HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 4, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 @Jdashiell Are you finding yourself using your Sonnets as your primary processors now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 @Jdashiell Clever of you to discover the clicking problem with your Sonnet. Nice going! As you know, the Rondo2 doesn’t have a removable battery (by the user, at least), so there’s no option to change to disposable batteries. However, I just heard back from my audiologist that she thinks the cause of the ticking in my Rondo2 t-coil has been resolved and she will install a fix for me later this week. I hope she’s right! Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 4, 2019 Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 @Mary Beth @Valentin i haven’t forgotten the test I’m going to do with the portable charger...it will just have wait a week or so. I sent my processors to my audiologist for a fix to the ticking issue but she’s away from her office til Friday. I’ll test it as soon as I get them back and let you know the results. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Jdashiell Posted November 4, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 4, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mary Beth said: @Jdashiell Are you finding yourself using your Sonnets as your primary processors now? Yes I am Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Valentin Posted November 6, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 6, 2019 @Mary Beth don't worry, take your time. Try it with some charges with same powerbank charge to know what could be the performance. Take note about mAh of your powerbank for better accuracy. It's not the same a 2000 mAH that 4000 mAh powerbank. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 7, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 @Valentin You understand this stuff way better than me. Here is a link to the power pack that @Joan will be using to see how many times she can charge up her Rondo 2 processors from one full power pack charge. She will be charging up two Rondo 2 processors each night since she is bilateral. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01ISO92V2?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Valentin Posted November 7, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 10400 mAh, good choice... Tracey_66 and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 @Mary Beth @MED-EL Moderator Regarding the “ticking” issue in the t-coil which I experienced during the recent activation of my Rondo2s (see my earlier posting in this topic), I’m very pleased that the issue was addressed and successfully resolved very promptly by Med-El and my audiologist. Although I do not know the technical aspects of either the problem or the “fix”, my audiologist has applied the fix to my processors and the ticking is now gone. To any other Rondo2 user who may be experiencing a similar issue with the t-coil, I suggest you contact your audiologist to have the fix applied to your processor(s). Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 10, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 That was a quick fix! I am happy the ticking sound on your Rondo 2 processors when on MT/T is gone @Joan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 @Mary Beth It certainly was a quick fix! I’m a happy camper!😊 Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MED-EL Moderator Posted November 11, 2019 Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 @Joan: Hi Joan, that's great news! Wonderful to hear that your issue was solved Best regards, Verena Nischal Koirala 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 @Mary Beth @Valentin Starting with a fully charged Anker PowerCore 10400 portable charger which has 2 USB ports (charging was completed early in the day of the first night I began using it), I was able to charge both of my Rondo2s 4 consecutive nights. Since the charger stays on until the Rondo2 air pads are disconnected In the morning, it was on 34 hours during those charges. I attempted a fifth charge but the portable charger completely depleted after about two hours. Being bilateral, I am beyond pleased with the capability of this portable charger! Not only is it very reassuring to know I will now have charging capabilities for my Rondo2s in the event of any future power outages, it is small and will “travel” very easily, making Rondo2 charging easily possible anywhere I might be. Valentin and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 @Valentin To see if the number of overnight charges will differ with only one air charger plugged in, I will do another “experiment” with the power pack charging only one processor with it each night. I’ll let you know how many overnight uses I get doing that. Hopefully it will be even more than four! Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 16, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 @Joan This is a fabulous experiment! It is very reassuring to know we could charge 2 Rondo 2 processors for 4 consecutive nights from our one power pack. Then recharge the power pack and all is great for 4 more nights! Definitely helpful info when camping or experiencing power outages. I have had that same power pack for years. It works great and keeps its charge when stored away. Thanks for sharing your results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 @Mary Beth Thanks for suggesting such a great power pack! Especially after my recent experience with multiple power outages within a three week period, I strongly recommend every Rondo2 user have a backup non-electrical power source for charging their processors. This power pack definitely meets that need! Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 16, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 I am glad you are all set up @Joan! It gives great peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Valentin Posted November 16, 2019 HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Really great guys, thank's for sharing it. Mary Beth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nischal Koirala Posted November 18, 2019 Report Share Posted November 18, 2019 @Joan How was your experience with Rondo 2 in very low pitch voice,very high pitch voice and in large groups? I'm very eager to know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 @Nischal Koirala Thus far, my experiences have all been good. I’ve not singled out any particular voice range as being problematic. I’ve not had much large group experience but have done well without an assistive device in those groups I have been involved with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan Posted November 24, 2019 Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 @Valentin @Mary Beth i just concluded my experiment of charging just one Rondo2 per night on the portable charger. I got EIGHT nights of charging, leaving the charging pad plugged in to the portable charger eight to nine hours per night...double what I got when charging two Rondo2s simultaneously! This portable charger is great! I would highly recommend every Rondo2 user have one...for travel, for camping, for power outages or other emergencies, etc. Thank you Mary Beth for leading me to it!😊 Valentin and Mary Beth 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 24, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 Thank you @Joan for running those tests and sharing your results! It is very comforting to know that the power pack would charge Rondo 2 processors for so long. Great peace of mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 24, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 24, 2019 @Nischal Koirala Our MAPs are adjusted by our audiologists to give us access to all voices. I can hear young children, teens, deep male and female voices with all of my Med-El processors (OPUS2, Rondo and Sonnet). Hearing well in noise varies among CI users. It also varies among CI users who use the same type of processors. You will find Rondo 2 users who hear well in noise and Rondo 2 users who prefer to use assistive tech in noise to hear better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nischal Koirala Posted November 25, 2019 Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 @Mary Beth What kind of assistive techs can we use with Rondo 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HearPeers Heroes Mary Beth Posted November 25, 2019 Author HearPeers Heroes Report Share Posted November 25, 2019 @Nischal Koirala BT steaming of all audio.... Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop! Awesome device. You will find many happy Artone users here. Some of us have two so one is always charged and ready to use. ($129 US) Wired headphone jack connection...... CozyPhones flat stereo speakers in a headband. Terrific sound quality with true left/right stereo sound for music. ($20 US) TV streaming...... Artone TVB used with Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop. Wonderful sound quality. No audio delay. TV can even be on mute and you can still hear it just fine. If you search in HearPeers, you will see recent reviews of the Artone TVB. ($55 US + Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop) Remote Mic....worn by another person or set on the table for a small group Artone Mic used with Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop ($99 US + Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop) Roger Select used with Roger MyLink neckloop receiver ($1100 US) My favorite tech for Rondo/Rondo 2 (they have the same tech options).... Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop- I use mine everyday and have been for the past 3+ years. Artone TVB- just tested it out and I LOVE it. CozyPhones - excellent when I need to plug into a headphone jack. If you want a remote mic or table mic...it really depends on how you plan on using it and where you plan on using it. In my daily life I have no need for a remote mic. I hear fine in groups, in classes, at restaurants and in noise just with my processors. But I do have both the Artone Mic and the Roger Select/Roger MyLink and have tested them out in various settings. So if you have any questions, I will do my best to share my experiences with the two remote mic options I mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nischal Koirala Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 On 11/25/2019 at 8:31 PM, Mary Beth said: @Nischal Koirala BT steaming of all audio.... Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop! Awesome device. You will find many happy Artone users here. Some of us have two so one is always charged and ready to use. ($129 US) Wired headphone jack connection...... CozyPhones flat stereo speakers in a headband. Terrific sound quality with true left/right stereo sound for music. ($20 US) TV streaming...... Artone TVB used with Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop. Wonderful sound quality. No audio delay. TV can even be on mute and you can still hear it just fine. If you search in HearPeers, you will see recent reviews of the Artone TVB. ($55 US + Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop) Remote Mic....worn by another person or set on the table for a small group Artone Mic used with Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop ($99 US + Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop) Roger Select used with Roger MyLink neckloop receiver ($1100 US) My favorite tech for Rondo/Rondo 2 (they have the same tech options).... Artone 3 MAX BT neckloop- I use mine everyday and have been for the past 3+ years. Artone TVB- just tested it out and I LOVE it. CozyPhones - excellent when I need to plug into a headphone jack. If you want a remote mic or table mic...it really depends on how you plan on using it and where you plan on using it. In my daily life I have no need for a remote mic. I hear fine in groups, in classes, at restaurants and in noise just with my processors. But I do have both the Artone Mic and the Roger Select/Roger MyLink and have tested them out in various settings. So if you have any questions, I will do my best to share my experiences with the two remote mic options I mentioned @Mary Beth I cannot afford that all things you mentioned. Artone 3 max neckloop comes with CI kit in other countries but India manages the sales of my country.So I also don't have Neckloop. What about my link and any other Neckloops?🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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