Product Overview

The C16-BTE-H is a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid developed for hearing aid distributors, audiology clinics, hearing centers, medical device importers and professional hearing care organizations that require greater fitting capacity within the Self-Adaptive processing tier of the C-BTE-H family.

Built on the ACOD2101 intelligent multi-core DSP platform, the model provides 16 independently adjustable compression and amplification channels, 32 independently adjustable bands and 64 DSP channels. ERAC 2.0 Context Analysis Based Intelligent Multi-Compression Technology with a Multi-Knee structure provides the compression foundation.

Feedback management is provided by DFBC 3.0 Advanced Feedback Cancellation with one level, together with DFBC+Advanced SIW technology. Self-Adaptive Environment Recognition is included, while ENDR 2.0 Environment Detection and Noise Reduction is specified at up to 20 dB.

A key progression at this model level is the move to 3-level Intelligent Transient Noise Management and 3-level Intelligent Wind Noise Management. Directional Dual-Microphone Technology and Directional Speech Enhancement Technology are both specified as Advanced.

Personalized Data Storage is specified as Advanced, providing another documented distinction from C12-BTE-H, which uses Medium storage.

16 / 32 / 64 as the Main Capacity Step

The central numerical identity of C16-BTE-H is its 16 / 32 / 64 fitting architecture.

The model provides:

• 16 independently adjustable compression and amplification channels
• 32 independently adjustable bands
• 64 DSP channels
• ACOD2101 intelligent multi-core DSP

Compared with C12-BTE-H, fitting channels increase from 12 to 16, adjustable bands increase from 24 to 32 and DSP channels increase from 48 to 64.

For distributors evaluating a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid, this creates a clear capacity step while the environmental category remains Self-Adaptive and the directional-processing category remains Advanced.

For hearing centers and audiology clinics, the larger structure provides additional fitting adjustment points. For importers and distributors, the 16 / 32 / 64 architecture is easy to communicate through technical sheets, product training and quotation materials.

Three-Level Transient and Wind Noise Management

C16-BTE-H is also differentiated by its 3-level Intelligent Transient Noise Management and 3-level Intelligent Wind Noise Management.

This is a documented increase from the two-level configuration used in C12-BTE-H. Self-Adaptive Environment Recognition remains the environmental-management category, and ENDR 2.0 remains specified at up to 20 dB.

For professional buyers considering a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid, this combination creates a practical midpoint between the lower Self-Adaptive configuration and the later Intelligent processing models.

The model can therefore be positioned around three measurable changes from C12-BTE-H: greater fitting capacity, higher transient and wind management level count, and Advanced Personalized Data Storage.

Advanced Data Storage and Professional Workflow Functions

Personalized Data Storage is specified as Advanced on C16-BTE-H.

The model also provides 4 selectable programs and includes an Internal Sound Field Assessment System and Internal Audiometer System.

Additional functions include Adjustable Turn-on Delay, Occlusion Effect Management, Low Battery Power Notification, Adjustable Notification Volume, Volume Control, TMT Tinnitus Masking Technology, FM Interface Compatibility, Auto Phone Function and Memory After Power-off.

Nano Coating Technology is included.

For professional hearing care organizations, this function set provides a broad operating specification for fitting, evaluation and routine device management. For distributors, Advanced Personalized Data Storage creates another point of differentiation from the C12 configuration while the core Self-Adaptive processing tier remains consistent.

DFBC 3.0 Advanced and Directional Processing

Feedback management is provided by DFBC 3.0 Advanced Feedback Cancellation with one level, together with DFBC+Advanced SIW technology.

Directional Dual-Microphone Technology is specified as Advanced, and Directional Speech Enhancement Technology is also specified as Advanced.

Compression uses ERAC 2.0 Context Analysis Based Intelligent Multi-Compression Technology with a Multi-Knee structure.

These specifications keep C16-BTE-H within the same broad feedback and directional-processing category as C12-BTE-H. The main differentiation is therefore concentrated on fitting capacity, noise-management levels and data-storage level.

This gives distributors a clear basis for positioning C16-BTE-H within the Self-Adaptive tier, while C24-BTE-H and C32-BTE-H address the Intelligent processing tier.

Electroacoustic Reference Data

C16-BTE-H is specified with a maximum OSPL90 of 134 dB and HFA OSPL90 of 126 dB. Maximum FOG50 is 63 dB, while HFA FOG50 is 57 dB.

The frequency range is 200–5000 Hz, battery current is 1.5 mA and EQ is 25 dB. THD at 500 Hz, 800 Hz and 1600 Hz is specified at 3%.

For B2B procurement, these values provide a consistent reference for sample evaluation, specification comparison and quotation documentation.

For buyers evaluating a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid, the electroacoustic profile can be reviewed together with the 16 / 32 / 64 fitting structure, three-level transient and wind management, and Advanced Personalized Data Storage.

B2B Product Positioning

As a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid, C16-BTE-H is suitable for distributors, importers, audiology clinics and hearing centers that need a higher-capacity Self-Adaptive model before moving into the Intelligent environmental-processing tier.

Its product identity is centered on 16 fitting channels, 32 adjustable bands, 64 DSP channels, DFBC 3.0 Advanced with one level, ENDR 2.0 up to 20 dB, three-level Intelligent transient and wind management, Advanced directional processing and Advanced Personalized Data Storage.

Within the family, C12-BTE-H establishes the first Self-Adaptive configuration, C16-BTE-H expands capacity and noise-management levels, and C24-BTE-H introduces Intelligent Environment Recognition and ENDR 3.0.

This gives distributors a clear specification-based progression for B2B portfolio planning.

Technical Specifications

FAQ

How does C16-BTE-H differ from C12-BTE-H?

C16-BTE-H increases fitting channels from 12 to 16, adjustable bands from 24 to 32 and DSP channels from 48 to 64. It also increases transient and wind noise-management levels from 2 to 3 and changes Personalized Data Storage from Medium to Advanced.

Which Environment Recognition system is included?

Self-Adaptive Environment Recognition is included.

What is the ENDR specification?

ENDR 2.0 is specified at up to 20 dB.

Which feedback technology is included?

DFBC 3.0 Advanced Feedback Cancellation with one level is included together with DFBC+Advanced SIW technology.

Is TMT included?

TMT Tinnitus Masking Technology is included.

Contact AcoSound

Evaluating a 16 channel self-adaptive BTE hearing aid for your professional product range? Contact AcoSound for C16-BTE-H specifications, sample information and B2B cooperation support.