How to Use Bluetooth and Hearing Aids for a Live Performance
When integrating a hearing device onstage, it is critical for audio from a balanced output to connect with the unbalanced input of the device.
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Helping Cochlear Implant Recipients Improve Their Relationship with Music
Patients with cochlear implants can have success with music, but it requires a lot of work on the part of the hearing care professional.
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ACI Alliance Interviews Voice of Lead Character In ‘El Deafo’
The American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) published the story of Lexi Finigan, a cochlear implant recipient who voiced the title character in the 2022 streaming series “El Deafo.”
Standards for “Safe Listening”: Past, Present, and Future
A global perspective on the challenges of hearing loss prevention and regulation.
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BBC Looks at How Loud Music Can Lead to Early Signs of Hearing Damage
The article examined a study from researchers at the University of Manchester, which suggests that although the damage observed is not enough to be diagnosed as a full-blown hearing loss, it could potentially have a cumulative effect on hearing later in life.
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ASHA Offers Safety Tips for July 4th Holiday
Many traditional Fourth of July festivities can reach potentially dangerous noise levels. Fireworks and firecrackers can be as loud as 150 decibels—louder than a jackhammer or jet plane takeoff. Safe listening levels are generally 75–80 decibels.
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The Musicians’ Clinics of Canada Launches New Website
MusiciansClinics.com is a resource for those seeking information on a variety of topics related to hearing and hearing loss in musicians. Developed by audiologist-musician Marshall Chasin, AuD, the website offers a large range of resources for guitarists, bass players, violinists, woodwind players, school band teachers, and more.
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Sensaphonics Reopens Chicago HQ
After nearly three months of required closure, all facilities are back in operation, including the Musicians Hearing Clinic and the adjoining manufacturing lab.
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‘NY Times’ Article Discusses Kid’s Headphone Use, Hearing Protection
Experts also say that relying on headphones that tout they are capped at a “safe level” of 85 decibels can be misleading, because damage can occur with repeated or constant exposure.
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Deaf UNC Student Appears on ‘Shark Tank’
Tailgate N Go is a portable, outdoor kitchen with boxes for utensils. The idea came to the Johnsons after a family camping trip with the goal of making cooking outdoors a little easier.
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Deafmetal to Attend Pre-Oscars Style Lounge
Deafmetal, a jewelry innovation for women, men, and children who wear hearing aids, will be...
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Huey Lewis Says Upcoming Album May Be His Last in ‘CBS’ Interview
Singer Huey Lewis, in an interview for “CBS Sunday Morning” that will be broadcast on Sunday,...
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Composer Utilizes Sensaphonics 2MAX in David Crosby Documentary
Being an artist who was introduced to Sensaphonics early in his career, composer/guitarist Marcus...
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Sensaphonics Launches 3DME Music Enhancement IEM system at NAMM Show
Sensaphonics announced the introduction of the 3DME Music Enhancement IEM system. A new concept...
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Modification of Musicians’ Earplugs
Marshall Chasin explains how earplugs are modified for long-eared or short-eared individuals who have ear canal resonances that are less, or more, than the usual 2700 Hz.
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Huey Lewis and the News Release New Song
Huey Lewis and the News recently released a new song, “Her Love Is Killin’ Me,” in anticipation of a full-length album that’s expected in 2020, according to an article in the “San Francisco Chronicle.”
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Finnish Researchers Develop Guidelines for Using Music to Develop Spoken Language Skills
The guidelines are suitable for the parents of children with hearing impairments, early childhood education providers, teachers, speech therapists, and other rehabilitators of children with hearing disabilities, as well as the hearing-impaired themselves.
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Ease of Hearing Aid Pairing and Sound-Quality Ratings for Binaurally Streamed Phone and Music
A recent field trial shows that the pairing time for the Marvel hearing aids averaged 33 seconds for clinicians and 49 seconds for non-clinicians, and the vast majority of users gave the device high scores on ease of use, hearing on the phone, and streamed sound quality.
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