Description

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is a pinnacle of modern hearing technology, specifically designed for those who seek absolute discretion without compromising on sophisticated sound processing. As a “Select” tier model in the revolutionary Genesis AI portfolio, it offers a high-performance entry into the world’s most advanced hearing care system. This custom-crafted, invisible-in-the-canal (IIC) instrument is non-wireless (NW), sitting deep within the ear canal to remain virtually undetectable while providing clear, natural sound tailored to the unique lifestyle of users in Bangladesh. By focusing on the essential core of hearing restoration, the Genesis AI 16 IIC NW delivers exceptional value, bringing professional-grade audiological support to a discreet form factor that respects the wearer’s privacy and professional image.

At the heart of this device is the all-new Starkey Neuro Processor, a groundbreaking chip that marks a new beginning for the hearing industry. This processor is the brain of the hearing aid, featuring 6X more transistors and operating at 4X the speed of previous generations. This immense power allows the Genesis AI 16 to utilize a complex Deep Neural Network (DNN) to mimic the human brain’s natural ability to process sound. Every hour, the processor performs a staggering 80 million personalized hearing adjustments, ensuring that the wearer experiences seamless environmental identification and adaptation. Whether you are navigating the energetic markets of Dhaka or a quiet office in Dhanmondi, the Neuro Sound Technology works tirelessly to provide a 20dB improvement in dynamic range, capturing the subtle nuances of speech and music that were previously lost.

Beyond its auditory prowess, the Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is built for durability and comfort in the challenging environment of Bangladesh. Protected by Surface Nanoshield (IP68) technology, it is highly resistant to moisture, sweat, and earwax, ensuring long-term reliability even in high humidity. Each device is hand-crafted based on a precise impression of the user’s ear canal, providing a personalized fit that is optimized for both comfort and acoustic performance. With its 16-channel architecture and advanced noise reduction features, it significantly reduces the cognitive load of hearing, allowing users to stay engaged in conversations with less fatigue. Complemented by a 3-year worldwide warranty, this model represents a secure investment in cognitive health and a higher quality of life for individuals with mild to severe hearing loss.

More about Features

✔ 16 Channels & 16 Bands – The Genesis AI 16 utilizes a sophisticated 16-channel digital architecture to manage sound. By dividing the acoustic spectrum into 16 distinct frequency bands, the audiologists at NHCC can precisely tailor the amplification to match your specific hearing profile. This level of granularity is essential for achieving a natural sound quality while ensuring that speech is prioritized and background noise is effectively suppressed in complex Dhaka soundscapes.

✔ Hand-crafted and optimized for size – Every IIC NW hearing aid is a custom-made masterpiece. Using a precise impression of your unique ear canal, Starkey’s expert technicians hand-craft a shell that is as small and discreet as possible. This optimization ensures that the device sits deep within the canal, utilizing the ear’s natural anatomy to gather sound and providing a secure, comfortable fit that only the wearer knows is there.

✔ Select User Experience – The “Select” tier represents a high-performance technology level that offers a significant upgrade over foundational models. It provides a sophisticated level of environmental adaptation and noise management, ensuring a clear and effortless listening experience for users who demand professional-grade results in their daily interactions.

✔ Surface™™ Nanoshield (IP68) Protection – Durability is paramount in the tropical climate of Bangladesh. The Genesis AI 16 features Surface Nanoshield, a proprietary moisture-repellent coating. With its IP68 rating, this device is highly resistant to the ingress of dust and moisture, including sweat and earwax. This advanced protection ensures the internal electronics remain safe, significantly reducing the need for repairs and extending the device’s lifespan during the humid monsoon season.

✔ Neuro Sound Technology with Select Patient Experience – Inspired by the complex neural pathways of the brain, Neuro Sound Technology focuses on providing the most natural sound possible. The “Select” patient experience offers advanced processing that mimics the brain’s internal sound-filtering mechanisms. This allows the wearer to focus on speech with less mental effort, providing a clearer auditory picture even when multiple sounds compete for attention.

– Select Transient Noise Reduction – Sudden, sharp sounds like a clattering dish or a closing door can be jarring for hearing aid users. The Select level provides up to 8 dB of reduction for these transient sounds. This feature instantly identifies and softens these high-intensity impact sounds, maintaining listening comfort without muffling the ongoing conversation.

– Select Wind Adaptation – Wind noise over microphones is a significant challenge for outdoor clarity. Select Wind Adaptation provides up to 8 dB of reduction, identifying the specific turbulence patterns created by wind and managing the microphone response accordingly. This ensures that environmental sounds remain audible and voices are clear during a rickshaw commute or a walk in the park.

– Select Machine Adaptation – Constant mechanical hums, such as from an air conditioner or a generator, can be distracting. This feature provides up to 8 dB of reduction for these steady-state noises. By identifying and suppressing these repetitive patterns, the Genesis AI 16 allows you to focus more easily on social interactions in office or home settings.

