Today's range of hearing technology shows just how far science has brought us. Most of the models of audifier shown here are advanced computers, with electronics so cleverly miniaturised that some of them can be worn completely invisibly. Whilst others pack in additional technologies that take them beyond mere audification, giving those who use them advantages far beyond that of natural hearing.

  • The Phonak Lyric Extended Wear hearing device

    Extended Wear Hearing Device

  • Example of Invisible In the Canal hearing device

    Invisible In Canal (IIC)

    The ultimate in discreetness. Custom made to the shape of your ears, the IIC is designed to recess deeply into the ear canal.

  • Example of Completely in Canal (or CIC) hearing instrument

    Completely in Canal (CIC)

    The original covert hearing device, the CIC is designed to fit completely in the ear canal. Unlike the Invisible In Canal (IIC) it may be visible at certain angles (e.g. looking directly at ear canal) in some ears, depending on the physical properties of the individual ear.

  • Example of In the Canal (or ITC) hearing instrument

    In the Canal (ITC)

    In the Canal custom hearing devices balance features with discretion. They are generally hidden when viewed from the front but may be visible from the side.

    However the extra room they provide gives space to incorporate technologies such as directional microphones and a button for changing programmes.

  • Example of Remote Microphone Technology - the microphone is on the end of a wire and sits in the curve at the top of the ear concha

    Remote Microphone Technology

    Remote microphone technology extends the microphone to sit into the upper contour of the bowl of the ear.

    Its unique placement there enable it to capture more high frequencies (speech enhancement), reduce unhelpful sounds coming from behind, and reduce wind noise.

  • Example of In the Ear (ITE) hearing aid. This one is a Full Shell, but they also come in Half Shell models

    In the Ear (ITE)

    In the Ear hearing aids generally fill either half or all of the entire bowl of the ear. They are ideal where ease of handling is important or where added security (retention) in the ear is required.

  • Example of Receiver in Canal (RIC) hearing device or audifier

    Receiver in Canal (RIC)

    Receiver in canal audifiers and hearing aids are possibly the most versatile of all today's hearing technology. The speaker is located in the ear canal for maximal sound quality whilst the the microphones and chip are housed externally, providing more room for technology and scope for award-winning styling.

    They are neat, discreet and available for more levels of hearing.

  • Example of behind the ear style hearing aid

    Behind the Ear (BTE)

    Behind the Ear hearing aids are arguably the most robust of all hearing devices. All the electronics are kept outside the ear and sound is delivered to the ear via a separate but attached earpiece.

  • Bone Conduction Spectacles

    Bone Conduction Spectacles

    Bone conduction spectacles transfer the sound into the ear by means of a lightweight vibrating pad on the bone behind the ear. This keeps the ear canal completely open.

  • Air Conduction Spectacles

    Air Conduction Spectacles

    Air conduction spectacles deliver the sound to the ears via the ear canal like a traditional hearing aid. Some models use Receiver in Canal technology whilst others use Behind the Ear technology.

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