Study Tech strongly recommend Phonak's official Roger & Cochlear Implant fitting guides and educational audiology documentation as a best option for setup/better alternative to our own guidance.

1. Overview

Roger systems (Roger Touchscreen Mic, Roger On, Roger X, Roger 14/17/20/21 receivers, Roger Neckloop) are wireless digital microphones designed to improve speech understanding in noise. For DSA students with cochlear implants, Roger provides:

• Clearer lecturer audio

• Better group discussion access

• Direct audio input for laptops/tablets

• Compatibility with captioning tools

The setup varies slightly depending on the student’s cochlear implant processor.

2. Required Roger Receiver for Each Cochlear Implant

Advanced Bionics

• Naída CI Q70 → Roger 17 or ComPilot + Roger X

• Harmony / Auria → iConnect + Roger X

• Neptune → Neptune Connect + Roger X (Roger X not compatible directly)

Cochlear

• Nucleus 7 (CP1000) → Roger 20 or Mini Microphone 2+ with Roger X

• Nucleus 6 (CP910) / Nucleus 5 (CP810) → Roger 14 or Euro accessory adapter + Roger X

MED‑EL

• SONNET / RONDO / OPUS 2 → FM Battery Pack Cover + Roger X

• Neuro → Mini Battery Pack + Roger X

Oticon Neuro One

• Neuro One → Roger X

3. Pre‑Fitting Requirements 

Before pairing Roger equipment, the cochlear implant processor must be programmed with the correct mixing ratio:

Advanced Bionics

• Naída CI / Harmony / Auria / Neptune → Set Mic/Aux = 50/50

• ComPilot route → Set ComPilot Mixing Ratio = 50–75%

Cochlear

• Nucleus 7 → Mixing Ratio 1:1

• Nucleus 6 / 5 → Mixing Ratio 1:1, Autosensitivity™ + ADRO enabled

MED‑EL

• SONNET / RONDO / OPUS 2 → No pre‑programming required

Roger X Programming (when required)

Some processors require Roger X to be programmed using Roger Touchscreen Mic or Roger Inspiro:

• Hold transmitter within 10 cm of Roger X

• Select CI Profiles

• Choose correct profile (e.g., Cochlear Nucleus 6 → Profile 9)

• Set EasyGain (commonly 0 dB for Cochlear; +8 dB for AB Neptune)

4. Step‑by‑Step Setup Guide

Step 1 — Charge all devices

• Touchscreen Mic: ~2 hours

• Roger On: ~3 hours

• Neckloop: ~3 hours

• Receivers draw power from CI battery → ensure fresh battery

Step 2 — Power on the cochlear implant processor

Roger receivers only activate when the processor is powered.

Step 3 — Connect transmitter to receiver

1. Turn on Roger Touchscreen Mic or Roger On

2. Hold transmitter 4–10 cm from the receiver

3. Press Connect

4. Wait for confirmation (“Roger Rx is connected”)

Step 4 — Select microphone mode

• Lanyard mode (lecturer speaking)

• Table mode (group work)

• Pointing mode (student aims mic at speaker)

Step 5 — Connect external audio (optional)

For laptops, tablets, smartboards:

• Use 3.5 mm audio cable into Touchscreen Mic

• Audio streams directly to CI receivers

• Ideal for Teams/Zoom lectures, videos, captioning apps

Step 6 — Daily classroom checks

• Teacher confirms mic is unmuted (red blinking = muted)

• Mic positioned 20 cm from mouth

• Student confirms CI program is set to DAI / AUX / Roger as required

5. Troubleshooting (

No Roger audio heard

• Wrong CI program → switch to DAI / EXT / AUX / ComPilot

• Receiver not connected → reconnect within 10 cm

• Mic muted → unmute

• Processor battery low → replace

Intermittent audio

• Distance too great → stay within 10–20 m

• Interference → avoid metal desks, routers, microwaves

• Receiver not fully seated → reattach adapter/battery door

Captioning not receiving audio

• Neckloop not powered

• Laptop audio not routed to external device

• Touchscreen Mic not in external audio mode

6. Official Contact Details for Roger / Phonak Support

Phonak Global Support