Each person’s hearing requirements are unique. High-quality hearing aids don’t fit everyone’s needs. These devices can be customized to suit the individual’s hearing and physical needs.
Here is a brief overview of the operation of hearing aids. They amplify sounds by using a three-part system.
- A microphone converts sound into a digital signal. The digital signal can be programmed to meet the individual hearing needs.
- An amplifier transmits and amplifies that sound to a speaker.
- The speaker transmits the sound to your ear.
Let’s now move on to hearing aids.
Hearing aids behind-the-ear (BTE).
Behind-the-ear hearing devices include the microphone, speaker and controls in a case that is placed behind the ear. The hearing aid is connected to the earmold via a small clear tube that fits in the ear canal. BTEs are very popular and suitable for all hearing loss types and for all ages. BTEs can be easily changed without the need to buy a new device. This makes them a popular choice for children. BTEs come in many colors to match your skin or hair color. They also come in fun colors that are great for kids. If you’re in the area, come visit Pensacola’s best hearing center.
RITE (Receiver-in-the ear) hearing aids
The RITE hearing aids look very similar to BTEs with one important difference. The speaker, also known as a receiver, is placed inside the hearing aid casing. This allows for a smaller and more elegant hearing aid. RITEs allow sound to flow more naturally into the ears, making them more open-fitting hearing aids. RITEs can be ordered in fun colors, just like BTEs.
Hearing aids that fit perfectly
Hearing aids that are custom-made to your hearing needs will be made. These hearing aids may include:
- Invisible-in-the-canal (IIC), a nearly undetectable hearing device that sits directly in your ear canal. IIC hearing aids are made by taking a customized impression of your ear canal. They can be used for mild-to-moderately severe loss.
- Completely-in-the-canal (CIC), which are just a little bigger than an IIC hearing aid and come in a variety of colors to match a wearer’s skin tone or hair color. CIC hearing aids can also be beneficial for people with moderately severe to mild hearing loss.
- Hearing aids that fit in-the-ear (ITE), partially or completely fill the outer ear. They fit snugly because they are custom-made to fit the user’s ears. ITEs are larger and can hold more powerful features due to their larger size. They are also easier to use for many users. People with mild-to-severe loss of hearing can benefit from ITEs.
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