Receiver in Canal Hearing Aids

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Receiver in Canal Hearing Aids(RIC)
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• The receiver-in-canal (RIC) model is a latest
  development in hearing aids and it is suitable
  for mild to severe hearing loss.

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• Though the RIC model is a discreet one, it is a
  very powerful hearing aid, which works fully
  automatically.

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RIC Parts

• The RIC model consists the following three parts
  
• The housing, which sits behind the ear
• Thin ear wire connecting the housing to the
  receiver
• The receiver goes directly into the ear canal

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How it Works

• In contrast to a classic behind-the-ear (BTE)
  hearing aid, in RIC model the receiver of the is
  placed in the ear-tip instead of in the housing.
• Note that the RIC model is quite similar to the
  RITE model. The difference is the placement of
  the receiver in the ear.

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Receiver-in-the-Canal Features

• Available in mini or micro sizes
• Sound directed into the ear canal through
  receiver unit
• Can be fit with standard domes or custom ear
  molds
• Virtually unnoticeable when worn
• For mild to severe hearing losses
• Variety of color options available

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Advantages of an RIC over a BTE

• Ordinarily less feedback than the equivalent BTE.
• Generally the RIC is smaller than the
  corresponding battery size BTE

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Disadvantages of an RIC over a BTE

• More maintenance is required
• A RIC is more susceptible to blockages caused by
  earwax

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• Art of Hearing offers free home trial of the
  latest digital hearing aids in Australia.

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• If you want to get a free trial from Art of
  Hearing, contact at
• The Art of Hearing Australia
• 2/2 Ecko Rd, Mt Nasura
• Armadale WA 6112, Australia
• Phone [phone]
• Email info_at_artofhearing.com.au
• Website http//www.artofhearing.com.au/