Specialist Ear Moulds

CUSTOM EAR MOULDS

In order to have a custom ear mould we will take an impression of your ear, this is a painless method.

Ear moulds come in a wide variety of sizes and types. Some ear moulds are solid and some are soft or spongy. The most popular styles are full shell and half shell. Full shell ear moulds are generally for high-level noise exposure, while half shell are for mid-level noise exposure. The type of ear moulds your audiologist recommends will depend on your individual needs.

Some ear moulds come with a filtered attenuator, allowing for verbal communication while still protecting hearing, which is popular with musicians. These types of ear moulds come in both electronic and non-electronic models. Ear moulds are also popular for fitting over certain earbud headphones, under pilot boom-mic headsets, and other specialty uses.

As the name implies, custom earmolds are made custom to fit the unique contour of your ear. If you cannot get a comfortable or secure fit with traditional earplugs, custom earmolds may be for you. They offer some of the best hearing protection available.

Why Choose Custom Ear Moulds?

Custom ear moulds are superior to foam or generic shaped earpieces because they are created from an identical copy or impression of the user’s ear and ear canal so a perfect fit is guaranteed. Ear moulds are the preferred choice of those who use in-ear products for prolonged periods, like news broadcasters or musicians. Custom moulded ear-inserts or ear moulds are used in a variety of applications including news broadcasters, security communication, sports, motorcyclists, shooting, professional musicians, Mp3 players, Noise protection. We can produce ear-inserts for almost any application.

Earmoulds for Hearing Aids

Ear moulds come in both acrylic and silicone moulds, acrylic moulds are hard material while silicone is a softer material. Silicone would be traditionally used for high output hearing aids and for custom headphones.

Ear moulds Design And Benefits

Ear moulds are a perfect choice for use with more traditional hearing aids. They offer the best acoustic properties, and long lasting comfort. Below you can see a selection of our ear mould products designed for use with hearing aids. If you are looking for a design that is not shown here, please enquire because we can adapt existing designs or create custom ones for your needs.

The advantages of well fitting hearing aid ear moulds are:

Comfortable fit that can be worn all day
Absorbs straining frequencies and harmful loud noise
Custom ear moulds cause no pressure sensation in the ear
Perfect acoustic seal

Full Shell

The full shell mould is exceptionally sturdy and lightweight, filling the entire concha of the ear for maximum seal. It can be slightly shelled out for better appearance and is appropriate for fitting moderate and severe hearing losses and offers effective sealing to reduce feedback.

Carved Shell

The interior of the mould is carved out resulting in an ultra lightweight and ultra soft mould offering superb sealing properties even in deformed ears where there are inadequate in-ear retention features. This type of mould is suitable for severe to profound losses, great for paediatrics and highly recommended for pronounced Temporo Mandibular Joint (TMJ) movements.

Half Shell

The half shell mould is comfortable with a minimum of bulk as the helix area is removed for ease of insertion and removal. This style may be chosen if there is difficulty inserting the mould or in the case of a very narrow helix, deformity in the helix area or for cosmetic reasons.

Skeleton

The skeleton mould is inconspicuous and allows ventilation of the concha area. It is suitable for mild to moderate hearing losses.

Half Phantom

This is basically a skeleton mould with the centre section of the band removed. This may ease insertion and removal, may be preferred as being less conspicuous or if there is deformity in the concha area.

Canal Mould

The canal mould is the smallest possible. It is comfortable and cosmetically appealing. This type of style requires good in-canal retention features otherwise it may be difficult to retain in the ear. This is suitable for mild to moderate losses and for patients with a deformed pinna.

Canal Lock

The canal lock is similar to the canal mould but with a spur along the anti-tragal area to help anchor the mould in place. It is designed to be small and inconspicuous like the canal style but with superior retention.

Custom Tips

Thin Tube Custom Tip – This new custom tip compliments the family of non-custom ear tips (earbuds) to work in conjunction with the microbore tubing for slim tube products.

RIC Custom Tip

This range of products has been developed to provide the RIC receiver-in-canal product with an alternative to a bud attachment.

Swim Plugs

Waterproof swim plugs offer protection for those prone to ear infections or other ear problems. Made from soft hydrophobic silicone material for maximum comfort, the plugs float so you won’t lose them in water. Swim plugs come in a variety of solid, marbled and neon colours.