slim and charges wirelessly. No worries if you forget to charge it overnight. You can still charge it on the go and continue using your RONDO 3 at the same time without any downtime! That will give you peace of mind!
Complete Convenience
Checking RONDO 3’s battery level is incredibly simple—either on your smartphone or by just pressing directly on the processor itself! It couldn’t be any more convenient.
Incredible Comfort
RONDO 3 was created for comfort and is barely visible on the head. It is worn completely off the ear, making RONDO 3 not only perfect for those with glasses but also incredibly comfortable for everyone.
Cut Costs and Waste
With an integrated rechargeable battery, you won’t use disposable batteries ever again. Save yourself time and money—and from the guilt of having to throw away all of those used batteries.
Power for All Day
RONDO 3’s integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery can provide enough power for all day. Just charge it overnight while you sleep, and wake up to a full day of hearing.
Wireless Charging
Simply place it on the center of the inductive charging pad, and RONDO 3 will recharge automatically—no cables needed! Then you’re free to forget about it and get on with your day—or rest assured that RONDO 3 will be ready to go when you need it.
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HearCare MED-EL App
Convenient Care. Anytime. Anywhere.
With this easy-to-use app, you can perform system checks, create configuration backups that are stored in the MED-EL cloud, and benefit from remote fittings—just download the audio processor configurations your clinician sends you whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you.
Simple Streaming
Connect RONDO 3 with external devices and stream directly and wirelessly. The convenient AudioStream Adapter streams music and speech from compatible smartphones or tablets directly to your RONDO 3. Streaming music, using the phone, watching TV: enjoy music and speech in high-quality true stereo.
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Stay Connected
AudioLink streams sound from external audio sources and provides you with the ability to stream music and talk on the phone hands free. AudioLink’s integrated wireless microphone can be used to understand speech better in loud environments and from further away.
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All at Your Fingertips
Want to adjust RONDO 3’s settings? You decide between the FineTuner Echo remote control or the AudioKey 2 app on your smartphone. It is also easy and convenient to get detailed battery level percentage information directly from your Android or iPhone via AudioKey 2.
AudioKey 2 does even more. With the Guardian Role, parents can check their child’s hearing and audio processor settings from their smartphone. You can also see which settings you use most and even locate RONDO 3 if you lose it—all without having to carry a remote control.
Simple Protection
Increased protection means peace of mind. From accidental spills to a delightful day of diving, RONDO 3 has got you covered.
IP68 Rating
With a rating of IP68, RONDO 3 is water-resistant enough to survive dust, rain, sweat, an accidental spill or splash of water, or even a brief immersion in water* without an accessory. Worries about damaging your processor during your everyday life will be history with RONDO 3!
Make Waves
Do you love swimming or taking an occasional bath? If so, keep RONDO 3 safe and dry with WaterWear. Whether you are diving next to dolphins in salty seawater or cooling off in a chlorinated swimming pool on a hot summer day, these reusable and fully waterproof covers will give you the freedom to hear while enjoying your time in the water.
Simple Personalization
RONDO 3 can either blend in or stand out—whatever you want to match your mood or show your style.
Stand Out with Style
Stand out from the crowd and show your individual style with RONDO 3. With more than 30 sleek and stylish designs to choose from—from elegant and art-inspired to classic patterns and wild animal prints—RONDO 3 can easily change your entire look in a snap!
Look and Feel Confident
Look and feel good with RONDO 3. RONDO 3 blends in easily with one of 6 base covers or 9 subtle and discreet hair-patterned Design Covers. There are also Simplicity Covers so locating the button is intuitive for new users and caregivers.
Choose Your Look
Visit the digital showroom to see RONDO 3 up close and choose between the different looks.
Experiences with RONDO 3
Want to see what life is like with RONDO 3? Watch the video to find out how four users found the audio processor’s hearing performance, connectivity options and ease of use.
SYNCHRONY 2 Cochlear Implant
Great sound quality is only possible with a great implant. With SYNCHRONY 2 you can benefit from excellent implant reliability and our MRI Guarantee.
