Klarinet Archive - Posting 000682.txt from 2002/01

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Earplugs
Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 11:29:13 -0500

I have used the North Sonic II hearing protectors. These are generally found
in music stores, although they can be used for other purposes as well. It
has a small valve which allows some sound to get through, but apparently
cuts down on the intensity and harmful frequencies. I have also known of
players to get custom made protection made to fit each individuals ears.

Sometimes I think the wind and string sections should get those large
headphone style protectors that you see the guys using on airport runways.
Of course that would only encourage the brass and percussion even more!

Ed

> From: Donna Higgins <donna@-----.com>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 11:17:28 -0500
> To: klarinet <klarinet@-----.org>
> Subject: [kl] Earplugs
>
> Do you wear earplugs to protect against hearing loss, and if so, what
> brand do you use and where do you buy them? My local music store sells
> something that's described as "musicians' earplugs" that are supposed to
> provide protection while still allowing the person to hear enough to
> play. Do these work as advertised?
>
> - Donna
>

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