Klarinet Archive - Posting 000174.txt from 2007/10

From: Jason Tiller <jason@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] Hearing Protection?
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:48:14 -0400

Hi, Blake, :)

On Wed, 17 Oct 2007, Blake Arrington wrote:

> If you have custom molded ear plugs...you might need to check to see
> which level of filter you were given. I have found that the 15 db
> reduction works best and doesn't distort sound...however if you use
> the 25...you get some distortion on the low end.

Huh. I didn't try my 15's. I have all the available filters (I
think): 9dB, 15dB, and 25dB reducers. I use the 9's for playing
handbells, the 15's for other percussion, and the 25's for flying.
I'll give the 15's a whirl tonight.

Thanks for the suggestion! I do wonder, however, how much the "fit"
of the mold generates the "buzzy" effect. I had to have my right mold
recast because it was too deep and causing me pain; perhaps it's not
deep enough now.

Regardless, I'll let you know how it goes,

---Jason

P.S. - I am still happy with my "Hears Jam Session" 22dB plugs,
however.

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