Connecting ConnectClip MultiMic+ to New Starkey Edge AI (Auracast Enabled) – Need Advice on Compatibility

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Hi all,

I am to receive trial Starkey Edge AI hearing aids, which are Auracast-enabled. I beleive the ConnectClip MultiMic+ is a good accessory for streaming audio from various sources and was wondering if anyone knows about connecting it with the new Starkey Edge AI.

Here’s what I’m hoping to find out:

  1. Is the ConnectClip MultiMic+ compatible with the latest Auracast-enabled Starkey Edge AI devices?
  2. If yes, what’s the best way to set it up? Are there any limitations or specific adjustments needed to get the best performance?
  3. If they’re not directly compatible, are there any other accessories or workarounds that you’ve found effective for streaming audio from external sources to the Edge AI (apart from the StarLink Remote Microphone +)?

Thanks in advance for any insights! Looking forward to hearing your experiences and any tips for optimizing this kind of setup.

GsL

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Are you expecting to connect your Starkey HAs to Oticon’s ConnectClip or ReSound’s MultiMic+? That is supposed to be doable, but why not use Starkey’s accessories?

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For what I know…

A. ConnectClip is a Demant (Oticon) accessory, which is not Auracast-enabled.
B. Multi-Mic+ is a GN (ReSound) accessory, which is Auracast-enabled.
C. It requires ReSound Smart hearing aid App to toggle-on Auracast function of Multi-Mic+ every time you want to use Auracast.
D. It requires an App of Auracast receiver device to connect to exist Auracast broadcast.

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I believe the ReSound Multi Mic+ is better option, with its added features like USB-C connectivity. It appears to be well-designed.

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If my memory serves, ReSound Multi-Mic+'s USB-C port is for power connection only. You can’t use it as audio input. Just to be clear.

Still USB-C is a nice upgrade.

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Considering audio connection functionality, Starkey’s 2.4 GHz Remote Microphone + accessory is nice too.

Both Starkey 2.4 GHz Remote Microphone + and ReSound Multi-Mic+ have these features:

  • Lanyard mode mic
  • Table mode mic
  • Analog line-in (ex: 3.5mm TRS) audio input
  • EuroPlug audio input (for compatibility of Phonak Roger X receiver)
  • T-coil (for compatibility of loop system)

Plus, 2.4 GHz Remote Microphone + can work as A2DP streaming receiver and Handfree profile (telephone) for Bluetooth Classic devices. These are what Multi-Mic+ can’t do.

I compiled a comparison table about these things. You may like to grab it at Hearing Aids wireless (audio) accessories comparison table

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Thank you! What I like about the ReSound Multi Mic+ is its advanced options to serve as a remote microphone in several modes (e.g., table, etc.).