Ear Plugs For Musicians
Musicians are at high risk of losing their hearing. Band practice and live gigs can have dangerously high noise levels. Sound contains energy and the louder the sound, the more energy it transmits to the ears. This energy has the ability to cause permanent hearing loss.
The best ear plugs for musicians are molded. ZenPlugs are better than other types in several ways. They have all the advantages of other types of molded ear plugs in that they are comfortable and very effective but they are also made at home from a kit. This makes them coat far less than other types of molded ear plugs. They are also antibacterial so keep your ears free of infection. A bonus which many plugs will not give you.
Without plugs musicians are at risk of noise-induced hearing loss. This is a syndrome consisting of deafness and tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perceived sound of a noise in the ears when no outside source of sound is present. Many people describe it as a whooshing, humming or buzzing. Some talented musicians are even able to describe the note of the sound. There are other causes of tinnitus but noise induced hearing loss is probably one of the most important. The reason for this is that it is the most easily prevented.
Simply wearing a pair of ear plugs for musicians can be enough to prevent hearing damage. ZenPlugs are definitely a good choice because they are comfortable and effective. If plugs are more comfortable then they are more likely to be worn. However good the earplugs are they won't prevent anyone going deaf if they are left at home. Take your ZenPlugs with you!
Unfortunately noise induced hearing loss is increasing amongst young people. This is because of the increase in the use of MP3 players. People turn the volume up too high and have no regard for their hearing. Thankfully public information campaigns and noise limiters are now more common. Hopefully the problem will subside.
