RIC Hearing Aid
RIC stands for Receiver-in-Canal hearing aid.
RIC stands for Receiver-in-Canal hearing aid. It's a popular style of hearing aid that combines the advantages of both Behind-the-Ear (BTE) and In-the-Ear (ITE) styles. RIC hearing aids are a popular choice for many due to their combination of discreetness, comfort, and advanced technology.
Design: RIC hearing aids are similar to mini BTEs in that they have a small casing behind the ear that houses the electronics and microphone. However, instead of a traditional ear mold, they use a thin wire or tube to deliver sound into the ear canal, where a small receiver (speaker) sits directly inside the ear canal.
Discreetness: They are designed to be discreet and less visible. The receiver in the canal is typically very small and may be matched to the color of your skin or hair for minimal visibility.
Comfort: RIC hearing aids are lightweight and comfortable to wear. The open-fit design (with the ear canal remaining largely open) reduces the feeling of occlusion and provides natural sound perception.
Technology: RIC hearing aids often feature advanced digital technology similar to mini BTEs, including noise reduction, feedback cancellation, directional microphones, and connectivity options like Bluetooth for streaming audio from smartphones or TVs.
