Widex Magnify CIC Micro: A Complete Product Description

What Is the Widex Magnify CIC Micro?

The Widex Magnify CIC Micro is an ultra‑discrete completely‑in‑canal (CIC) hearing aid from the Widex Magnify™ family. The “Micro” designation indicates an even smaller shell than the standard CIC, making it one of the tiniest hearing aids available on the market. The entire device sits deep inside your ear canal, with only a fine removal thread visible at the opening. This custom‑molded device is designed for individuals who prioritise maximum invisibility above all other features. The CIC Micro uses a disposable size 10 battery – the smallest hearing aid battery – and is intended for mild to moderate hearing loss, with a fitting range of 20‑90 dB HL for all three technology levels (100, 50, and 30).

Important note: The Widex Magnify CIC Micro does not include MFi, ASHA, or direct audio streaming capabilities. There is no Bluetooth, no hands‑free calling, and no smartphone streaming. It is a traditional, non‑wireless hearing aid focused entirely on delivering Widex’s reliable sound quality in the most discreet possible package. This makes the CIC Micro the ultimate choice for users who want their hearing solution to be completely invisible.

The Micro Advantage: Even Smaller Than CIC

The CIC Micro takes the standard CIC design and reduces it further through a smaller battery compartment, a more compact receiver, and a streamlined circuit board. Benefits include:

• Maximum invisibility: The device is virtually undetectable, even from very close range. No part of the housing is visible when properly fitted.

• Superior wind noise reduction: The microphone is located deep within the canal, so wind noise is almost completely eliminated.

• Excellent telephone compatibility: A telephone handset rests directly against your outer ear, not the hearing aid.

• Natural sound delivery: The receiver is extremely close to the eardrum, providing efficient, low‑distortion amplification.

However, the tiny size comes with significant trade‑offs. The size 10 battery provides only 3‑5 days of use. There is no push button or any manual control on the device – all program and volume changes must be made by your audiologist during fitting or via an external remote control (RC‑DEX). The battery door is very small and may be difficult for users with dexterity challenges. Additionally, telecoil may be limited or absent due to space constraints.

Battery Type and Daily Use

The size 10 battery is the smallest hearing aid battery. A single battery typically provides 3‑5 days of use depending on amplification demands and daily wearing time. Because the device has no streaming or wireless features, battery life is not reduced by Bluetooth activity. The hearing aid features a tiny battery door that also serves as an on/off switch – open the door to power down, close to turn on. Because of the deep fit and small size, opening the battery door may require a small tool or well‑trimmed fingernails. Audible low‑battery warnings (beeps or voice alerts) indicate when a replacement is needed. No charging equipment is required.

Technology Levels: 100, 50, and 30

The Widex Magnify CIC Micro is available in three technology levels: 100 (highest performance within the Magnify line), 50 (mid‑range), and 30 (essential). Below is a detailed breakdown based on the feature tables on PDF page 8.

Widex Magnify CIC Micro 100 (M CIC M 100)

This is the highest level within the CIC Micro line, offering the most features for users who want better performance in challenging listening situations. Key features include:

• Processing channels: 6 channels for accurate processing and precise sound shaping.

• Locator (Number of channels): 6 channels for better speech intelligibility in noise with channel‑specific microphone directionality. The PDF page 8 shows “Locator” with “6 ch” under the 100 column, “4 ch” under 50, and “front/omni” under 30.

• Noise Reduction SIS: Provides listening comfort by reducing noise and intensifying speech. Included on all levels.

• Soft Level Noise Reduction: Unwanted background noises are reduced for greater listening comfort. Included.

• Wind noise control: Reduction of wind noise – included on all levels.

• Listening programs: 3 programs (accessed via remote control RC‑DEX).

• InterEar volume/program shift: Change the volume/program in both hearing aids simultaneously – included.

• SmartSpeak/SmartTone: Voice or tone alerts for easy hearing aid management – included.

• Personal Zen: Flexible noise style adjustable according to desired frequency – included (Zen is a tinnitus management tool using soothing tones).

• Zen/Zen+: A tinnitus management tool for reducing the effects of tinnitus using soothing tones and/or noise – included on all levels.

• Wireless CROS compatible: Wireless device to assist with single‑sided deafness; utilizes WidexLink – included.

• Audibility Extender: High frequency sounds are audible in one listening program, using linear frequency transposition – included only on the 100 level (PDF page 8 shows a checkmark only under the “100” column).

• Fitting rationale options: WFR (Wide fitting rationale), NAL-NL2, DSL v5.0 – available on all levels.

• TruAcoustics™ with Personal Gain Integrator: A more accurate and improved sound for all inputs – included on all levels.

