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This week on Gig Gab, dive deep into the world of hearing health with Frank Wartinger, a renowned music audiologist and podcaster! Wartinger emphasizes the importance of protecting your ears, especially for musicians and avid music fans. He introduces the “Dangerous Decibels Three Part Solution” – a practical approach involving turning down the volume, walking away from excessively loud sounds, and consistently wearing ear protection. He highlights the significance of being a considerate onstage neighbor and viewing your band in terms of ‘entrées and side dishes,’ where you’re often the side dish, suggesting a balance in sound levels. Frank also recommends various earplugs like Etymotic ER20, Loop, Vibes, and Eargasm, stressing on the need for filtered earplugs to maintain sound quality while protecting hearing.Further into the show, the conversation shifts to the technical aspects of hearing protection, discussing the loss of specific frequencies during live performances and the importance of getting custom-molded earplugs for the best protection. Lists from JH Audio and Sensaphonics are recommended for finding reliable audiologists. The discussion then turns to the use of in-ear monitors (IEMs) and how to maintain safe levels to avoid long-term hearing damage, citing a 2008 study comparing stage monitor levels with IEMs. Wartinger and Hamilton remind listeners that in the world of music, it’s crucial to “Always Be Performing,” but that also means taking care of your health, especially your hearing, to ensure longevity in your career.00:00:00 Gig Gab 411 – Monday, January 8th, 2024Healthy Hearing with Music Audiologist, Frank Wartinger00:01:30 Special Guest: Frank Wartinger, Music Audiologist and host of the Talking Ears podcastHypercusisTinnitusDangerous Decibels Three Part SolutionTurn it down – 3dB down is twice as safeWalk away – be more careful of what you do with loud sounds…especially on gig daysProtect Your EarsHeather Maluku Music Audiologist – Small Muscle AthletesMaynard James Keenan Plays Drums with ShotgunFiltered EarplugsEtymotic ER20Loop EarplugsDubs Earplugs (discontinued)VibesEaraserEargasmLosing 3kHz-6kHz over the course of a two hour showGood Lists to useJH Audio Audiologist listSensaphonics Audiologist ListMusiCares and TunedTrust your IEM manufacturer!Andy Swanson from Alclair on Gig GabFrom The Graduate to Fletch in less than 14 seconds!Use “The dumb guy look!”2008 Study comparing stage monitor levels with in-ear monitorsQuestion your IEM habits for 2024“Don’t Get Addicted to That Snap” – Bill TastoFind Frank Wartinger at TunedCare.comEarmark Hearing Conservation in PhiladelphiaThe Talking Ears PodcastContact Us!feedback@giggabpodcast.comSign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing ListThe post Healthy Hearing with Music Audiologist, Frank Wartinger – Gig Gab 411 appeared first on Gig Gab.
