Topic: Ear Plugs

[boojum]

I am using the Etymotic ER-20's.  They are working just fine for me.  I set my levels and so on without them and then put them in for the rest of the gig using the hardware to keep and eye on the levels.  YMMV

[dgodwin]

I'm waiting for the call back from my audiologist saying my customs are in.  Easily the best $125 I've spent on my rig.  There's a whole thread about the customs Will.. check it out.

[Brian Skalinder]

There's a whole thread about the customs Will.. check it out.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,39349.0.html

[willndmb]

i have seen and read (most) of the thread with customs
i don't really use them enough to make it worth while i don't think
this yr i only taped 2 shows i needed plugs and i don't have any others planned yet that i figure i will need them
on the flip side maybe i will just save up and get some

[rokpunk]

i have seen and read (most) of the thread with customs
i don't really use them enough to make it worth while i don't think

you should be wearing earplugs whenever you drive a car with the windows open. the wind coming in your window at 60mph is easily over 100db, and over time can and will do damage to your ears, especially the left ear.

custom ear plugs are WELL worth the $150.

[firebaugh]

I just ordered two pairs of ER-20's for my wife and I.  We'll see how these go and maybe work our way up to the customs.

[illconditioned]

I just ordered two pairs of ER-20's for my wife and I.  We'll see how these go and maybe work our way up to the customs.

I recommend the earplugs as well.

I suffer from hearing loss as well as tinnitus.  Wear earplugs whenever you are in loud situations, including machine work, grass mowing, etc.  The problem with hearing is that things sneak up on you.  You think you're OK, but that is only because your mind is compensating for your hearing loss.  If you don't watch out you will find yourself with loss or tinnitus.  The first sign of loss is when you have difficulty communicating with people in crowded rooms, like bars, restaurants, or conferences.

If you can afford it ($50 or so), get a hearing test done by an audiologist (a PhD in audiology, not just a technologist selling hearing aids).

Please save your ears before it is too late!

  Richard

[boojum]

Well said, but too late for me.  I do use my earplugs at gigs, though.

L8R

[willndmb]

i think i will order form here and grab the 3 sets for $33 delivered
http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/profmusearpl1.html

still trying to talk myself into customs, if i go that way i can still have these sets for wife/friends

[bgalizio]

If you can afford it ($50 or so), get a hearing test done by an audiologist (a PhD in audiology, not just a technologist selling hearing aids).

Please save your ears before it is too late!

  Richard

Well, you used to only have to have your masters degree in audiology. Now, graduates must have their AuD (clinical doctorate - required in the last... 5 years maybe?). Some will have PhDs too, but not many outside of academia. Regardless, don't see a hearing aid salesman/technologist.

[anhisr]

Try to talk yourself into it.  Look how much you spend in recording equipment and then in equipment to reproduce the sound.  This is just so you can hear what you spent all that money for.  I think the money you spend on ear protection is money better spent

I should had done it earlier but, I am glad that my hearing didn't get too bad before I bought a pair of fitted ones.  They work much, much better than any of the foam ones.  Problem with foam is, it muffles the sound too much so you always want to take them out.  With the fitted ones you almost don't know you have them in. 

[willndmb]

you guys are talking me into it
my actual biggest fear is that i would lose one and then i would be pissed

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

you guys are talking me into it
my actual biggest fear is that i would lose one and then i would be pissed

Get the Etymotic ER20s - the "cheapo" plugs.  They run about $20/pair.  Order a couple of pairs, kep one on your keychain, another in your gear bag.  If you lose one, they are cheap to replace. 

They don't work as well as the custom jobs, but they do work great.  I've gotten so used to mine over the last couple of years that I cannot see a show without them - the volume hurts my ears...

Terry

[silentmark]

Custom plugs are the best purchase I have made. I used to use those 12 dollar etymotic plugs, while these work decent enough, the customs blown them away, seriously. Buy them and don't look back ...

[ScottT]

My insurance covers yearly hearing check-ups, and we have an Audiology department here at the med school/hospital.  I brought in my Etymotic ER-20's last time and explained to the doc what I do.  She said that if as long as I was happy with the fit then I really didn't need to get customs.