From kirk_topits@csi.com Tue Mar 26 07:15:32 2002
Subject:Re: Ear protection? In-ear monitors?

A very smart thing to do! I have been playing in bands on and off for 35 years (though not professionally). I thought that the volume hadn't really affected me, but I recently had my hearing tested, and there is definitely hearing loss at high frequencies and some tinnitus. I suspect that having a leslie 6-8' away, at ear level, doesn't do good things. (Also, playing headphones or earpods at high volume can really screw up your hearing!) And it doesn't take years, just a few times of loud experiences can permanently damage your ears. If you don't think your hearing is affected, just go have a hearing test. I should have started wearing ear protection LONG ago.

Kirk

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