Description

The Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R stands as a pinnacle of sleek engineering and artificial intelligence integration within contemporary audiological science, delivering exceptional acoustic clarity, lithium-ion rechargeable performance, and discreet aesthetics for hearing aid wearers across Bangladesh. Engineered within Starkey’s world-renowned Omega AI platform, this mini Receiver-In-Canal (mRIC R) device is driven by the state-of-the-art G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor. Designed to emulate the neuro-acoustic pathways of the human auditory cortex, the processor performs up to 80 million automated acoustic adjustments every hour to deliver seamless sound processing. With 16 dedicated signal processing channels and 16 customizable frequency bands, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R provides precise frequency mapping, preserving speech acoustics while intelligently attenuating ambient environmental noise across mild to severe hearing loss profiles.

At the heart of the Omega AI 16 mRIC R’s acoustic performance is its Binaural Processing architecture, augmented by Deep Neural Network (DNN) enhanced noise management. Through high-speed binaural data exchange between paired hearing aids, the system maintains natural spatial localization and soundscape awareness. In dynamic social and occupational environments throughout Bangladesh—ranging from family gatherings and corporate boardrooms to bustling city centers and outdoor markets—the Omega AI 16 mRIC R dynamically categorizes incoming sound signals. Utilizing Select Edge Mode+, Select Machine Noise Reduction (offering up to 7 dB of mechanical attenuation), and Select Speech in Noise Reduction (providing up to 8 dB of competing speech suppression), the device elevates speech intelligibility while dramatically reducing cognitive listening strain for the user.

Complementing its sound processing capabilities, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R is crafted with an ultra-compact, ergonomic mini housing designed for all-day physical comfort and invisible wearing discretion behind the ear. The integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides reliable all-day operational capacity on a single charge, freeing wearers from handling tiny disposable batteries. The device features an onboard LED status indicator light for immediate battery and connectivity feedback, and is protected by Pro10 HydraShield nano-coating, earning an IP68 rating for water immersion up to 1 meter depth. With next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio featuring Auracast™ compatibility, full integration with the MyStarkey app, integrated health and safety sensors, Fall Alert capabilities, and a 3-year worldwide warranty, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R is officially available in Bangladesh through the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka.

More about Features

✔ 16 Channels & 16 Bands powered by G3 Gen Al Neuro Processor – The 16-channel and 16-band digital signal processing architecture driven by the G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor divides the acoustic frequency spectrum into 16 independent channels. This allows qualified audiologists at NHCC to customize amplification curves to match the wearer’s exact audiometric requirements. The G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor continuously monitors incoming sound environments, making automated adjustments that preserve speech details while keeping overall volume comfortable.

✔ Bluetooth® LE Protocol with AURACAST™ – Built on modern Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Audio protocols, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R provides direct, energy-efficient audio streaming from compatible iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, and computers. The integration of Auracast™ broadcast audio technology allows wearers to tap directly into public broadcast audio feeds at airports, conference centers, places of worship, and auditoriums with pristine clarity and ultra-low audio latency.

✔ Binaural Processing with DNN enhanced noise management – When worn as a binaural pair, both hearing aids establish a high-speed wireless link to exchange acoustic information across ears in real time. The onboard Deep Neural Network (DNN) leverages advanced machine learning models trained on millions of diverse sound patterns to preserve natural spatial cues and apply localized noise reduction across both ears simultaneously.

✔ Select Edge Mode+ – An intelligent acoustic feature that conducts real-time environmental sound analysis on demand. When users find themselves in challenging acoustic environments, activating Select Edge Mode+ via a quick tap gesture or app command prompts the AI processor to evaluate immediate acoustic conditions and apply targeted noise reduction and speech enhancement adjustments instantly.

✔ Select Consonant Brightness – Specifically engineered to enhance high-frequency speech clarity by boosting subtle consonant sounds like ‘s’, ‘f’, ‘t’, ‘k’, and ‘sh’. By sharpening high-frequency speech cues without introducing acoustic harshness, it improves word recognition and speech comprehension during complex conversations.

✔ Select Machine Noise Reduction – Provides up to 7 dB of active noise attenuation targeted directly at low-frequency steady-state mechanical noises, such as air conditioner compressors, ceiling fan hums, generator drones, and vehicle engines. This maintains listening comfort in home, office, and urban commuting settings across Bangladesh.

✔ Select Speech in Noise Reduction – Delivers up to 8 dB of targeted background noise suppression designed to attenuate competing background speech and ambient chatter. By isolating primary conversational voices, it makes understanding speech in restaurants, family gatherings, and public spaces significantly easier.

