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Cousin Eddie's cousin
Are any of you guys worried about your hearing?
I love playing in my band. But, I’m seriously considering quitting. As I type this, I am struggling to hear the TV, and my ears are ringing from last night’s rehearsal. The drums are the first problem, so I bought electronic drums to control volume, but my drummer can’t bond with them. So, I surrounded the acoustic drums with a five panel plexiglass shield, and that helps.
We start out with a somewhat reasonable volume, but it keeps creeping up to the point that it’s definitely harmful to hearing.
I’ve tried in-ear monitors, but can never get the mix right. Ear plugs take all the highs out, and make it no fun. We play classic rock and limited metal, so the music calls for loud.
I feel like an addict; I love playing, but feel like a fool by subjecting myself to harmful decibels.
Anybody else fighting this conflict?
I love playing in my band. But, I’m seriously considering quitting. As I type this, I am struggling to hear the TV, and my ears are ringing from last night’s rehearsal. The drums are the first problem, so I bought electronic drums to control volume, but my drummer can’t bond with them. So, I surrounded the acoustic drums with a five panel plexiglass shield, and that helps.
We start out with a somewhat reasonable volume, but it keeps creeping up to the point that it’s definitely harmful to hearing.
I’ve tried in-ear monitors, but can never get the mix right. Ear plugs take all the highs out, and make it no fun. We play classic rock and limited metal, so the music calls for loud.
I feel like an addict; I love playing, but feel like a fool by subjecting myself to harmful decibels.
Anybody else fighting this conflict?