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 Invisible-in-the-Canal (IIC)

 

  • Most invisible, discreet hearing aid option
  • Cosmetically appealing and virtually unnoticeable
  • Most secure fit for physically active individuals
  • Custom molded
  • Deep fit helps to reduce occlusion or “plugged up” feeling
  • Appropriate for Mild-Moderate hearing losses
  • Adaptive noise reduction technology – IIC hearing aids are environmentally adaptive
  • Fully automatic for all environments
  • Microphone and Receiver and contained in the small device, which may limit power output
  • Limited flexibility for programming adjustments and multiple memories
  • Inability to change volume and fine tune memory to specific need
  • Not Bluetooth compatible

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     Completely-in-the-Canal      

  • Nearly invisible; only faceplate can be seen
  • Secure fit for physical activities
  • Appropriate for Mild-Moderate/Moderate Severe hearing losses
  • Deep placement cuts down on wind noise.
  • Available with Bluetooth® wireless technology
  • Custom molded to shape of ear canal
  • Available with external controls, for those who prefer an external switch – some flexibility for adjustments
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth
  • Compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • Communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • CICs may communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Microphone and Receiver and contained in the small device, which may limit power output
  • Can risk occlusion – “stuffed up feeling” – depending upon fit and hearing loss
  • Smaller batteries, may be at risk for quicker battery drain

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    In-The-Canal (ITC)      

  • Custom molded for a precision fit
  • Easy to insert and remove – one step insertion and removal
  • Appropriate for Mild-Severe hearing losses
  • Available with external controls for quick and easy adjustments and switching of memories – flexibility for adjustments
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • May communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Can offer ear level controls for quick adjustments
  • Larger battery provides longest battery life
  • Do not interfere with wearing glasses
  • Available in all technology levels
  • Can have a slightly larger battery size for increased battery life
  • Microphone and Receiver and contained in the small device, but are more separated than in the smaller IIC or CIC
  • Can be automatic, changing with the surrounding environment
  • Fairly visible
  • Can risk occlusion – “stuffed up feeling” – depending upon fit and hearing loss

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In-The-Ear

  • Easiest style to insert and remove – single step process
  • Appropriate for Mild-Profound hearing losses – all hearing losses can be accommodated
  • Available with external controls for quick and easy adjustments and switching of memories – flexibility for adjustments
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • May communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Larger battery type is easiest to handle and provides longest battery life
  • Microphone and Receiver and contained in the device, but are fairly separated
  • Custom molded to fit the external contours of the ear, can be equipped with external switches, making them easy to use.
  • Larger batteries offer wearers of full-shell hearing aids a long battery life
  • Can risk occlusion – “stuffed up feeling” – depending upon fit and hearing loss
  • Visible, though can be matched to skin tone

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Remote Microphone  

  • Unique design uses ITC or ITE as base
  • Microphone is placed at the end of a flexible tube, which is then placed securely in the concha symba of the pinna.
  • The rest of the instrument is inserted into the ear as with conventional CIC designs.
  • Separation of microphone and receiver allows for greater flexibility in fitting
  • Appropriate for Mild-Severe hearing losses
  • Available with external controls for quick and easy adjustments and switching of memories – flexibility for adjustments
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • May communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Allows for the benefits of Receiver-in-the-Canal without getting in the way of glasses
  • Moderately complex, Two step insertion
  • Remote microphone aspect of the hearing aid needs extra care or may get clogged

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     Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC)         

  • Lightweight, stylish design
  • Can be fairly invisible – cosmetically appealing. Often can be hidden by hair
  • Appropriate for all hearing losses: Mild – Profound
  • Flexible fitting means most repairs can be made the same day
  • Available with an open fitting for comfort and more natural sound – less risk for occlusion or “stuffed up” sensation
  • Available with external controls, for those who prefer an external switch – flexibility for adjustments
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • Communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Receiver/speaker is placed in the ear canal, mounted to a comfortable, flexible dome that allows sound to pass more naturally through the ear canal.
  • Receiver is separated from microphone, which is in device. This reduces risk for feedback
  • Parts are interchangeable, which increases flexibility and life of unit even if hearing loss changes.
  • Reduces wind noise and eliminates the need for acoustic tubing, such as the kind used in Behind the Ear hearing aids
  • Can sometimes get in the way of glasses

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Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

  • The most flexible fitting type, available with all technology options
  • Offers the widest range of programming options
  • Available with wireless connectivity
  • Midsize battery offers battery life up to 7 days
  • Most flexible and adaptable technology available.
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, so they can communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • Communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • They need to be coupled with something to anchor it to the ear.
  • They can either be fit with a custom earmold that is molded to fit the outer ear
  • They can be mounted to open-canal earpieces/domes to prevent the “plugged up” feeling (occlusion) that some users experience as confining.
  • Both the microphone & speaker are housed in the case behind the ear, with sound traveling to the ear canal through a tube.
  • Can be equipped with buttons or a switch that allows for volume control or program/memory changes settings
  • Also have the advantage of using larger battery sizes, for longer battery life and greater ease of use.
  • Many BTEs come in smaller versions for certain types of hearing losses

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Power Behind-the-Ear  hearing aid, behind the ear, power, earmold

  • Flexible fitting, available at all technology levels
  • Has the ability to reach much higher output levels to accommodate severe-to-profound hearing losses
  • Always coupled with an ear mold
  • Wide range of programming options
  • May be compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology, may communicate with personal electronics (e.g. cell phone/tablet)
  • Communicate with one another to improve binaural hearing performance.
  • Similar in construct to the BTE hearing aid described above, the Power BTE hearing aid also houses the microphone and receiver in the unit that sits behind the ear.
  • The sound is diverted into the ear through a tube that connects the unit with an earmold. The earmold should be fit snug and comfortably, but should provide a seal so that sound cannot escape.
  • Power BTE hearing aids may use slightly larger batteries, although the overall design is much sleeker than ever before.