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Author: Evert
Date: 2024-11-13 17:48
I'd like some working earplugs for playing in an orchestra.
I've tried several universal plugs suited for musicians, but all of them create this muffled feeling which makes it hard to play when I hear my own sounds in my head.
The solution has been to just insert the plugs half-way, which works semi ok.
Has anyone tried custom made plugs?
I've been recommended the Bellman ER but noone has verified yet how they work for clarinet playing.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-11-13 18:32
I've had what were ostensibly the "best" custom earplugs, but the problem is that ANY paring down of the sound that comes into your ears reveals the sound of BONE CONDUCTION (that horrifying buzzing sound). There are plenty of "other" musicians out there that can, and do benefit from earplugs but I don't believe any of them are reed players.
............Paul Aviles
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Author: crazyclari
Date: 2024-11-20 14:04
You can get plugs that cut the Db equally across the range. I ended up getting a couple of sets with varying Db reduction
I found that too much reduction left me feeling disconnected. Always have some handy, noone cares if you are injured.
Cheers
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Author: LFabian
Date: 2024-11-29 20:05
I’ve been using hearing aids with 4 preset programs set by a doctor (not technician) to handle most situations. I use my iPhone for volume and equalize deep brass in back of me. The new ones I am getting in 2025 will filter out background distractions. I feel confident with these new devices coming out. Can’t play without them. I can recharge on the run.
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Author: Tom H
Date: 2024-11-29 23:04
An outside thought-- "Doc's Pro Plugs" are special ear plugs that have a pin hole in them. They are for scuba diving and allow for equalization when ascending/descending. Perhaps they would be a good fit for a musician? My guess would be that on the surface they would block out a bit of noise.
The Most Advanced Clarinet Book--
tomheimer.ampbk.com/ Sheet Music Plus item A0.1001315, Musicnotes product no. MB0000649.
Boreal Ballad for unaccompanied clarinet-Sheet Music Plus item A0.1001314.
Musicnotes product no. MNO287475
Post Edited (2024-11-29 23:04)
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