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A complete gem
Introducing the Programmable Cochlear Baha ® BP100 Sound Processor
A BONE CONDUCTION HEARING SOLUTION
FOR PROFESSIONALS

LAURA NORRmAN, 25
Baha user,
Gothenburg, Sweden
Baha® redefined
The new Cochlear Baha BP100 provides the latest technological sophistication for direct bone conduction
designed specifically for people with conductive loss, mixed loss, and single-sided deafness.
Clarity in Sound
Ensuring a clean sound in changing environments
• 12 channel sound analysis for better signal processing
• Automatic multi-band directional microphones
• Advanced noise reduction and automatic feedback
management systems for comfortable listening in noise
BrillianCE in dESign
From top to bottom, this sound processor has
been redesigned
• GORE-TEX® microphone covers for more water protection
than ever before
• Expanded color selection for more discretion
• Microphone compensation algorithm for a more natural
perception of sound
• Skin-friendly titanium base
SimpliCity in uSE
For both clinician and user, this processor is simple to use
• Three fitting options for clinicians
• Ergonomic buttons for program and volume changes
• Universal Europin connector for a variety of accessories
• Automatic features for seamless listening in
changing environments
Performs better
than Baha Divino ®
In a recent clinical study,
patients showed better hearing
in noise using a Baha BP100. 1
The average improvement
was equivalent to about
25% better performance than
with their Baha Divino when
listening binaurally. 1,2
Baha audiologists, surgeons, and users told us what they wanted most and we reengineered every function and
every component of our new generation of Baha sound processor. The Cochlear Baha BP100 is the crystal clear
choice for patients with a conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided deafness. Inside and out, the
rich and natural sound of the Baha just got better.
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1 Davison, T. “Pediatric BAHA Experience” presented at the 13th British Academic Conference in Otolaryngology, July 8, 2009, Liverpool, UK
2Wilson, et al., “An Evaluation of BKB-SIN, HINT, Quick SIN, and WIN Materials on Listeners with Normal Hearing and Listeners with
Hearing Loss” JSLHR, Vol. 50, Aug. 2007; 844-856
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Creating clarity in sound
A hearing instrument’s ability to
provide clarity in sound depends on
three key components.
First, the hearing instrument needs to automatically adapt to the
user’s sound environment and clean the input signal. Second, it
should provide the optimal amplification strategy to match the
individual’s hearing loss. And third, it must effectively deliver that
clean, amplified sound to the cochlea.
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Clean
The Baha ® BP100 is the first direct bone conduction
sound processor to include an advanced automatic signal
processing system. It continuously monitors your patient’s acoustic
environments and selects the optimal combination of settings, such as
automatic directional microphones, microphone position compensation
automatic noise reduction, acoustic shock protection, and active feedback
cancellation which provide a cleaner signal. Your patient will benefit from a
system that adjusts to meet their challenging listening needs.
Need > Solution
Clean signal
in changing
environments
Automatic
Signal Processing
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Amplify
People with conductive loss, mixed loss or SSD need
amplification to match their hearing loss profile and the unique
properties of bone conduction. The Baha BP100 is the only sound
processor using dedicated amplification strategies for conductive loss, mixed
loss and SSD, developed specifically for direct bone conduction hearing.
match hearing loss
and bone conduction
properties
Need > Solution
Cochlear Baha Prescription
(CBP) – Amplification
strategies dedicated to
conductive loss, mixed
loss and SSD
Deliver
The Baha BP100 uses direct bone conduction to send
sounds directly to the cochlea - taking advantage of your
patient’s natural ability to hear by bone vibration. This bypasses the
conductive roadblock and results in an optimal sound quality with less
amplification and no need for uncomfortable earmolds. For SSD, the Baha
BP100 transfers sound directly across the skull from the non-functioning to
the healthy cochlea, thus overcoming the head shadow effect.
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Need > Solution
Effective sound
delivery method
Direct bone
conduction
Directional microphones are the only sound-processing
technology shown to enhance the signal-to-noise ratio
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(SNR) for hearing impaired individuals.
The Baha BP100 implements an automatic
directionality system that seamlessly
switches between omni-directional
and directional mode.
1 Bentler RA. Effectiveness of directional microphones and noise
reduction schemes in hearing aids: a systematic review of the evidence.
J Am Acad Audiol 2005;16:473-84.
2 Walden BE, Surr RK, Cord MT. Real-world performance of directional
microphone hearing aids. The Hearing Journal 2003;56:40-7.
3 Kompis M, Krebs M, Hausler R. Speech understanding in quiet and in
noise with the bone-anchored hearing aids Baha Compact and Baha
Divino. Acta oto-laryngologica 2007;127:829-35

