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CIC
ITC
ITE
BTE
Body Aid
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The table below summarizes the key features for the most common
hearing aid styles. Click on the names for more information.
| Available
Hearing Aid Styles |
| Features |
CIC |
ITC |
ITE |
BTE |
Body Aid |
| Fitting Range |
Mild to Moderate |
Mild to Moderate |
Mild to Severe |
Mild to Profound |
All Losses |
| Battery Type |
10A or 5A |
312 or 10A |
13 or 312 |
675 or 13 |
AA |
| Battery Life |
7-10 days |
10 to 14 days |
10 - 15 days |
2-4 weeks |
4 weeks |
| T-Coil |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Direct Audio Input |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CROS/BiCROS |
No |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Instrument Life |
5 to 7 years |
5 to 7 years |
5 to 7 years |
5 to 10 years |
5 to 10 years |
Definitions and Notes
- Battery Life Estimates are based on 12 to 15 hours of use per day.
- T-Coil is a magnetic receiver that picks up signals from magnetic
sources such as hearing aid compatible phones and neck loops.
- Direct Audio Input allows external audio sources (TV, tape recorders,
ALD's) to be directly connected to the hearing aid with a wire.
- CROS/BiCROS places a microphone on a non-functional ear and sends the
signal to the other ear with a wire.
- Instrument Life Estimates assume regular
preventive maintenance. It is expected that within that period of time your hearing
aid may need a minor repair such as a new microphone, receiver or switch. Patients living
in very humid environments may require more frequent repairs.
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