Sonion Nederland B.v.

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Raymond Mögelin

The present invention relates to an acoustical assembly adapted to be inserted into an ear canal, said acoustical assembly comprising a receiver unit adapted to generate sound pressure waves, a microphone unit adapted to detect sound pressure waves inside the ear canal when the acoustical assembly is inserted in the ear canal, and a nozzle comprising a receiver unit mount adapted to house at least part of the receiver unit, wherein the nozzle comprises at least one sound channel adapted to guide generated sound pressure waves from a receiver unit outlet to at least one sound outlet opening of the nozzle, and wherein the nozzle further comprises a microphone unit mount adapted to house at least part of the microphone unit. The present invention further relates to a hearing device comprising an acoustical assembly.

Microphone unit arranged on top of receiver unit nozzle

An assembly of a sound generator having a sound output, a spout connected to the receiver, the spout having a sound channel having a first opening connected to the sound output and a second opening from which sound may be output. The spout has one or more third openings blocked by fastening portions of a dome, and a sensor positioned in the sound channel at the third opening(s). Sound may pass the sensor in the sound channel while travelling in the third opening(s). The assembly may be a personal hearing instrument and the sensor may be a microphone.

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