Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal Hearing Aids

Made:
2018 in Hamilton
Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids

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Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Science Museum Group
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Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Two Alta2 Invisible In the Canal (IIC) Hearing Aids, intended to be worn in both the right and left ears, and used simultaneously, produced by Oticon Limited, United Kingdom, 2018

Designed to sit inside a person’s ear canal, sounds are captured by a miniature microphone and are amplified by microprocessors, transmitting sound to the inner ear. Here the noise is converted into electrical impulses to be interpreted by the brain. It’s main features, such as noise reduction, and a soft speech booster, allow the user to tailor the hearing aid to their needs in particular environments, adapting to the level of hearing loss they experience, the level of noise in the surrounding area, and the direction sound is coming from. A range of accessories are needed to help maintain the function of the hearing aids.

Custom moulded to a person’s ears, the hearing aids have colours to indicate which side they should be used – blue for left and red for right. The Oticon Alta 2 is advertised as being unnoticeable, both to others, and the users themselves. A remote control and a smartphone app are also available to help with adjustments. However, due to their very small size, they may not be suitable for everyone who may be considering in ear or in canal hearing aids.

Details

Category:
Audiology
Object Number:
2019-8
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 105 mm .003 kg
type:
hearing aid
credit:
Oticon Limited