Post by 111jono111 on Oct 29, 2009 12:15:48 GMT
Hello, first of all, where is the production forum and secondly can anyone help me with this query? Sorry if this is in the wrong place.
I am a part time producer and help a friend put on nights in bristol. I developed tinnitus a few months ago (now it has settled to a tolerable level) and since have been afraid to expose my ears to any loud noise. My friends are always going out (every weekend) to club nights and it's kind of upsetting to miss out socially/ having to tell them every-time, "no can't come out".
For me as a musician/music lover/not wanting to aggravate my tinnitus/while maintaining clarity which ear plugs would you recommend?
Also does wearing ear protection prevent further damage? I don't know if this sounds like a stupid question but I was wondering if bass/other vibrations have an affect etc?
I use foam ones (the yellow ones with the highest SNR, 39 I think) around the house for blenders/vacuuming etc, though have gone out with them once and they muffle the sound quite badly.
Do these foam ones give you complete protection?
I was looking at the ER filtered 25s.
Looking for anyone here in a similar situation who has used them to go out clubbing etc?
Have you managed to go out (loud club, obviously taking breaks) and have no further aggravation?
Do they prevent further damage?
Am I being over cautious?
I do not want to be going out every night like they do, but it would be nice to join them occasionally without having to worry about causing myself serious damage.
Thank you very much for your time.
I am a part time producer and help a friend put on nights in bristol. I developed tinnitus a few months ago (now it has settled to a tolerable level) and since have been afraid to expose my ears to any loud noise. My friends are always going out (every weekend) to club nights and it's kind of upsetting to miss out socially/ having to tell them every-time, "no can't come out".
For me as a musician/music lover/not wanting to aggravate my tinnitus/while maintaining clarity which ear plugs would you recommend?
Also does wearing ear protection prevent further damage? I don't know if this sounds like a stupid question but I was wondering if bass/other vibrations have an affect etc?
I use foam ones (the yellow ones with the highest SNR, 39 I think) around the house for blenders/vacuuming etc, though have gone out with them once and they muffle the sound quite badly.
Do these foam ones give you complete protection?
I was looking at the ER filtered 25s.
Looking for anyone here in a similar situation who has used them to go out clubbing etc?
Have you managed to go out (loud club, obviously taking breaks) and have no further aggravation?
Do they prevent further damage?
Am I being over cautious?
I do not want to be going out every night like they do, but it would be nice to join them occasionally without having to worry about causing myself serious damage.
Thank you very much for your time.