✔ Select Transient Noise Reduction – Instantly detects and softens sudden, loud impulse noises—such as clattering cutlery, slamming doors, or rattling keys—by up to 6 dB. This prevents sharp acoustic discomfort while maintaining smooth, natural sound quality.

✔ Select Wind Reduction – Provides up to 8 dB of targeted wind noise suppression over the dual microphone ports. This ensures clear phone calls, undisturbed speech understanding, and comfortable listening during outdoor walks, rickshaw rides, or open-air activities.

✔ Quiet: Mild expansion – Applies mild expansion algorithms to soft ambient sounds in quiet environments. This eliminates internal microphone circuit hiss and subtle ambient noise, ensuring a clean, natural background during quiet reading, resting, or one-on-one discussions.

✔ Music Enhancement – Features specialized sound processing parameters tailored specifically for music reproduction. By expanding dynamic range and preserving natural harmonic overtones, it allows wearers to enjoy live and recorded music with rich fidelity and zero acoustic distortion.

✔ Programmable setting for optimized streaming sound quality – Dedicated audio equalizer controls designed specifically for wireless media streaming. This allows users to customize bass, midrange, and treble frequency responses for phone calls, streaming music, podcasts, and video audio.

✔ TeleHear full remote fit – Enables telehealth fitting sessions directly with audiologists at NHCC. Through the MyStarkey app, hearing care professionals can perform real-time diagnostic checks and make precise remote adjustments to your hearing aid settings without requiring an in-person clinic visit.

✔ LED Status Indicator Light** – Located on the mRIC R housing, this integrated visual LED light provides instant feedback regarding power state, battery charging progress, and wireless connection status, making daily operation simple and clear.

✔ Pro10 HydraShield Protection** – Advanced hydrophobic nano-coating covers both internal micro-circuitry and external housing. Certified IP68 waterproof up to 1 meter depth, it shields the instrument against water immersion, sweat, high tropical humidity, earwax, and environmental dust.

✔ AURACAST Assistant – Embedded within the MyStarkey app, the Auracast Assistant scans for available public audio streams nearby, allowing users to discover, select, and connect to venue audio broadcasts with a single tap.

✔ Google Fast Pair™ – Enables instant Bluetooth discovery and pairing for Android device users. Nearby Omega AI hearing aids are detected automatically by the smartphone, offering a seamless one-tap connection process.

✔ Compatible with MyStarkey App – Connects wirelessly to the MyStarkey smartphone app, giving wearers comprehensive control over volume, custom memory programs, direct adjustments, and smart utility features.

 – Smart Assistant – Allows users to use hands-free voice commands to change hearing aid programs, adjust volume levels, inquire about battery status, or ask everyday queries.

 – Find My Hearing Aids – Uses GPS location mapping and signal strength meters in the app to help wearers locate misplaced or lost hearing aids quickly.

✔ Health & Safety Technology – Integrated motion sensors transform the hearing aid into a personal health and safety monitoring system.

 – Hearing Health & Activity Tracking – Tracks daily physical steps, movement, social engagement hours, and overall hearing health goals to promote an active lifestyle.

 – Fall Alert – Uses onboard 3D sensors to detect accidental falls and automatically send emergency text notifications with location details to designated family contacts.

 – Balance Assessment – Measures postural stability and balance performance using internal motion sensors, helping users assess and track their balance health over time.

 – Balance Builder – Provides guided balance exercises within the MyStarkey app to help wearers proactively improve physical stability and reduce fall risks.

 – Respiratory Rate – Automatically monitors resting respiratory rate in breaths per minute, offering valuable vital sign insights within the app.

 – Reminders & Self Check – Delivers audible voice reminders for medication times or appointments, and runs self-diagnostic checks on internal microphones and receivers.

 – Caregiver app compatibility – Allows family members or caregivers to monitor activity levels, health tracking metrics, and safety alerts remotely for added peace of mind.

✔ Compatible with Starkey Edge wireless accessories – Links seamlessly with StarLink Edge accessories, including Table Microphones, Edge TV Streamers, Remote Microphones, and Remote Controls.

✔ Demo Stream – Allows prospective users to sample high-definition wireless audio streaming during clinical trial appointments at NHCC prior to completing their purchase.

✔ 2.4 GHz CROS/BICROS option*** – A specialized wireless solution for single-sided deafness, transmitting audio from an unaidable ear to a receiving Omega AI hearing aid on the better-hearing ear.

