Mini Speech Processor (MSP)
The Mini Speech Processor (MSP) was made by Cochlear Ltd. of
Australia in 1989.
It superseded the Nucleus 22 Speech Processor.
The Mini Speech Processor used the MPEAK speech coding strategy.
The smaller size made it more suitable for children.
The Mini Speech Processor measured 3⅝" x 2⅜" by 11/16" thick and weighed
2˝
oz without the battery.
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Top view of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) showing the hole for the
headpiece (transmitter)/microphone cord (left), the multi-purpose switch labeled N
- noise suppression, T - telephone,
S - sensitivity, O - on/off (left center), the external mic/patch cord jack cover (right
center), two light emitting diodes labeled C and M (mid right) and the
0-8 position volume control (right). Not shown in these pictures are
the headpiece (transmitter), the behind-the-ear (BTE) microphone,
connecting cords, and the internal parts (receiver and electrodes).
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View of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) with a patch cord plugged into
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View of the left side of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) showing the
3-pin socket where the
transmitter cord plugs into the speech processor. |
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View of the left side of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) showing the
transmitter cord plugged into the speech processor. The
transmitter cord plug is protected from becoming unplugged by the hinged
cover on the speech processor. |
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Rear view of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) showing the battery
compartment cover (bottom) |
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The battery compartment of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) with the
battery removed. Note the 6-pin programming jack immediately above the
battery position. |
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Rear view of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP) with the battery cover
removed showing a standard 1˝ volt AA battery in the battery
compartment. |
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The bottom right front corner of the Mini Speech Processor (MSP)
showing the "Cochlear" name and logo. |
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Bottom view of the Mini Speech Processor showing the model (MSP) and
serial number.
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