Last Updated on August 9, 2025 by Jonathan Javid Au.D.
ReSound M&RIE Technology and AI-Powered Sound in the New ReSound Vivia (2025 Update)
ReSound’s M&RIE (Microphone & Receiver-In-Ear) technology has long been a standout innovation, and in 2025, it takes another leap forward with the launch of the ReSound Vivia. By combining M&RIE with ReSound’s latest Deep Neural Network (DNN) sound processing, Vivia hearing aids offer one of the most natural and personalized listening experiences available today.
M&RIE preserves your natural pinna effect, reducing the need for artificial correction filters and instead letting your unique ear anatomy shape incoming sounds. The result? More realistic sound, better localization, and reduced listening fatigue.
“With ReSound Vivia, M&RIE and AI-based DNN work together to deliver truly life-like hearing in every environment.”
How M&RIE Works
Most Receiver-In-Canal (RIC) hearing aids place microphones behind the ear, which can distort natural sound cues. M&RIE integrates a third microphone directly in the receiver module inside your ear canal. This positioning:
- Preserves your ear’s natural sound filtering
- Improves localization accuracy
- Reduces wind noise by up to 19 dB
- Produces more natural, less “digital” sound
AI + M&RIE in the ReSound Vivia
The ReSound Vivia hearing aids combine M&RIE hardware with advanced AI software powered by a Deep Neural Network (DNN). This AI has been trained on millions of real-world sound samples, enabling the hearing aid to:
- Instantly recognize different listening environments
- Automatically optimize speech clarity while maintaining natural background sounds
- Reduce distortion and unnatural compression artifacts
- Adapt to changes in sound surroundings in real time
With this combination, the microphone-in-ear design captures natural sound cues, and the DNN intelligently processes them to keep important details intact while enhancing speech. The result is a more immersive, “as if you’re there” listening experience.
Other Hearing Aids with M&RIE
In addition to the Vivia, M&RIE is available on:
- ReSound Omnia
- ReSound One
All models with M&RIE also include Bluetooth streaming, remote fine-tuning, and compatibility with the ReSound Smart 3D app.
Limitations
M&RIE is best suited for mild to moderate hearing loss. For severe losses, higher gain settings may increase feedback risk, so a traditional microphone setup may be recommended.
FAQ
Does the AI in ReSound Vivia work with M&RIE in real time?
Yes. The AI-powered Deep Neural Network processes M&RIE’s natural sound input instantly, adjusting gain and noise reduction on the fly to match your environment.
Is M&RIE available on all ReSound Vivia models?
Yes, but it is an optional configuration. Some fittings may use traditional microphone placement depending on your hearing loss profile.
Will M&RIE improve my ability to hear in noisy environments?
Yes. M&RIE preserves spatial hearing cues, while the DNN in Vivia enhances speech and manages background noise for more comfortable conversation in restaurants, crowds, or outdoor settings.