Description

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 mRIC R (mini Receiver-In-Canal Rechargeable) is a revolutionary hearing care solution that sets a new standard for performance and discretion in Bangladesh. As the “mini” version of the standard RIC, it offers an incredibly small and sleek housing that disappears behind the ear, while still delivering the full power of Starkey’s all-new Neuro Processor. Operating at the Select technology tier with 16 processing channels and 16 frequency bands, this device is designed to mimic the human brain’s natural auditory system. It performs a staggering 80 million personalized adjustments every hour, ensuring that speech is consistently prioritized and background noise is expertly managed. This model is powered by a high-capacity, encased Lithium-Ion battery, providing long-lasting power and eliminating the environmental and practical burdens of disposable batteries. The mRIC R features Pro8 HydraShield™ technology, achieving an IP68+ rating which makes it waterproof and exceptionally resistant to the intense humidity and dust common in local climates. Beyond its superior sound processing, it serves as a sophisticated wellness companion with integrated 3D sensors that track physical activity, social engagement, and provide life-saving Fall Alert notifications. For users in Bangladesh seeking the perfect blend of high-fidelity AI sound, modern rechargeable convenience, and the ultimate in discreet design, the Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is the definitive choice.

More about Features

✔ 16 Channels & 16 Bands – The Genesis AI 16 mRIC R utilizes 16 independent processing channels and bands to provide a precise and granular hearing experience. This architecture allows the device to split the incoming sound spectrum into fine segments, ensuring amplification is applied exactly where needed according to the user’s audiogram.

✔ Direct Streaming from iOS & Android phones – This feature enables high-fidelity Bluetooth streaming of phone calls, music, and multimedia audio directly from compatible Apple or Android devices. The hearing aids are effectively transformed into custom-tuned wireless earbuds that perfectly match the wearer’s specific hearing loss profile.

✔ Pro8 HydraShield™ (IP68+) Waterproof Rating – The Pro8 HydraShield™ system provides a comprehensive waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68+), meaning the device can withstand moisture, sweat, and even brief immersion. This robust engineering protects the internal circuits from the damaging effects of humidity and dust common in challenging environments.

✔ Neuro Sound Technology with Select Patient Experience – Inspired by the brain’s neural pathways, the Starkey Neuro Processor manages the Select tier experience by providing a natural and comfortable balance of sound. This technology reduces the cognitive load on the wearer, making it easier to stay engaged in conversations without being overwhelmed by background noise.

– Binaural Processing – When worn as a pair, the two hearing aids communicate constantly in real-time to maintain synchronization. This preserves spatial cues, helping the user accurately locate the direction of incoming sounds, which is vital for safety and awareness.

– Edge Mode+ with My Starkey mobile app access – This on-demand AI feature offers an instant boost in speech clarity. By using the My Starkey app, the wearer can trigger a real-time analysis for instant optimization of settings for the specific acoustic environment.

– Select Transient Noise Reduction – This feature instantly identifies and softens sudden, sharp sounds like a clattering dish or a loud door slam. This intelligent reduction ensures a comfortable and non-disruptive listening experience, preventing jarring and uncomfortable auditory spikes.

– Select Wind Adaptation – Outdoor communication is often impaired by the sound of wind turbulence over the microphones. This feature actively suppresses wind noise, allowing the user to maintain clear conversations even while walking outdoors or traveling.

– Select Machine Adaptation – Continuous background noises from machines, air conditioners, or fans are intelligently detected and reduced. This capability prevents fatigue caused by constant mechanical hums, allowing the user to focus on voices and other important sounds.

– Adaptive Directionality – The microphones are focused on speech coming from the front while noise from the sides and rear is suppressed. This is essential for understanding a companion’s voice in busy social settings like restaurants or family gatherings.

– Music Enhancement – This feature processes music signals differently than speech to preserve the full dynamic range and tonal complexity. It provides a richer and more vibrant listening experience for both live and streamed content.

– Auto Experience Manager – This system constantly monitors the environment to automatically and smoothly transition between listening programs (memories) without user intervention. For new users, it gradually increases amplification levels as the wearer adapts to ensure a smooth transition.

