IIC: Invisible-in-Canal (invisible in the canal): These are the smallest hearing aids par excellence, aiming for invisibility as they are inserted completely into the ear canal. An aesthetic solution with high performance for sound management and speech comprehension. To achieve this aesthetic, a certain space in the ear canal is necessary. Suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.

CIC: Completely in the canal: These are an excellent solution for those looking for discretion and personalization in their hearing experience. These hearing aids are custom-designed to fit perfectly to the unique anatomy of your ear and sit completely in the ear canal. They are especially suitable for people with mild to moderate hearing loss. In addition to being discreet and compact, CIC hearing aids are designed to enhance your hearing ability and enrich your daily life.

ITC: In the canal: These hearing aids are also placed in the ear canal and, in some cases, allow the use of 2 microphones, thus fulfilling the natural directional function of the auricle. They can be used with batteries or be rechargeable, meaning that at the end of the day, you place the hearing aid in the charger like a phone, and in the morning, you start the day with a fully charged battery! These models are increasingly resembling the headphones we currently use to listen to music, thus resembling their aesthetics and modernity.

 

So, how do custom-made hearing aids work exactly? These devices use the same essential components as other types of hearing aids, including one or two microphones (in the case of CIC, it generally has a single microphone), an amplifier to increase the volume of sound, a microchip or signal processor to process and adjust the sound, a battery to power the device, and a speaker to emit the amplified sound.

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What sets the CIC hearing aid apart is its placement in the ear canal, allowing most of the auricle to maintain its natural function. The external ear channels sound into the ear canal, where the CIC hearing aid processes and amplifies those sounds according to your hearing loss and the environment you are in. Thanks to its proximity to the eardrum, the CIC hearing aid provides a more natural auditory experience and enhances sound localization capabilities.

There are numerous advantages associated with using a completely in the canal (CIC) hearing aid. Firstly, its comfortable fit ensures that the device stays in place without moving inside the ear. This is achieved thanks to its fixed position within the ear canal and its lightweight design. Additionally, the CIC has a small extraction cord that facilitates the insertion and removal of the device.

In terms of aesthetics, the CIC hearing aid strives to be almost invisible. Only the small extraction cord is visible outside the ear canal, making it difficult for people to realize that you are wearing a hearing aid. This provides greater confidence and comfort for those who wish to keep their hearing loss private.

One of the greatest advantages of the CIC hearing aid is the natural auditory experience it offers. By allowing the auricle to fulfill its natural function of gathering sound, the CIC hearing aid provides a more authentic auditory experience. Sound is naturally collected in the external ear and directed to the microphone located in the ear canal. The close placement to the eardrum allows for a more direct interaction between the CIC hearing aid and the ear, improving sound localization detection and providing a more realistic auditory experience.