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Hearing protection - ear plugs

a_ominous · 2016-01-08 13:47:40

Has any here any recent experience with using ear plugs while playing? Have tried to use standard ear plugs that you can buy in pharmacy or a DIY shop, but they cut out too much and can only hear myself. I play saxophone. Play with different groups, sometimes in front of trumpets, trombones or with lots of amplification.

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08-01-2016 2:47pm

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a_ominous

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Has any here any recent experience with using ear plugs while playing? Have tried to use standard ear plugs that you can buy in pharmacy or a DIY shop, but they cut out too much and can only hear myself. I play saxophone.
Play with different groups, sometimes in front of trumpets, trombones or with lots of amplification.

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#2 10-01-2016 8:41pm
lofto

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Hi a-onimous, I used to drum quite a lot for a few bands. I started to get worried about my hearing, so I was advised to get doc-proplugs. They're used for various water sports, but quite useful for playing music. You'll be able to hear the music, and communicate onstage; but when playing, they cut down the harsh frequencies and piercing sounds... Check them out. The key is to get properly fitted for them though!
https://www.proplugs.com/musicandnoise.shtml

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