• Enhanced Dynamic Range Compression (EDRC): For audibility of soft sounds, speech understanding and comfort in loud environments – included on all levels.

• True-Input Technology: 113 dB SPL input range – included on all levels.

• Sound Diary/Datalogging: Allows easy monitoring of user data – included on all levels.

• High-resolution Sensogram: In‑situ threshold fitting – included on all levels.

Widex Magnify CIC Micro 50 (M CIC M 50)

The 50 level offers a balance of features for everyday listening. Key differences from the 100 level:

• Processing channels: 6 channels (same).

• Locator (Number of channels): 4 channels (instead of 6). Provides good speech in noise performance but with less granular control.

• Audibility Extender: Not included.

• All other features (Noise Reduction SIS, Soft Level Noise Reduction, wind control, 3 programs, InterEar shift, SmartSpeak/SmartTone, Zen, Zen+, CROS, EDRC, TrueInput, etc.) are included.

Widex Magnify CIC Micro 30 (M CIC M 30)

The essential level, providing core amplification with basic features. Key characteristics:

• Processing channels: 6 channels (same).

• Locator (Number of channels): front/omni – meaning no channel‑specific directionality. The hearing aid can switch between a directional microphone (focusing on sound in front) and omnidirectional (picking up sound from all directions), but without the multi‑channel noise reduction of the higher levels.

• Audibility Extender: Not included.

• Other features: Noise Reduction SIS, Soft Level Noise Reduction, wind control, 3 programs, InterEar shift, SmartSpeak/SmartTone, Zen, Zen+, CROS, EDRC, TrueInput, etc. are included (as per checkmarks on page 8 under the 30 column). The 30 level still offers solid sound quality and essential noise management.

Features Common to All Levels

All three levels of the Widex Magnify CIC Micro share the following core technologies:

• Dynamic Feedback Controller: Fast and efficient detection and cancellation of feedback (whistling), critical in deep‑fit devices.

• TrueInput Technology: 113 dB SPL input range.

• Variable Speed Compression: Dynamically adjusts for consistent speech understanding.

• Telecoil: May be included but with reduced sensitivity due to space constraints – confirm with your audiologist.

• Widex Tonelink App Compatibility: Since the CIC Micro has no Bluetooth, users can control their hearing aids using the Widex Tonelink App, which works as a remote control for non‑Bluetooth Widex hearing aids.

• RC‑DEX Compatibility: A simple remote control for volume and program adjustment – strongly recommended for CIC Micro users since there is no on‑device push button.

• TV Play 2 Compatibility: Direct stereo streaming of TV audio requires a separate streamer (TV Play 2).

What Is Not Included (Honest Disclosure)

The Widex Magnify CIC Micro does not have direct audio streaming from smartphones. There is no MFi, no ASHA, no Bluetooth, and no hands‑free calling. There is no push button on the device itself – all adjustments require a remote control (RC‑DEX) or the Tonelink App. The 30 level lacks channel‑specific directionality (only front/omni). The 50 and 30 levels lack the Audibility Extender for high‑frequency sounds. The tiny size may also mean that telecoil is either absent or less effective. The battery door is extremely small – users with arthritis or poor fine motor skills may struggle.

Listening in Noise and User Comfort

The Locator feature on the 100 level (6 channels) and 50 level (4 channels) provides channel‑specific directionality, helping you focus on speech in noisy environments. The 30 level offers basic directional/omni switching. The deep fit provides exceptional natural wind noise reduction. Soft‑level noise reduction reduces background hiss, and Zen/Zen+ provides soothing tones for tinnitus relief.

Physical Design and Customization

The CIC Micro is custom‑molded from a high‑precision ear impression. The standard colour is beige, but other colour housing options are available with a delivery lead time of three weeks. Custom hearing aid prices include shelling charges. A fine removal thread allows for easy extraction. The battery door is extremely small. An RC‑DEX remote is highly recommended for volume and program changes.

What You Should Know Before Buying

The Widex Magnify CIC Micro requires professional fitting by an experienced audiologist and a very high‑quality ear impression. In India, hearing aids are exempt from GST; accessories (remote controls, TV streamers) do attract GST. Warranty varies by technology level. You will need to purchase size 10 batteries separately. The RC‑DEX remote is almost a necessity.

This model is best suited for users with mild to moderate hearing loss (up to 90 dB HL) who demand absolute invisibility, do not need smartphone streaming, are comfortable using a remote control, and have good manual dexterity (or a caregiver to change batteries). Choose the 100 level if you need frequency transposition for high‑frequency sounds and the best noise reduction. Choose the 50 level for good all‑round performance. Choose the 30 level for essential amplification at the most accessible price. If you need direct smartphone streaming or on‑device controls, consider other Magnify models.