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Abhay
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Registered: May 2004
Location: mould coast

Djs and Deafness

hi guys,

no, this isn't a thread about how you can protect your ears in the club (buy Er-20s, blah blah).

I was just curious, i've noticed a lot of Djs around, who i don't think wear any protection, or just aren't aware.

Ofcourse, i haven't really asked any of them, but looking closely at their ears they don't seem to be wearing anything, unless everyone's wearing custom moulded deep earplugs. I even notice that a lot of pro DJS, who do it for a living, don't seem to be wearing anything...

What's up with that. Some of these guys have been doing it for like 20 years. They should be deaf.

Sep-01-2006 07:39

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nrjizer
vive le deep

Registered: Jan 2001
Location: Bumfuck, GA

Maybe not literally deaf, but they've definately lost some hearing capabilities.

Sep-01-2006 07:57 United States

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T-Soma
The Sky Was Pink...

Registered: Oct 2004
Location: Chair

My dad isnt a dj but used to do the visuals at parties.
He isnt def but his ears arn't the best.
Isnt Paul Oaki going def?

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Sep-01-2006 08:34 Australia

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Tony Morello
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Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

when i'm in front of the club system and facing the full volume i'll wear earplugs if it's too loud

but when djing, i'm behind the full assault of sound so it's not that damaging

if you turn your headphones and monitors down you'll be able to save your hearing and keep it working for a little longer

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Sep-01-2006 10:48 Canada

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Fl@k Monkey
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD

hehe im deaf in one ear and 'abnormally great' in the other (eg: im a freak!). Dosent seem to affect my mixing but i should proberly invest in some earplugs sooner than later.

Sep-01-2006 10:48 Australia

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sterilis
Sunset Ibiza

Registered: May 2005
Location: Belfast/Ibiza/Manchester

damn i need these earplugs my left ear has really poor hearing. where do i get these and whats the cost?

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Sep-01-2006 15:02 Ireland

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Pinokio
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Registered: Oct 2002
Location: Panama City, Panama

quote:
Originally posted by Fl@k Monkey
hehe im deaf in one ear and 'abnormally great' in the other (eg: im a freak!). Dosent seem to affect my mixing but i should proberly invest in some earplugs sooner than later.

You are not freak, If you do the one ear cue, the ear that is exposed to the monitors could be more damaged than the other one.

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Fl@k Monkey
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Registered: Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane, QLD

quote:
Originally posted by Pinokio
You are not freak, If you do the one ear cue, the ear that is exposed to the monitors could be more damaged than the other one.

Sarcasm was intended but that actually makes for a really good point. Cheers!

Sep-01-2006 15:43 Australia

Frequency Mike
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Registered: Jan 2006
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ive tried djing with plugs but its hard.. everything is muffled and i dont feel like i have control.. suggestions?

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Sep-01-2006 16:47 United States

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MSZ
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Registered: Jun 2005
Location: kill me

quote:
Originally posted by Frequency Mike
ive tried djing with plugs but its hard.. everything is muffled and i dont feel like i have control.. suggestions?

dont wear plugs.

Sep-01-2006 20:04 Canada

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Graxxx
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Registered: Apr 2006
Location: Dub side of the moon

quote:
Originally posted by msz
dont wear plugs.

lmao hahahhahahhahaha

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skip
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Registered: Sep 2002
Location: home or somewhere else

quote:
Originally posted by Frequency Mike
ive tried djing with plugs but its hard.. everything is muffled and i dont feel like i have control.. suggestions?

did you use those cheap shitty foam plugs? if you did, no wonder everything sounded like crap. get custom made ones, they're much better. we're talking lightyears better here.