Hearing Instruments Styles

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BTE (Behind-The-Ear)

BTE with custom earmold or instant fit Slim tube Most used hearing instrument style All electric elements in one case Microphone & receiver position at ear level Enables localization & stereophonic listening Offers enough space for all kind of new technologies Digital, multi-microphones, FM,... Needs earmold & tubing Alternatively Slim Tube Instant fittings increased wearing comfort & cosmetics

 

microBTE with instant Micro tube Smallest possible BTE size Almost invisible, highly cosmetic No occlusion effect Micro tube leaves ear canal open High sound quality through open ear canal Good to use with mild to moderate hearing losses First time users, unhappy CIC users Users who have difficulties mostly in noise only

 

microBTE with CRT with custom shell or instant fit Smallest, most discreet POWER device Up to profound hearing loss Virtually invisible Canal Receiver Technology Naturally increased gain and output Smooth frequency response Broadband frequency response Feedback virtually eliminated Reduced occlusion

Custom Made Hearing Instruments

In-The-Ear (ITE) Electronic completely inside a custom made shell Microphone positioned in concha More natural position than in BTEs Receiver is placed deep inside the tip close to eardrum Offers enough space for manual controls as program switches and volume controls fits mild, moderate & sever hearing losses

In-The-Canal (ITC) Electronic completely inside a custom shell Microphone positioned more deep in concha More natural position than in BTEs Receiver is placed deep inside the tip close to eardrum Reduced space for manual controls fits mild, moderate & moderately sever hearing losses More cosmetic compared to ITE

Completely-In-Canal (CIC) Electronic completely inside a custom shell Microphone positioned more deep inside the ear canal Most natural position to pick up sounds Makes full use of pinna functions Receiver is placed deep inside the tip close to eardrum Minimal or no space for manual controls fits mild, moderate & moderately sever hearing losses The most cosmetic ITE solution Comparable to microBTEs

Bone Conduction Hearing Instruments

Bone Conduction with Headband if conventional hearing instrument styles as BTE and ITE cannot be used Atresia, microtia, discharging ears Inner Ear function should be normal BC changes the electric signal coming from a microphone into mechanical vibrations 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 Atresia, microtia, discharging ears Inner Ear function should be normal BC changes the electric signal coming from a microphone into mechanical vibrations Vibrations are transmitted via bone to the Inner Ear Bone Conductor(s) is/are integrated into the temples More comfortable to wear than headband More cosmetic than headband Not suitable for children