– Music Enhancement – Music requires a different processing strategy than speech to preserve its depth and vibrancy. The Genesis AI 16 includes a dedicated music enhancement algorithm that respects the dynamic range of musical signals. Whether listening to classic Bengali folk or modern melodies, this feature ensures a rich and full audio experience.
✔ Auto Experience Manager – For many new users, the full world of sound can initially be overwhelming. The Auto Experience Manager is a professional tool that gradually increases amplification over a set period. This allowing your auditory brain to acclimatize to new sounds comfortably, ensuring a smoother transition to better hearing.
✔ Feedback Cancellation – Whistling and squealing, known as feedback, are eliminated before they become audible. Starkey’s industry-leading feedback cancellation system ensures stable, whistle-free amplification even during phone calls or when hugging family members, providing a more confident and discreet user experience.
✔ Frequency Lowering – For individuals with high-frequency hearing loss, speech sounds like ‘s’, ‘f’, and ‘sh’ can be difficult to perceive. Frequency Lowering technology shifts these high-pitched sounds into a lower, more audible frequency range. This ensures you can follow the critical nuances of speech, significantly improving your ability to understand conversation in any setting.
✔ REM Target Match – Real-Ear Measurement (REM) Target Match is a scientific tool that ensures your hearing aids are programmed precisely to your ear’s unique acoustics. This professional verification allows the audiologist at NHCC to confirm that the sound reaching your eardrum meets the required targets, providing the most accurate and effective fitting possible.
✔ Multiflex Tinnitus – For those experiencing ringing in the ears, the Genesis AI 16 includes Multiflex Tinnitus technology. This customizable sound stimulus helps to mask and provide relief from the symptoms of tinnitus, allowing for better concentration and a more peaceful daily experience.
✔ Tonal and Voice Indicators – Manage your devices with clarity. The hearing aids use voice prompts or tonal alerts to inform you of program changes, low battery, or other status updates. This intuitive interface ensures you are always in control of your hearing technology.
✔ Up to 4 Professional programs – Your audiologist can configure up to four distinct programs or “memories” for different listening environments. Whether it is a dedicated setting for “Music,” “Noisy Restaurants,” or “Quiet Home,” you can easily switch between them for optimal results in every situation.
✔ T2 Remote – For the IIC NW model, T2 Remote technology offers a discrete way to control your aids using a smartphone. By using the touch-tone keypad of your phone, you can adjust volume and change programs without the need for visible wireless accessories, maintaining the absolute invisibility of your hearing solution.

Performance in Different Environments

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is engineered to excel in the varied and often challenging acoustic landscapes of Bangladesh, providing a natural and effortless listening experience.

Quiet Settings
In peaceful environments like your home or a quiet office in Gulshan, the Genesis AI 16 provides exceptional clarity. The Neuro Processor’s high processing speed ensures a near-silent noise floor, meaning you won’t hear internal “hiss.” Soft speech, such as a child’s whisper or a conversation from another room, is amplified with precision, allowing you to engage in intimate family moments without any strain.

Moderate Noise
In moderately noisy settings like a local bank, a shopping mall, or a coffee shop, the Select Machine Adaptation and Noise reduction work in tandem. With suppression for background chatter and mechanical hums like air conditioners, the Genesis AI 16 ensures that voices stay at the forefront of your auditory experience, making social interaction comfortable and clear even in busier urban settings.

Outdoor and Travel
The combination of Surface Nanoshield protection and Select Wind Adaptation makes this IIC model a robust choice for the outdoors. Whether you are walking through a busy Dhaka bazaar or commuting, the device manages wind turbulence and resists high humidity and dust, ensuring consistent and reliable performance throughout the day.

Corporate and Meeting Environments
In professional meetings or boardroom settings, the 16-channel architecture is vital for clarity. The device automatically optimizes the sound environment, helping you zero in on the person speaking while managing the ambient noise of a busy office. This helps you stay focused on important discussions, reducing the mental fatigue that often comes from struggling to hear in professional interactions.

Social and Group Gatherings
Family gatherings and social events are often the most difficult environments for hearing aid users. The Select tier of Genesis AI 16 provides the essential resolution needed to separate speech from complex background noise. By prioritizing voice and suppressing peripheral noise, it allows you to feel confident and fully engaged in social celebrations without feeling overwhelmed.

Suitable for

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is a versatile and sophisticated solution suitable for a wide range of individuals in Bangladesh who prioritize both performance and discretion.

Individuals with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss
With a robust fitting range of 0-100 dB, the Genesis AI 16 is suitable for those in the early stages of hearing loss as well as those with more significant impairments, providing the power and clarity needed for a better quality of life and improved communication.

Users Prioritizing Ultimate Discretion
The Invisible-In-the-Canal (IIC) design is the gold standard for discretion. It is ideal for professionals, public figures, or anyone who wants the benefits of advanced hearing technology without any visible components on the ear, allowing the technology to remain a personal secret.

