Support for musicians
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Research shows that musicians suffer noise-induced hearing loss more than the general population
Of a 2015 Help Musicians’ survey of 693 professional musicians of all genres:
The Help Musicians is a UK charity which was formed 100 years ago to support professional musicians of all genres, both working and in retirement. They provide help, support and opportunities to empower musicians at all stages of their lives. They provide a wide spectrum of support including: Health & Welfare services, mental health help, the hearing health scheme as well as music and career support FInd out more about the charity here |
Musicians Hearing Health Scheme
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The Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme aims to support and educate musicians nationwide, safeguarding their hearing health. Founded by Musicians’ Hearing Services, in collaboration with Help Musicians UK (HMUK), the Musicians’ Union (MU), and the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), it’s committed to making a difference in the lives of musicians everywhere
K&M Hearing Solutions are a registered Hub under the Harley Street Hearing Health Scheme. Harley Street Hearing have worked in partnership with the Help Musicians charity for more than 8 years now. Read about the remarkable work they have done here They have worked tirelessly to bring hearing protection to musicians across the UK, with dedicated hubs at select audiology clinics across the UK. Hearing protection is something I feel very passionate about, so I am proud to share that we are now a registered hub for the scheme How does it work? The Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme gives all professional musicians in the UK affordable access to specialist hearing assessments and hearing protection For a one-off fee of £50 (£37.50 for MU/ISM members) you will receive a package worth over £240 Your consultation will include:
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Pro Series Noise Protection
Which Pro Filter is right for me?
Selecting the right PRO filter is vital for obtaining the optimal balance between hearing protection and sound fidelity
Here's a general guideline to help you choose:
Pro10: Ideal for acoustic musicians and small ensembles. Provides subtle protection in everyday environments
Pro15: Perfect for orchestral musicians seeking precision hearing protection
Pro17: Recommended for DJs, vocalists, amplified instrument players, sound engineers, gig-goers, and club enthusiasts
Pro20: Offers extra high-frequency protection, making it an excellent choice for drummers
Pro26: Suited for venue staff and individuals exposed to prolonged high noise levels, even in industrial settings
Musicians Ear Moulds
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The PRO filter series has been designed anew with the wearer in mind. It's smaller than many competing filters which means it can fit into smaller ears without any protrusion which is great for both comfort and aesthetics. The filters are also user-swappable so you can chop and change as your environment demands to any other filter in the PRO range giving you complete control over your protection with just a single set of ear moulds. In addition, the PRO series are water resistant so they can be used outside or in high moisture environments and can withstand perspiration without it damaging the filter membrane. The PRO series are vented to allow sound to pass both ways which means that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available. You can also opt for a detachable neck cord fitted to the ear plugs at no extra cost
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Available in clear as standard, or for a small additional cost of £10, you can opt for a colour of your choice:
Hearing Aids for Music
A hearing diagnostic to establish your hearing thresholds can be very useful for musicians. Annual hearing check ups are recommended to monitor and track your thresholds. Your audiologist can explain the results and give advice on protection and management of any hearing loss. Should a loss be identified, your audiologist can recommend specific hearing aids which have music features. You can find further advice on hearing aids for musicians here. For practical tips on wearing hearing aids for music, you can read the following guide here
In Ear Monitors
Classic
Evoke 2
Engage Evolve Emotion Evoke 2 Technical Specification: Frequency Range 40hz-18Khz Input Sensitivity 112dB @ 1Khz Impedance 27ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation Approximately a 30dB reduction of ambient noise Engage Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 118.5db @ 1Khz Impedance 120ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation Approximately a 30dB reduction of ambient noise Evolve Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 119.9db @ 1Khz Impedance 48ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation Approximately a 30dB reduction of ambient noise Emotion Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 120.6db @ 1Khz Impedance 83ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation Approximately a 30dB reduction of ambient noise |
Ambient
Evoke 2 Ambient
Engage Ambient Evolve Ambient Emotion Ambient Evoke 2 Ambient Technical Specification: Frequency Range 40hz-18Khz Input Sensitivity 112dB @ 1Khz Impedance 27ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation 17dB reduction of ambient noise Engage Ambient Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 118.5db @ 1Khz Impedance 120ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation 17dB reduction of ambient noise Evolve Ambient Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 119.9db @ 1Khz Impedance 48ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation 17dB reduction of ambient noise Emotion Ambient Technical Specification: Frequency Range 20hz-20Khz Input Sensitivity 120.6db @ 1Khz Impedance 83ohms @ 1Khz Input Connector Straight 3.5mm Gold-Plated Noise Isolation 17dB reduction of ambient noise |
Universal Fit
The Universal PRO-Fit is a completely redesigned earphone offering unbeatable sound in a lightweight and resilient chassis that’s perfect for both personal listening and live performance
Technical Specification: Noise Isolation Approximately 26dB SNR with Universal Tips Transducer Type Knowles Balanced Armature Input Sensitivity 103db @ 1Khz Impedance 46ohms @ 1Khz Sound Output Left – Right ± 2dB Input Connector Right angle 3.5mm Gold-Plated Weight 11.0 grams |
Coms Moulds
Presenters Ear PieceWidely used within the broadcast industry, Minerva have engineered a discreet skeleton ear piece with spiral acoustic tube, ideal for communication directly into the ear. They are also perfect for sound engineers whilst on sets, and can also be used with radio systems for security, forces etc Alternatively we have the ACS Broadcast. Light & discreet in the ear, Broadcast delivers clear sound so everything can be heard. Like the Minerva Presenter mould, this also comes with a skeleton ear mould with spiral acoustic tube. Available to order as a pair or a single ear piece |
ACS Pro 26 CommunicatorThe PRO Communicator offers both hearing protection and audio playback of the highest fidelity. The PRO filter gives optimum protection in high-noise environments keeping all the frequencies your hear in perfect balance but at safe levels, using the latest filter design techniques it also keeps your own voice sounding perfectly natural, aiding communication. For audio playback the PRO Communicator uses the same highly accurate speaker that we use in our Evoke custom in-ear monitor giving you rich and detailed sound for both vocal communications and music monitoring making it perfect for all kinds of audio sources, finished with a 3.5mm stereo connector
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ACS Pro 27 CommunicatorThe PRO-27 Communicator gives you the best of both worlds with the strongest filter in the PRO series range giving you complete protection even in the most severe of environments and the same technology that we use in our Evoke Studio in- ear monitor allowing you to enjoy high fidelity audio for crisp communications and full-bodied music. he PRO-27 Communicator has been independently tested to conform to the EN352-2 standard for hearing protection so you can be sure that it's giving you what you need to enjoy your passion or occupation safely
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