Since your ear is as unique as your fingerprint, Atlas Plus comes in a range of styles to match your individual requirements. Each style contains all of the advanced features of Atlas Plus.

Below is a summary of available Atlas Plus styles. The name of the style refers to their placement in or behind the ear:

• Completely-In-the-Canal (CIC)   
• In-the-Canal (ITC)   
• In-the-Ear (ITE)   
• Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

Please note that not all styles may be appropriate for you. The choice depends on your hearing loss and the size and shape of your ears. Your hearing care professional will be able to help you find the Atlas Plus instrument that fulfills your need.

Custom-made hearing models
The Atlas Plus CIC, ITC and ITE are custom-made for your ears. To match your complexion the instrument can be made in beige, light brown, medium brown and dark brown colors.

CIC (Completely-In-the-Canal) hearing models

The CIC is the smallest type available and it is almost invisible in the ear. All the components are housed in a small case that fits far into the ear canal.

The CIC style uses a very small battery, which requires good manual dexterity. This type of hearing aid is not suitable for people with severe hearing losses.

ITC (In-the-Canal) hearing models
A little bigger than the CIC, the ITC style also fits far into the ear canal. Canal hearing aids use a slightly larger battery than the CIC. This style is used for mild to moderate hearing losses.

ITE (In-the-Ear) hearing models
ITE hearing aids can be used for a wider range of hearing losses. Due to their larger size, ITEs can accommodate larger sound amplifiers and more features (such as a telephone switch). They are also easier to handle for many people.

Atlas Plus ITE models are available with directionality or volume control.

BTE (Behind-the-Ear) hearing models
The electronics in BTE models are housed in a shell that fits behind the ear. Tubing and a custom-made ear-mold direct the sound to the ear canal.

BTE models can provide more amplification than smaller devices due to the stronger amplifier and larger battery.

This style is available in several hair and skin-tone colors - from beige to light brown, dark brown and light grey. BTEs also come in cool colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, green and transparent.

Atlas Plus BTE models are available with or without volume control.

BTEs come with a number of optional accessories:

• Tamper-resistant battery door          
• DAI and WTC shoes for FM systems           
• Eye glass adaptor

Directional hearing models
In the “directional” models, two microphones are used to reduce background noise so you are better able to hear a person speaking in front of you.

The directional models (D) have two programs: General Program and Direct Program. In the General program, you are able to easily listen to sounds coming from all around you. However, the Directional program allows you to better focus on sounds coming from directly in front of you.

Directional models ensure superior speech understanding in even the most difficult listening situations.

Power hearing models
The Atlas Plus Power In-The-Ear + Behind-The-Ear models complete the Atlas Plus family. The power products combine comfort, reliability and style with the power of digital technology.