Do you guys think that technology will ever permit a way to recover hearing that is already lost?

They need to come up with a way to replace the eardrum & tiny hairs in your ear that are stimulated and then transfer the sound onto the nerves i think.. some kind of bionic ear. That would be nice.

Here is some hope for the deaf. I guess they are out there researching ways to grow new hair cells using stem cells. Check out this link to an article about halfway down the page that describes some of the research in brief.

http://www.pnas.org/misc/archive102703.html

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Originally posted by jakes Here is some hope for the deaf. I guess they are out there researching ways to grow new hair cells using stem cells. Check out this link to an article about halfway down the page that describes some of the research in brief. http://www.pnas.org/misc/archive102703.html

And if they fully develop it, how much will that procedure cost? Actually, thinking about it, I would spend a bunch of money on my hearing. I can't imagine a life without hearing music or people talking.

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Originally posted by visje u DONT need earplugs if u just want to spin at home.. if u keep below a certain level (i thought i was around 90Db) u can listen as long as u want to it and it won't damage your ears. I use earplugs which filters the noise..i hear everything perfectly just softer excellent for club DJs. Do a hearing check and repeat this every 0.5-1 year to make sure that your not destroying your ears. You might not notice it now because your still young but once u get around 60-70 u will suffer from it. I got al this info from a hearing specialist where i got my custom made plugs from (they were 150 € ). My mom has tinnitus and trust me u dont want to have it

I spin only at home, but I go out a lot and I also have my stereo in the car, and so on, but i reduced all volumes to preserve my hearing, now I set it so low I can hear the engine
What worried me was being exposed for long time to these sound levels, I mean, even if they are low I thought it would still damage my hearing, I will see a doctor, but Im glad to hear that at low levels I can spin at least a couple hours without any trouble...
I´m trying to get some earplugs at the moment, even if they are expensive they are worth it, and like u say, this is for my future too, I dont have to stop clubbing or djing, but I have to be aware when doing it

I compiled all links and info I got from this topic and some googlin´
The first site is highly recommended (dont lose the music), it has true stories, musician´s advices, etc...


Links about protecting your hearing:

http://www.dontlosethemusic.com/
http://www.hearingprotection.co.uk/
http://www.elacin.nl/
http://www.earlink.com/musician_earplugs.htm
http://www.etymotic.com/


Sennheiser HD-280 Pro - Circumaural Headphones (They reduce ambient noise
letting you mix at lower volumes, I will get them real soon)
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/2951

Ok, a few quick questions on the topic..

Is there any way to monitor how high the DB levels are while mixing? I've been mixing on two Cerwin Vega PA speakers powered by a QSC 280 watt amp for a few years now. I only use the amp at about 1/4 power and then the mixer at about 1/2 master power. I still don't know exactly how many DB are being put out.

Also, I recently had my hearing tested by an audiologist and they said that I was within normal ranges. I noticed however that they only tested within conversational range, and not up in the higher frequencies. Is there a way to obtain a more accurate picture of our hearing thresholds?

The last question is in regard to Musician ER earplugs. Does anybody know where to get them at the best price? Thanks!

Yeah, I would get that ringing sound after mixing for a couple hours. It got so bad at one point I had to stop mixing for about 3 weeks.

I think the problem is that you have your amp cranked, so you have to crank the cue volume up.

Not to mention you listen to music in your car way too loud and your mp3 player at full volume doesn't cut it. Thats how it was for me. I had to just stop listening to music and mixing for about 2 1/2 weeks. I was just flat out killing my ears. But now I'm back mixing(at a lower volume) with less ringing and it goes away after a short period of time.

The ringing can be to a large extent cured.

Remember: your mixing in your house, not a club.

yeah, since this post started i have been taking a break until I get some good headphones... also I apply the rule that if I cant hear myself talking at normal volume its too loud...

i went to the doctor and had an audiometry (or something like that), and im still ok, i have a ringing in the 8000hz but its not too serious, im taking medications, and he told me were to get custom earplugs. Also i still have to buy some good headphones, i cant get the sennheiser's here in my country... what other good headphones whould you recommend? I was looking foward to some technics or pioneer ones.

edit: i currently have a pair of sony mdr v300 phones, i went to a local music shop and they have some stanton's....
here is the description of them:
http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl?eqint_KeyIDdata=11196&UID=2004092209004910
are they good enough??

i need something to mix with until my sister comes from the US with some better ones that I will ask her

Last edited by dj_pontiac on Sep-22-2004 at 16:37

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Originally posted by jakes Ok, a few quick questions on the topic.. Is there any way to monitor how high the DB levels are while mixing? I've been mixing on two Cerwin Vega PA speakers powered by a QSC 280 watt amp for a few years now. I only use the amp at about 1/4 power and then the mixer at about 1/2 master power. I still don't know exactly how many DB are being put out.

you will need a tool like this:

http://www.gracey.com/prod-07b.htm

as used by environmental agencies & such to measure noise pollution and noise levels etc

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Originally posted by dj_pontiac edit: i currently have a pair of sony mdr v300 phones, i went to a local music shop and they have some stanton's.... here is the description of them: http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...004092209004910 are they good enough?? i need something to mix with until my sister comes from the US with some better ones that I will ask her

I've got those same phones and they work beautifully. They isolate the sound well enough that I don't need to crank my cue volume up when I'm mixing. In short, I'd highly recommend them.