Reliable and convenient, the receiver-in-the-canal device is among our most popular styles with a lightweight feel and a flexible fit.
For Patients With:
All Levels of Hearing Loss
I have been wearing hearing aids since the 1950s, but it wasn’t until I found Highline Hearing Professionals that I really learned about them. I found Highline about 20 years ago, and for the first time, things were explained to me. I found I had choices for hearing aids and did not have to just take the one that the doctor wanted to sell me. Everyone at Highline is very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. They work hard to fit you with just the right one. And they have a follow-up and maintenance program that really helps. Give them a try, and I am sure you will like them as much as I do.
- B. Smith
Advantages:
Natural sound clarity
Less feedback and occlusion
Efficient at amplifying high-frequency sounds
Lightweight for more comfort
Includes wireless Bluetooth® options
Relatively discrete wearing
Disadvantages:
Require more frequent repairs to the receiver
Less likely to notice when you lose them
More expensive
The comfortable, open-fit design that’s perfect for almost all types of hearing loss, Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC) devices make better hearing a breeze. Although the speaker and microphone are both located on the shell of RIC devices, the speaker is fed into the ear canal with a comfortable, flexible dome that allows sound to pass through the ear canal naturally, which helps reduce wind noise and feedback.
RIC devices sit behind the ear, but their small, sleek design makes them barely visible when worn, while their lighter weight makes them more comfortable, helping provide clear, confident communication
Special Care/Maintenance
As with all styles of hearing aids, daily cleaning is essential to get the most out of your RIC hearing instrument. Follow the instructions provided by your hearing care professional or the device manufacturer when cleaning.
Unlike BTE earmolds, the domes or tips of RIC hearing aids are not removed and soaked for cleaning, instead, they are replaced approximately every 30 days. Depending on whether your unit is rechargeable or uses batteries, you will also need to change batteries to keep your RIC hearing aids working properly.
