Hearing-Impaired Patrons to Experience Musical Performance
June 7 concert in Los Angeles marks U.S. debut of Pioneer Electronics’ listening technology for the deaf, hard of hearing.
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Can You Hear the Music?
“Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today, Sha-la-la-la-la-la, live for today, And don’t worry ’bout tomorrow, hey.” —Lyrics from “Let’s Live for Today,” the Grass Roots, 1967 Living for the moment was
Read MoreTraining Event Focuses on Needs of Musicians, Audio Engineers
Seminar explores needs of those whose needs lie outside common audiology curriculums.
Read MoreMusician Bryan Adams Joins Phonak Initiative
Hit maker takes role as photographer for “Hear the World” effort.
Read MoreMusician Bryan Adams Joins Phonak’s “Hear the World” Initiative
Bryan Adams has become the official photographer for the Hear the World initiative.
Read MoreClarity and The EAR Foundation Team with Music Industry on Behalf of War Vets
Autographed guitar from Academy of Country Music Awards auctioned to benefit Disabled American Veterans
Read MoreStudy Provides First Guidelines for Safe Levels of iPod Music Listening
A new analysis of iPods and other portable, digital music players by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Children’s Hospital in Boston has produced the first-ever detailed guidelines for safe listening levels using earphones.
Read MoreNew Study Provides First Guidelines for Safe Levels of iPod Music Listening
A new analysis of iPods and other portable, digital music players by researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Children’s Hospital in Boston has produced the first-ever detailed guidelines for safe listening levels using earphones.
Read MoreEAR Foundation Provides Hearing Protection at Austin City Limits Music Festival
The EAR Foundation, Nashville, Tenn, was the official hearing protection provider for the 2006 Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Read MorePerceptual Considerations in Designing and Fitting Hearing Aids for Music
A selective overview of perceptual dimensions contributing to music experience that have implications for the fitting of hearing aids, as well as possible treatment and research of hearing loss.
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“Portable” Music and Its Risk to Hearing Health
As hearing care experts and “hearing loss preventionists,” it is our responsibility to consider critically the level of risk and educate our patients and the public appropriately about the use of personal music players.
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Hearing Protection for Musicians
Musicians need to hear well, and safely, when they play. Standard industrial-type hearing protectors muffle sound and frequently provide too much attenuation and occlusion to be acceptable for musicians. This article describes the selection of high-fidelity earplugs for musicians.
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Hearing Conservation in Schools of Music: The UNT Model
The UNT model is designed to provide students with knowledge about retaining their musicians’ ears for their careers and their quality of life. The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) has reviewed the program and an outline is being prepared for national dissemination.
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The Medical Aspects of Noise Induced Otologic Damage in Musicians
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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Hearing Aids for Musicians
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.
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