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nordicAudio

More Sound.
Less Noise.

Introduction

Quality audio solutions for the MR environment are hard to find. Low quality audio results in a very poor patient experience. It can severely limit communication between patient and operator, limit the effectiveness of entertainment solutions, and restrict the ability to transmit audible stimuli for functional MRI.

Introducing nordicAudio.
An MR-compatible audio system that brings quality sound to the MR environment.

Key features

30dB SNR noise reduction

In addition to the passive noise attenuation provided by the headphones, the real-time active noise cancellation based on destructive interference of the perceived sound from the MR scanner provides a level of sophistication which is greater than other solutions on the market.

Innovative speaker technology

The latest Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) technology has been used in an innovative design to provide exquisite sound quality, which can compete with the best off-the-shelf personal headphones on the market.

Slim design

Unlike many other headphones used in the MR environment, the slim design allows the subject to wear this headset inside some of the most confined head coils available for advanced neuroimaging.

Easy-to-use and comfortable

Like all of our products, we strive for ease-of-use and ergonomic design, as well as providing a comfortable experience for the subject even in a restricted space.

Fibre-optical connection

Latency is an important consideration in functional MRI. With a direct connection via optical fibre, the potential delay in transmission of audio stimuli is minimized.

Retain excellent image quality

The headset design uses specially selected materials to avoid artefacts in the MR images, even when scanning the brain.

Slim headphones that are designed to fit perfectly in most head coils.

Specifications and timing

Attenuation:

30dB SNR (passive + active)

Maximum Sound Pressure level (SPL):

105 dB @1 kHz

Total harmonic Distortion (THD):

 <1% at 94dB SPL from 250Hz to 10kHz

Frequency response:

+-3dB , 100Hz-10kHz

Build height:

17 mm (with compressed foam)

MR compatibility:

1.5 and 3T and common head and body coils

EU- CE mark:

Q2 2024

US- FDA clearance:

Q4 2024

Regulatory disclaimer; the nordicAudio is pending 510(k)  clearance, and is not yet available for sale in the United States. Its future availability cannot be guaranteed.

System diagram

Test data

Frequency response

nordicAudio scores 85% on the Harman preference rating model (I.e., very good). The Harman Target represents “neutral” sound, where all frequency ranges are perceived as equally loud.

For reference, Bose QC 25 scores 77%*.

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Quick connector for rapid battery switch

Battery status indicators

Comes with 2 batteries

Flexible cables

Slim profile with ergonomical fit

Adjustable and removable headband

1

Telescope retractable arms

2

Big ear cups to cover ears

3

Tough and scratch resistant cables

4

Non-magnetized cable end

5

Action lights for showing a correct connection

6

Tough and resistant aluminum shell

Non-magnetized cable end

Action lights for showing
a correct connection

Tough and resistant aluminum shell

Tough and scratch
resistant cables

Big ear cups to cover ears

Telescope retractable arms

Non-magnetized cable end

Action lights for showing
a correct connection

Tough and resistant aluminum shell

Tough and scratch
resistant cables

Big ear cups to cover ears

Telescope retractable arms

Are you interested in nordicAudio?

Keep me posted

Get the latest news regarding nordicAudio