✔ Health & Safety Technology – The Genesis AI 16 mRIC R functions as a sophisticated wellness companion by using integrated 3D sensors to track the user’s physical and social well-being.

– Activity and Engagement Tracking – Integrated 3D sensors monitor daily steps and physical movement (Activity Tracking) alongside time spent in meaningful social interactions (Engagement Tracking). This data is accessible via the My Starkey app to encourage a healthier and more active lifestyle.

– Fall Alert – This critical safety innovation uses sensors to detect if the wearer has suffered a sudden fall. If a fall is detected, the device can automatically send an alert message with the user’s location to designated emergency contacts.

– Reminders – Users can set voice or tonal reminders for important daily tasks, such as taking medications or attending appointments. These reminders are delivered directly through the hearing aids, ensuring they are heard and acted upon promptly.

✔ My Starkey mobile app for added control – The My Starkey app provides an intuitive command center on the user’s smartphone. It allows for easy volume adjustments, program switching, and monitoring of health data.

– Tap Control – This feature allows the user to control specific functions, such as answering a call or pausing a stream, by simply double-tapping the outer shell of the hearing aid.

– Smart Assistant – A voice-activated interface allows users to ask questions or give commands, such as “increase the volume” or “check the weather,” hands-free.

– Find my Hearing Aids – If the devices are misplaced, this feature uses GPS and signal strength data to help the user locate them quickly.

– Self Check (with Auto Baseline) – This feature allows the user to run a diagnostic test on the hearing aid components to ensure they are performing against their original performance baseline. This helps confirm that microphones, receivers, and internal circuits are working perfectly.

– Mask Mode – The processing of the device is specifically tuned to enhance the clarity of speech that is muffled by face masks. This helps overcome a common modern communication challenge by focusing on critical speech frequencies.

– Hear Share companion app compatibility – This allows designated family members or caregivers to monitor the user’s wellness data and safety alerts via a separate app. This provides a supportive circle of care and greater peace of mind for the family.

✔ Feedback Cancellation – Starkey’s industry-leading technology eliminates the annoying whistling or squealing that can sometimes occur with hearing aids. This ensures a stable, comfortable, and amplification-consistent listening experience throughout the day.

✔ Frequency Lowering – Important for high-frequency hearing loss, this technology intelligently shifts high-pitched speech sounds (like ‘s’ and ‘f’) to a lower, more audible range. This preserves speech clarity and significantly improves overall speech understanding for the user.

✔ REM Target Match – Real-Ear Measurement (REM) Target Match ensures the hearing aid’s output is precisely calibrated to the individual’s hearing prescription. This optimizes the physical fit and sound performance for maximum accuracy based on the unique acoustics of the ear canal.

✔ TeleHear Remote Fitting – This feature allows the audiologist to fine-tune hearing aid settings remotely via a video call through the My Starkey app. This provides unparalleled professional support and personalized adjustments without the need for an in-person clinic visit.

✔ Synchronized Ear to Ear User Adjustments – This ensures a balanced listening experience by instantly mirroring any manual program changes or volume adjustments made on one hearing aid to the opposite ear. This prevents the user from having to manually adjust both devices separately for routine changes.

✔ Ear to Ear Phone Streaming – When streaming a phone call directly from a smartphone, the audio is delivered simultaneously to both hearing aids (binaurally). This significantly enhances clarity and makes speech comprehension during calls more effortless, especially in noisy areas.

✔ Starlink Wireless Accessories Compatibility – The device is fully compatible with the Starlink range of optional wireless accessories, such as TV streamers or remote microphones. These accessories significantly enhance performance in specific challenging listening situations like watching television or attending lectures.

✔ Multiflex Tinnitus – This customizable feature provides sound therapy designed to help mask and manage the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears. The audiologist can program a therapeutic sound signal to help reduce the annoyance of tinnitus.

✔ Auto Sleep – This is an intelligent power-saving feature that automatically detects when the hearing aids are removed. The devices then enter a low-power “sleep” mode to preserve battery life, ensuring they are ready for use when placed back on the ear.