✔ Feedback Cancellation – Active phase-inversion feedback elimination technology prevents annoying whistling or squealing sounds when wearing hats, hugging, or placing a phone to the ear.

✔ Frequency Lowering – Shifts high-frequency speech sounds that fall outside the wearer’s audible range into lower, audible frequency regions, restoring perception of high-pitched voices and environmental sounds.

✔ Multiflex Tinnitus – Integrates customizable sound generator therapy—including broadband white noise, pink noise, and ocean wave sounds—to provide soothing relief from tinnitus ringing.

✔ REM Target Match – Integrates directly with Real Ear Measurement (REM) diagnostic equipment during clinical fitting at NHCC, ensuring acoustic output matches target prescription curves precisely inside the ear canal.

✔ Tonal and Voice indicators – Provides clear spoken voice prompts or musical chimes to inform the user of program switches, volume adjustments, battery levels, and Bluetooth connection status.

✔ Tap Control – On-device gesture control allows wearers to double-tap their ear or hearing aid body to start or pause audio streaming, answer calls, or activate Select Edge Mode+ hands-free.

✔ Up to 4 professional programs – Allows audiologists to program up to 4 customized memory settings (e.g., Home, Restaurant, Outdoor, Traffic) tailored to specific daily environments.

✔ Auto Sleep – Intelligent power management puts the hearing aid into low-power sleep mode when placed motionless on a flat surface, conserving battery energy automatically.

✔ Bimodal Streaming with DualSync ++ – Coordinates synchronized audio streaming and volume control for users wearing a Starkey hearing aid in one ear and a compatible MED-EL cochlear implant in the other.

Performance in Different Environments

The Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R is specifically designed to deliver consistent acoustic comfort and speech understanding across the dynamic lifestyle environments of Bangladesh.

Quiet and Serene Moments
During quiet mornings at home, reading books, or during daily prayers, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R provides natural sound reproduction. Quiet: Mild Expansion suppresses internal circuit noise, ensuring subtle ambient sounds and soft voices are heard with natural clarity.

Vibrant Social Gatherings and Dining
Attending family gatherings or dining at busy restaurants in Dhanmondi or Gulshan involves multi-directional chatter. Select Speech in Noise Reduction (up to 8 dB suppression) works alongside Binaural Processing to isolate spoken words from background noise, facilitating comfortable social conversations.

Urban Commuting and Outdoor Activity
Navigating the outdoor streets of Dhaka exposes wearers to traffic hums, horns, and wind noise. Select Wind Reduction (up to 8 dB) and Select Transient Noise Reduction (up to 6 dB) soften sudden acoustic peaks, while Select Machine Noise Reduction suppresses low-frequency traffic noise during rickshaw commutes and outdoor walks.

Professional and Corporate Success
In corporate office settings, clear speech perception during meetings and calls is essential. Select Machine Noise Reduction filters air conditioner and fan hums by up to 7 dB, while Bluetooth LE streaming delivers clear phone calls and media audio directly to both ears.

Suitable for

The Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R is a versatile, high-value hearing solution suitable for a wide range of wearers in Bangladesh seeking reliable AI technology and ultra-compact rechargeable convenience.

Individuals with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss
Featuring a versatile fitting range of 0-110 dB and 16 fine-tuning channels, this model accommodates mild, moderate, severe, and precipitous hearing loss profiles with clinical accuracy.

Users Seeking Ultra-Compact Discreet Rechargeability
Ideal for wearers who prioritize sleek physical aesthetics and discreet wearing comfort behind the ear, combined with all-day lithium-ion battery convenience without handling disposable button cells.

Active Professionals and Modern Technophiles
Perfect for users who require direct audio streaming from smartphones, Google Fast Pair for Android devices, Auracast™ connectivity, and easy smartphone app control.

Seniors and Health-Conscious Individuals
Equipped with Fall Alert, activity tracking, balance assessment tools, and caregiver app sharing, it offers valuable health monitoring features for elderly wearers and family members.

Availability

The Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R is available officially in Bangladesh through the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC). As an authorized provider of Starkey AI hearing technology in Bangladesh, NHCC offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, professional fittings, real-ear measurement verification, and ongoing clinical aftercare support. The clinic is conveniently located at No. 19, Green Road, 6th Floor, A.K. Complex, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. To explore products and clinical services online, visit their official website at National Hearing Care Centre. You can also find their clinic location on NHCC Google Maps.