Budget-Conscious Individuals seeking Advanced Technology
As a “Select” tier model, the level 16 offers a significant leap in noise management and sound processing over foundational models, providing a high-performance, professional-grade experience at a more accessible price point than top-tier flagship devices.

Active Individuals in Urban Environments
The robust IP68 protection and advanced environmental adaptation make this model perfect for those living active lives in Dhaka or other major cities. It is designed to handle the challenges of urban noise, high humidity, and social interactions with ease and reliability.

Availability

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is a professional medical device that requires an expert custom fitting for optimal results. It is available at the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh. NHCC is a leading provider of audiological services, staffed by specialists who are experts in Starkey’s Neuro Sound technology. They are located at No. 19, Green Road, 6th Floor, A.K. Complex, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. You can view their website here: National Hearing Care Centre. To find their location on Google Maps, click here: NHCC Google Maps.

Schedule a Consultation
To begin your journey to better hearing, a professional assessment is necessary. An audiologist at NHCC will perform a comprehensive hearing test and take a precise ear impression to ensure your custom IIC fits perfectly and provides the best acoustic performance. To book an appointment or inquire about promotional offers, you can contact NHCC via WhatsApp at 01712522784.

Maintenance of Genesis AI 16 IIC NW

Proper daily care is essential to ensure your custom invisible hearing aids last for many years and perform at their peak.

Daily Cleaning
Wipe the hearing aid shells with a soft, dry cloth every evening to remove moisture, sweat, and oils. Use the provided small brush to gently clear any earwax from the microphone and receiver ports. Never use water or cleaning solvents, as these can damage the delicate internal electronics of the device.

Battery Management
The IIC NW model uses a size 10 zinc-air battery. Open the battery door at night to turn the device off and allow any trapped moisture to escape. Always carry spare batteries, and replace the cell promptly when you hear the low-battery warning to ensure you never miss a moment of sound.

Wax Guard Care
Your devices are equipped with wax filters to protect the receiver. Inspect these filters weekly; if they appear clogged or if the sound becomes muffled, replace the filter using the provided tool. This simple maintenance step prevents the most common cause of hearing aid service issues and ensures consistent sound quality.

Humidity Control
Due to the high humidity levels in Bangladesh, it is highly recommended to use a hearing aid dehumidifier or drying jar. Placing your aids in a drying kit overnight will help remove deep-seated moisture and prevent corrosion, effectively extending the life of your premium hearing investment.

Conclusion

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is a transformative hearing solution that offers an unparalleled combination of absolute invisibility and sophisticated artificial intelligence. Powered by the groundbreaking Starkey Neuro Processor, it delivers a clear and natural listening experience by performing 80 million personalized adjustments every hour. With its robust IP68 protection and custom-crafted design, it is built to handle the environmental and social challenges of life in Bangladesh. For those who prioritize discretion and professional-grade sound quality, the Genesis AI 16 IIC NW is a wise and life-changing investment in long-term hearing health and personal well-being, providing the clarity you need in a package that is virtually invisible.

FAQs about Genesis AI 16 IIC NW

Q. Is the Genesis AI 16 IIC NW completely invisible?
Yes, as a Completely-In-Canal (IIC) model, it sits deep within the ear canal. While invisibility depends on your unique ear anatomy, it is the most discreet style available.

Q. What is the price in Bangladesh?
The official price is ৳ 2,70,000 per unit at the National Hearing Care Centre.

Q. How many channels does this model have?
The Genesis AI 16 level features 16 processing channels and 16 frequency bands for high-resolution sound.

Q. Does it have a warranty?
Yes, all Genesis AI hearing aids come with a 3-year worldwide warranty.

Q. Does it work with the My Starkey app?
Yes, it is compatible with the My Starkey app for basic control and information via T2 Remote technology.

Q. What is the Starkey Neuro Processor?
It is a powerful new chip that is 4x faster and utilizes a Deep Neural Network to mimic natural brain-like sound processing.

Q. Is it moisture-resistant?
Yes, it features Surface Nanoshield (IP68) technology, providing high resistance to sweat, moisture, and dust.

Q. Does it help with ringing in the ears?
Yes, it includes Multiflex Tinnitus technology to help mask and provide relief from tinnitus symptoms.

Q. What battery does it use?
The IIC NW model uses a size 10 disposable zinc-air battery.

Q. Does it have noise reduction?
Yes, the Select level provides up to 8 dB of reduction for wind, machine noise, and transient sounds.

Q. What is the fitting range?
It has a wide fitting range of 0-100 dB, suitable for mild to severe hearing loss.

Q. Where can I buy this in Dhaka?
It is available at the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

Q. Can I have remote adjustments?
Yes, TeleHear allows your audiologist to perform remote fine-tuning of your hearing aids via the app.

Q. How many adjustments does it make per hour?
The Genesis AI processor performs 80 million personalized adjustments every hour.

Q. Is it hand-crafted?
Yes, every unit is custom-made based on an impression of the wearer’s ear canal for a perfect fit.