Types of Hearing Aids
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Behind-The-Ear (BTE)
A BTE hearing aid houses the hearing components in a casing that rests behind the ear. BTEs are the world’s most common hearing aid. This style is often chosen for young children because it can accommodate various earmold types, which need to be replaced as the child grows and for older individuals due to the ease of handling and maintenance.
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Receiver-In-the-Canal (RIC)
Here the receiver or speaker is inside the ear canal, which is then connected to the main device by a thin electrical wire. Because of this, RICs are typically smaller than BTEs. RIC hearing aids are sleek and stylish and are usually feature packed.
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In-The-Ear (ITE)
ITE hearing aids are the biggest of the custom-fit styles (i.e. made out of your ear mold to perfectly fit your ear canal). All the components are fitted in a plastic casing that then fits smoothly within the outer portion of the ear. People who need a discrete device but have handling issues can opt for this model.
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In-The-Canal (ITC)
They are also custom hearing aids (made out of your ear mold) and are smaller than ITE Hearing aids. We can mount manual controls for volume and memory in this miniature model. It reduces some cosmetic issues and also hassome listening advantages.
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Completely-Inside-the-Canal (CIC)
They are the most cosmetically appealing of all other models and are custom made to fit completely in your ear canal.
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Invisible-In-the-Canal (IIC)
This is the smallest type of hearing instrument available and is invisible in the ear — designed for people who want the ultimate in discretion. Sitting deep inside the ear canal, an IIC instrument offers the benefits of the natural acoustics of the external ear.
Features of Hearing Aids
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Directional microphones
These are aligned on the hearing aid to provide for improved pickup of sounds coming from in front of you with some reduction of sounds coming from behind or beside you. Directional microphones can improve your ability to hear when you're in an environment with a lot of background noise.
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Rechargeable batteries
Some hearing aids have rechargeable batteries. This can make maintenance easier for you by eliminating the need to regularly change the battery.
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Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity is the technology utilized to wirelessly stream multiple devices to send the sound to the hearing aids. Many hearing aids can directly connect to cell phones for direct streaming of phone calls to the hearing aids.
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Remote controls
Some hearing aids come with a remote control, so you can adjust features without touching the hearing aid. Some hearing aids connect wirelessly to cellphones and have a cellphone application that allows use of the cellphone as a remote control.
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Digital Feedback Reduction
Feedback is defined as the amplified sound or the high-pitched whistling sound which is heard when the hearing aid is placed in the ear canal. The digital feedback reduction is a feature that cancels feedback automatically and is available in select hearing aids.
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Multiple Listening Programs
Many digital hearing aids allow the user to adjust the hearing aid according to the noise level of the environment accordingly. Some digital hearing aids can keep more than one program stored in the hearing aid while others automatically adjust to the environment of the user.
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