CIC (or Completely-In-the-ear-Canal) are one of the smallest styles.
They can be nearly invisible but some people with severe hearing losses or with very small ear canals may not be able to use them.
ITC (or In–the-canal) are somewhat larger than the CICs and fill a little more of the ear canal.
They may be a little easier for some people to manipulate, though they are still small.
RITE (or Receiver-in-the-ear) is an elegant, invisible, anatomic and discreet Behind-The-Ear solution.
The speaker unit is sitting right in your ear canal and provides very clear and natural sound.
Micro BTE is a tiny instruments sit behind your ear, and they are small-sized.
The sound tube between the instrument and the earpiece is very thin and transparent.
Micro BTEs are discreet and almost invisible.
BTE sit behind-the-ear. A separate piece called an earmold is custom made to fit the contours of your ear and to guide the sound into the ear canal.
Although BTE instruments may appear larger than the other types, they can often be hidden by the hair and they can incorporate more power and features than may be possible with smaller styles.
Bone Conduction Hearing Instruments
Bone Conduction with Headband
* if conventional hearing instrument styles as BTE and ITE cannot be used
o Atresia, microtia, discharging ears
* Inner Ear function should be normal
* BC changes the electric signal coming from a microphone into mechanical vibrations
o Vibrations are transmitted via bone to the Inner Ear
* Headband suitable for children & adults
Bone Conduction Eyeglass
* if conventional hearing instrument styles as BTE and ITE cannot be used
o Atresia, microtia, discharging ears
* Inner Ear function should be normal
o BC changes the electric signal coming from a microphone into mechanical vibrations
* Vibrations are transmitted via bone to the Inner Ear
o Bone Conductor(s) is/are integrated into the temples
* More comfortable to wear than headband
o More cosmetic than headband
o Not suitable for children
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