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Hearing loss
Hearing Impairment
Sudden Deafness
Types of Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss FAQs
Resources for Families
Tinnitus
Causes and Symptoms
Prevention and Treatment
Tinnitus FAQs
Expertise
Hearing Care Professionals
Hearing Test
Audiogram
Hearing Care Solutions FAQ
Audiologist
Types of Hearing Aids
Behind-the-Ear
Receiver-in-Canal
In-the-Ear
Lyric
Hearing Aid Brands
Phonak
AudioNova
Batteries and Accessories
Batteries & Rechargeable Kits
Phone Accessories
Apps & Remote Controls
Audio Streaming
Microphone Accessories
Cost of Hearing Aids
The Connect Advantage
Factors Affecting Hearing Aid Cost
Hearing Aid Financing
Medicare & Medicaid Coverage
Hearing Aid Insurance
Blog overview
Categories
Hearing Loss
Hearing Health
Hearing Aid Technology
Hearing Aid Accessories
Senior Living
Hearing Stories
News & Science
Ask an Audiologist
Tinnitus
Hearing Protection
Hearing Health Videos
Recommended Articles
Five Ways Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing
Read more
This New Device Helps Deaf Cyclists Feel Their Surroundings
Read more
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Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)
Open-fit hearing aid that uses a thin plastic micro tube extending into the ear canal.
RICs are a type of open-fit hearing aid that use a thin plastic “micro” tube that extends from the body of the hearing aid (housed behind the ear) over the outer ear and into the ear canal. A small, soft tip sits inside the ear canal without sealing it. This way, air and sound can continue to flow to the ear canal naturally, reducing feelings of being "plugged up".
Receiver-in-the-canal (RIC) hearing aids—also referred to as receiver-in-the-ear (RITE) or canal receiver technology (CRT)—are smaller than standard BTE models, but are easy to maneuver and can still house a variety of features. Like standard BTEs, they can be worn comfortably behind the ear. However, unlike regular BTE hearing aids, the RIC’s loudspeaker or “receiver” is located outside the housing and positioned at the end of a thin earwire, placed near the ear drum. Since generated sound only has to travel a very short distance with lower transmission loss, less sound energy (and battery power) is required to produce a superior listening experience.
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No “plugged up” feeling
Minimizes sounds of your own voice by allowing sounds to escape ear canal
Small, virtually unnoticeable casings
Nearly invisible tubing
Larger batteries for longer battery life
Disadvantages
The receiver end is vulnerable to moisture
Less intrusive placement than other hearing aid styles means it can be easy to lose them and not notice
More than half of hearing care patients are good candidates for RIC hearing aids. If your loss is in the mild to moderately severe range and you have the ability to manipulate small objects, these hearing aids may be a good option for you.
Hearing Loss v. Lifestyle
RIC Hearing Aids are one of the most flexible types of hearing aids. Those with mild to moderate hearing loss and that are lightly to moderately active can use RICs. In recent years, there have been great advancements in add-on features such as wireless connectivity and streaming.
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