✔ Tonal and Voice indicators – The device provides clear audio cues (either tones or spoken phrases) to inform the user about important status changes. These include low battery alerts, program transitions, or connectivity updates.

✔ Automatic Telephone Response – This feature automatically detects when a traditional telephone handset is placed near the ear. It then adjusts the hearing aid’s settings to optimize for voice frequencies and directional focus, ensuring a clearer, more comfortable landline call experience.

✔ Programmable setting for optimized streaming sound quality – This allows the hearing care professional to create a dedicated, customized program specifically to maximize the clarity, balance, and quality of streamed audio (music, podcasts, video). This ensures the streamed content is perfectly tailored to the user’s hearing loss profile.

✔ Up to 4 professional programs – The audiologist can program up to four distinct memory settings for different acoustic environments (e.g., ‘Restaurant’, ‘Music’, ‘Outdoors’). Users can easily switch between these customized programs via the My Starkey app or the on-device control.

Performance in Different Environments

The Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is engineered to adapt seamlessly across the diverse and challenging sound environments of Bangladesh.

Quiet Environments
In calm settings like a library or a private home, the device provides an incredibly natural and clear sound profile. The low noise floor of the Starkey Neuro Processor ensures that even soft speech is crisp, while subtle environmental sounds are rendered faithfully without any artificial “hiss” or distortion.

Noisy Environments
In the busy markets and restaurants of urban centers like Dhaka, the Genesis AI 16 uses its 16-channel processing and Adaptive Directionality to isolate speech from background noise. By focusing on the speaker in front while suppressing surrounding chatter, it helps the user stay engaged in conversations. For extreme noise, Edge Mode+ provides an instant AI-powered boost for clarity.

Outdoor Environments
The mRIC R’s compact design and Select Wind Adaptation make it excellent for outdoor activities. Whether you are walking through a park or traveling in an open rickshaw, the device manages wind turbulence to keep voices clear. Its IP68+ rating also ensures that sweat and humidity do not impact the device’s performance.

Phone Calls and Media Streaming
Direct streaming provides a superior digital experience. Phone calls are delivered binaurally (to both ears), making conversations much easier to follow even in loud areas. Music and movies sound full and immersive, effectively turning the hearing aids into high-quality wireless headphones.

Music and Entertainment
The dedicated Music Enhancement feature ensures that the dynamic range and tonal nuances of music are preserved. Unlike standard hearing aids that might flatten or distort music, the Genesis AI 16 provides a vibrant and natural sound for music lovers.

Suitable for

The Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is a versatile solution for a wide range of individuals in the Bangladeshi context.

Individuals with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss
With its wide fitting range (0-110 dB), the mRIC R can address everything from slight hearing difficulties to significant hearing loss with precision and clarity.

Users Seeking Maximum Discretion
The “mini” RIC housing is designed for those who want a powerful hearing solution that remains almost invisible when worn behind the ear.

Active Professionals and Socially Active Seniors
The discreet look is ideal for professional settings, while the integrated safety features like Fall Alert and Activity Tracking support an independent and healthy lifestyle for seniors.

Those Living in Humid or Dusty Climates
The IP68+ waterproof and dustproof rating is essential for the local environment, providing long-term reliability against moisture, which is the most common cause of hearing aid repairs.

Tech-Savvy Individuals
Users who enjoy smartphone integration will find the My Starkey app to be a powerful tool for customization, health tracking, and accessing advanced AI features like Edge Mode+.

Availability

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is a professional-grade hearing instrument that requires expert selection and precision fitting. It is available at the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. NHCC is a premier provider of audiological services in Bangladesh, featuring advanced diagnostic technology and experienced audiologists who specialize in the latest Genesis AI technology. You can learn more at their website National Hearing Care Centre or find them on Google Maps at NHCC Google Maps.

Book a Consultation  To ensure the best outcome, a professional assessment is vital. At NHCC, an audiologist will conduct a comprehensive hearing test and lifestyle evaluation to determine if the Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is the right fit for you. To schedule an appointment or inquire about promotional pricing, contact the center via WhatsApp at 01712522784.

