As a DJ I knew I should be protecting my hearing, I often have ringing in my ears after a gig. I tried the foam plugs but they just made everything sound dull.
Then I heard about Musicians’ Hearing Services. They made me custom fitted specialist earplugs which make things quieter but keep the fidelity of the sound. The service was great and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
Now I won’t play a set without my earplugs.
A few years back I became very aware of how much I was exposing myself to loud music.
However, as a DJ I was concerned about using earplugs and losing some of the feel of the room.
I have used these plugs now for 3 years and swear by them. It’s only when I take them out mid set that I realise how dangerous monitor levels can get. I do not DJ without them.
Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults worldwide are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of personal audio devices, including smartphones, and exposure to damaging levels of sound at noisy entertainment venues such as nightclubs, bars and sporting events, according to the World Health Organisation.
Hearing loss has potentially devastating consequences for physical and mental health, education and employment.
To mark International Ear Care Day, March 3rd, WHO have launched the “Make Listening Safe” initiative to draw attention to the dangers of unsafe listening and promote safer practices. For more details read WHO make listening safe
If you have any concerns, call us now for a hearing test and/or hearing protection.
At Musicians Hearing Services we specialise in all aspects of hearing to enhance your listening pleasure and communication in everyday life. We’ve been serving the entertainment industry for 25 years, so, whether you want advice or impressions for in-ear monitors and musicians hearing protection; or hearing tests and advice on tinnitus or hearing loss call or complete below
Click above to listen to Paul Checkley, Clinical Director at Harley Street Hearing on Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2.
Paul was asked to talk about acoustic shock syndrome after the landmark High Court judgement on hearing damage from loud music. This will have implications about the risk of hearing damage for musicians all over the country.
The world is getting louder and putting your hearing at risk. Marie Claire’s article features an interview with Gladys Akinseye- Harley Street Hearing Audiologist and Hearing Therapist; who talks of seeing an increasing amount of younger people seeking help with their hearing.
You don’t need to see your GP to be seen by an audiologist. Custom-made hearing protection can help save your ears from harmful noise while not affecting sound around you. Harley Street Hearing and Musicians’ Hearing Services specialise in hearing protection.
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