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Brilliance in design
The Baha ® BP100’s new design meets the demands that active people and challenging environments place
on hearing solutions.
duraBility
The Baha BP100 has a redesigned transducer for improved
durability. GORE-TEX ® membranes cover the microphone
ports, which is designed to reduce the amount of
perspiration and dirt that enters the sound processor.
uSEr-FriEndly
Ergonomically-designed buttons and audible beeps for
volume and program changes make the device easy to
control. A low battery warning provides further information
about the status of the sound processor.
Soft black Piano black
(High gloss)
Chestnut brown Champagne blonde Slate grey Glacier white
(High gloss)
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diSCrEEt
There are more processor colors to choose from that are
designed with discretion in mind. Also, easily change colors
with a simple switch of the battery door.
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univErSal dai
Easily integrate FM systems
and other accessories, such
as Bluetooth adapters or MP3
players using the standard
Europin DAI connector.
titanium
The processor’s reverse side is
made from titanium, a wellknown
strong metal that is
skin-friendly.
Amplification
in challenging
environments
Active adults place high demands on
their hearing solutions. The Baha BP100’s
GORE-TEX membranes cover the
microphone ports and are designed to
reduce the amount of perspiration and dirt
that enters the sound processor. Silicon
sealing and rubber lining are further design
improvements intended to hinder dust
and dirt from entering the case. The
user interface buttons are seamlessly
integrated with the sound processor
housing, providing less openings in the
case and thus reducing the pathways
for moisture ingress. Your patients can
now benefit from amplification even in
challenging environments.
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viSual indiCatorS
Two LEDs provide a visual
indication of the processor’s
status and settings.
diSCrEEt
Hair color matching available in
six colors. The processor cover
is harmonized with the user’s
hair color to allow the hair to
naturally conceal the processor.
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EaSy to uSE
Ergonomic design with a
three-button user interface
that enables quick volume
adjustments and uncomplicated
programming changes.

Simple to fit
The Cochlear Baha® BP100 makes it easier to fit your
patients with three different fitting methods. You select which
method best suits your needs:
Ready
to wear
ready to wear, the Baha BP100
is preconfigured to meet the
hearing loss profiles for many of
your patients. Simply attach the
processor and turn it on.
Button
programming
Using the programming
buttons, you can program
the Baha BP100, which allows
you to configure the basics
without a computer. The three
buttons allow you to set key
parameters while the visual
indicators (LEDs) confirm the
new settings, letting you know
when the processor is ready
to use. You can designate
the side for the device (left
or right), which switches on
the automatic directional
microphone, adjust the gain,
set the low-cut feature, or
activate the LEDs.
Fitting
software
The Cochlear Baha Fitting
Software programs the
Baha BP100 to match your
patient’s hearing loss profile.
This new Fitting Software is
NOAH-compatible. Run it
in stand-alone mode or use
NOAH to import an audiogram
and other data. Once you
have completed the initial
fitting using the Cochlear
Baha Prescription method,
apply the software’s advanced
functionality to further
individualize the Baha BP100 to
your patient’s needs.
Selection lets you configure the
processor for use on the left or right
side. This switches on the automatic
adaptive directional microphone as
well as the Position Compensation
feature. Position Compensation helps
equalize the perception of sounds in
the front-to-back plane.
BC direct, exclusive functionality to
the Cochlear Baha Fitting Software,
measures the patient’s bone conduction
thresholds directly through the sound
processor. This increases the likelihood
that the Baha BP100 fitting is optimized
to your patient’s hearing loss.
NOAH 3 for Windows® 2000/XP Professional/Vista
COCHLEAR BAHA FITTING SOFTWARE 1.0
SELECTION BC DIRECT HEARING MENTOR
Hearing mentor balances loudness,
adjusts for better sound quality,
equalizes the loudness of the patient’s
own voice, and modifies the frequency
response for listening in noise. And for
future reference, Save Session allows
you to generate a report showing the
patient’s audiogram and data logging.
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Simple to use
At work, in traffic or at home,
the Cochlear Baha® BP100
seamlessly adapts to your
patient’s ever-changing
sound environment,
to help ensure optimal
sound quality.
9:05 pm Party
Within a loud social event, the Baha BP100’s
Automatic Directional System is designed
to provide a better speech-in-noise ratio to
help ensure that your patients will still hear
a quiet conversation with a friend.
7:25 am On the way to work
Even on a noisy city street, the Baha BP100’s Noise
Management System makes listening more comfortable by
reducing sudden, loud sounds, while helping your patients hear
important sounds, in their environment.
6:15 pm At home
Babies’ soft giggles and loved ones whispering
sweet nothings – Wide Dynamic Range
Compression helps brings soft sounds to life.
1:40 pm In a meeting
Position Compensation is intended to help ensure
equal audibility of sound from all directions, by
applying a unique algorithm which helps restore
the natural front-to-back balance which occurs in
normal hearing.
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KEYLOCK secures the
program and volume
controls to avoid accidental
switch offs or surprising
level changes.
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VISUAL INDICATORS
(LEDs) let parents verify
processor status and
settings. Flashing LEDs
alert for low battery.
Precious
The Cochlear Baha® BP100 was developed with both children
and parents in mind. It delivers better access to speech for
children at all times.
Clarity in Sound
Speech is one of the most important sounds for young listeners and our programmable device with 12-channels
of signal analysis is designed to provide an advantage for kids and parents.
Extra SaFEty FEaturES
Tamper-proof battery doors as well as a key-lock make sure little fingers cannot accidentally
change the processor settings or get into trouble.
Built Kid tougH
The processor has been redesigned to meet the busy lives children lead. The universal Europin connector helps
ensure connection to different inputs of a child’s life, from MP3 players to FM systems.
parEntal ConFidEnCE
LEDs allow parents and caregivers to know whether the processor is on and if the battery is good.
3 The TAMPER-PROOF
door keeps the battery
from being accidentally
dislodged or removed
(optional feature).
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The Baha® SAFETY LINE
secures the processor to a
shirt or jacket collar.
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* The Baha implant is
indicated for children
aged five years and older. 13
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The standard EUROPIN
CONNECTOR integrates
with FM solutions from
leading suppliers.
Pediatric benefits
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BAHA SOFTBAND
compatibility for infants
and toddlers.*