Maintenance of Genesis AI 16 mRIC R

Proper care is essential to ensure the longevity and performance of your hearing aids.

Daily Cleaning
Wipe the exterior of the hearing aids with a soft, dry cloth daily to remove sweat or skin oils. Use a cleaning brush to clear the microphone ports and the receiver tip of any debris. Never use water or solvents, as these can damage the protective coatings.

Charging and Battery Care
Place the devices in their charger every night to ensure a full charge for the next day. Ensure the charging contacts are clean and dry. The charger also serves as a safe, protective case when the hearing aids are not in use.

Wax Guard Replacement
The receiver uses a small wax filter (HearClear) to prevent earwax from entering the internal speaker. Inspect this weekly and replace it if it appears clogged to maintain optimal sound quality.

Moisture Management
Despite the IP68+ rating, it is recommended to use a hearing aid dehumidifier or drying kit, especially during the high-humidity monsoon season in Bangladesh, to keep the internal electronics in peak condition.

Conclusion

The Starkey Genesis AI 16 mRIC R represents a significant advancement in hearing care, offering a perfect balance of AI-driven performance, rechargeable convenience, and extreme discretion. By utilizing the Starkey Neuro Processor, it delivers a natural listening experience that mimics the brain’s own processing, making communication effortless even in the most challenging environments. With its 16-channel precision, waterproof durability, and integrated health tracking, it is far more than a hearing aid—it is a comprehensive tool for a more connected and active life. For the user in Bangladesh who values both high technology and a discreet appearance, the Genesis AI 16 mRIC R is a truly transformative investment.

FAQs about Genesis AI 16 mRIC R

Q. Is the Genesis AI 16 mRIC R waterproof?
Yes, it is rated IP68+, making it waterproof and highly resistant to dust and moisture.

Q. How long does the battery last on a single charge?
The Lithium-Ion battery provides a full day of use, up to 30+ hours, even with significant audio streaming.

Q. What makes the “mRIC R” different from the “RIC RT”?
The mRIC R is a smaller, “mini” version for maximum discretion, while the RIC RT is slightly larger and includes a built-in Telecoil.

Q. Does it work with both iPhone and Android?

Yes, it supports direct high-quality audio streaming from both compatible iOS and Android devices.

Q. Can it track my health?
Yes, it features integrated sensors for activity tracking (steps) and engagement tracking, accessible through the My Starkey app.

Q. Is there a warranty in Bangladesh?
Yes, all Genesis AI products come with a 3-year worldwide warranty.

Q. How does the Fall Alert work?
3D sensors detect the motion of a fall and can automatically send a notification with your location to emergency contacts.

Q. Can I adjust the hearing aid settings remotely?

Yes, the TeleHear feature allows your audiologist to make remote adjustments via video call in the app.

Q. What is Edge Mode+?
It is an AI-driven feature that analyzes your environment on-demand and instantly optimizes settings for speech clarity.

Q. Does it help with tinnitus (ringing in the ears)?
Yes, it includes Multiflex Tinnitus technology for customizable sound therapy.

Q. What is the Starkey Neuro Processor and how many adjustments does it make?
The Neuro Processor is the brain of the hearing aid, operating 4X faster than previous models, and performs 80 million personalized adjustments every hour.

Q. How many channels and bands does the Genesis AI 16 mRIC R utilize?
It operates with 16 independent processing channels and 16 frequency bands to provide precise and granular sound amplification.

Q. Is the mRIC R compatible with Starlink wireless accessories?
Yes, it is fully compatible with the Starlink range of optional wireless accessories, such as TV streamers or remote microphones.

Q. What is the purpose of REM Target Match?
REM Target Match ensures the hearing aid’s output is precisely calibrated to the individual’s unique hearing prescription and the acoustics of the ear canal for maximum accuracy.

Q. How many professional programs can my audiologist set?
The audiologist can program up to four distinct memory settings for different acoustic environments, which the user can switch between via the app or on-device control.