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Musicians
How loud is too loud?
Hearing loss is estimated to occur in:
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4 – 43% in classical musicians |
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13- 50% in rock musicians |
The length of time you are exposed and the volume you are exposed to helps to determine how much damage there might be to your hearing.
| Average Volume (dB) |
Maximum Safe Listening time* |
Listening Examples As Measured by HST |
| 90 |
8 hours |
Mid Setting on Personal CD Player |
| 100 |
2 hours |
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| 105 |
1 hour |
Bar Band |
| 120 |
2 minutes or less |
Pro Football Game |
| 125 |
30 seconds |
Concert |
| 130 |
10 seconds or less |
Marching in Band |
*Using Ear Plugs will increase the amount of time you can safely listen!
At Hearing Services of Tennessee we are concerned about preserving your hearing so that you, the musician, can enjoy a long, healthy and productive career and so that you, the audience can enjoy the music!
Six Steps to Safe Sound
Six Steps to Safer Sound Measure the Source The house & stage levels are central to choosing the proper hearing protection - be it Musician Monitors or Musician Ear Protectors - ERs. Limit the Volume The volume may be reduced by eliminating wedges & using Musician Monitors, examining musician placement on stage, & other methods. ( more... )
Protecting Your Ears
For the Casual Listener
UNIVERSAL FIT MONITORS
Inexpensive-yet-effective, one size volume reducer that maintains sound quality. Available in multi-colors. GREAT high school or college fundraiser...may be personalized for your group! Bulk pricing available. $12 each ( more... )
» Tinnitus - Ringing Ears
» Six Steps To Safe Sound
» Hearing Loss: Types
» Hearing Loss: Degree & Impact
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Hearing Loss
Hearing loss happens, in many cases, so gradually that the listener may be the last person to know. Family and friends may tire of repeating themselves or of frequently being misunderstood. Missing out on a colleague’s important thoughts grandchild’s words, the coffee pot brewing, hummingbird’s chatter, a siren of an approaching ambulance... ( more... ) |
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Hearing Services of Tennessee
Dickson ENT 125 Crescent Park, Dickson, TN 37055
Tel: (615) 934-6150 • Fax: (615) 646-5071 • audiomom [at] hearingservicestn.com |
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