The sparkling truth “The
Worn by thousands of people worldwide, the Cochlear Baha® bone
conduction hearing solution is a well-proven, clinically-tested and
documented hearing care system and the solution of choice for many
people with conductive loss, mixed loss, and SSD.
PROCESSOR ABUTMENT IMPLANT
The Baha bone conduction hearing solution has three
components:
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A sound PROCESSOR picks up sound vibrations.
A connecting ABUTMENT transfers the amplified
sound into mechanical vibrations from the Baha
sound processor to the implant.
A small titanium IMPLANT is placed in the
bone behind the ear, where it grows together
(osseointegrates) with the living bone.
This implant transfers the sound vibrations
directly to the cochlea via bone conduction.
Osseointegration has been used for reconstructive
surgery, dental implants and Baha with great
success for more than 30 years.
To receive a Baha, clients will need to be referred to a
surgeon to place the implant. This procedure is typically
performed in an outpatient setting, with no risk of
further hearing loss. Most people can resume normal
activity within a few days. Once the implant has
osseointegrated, the client is fitted with the external
Baha sound processor. Instructions for aftercare include
keeping the implant area clean.
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Bone Conduction
thresholds
250 500 1000
Frequency [Hz]
2000
Frequency [Hz]
4000 8000
Bone-conduction thresholds ≤ 45 dB HL
averaged across 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz
Air-conduction thresholds may extend into
this area
Baha BP100 is suitable for individuals with
bone conduction thresholds within the
red area indicated in the graph. For further
details, see the Candidate Selection Guide.
DANIEL, student
“I can hear more sound with the Baha
which has helped a lot with my piano
playing. I can now hear soft sounds and
lower frequency sounds much better
and the quality is far superior to the bone
conduction hearing aid I was wearing.”
BP100 makes it effortless to hear at
work. I often missed important information
in meetings and felt out of touch because
I couldn’t keep up with my co-worker’s
conversations. Now, since I have no ‘bad side,’
I’m able to be more active and involved in the
discussions. And I never miss a joke!”
ANNE-mARIE, customer service
“To quite suddenly hear in stereo is
an indescribable experience. I find
it easier to communicate in large
groups, I can hear my customers more
clearly - and I can hear my baby too!”
Brilliance
speaks
for itself
“It is like being in a new world. I am able
to follow conversations in noisy cafes and
going to the theatre has become much
more enjoyable.”
KENNETH, teacher
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Contact details for Baha clinics can be found on www.cochlear.com or from your local Cochlear office.

This is Cochlear’s promise to you. As the global leader in hearing
solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to bringing the gift of sound to
people all over the world. With our hearing solutions, Cochlear has
reconnected over 180,000 cochlear implant and Baha ® recipients to
their families, friends and communities in more than 100 countries.
Along with the industry’s largest investment in research and
development, we continue to partner with leading international
researchers and hearing professionals, ensuring that we are at the
forefront in the science of hearing.
For patients receiving any Cochlear hearing system, our commitment
is that for the rest of your life we will be here to support you.
As your patient’s partner in hearing for life, Cochlear believes it is important to convey
not only the benefits, but also the potential risks associated with a Baha procedure.
Not everyone with hearing loss is a candidate for a Baha. Baha is contraindicated in
patients with inadequate bone quality or quantity to provide stability and support for
the implant, or in patients who will be unable to maintain and clean the skin around
the abutment. In the U.S., use of the implanted fixture is also contraindicated in children
under age 5 years.
All surgical procedures include an element of risk, and it is impossible to guarantee
success. The device may fail to osseointegrate for a number of reasons, including
physiological and surgical issues as well as traumatic impact to the implant site. On rare
occasions the skin around the abutment may become inflamed from a mild infection or
the skin may grow back towards its original thickness. For complete information regarding
the risks and benefits of a Baha procedure, please refer to the instructions for use for the
Baha implant available at www.cochlearamericas.com/Bahaindications
www.cochlear.com
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Canada
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