But the biggest advantage of SYNCHRONY 2 is that it mimics natural hearing. The result? The closest to natural hearing of any cochlear implant system.
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We’re Here for You on Your Hearing Journey
Would you like to find out more about how MED-EL’s hearing solutions could help you or someone you care for? Simply fill out the contact form, and we’ ll provide you with more information.
Technical Data
RONDO 3 Audio Processor
(Me1550)
Product Features
- All-in-one design
- 14.7 g with Mini Cover and magnet M1
- 15.9 g with Standard Cover and magnet M1
- Water-resistant according to IP68 standard: RONDO 3 is resistant to water splashes and submersion (up to a maximum depth of 1 m for 60 minutes).
- Frequency range 70-9300 Hz
- Dual microphones
- Automatic Sound Management 3.0
- Extended datalogging
- Battery status indication via LED
- Link Monitoring function with LED indicator
- Continuous volume and sensitivity control via FineTuner Echo or AudioKey 2
- Four program positions
- Additional fixation options
- Diametric magnet available in 5 strengths, axial magnet available in 5 strengths
- Housing: Mixture of polycarbonate and acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrol polymer
- Biocompatible according to ISO 10993-1
- Latex-free**
Rechargeable Battery
- Integrated lithium-ion battery
- Up to 24 hours of use per charge***
- Wireless recharging
- Power supply and simultaneous charging possible via Charging Cable (e.g. connection to power bank)
- Battery health is more than 80% capacity after 2000 charge/discharge cycles
Connectivity
- 2.4 GHz wireless communication
- Direct wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth Low Energy with AudioStream Adapter
- True stereo sound quality
- Support for bilateral usage
- Compatible with AudioLink
- Bimodal streaming possible with several
brands of hearing aids
- Telecoil adapter
- Direct connectivity to assistive listening devices via Mini Battery Pack
Compatibility
- Compatible with all MED-EL multichannel cochlear implants
- MAX Programming Interface
- MAESTRO System Software 9.0 or later
- Bimodal use: compatible with all hearing aids
Covers
- 6 Standard Covers (matte)
- 5 Simplicity Covers
- 24 Design Covers
- 1 Mini Cover (black)
Colour Options
Sound Processing Features
Front-End Processing
- Microphone Directionality (Omni, Natural, Adaptive)
- Adaptive Intelligence
- Automatic Volume Control with Dual-Loop AGC
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Ambient Noise Reduction
- Transient Noise Reduction
- Input Dynamic Range (IDR) of 78 dB
Sound Coding Strategies
- 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)
- Biphasic or triphasic stimulation pulses
- Supports 250 spectral bands
Accessories
AudioLink
- Dimensions: 68 x 38 x 17.5 mm
- Weight: 35 g
- 2.4 GHz wireless communication
- Remote microphone
- Hands-free phone calls
- TV streaming
- Music streaming (wireless with Audio2Ear App)
- Direct audio input (DAI)
AudioKey 2 App
- Remote control
- Guardian function
- Datalogging
- Find My Processor
- Battery status
FineTuner Echo Remote Control
- Dimensions: 104 x 38 x 11 mm
- Weight: 32 g (including battery)
- Bidirectional communication
- Display
- Troubleshooting
- Battery status
WaterWear cover
- Waterproof up to 4 m deep for 2 hours (according to IP68 standard)
- Can be used in salt water, fresh water and chlorinated water
Charging Pad
- USB port: 5 V DC, 1 A
- USB power supply: 100–240 V AC (~50/60 Hz)
- Wireless Qi Charging Protocol
Detailed information and specific usage instructions for each product can be found in its respective user manual. All functions and features may not be available in all markets.
The Charging Pad is not manufactured by MED-EL.
* Immersion in water (up to a maximum depth of 1 m for 60 minutes).
** Whereby “free” means “not made with latex” according to current FDA guidance: “Recommendations
for Labeling Medical Products to Inform Users that the Product or Product Container is not Made with Natural Rubber Latex”, 2014.
*** Battery life dependent on individual usage.
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