Book Your Hearing Consultation
Schedule a professional hearing consultation and live trial of the Omega AI 16 mRIC R with qualified audiologists at NHCC. On binaural (pair) purchase, customers receive a StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 free of cost. To book an appointment or inquire about current promotional offers, contact NHCC via WhatsApp at 01712522784.

Maintenance of Omega AI 16 mRIC R

Proper routine care and daily maintenance ensure that your Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R maintains optimal acoustic performance, battery life, and durability over time.

Daily Cleaning and Shell Care
Wipe the exterior shell, receiver wire, and silicone ear dome daily with a soft, dry cloth to remove earwax, sweat, and surface moisture. Use the provided cleaning brush to remove wax accumulation from microphone ports and receiver openings. Never use water, liquid solvents, or alcohol-based cleaners.

Rechargeable Battery Management and Charging Dock Care
Place your hearing aids into the StarLink Premium Charger overnight to maintain full battery capacity. Ensure metallic charging contacts on both hearing aids and charging dock slots remain clean and dry. The charger includes an onboard battery for portable charging without external power.

Wax Guard Replacement
Inspect the HearClear wax guard on the ear dome weekly. If sound output becomes weak, distorted, or blocked, replace the wax guard using the provided wax guard tool to ensure clear sound delivery into the ear canal.

Moisture and Humidity Management
Although the Omega AI 16 mRIC R features Pro10 HydraShield hydrophobic nano-coating (IP68 rating), proper storage in humid environments prolongs device longevity. Store hearing aids in a dedicated drying beaker or electronic dehumidifier when not in use.

Conclusion

The Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R is an advanced medical-grade hearing aid that combines artificial intelligence sound processing, ultra-compact discreet ergonomics, and lithium-ion rechargeable convenience at an accessible price point of ৳ 2,50,000 in Bangladesh. Powered by the G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor with 16 channels and 16 bands, it delivers clear speech understanding, binaural noise management, and Select Edge Mode+ performance tailored for daily environments. Supported by health tracking features, Fall Alert, Bluetooth LE streaming with Auracast™, a 3-year worldwide warranty, and expert clinical service from the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) in Dhanmondi, Dhaka, the Omega AI 16 mRIC R is an extraordinary investment in long-term hearing health.

FAQs about Omega AI 16 mRIC R

Q. What is the official price of the Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R in Bangladesh?
The official price of the Starkey Omega AI 16 mRIC R in Bangladesh is ৳ 2,50,000 per unit at the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC).

Q. What does mRIC R stand for?
mRIC R stands for mini Receiver-In-Canal Rechargeable, denoting an ultra-compact RIC hearing aid housing equipped with an integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Q. How many channels and bands are in the Omega AI 16 mRIC R?
The Omega AI 16 tier features 16 digital signal processing channels and 16 independent frequency bands driven by the G3 Gen AI Neuro Processor.

Q. Is the StarLink Premium Charger included free of cost?
Yes, a StarLink Premium Charger 2.0 is provided free of cost with a binaural (pair) purchase of Omega AI 16 mRIC R hearing aids.

Q. What is the battery life of the Omega AI 16 mRIC R?
The integrated lithium-ion rechargeable battery provides reliable all-day operational capacity on a single full charge, including time spent streaming wireless audio.

Q. Is the Omega AI 16 mRIC R waterproof?
Yes, it features Pro10 HydraShield hydrophobic nano-coating and is certified waterproof up to 1 meter depth (IP68 rated).

Q. Can I stream phone calls and music directly from my phone?
Yes, it supports direct Bluetooth LE audio streaming for compatible iOS and Android smartphones, as well as Auracast™ public broadcast audio feeds.

Q. What is Select Edge Mode+?
Select Edge Mode+ uses onboard artificial intelligence to conduct instantaneous environmental acoustic analysis and optimize speech clarity on demand.

Q. Does it offer Fall Alert and health monitoring?
Yes, built-in sensors track daily physical activity, evaluate balance, monitor respiration rates, and send automatic Fall Alert text messages to emergency contacts.

Q. What warranty is provided with the Omega AI 16 mRIC R?
It includes a comprehensive 3-year worldwide warranty covering manufacturing defects and official servicing.

Q. Can audiologists adjust these hearing aids remotely in Bangladesh?
Yes, through TeleHear full remote fitting in the MyStarkey app, NHCC audiologists can adjust hearing aid settings remotely without clinic visits.

Q. Where can I try and purchase the Omega AI 16 mRIC R in Dhaka?
You can visit the National Hearing Care Centre (NHCC) located in Green Road, Dhanmondi, Dhaka for professional testing, live trial, and fitting.