Author: redwine
Date: 2007-06-07 10:51
Hello,
I tested the Valgon rings at the ICA covention in Maryland a couple of years ago. I was skeptical and wouldn't have even tried them, except my booth was very near their booth and the person manning the booth was pleasant, but persistent in asking me to try. Out of respect, I tried them. Amazingly, the sound was incredibly more clear and louder. Of course, this is because, effectively, the sound is now being redirected towards your ears. I don't believe that any difference in sound would be heard from the audience's perspective. So, I only see two benefits to this device. Firstly, if you happened to play in a very loud band, where you cannot hear yourself, it would basically make your sound louder and more audible to you. Secondly, if one was losing their hearing, the same enhancement might be beneficial. Frankly, I'm surprised they are still in business because I would never play a concert with one of these contraptions, unless one of the above instances happened to me. As for a famous flautist playing with them in concert, endorsement?
Ben Redwine, DMA
owner, RJ Music Group
Assistant Professor, The Catholic University of America
Selmer Paris artist
www.rjmusicgroup.com
www.redwinejazz.com
www.reedwizard.com
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