Studies show that musicians routinely face sound pressure levels (SPLs) in potentially hazardous ranges, extending up to 120-130 dBA only 3 feet from the speaker in amplified rock/pop bands, 83-112 dBA on stage in various orchestras, and 80-101 dBA on stage in jazz, blues, and country and western bands.
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The design of music rehearsal spaces, practice/teaching rooms, and performance venues shouldconsider the acoustical and safety requirements of performers, instructors, and the audience.
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Understanding and managing the four physical differences between speech and music allows the hearing care professional to approximate the correct electroacoustic parameters and enhance the enjoyment of listening to music.
Read MoreAn introduction by this month’s guest-editor, and his thoughts on music induced hearing loss, why it differs from noise induced hearing loss, and what might be expected in the future of this exciting area.
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Bringing hearing care to an area in central Siberia brought large challenges and wonderful rewards, for both the hearing care providers and the receivers of the care.
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The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) is holding AudiologyNOW!, its 18th Annual Convention and Exposition, in Minneapolis on April 5-8.
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The truth is that savvy medical professionals understand that selling is an integral and necessary part of running a practice. Consultative selling is a win-win process that relies on communication and the alignment of expectations.
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By updating an old, open-ear approach with new digital signal processing techniques and ongoing miniaturization, we now have great potential to penetrate the mild-loss market.
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A discussion of limiting factors in open-ear fittings, as well as fitting advice for these devices.
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A tutorial on venting, open fittings, and their influence on acoustics and the occlusion effect.
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The 50%-point on the Performance-Intensity function curve is just a point—not the whole picture
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What the leading companies in hearing health care have to offer online.
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A new thin-tube earmold has been developed as an option for a suite of hearing aid models.
Read MoreWhen measured at the receiver, half of the toys studied were louder than a chainsaw.
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