Products
Entry Level Digital To Higher End Programmable Digital
Analogue and digital hearing aids look very similar, but they process sound differently.
Analogue aids amplify the acoustic signal to electrical signals and produce amplified sound, while digital aids use a Processor to convert the acoustic signals to digital signals and produce clear, digitally amplified sounds. This means it is possible to customise the aid to suit your hearing loss very precisely. Many digital aids can be programmed with different settings for different sound environments, for example a quiet living room or a crowded restaurant. Some even switch settings automatically to suit the environment.
Digital hearing aids are designed to reduce background noise, which makes listening in noisy places more comfortable. They are also less likely to 'whistle' or give feedback.
These are the custom made devices that house all of the hearing instrument’s components in a unit that fits within the ear.You may be offered one of the following:
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Completely in the Canal (CIC)
A small custom hearing aid, the CIC fits inside the ear canal making it almost invisible and very discreet. Since the microphone is at the opening of the ear canal, this style provides a more natural sound quality. Custom products may not be suitable for some people, who have frequent ear infections.Salient features:
- Almost Invisible when worn
- Excellent Sound Quality
- Compatible with some Hearing Aid Accessories
- Suitable for mild to most severe hearing loss
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In The Canal (ITC)
Custom-made to fit securely and comfortably in the ear making it more suitable for people with battery life concerns. ITCs are larger in size than the CIC and are suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. Volume control and program button options available.Salient features:
- Easy handling
- Longer Battery life
- Compatible with some Hearing Aid Accessories
- Suitable for mild to most severe hearing loss
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In The Ear (ITE)
Custom-made to fit securely and comfortably in the outer ear making it more suitable for people with dexterity challenges. ITEs are larger in size than the ITC and are suitable for moderate to profound hearing loss. Volume control and program button options available.Salient features:
- Easy handling
- Volume Control
- Longer Battery life
- Compatible with some Hearing Aid Accessories
- Suitable for moderate to profound hearing loss
Components in these instruments are contained in the housing that rests behind the ear, connected by a thin tube to a custom ear mould or tip. You may be offered one of the following:
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Behind the Ear (BTE)
BTEs are used for all types of hearing loss and they come in a variety of styles and sizes. Many have multiple directional microphone systems for improved understanding of speech in noisy situations. Behind-the-ear hearing aids can be open-fit or closed-fit. These BTEs offer more power and easier handling because they are larger.Salient features:
- Easier Handling
- Volume Control
- Most Powerful
- Compatible with all Hearing Aid Accessories
- Suitable for mild to profound hearing loss
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'Open Fit'
Open fit hearing aids are very similar to behind-the-ear (BTE) devices. They are much smaller, though. The part that sits behind the ear (the case) is much smaller comparing to BTE and there is a tiny tube that connects this part to the ear canal. On the other end of the tube, it is connected to a very small tip that holds the tube in place inside the canal. No earmold is involved.Salient features:
- Ultra-thin tubing
- Virtually invisible
- Ultra Small
- Ultra light
- Volume Control
- Compatible with all Hearing Aid Accessories
- Suitable for mild to severe hearing loss
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Receiver-in-the-canal (RIC)
The receiver-in-canal (RIC) model is a newer development in hearing aids and is suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. Compared to a classic behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid, the receiver of the RIC (the loudspeaker) is placed in the ear-tip instead of in the housing, thereby reducing its size. The RIC model consists of three parts: The housing, which sits behind the ear, and a thin earwire connecting the housing to the receiver. The receiver goes directly into the ear canal. The RIC model is a very discreet, yet powerful hearing aid, which works fully automatically.Salient features:
- Discreet design
- Variety of color options available
- No hard-to-use buttons or dials
- First-ever touch control panel
- For mild to severe hearing loss
