| I'm in the same boat as you Church Drummer. I use Sonic 2 plugs which have a small valve in them and cut out the highs but leave anything else as normal hearing. They are available from firearm outlets as a common plug for shotgun use. When you hit the snare the highs cut out.
I use grade 5 safety earmuffs for when practicing.
I have yearly hearing tests ( which i recommend to any drummer ) and recently went to a specialist regarding aids. I'm not quite at a level where i need hearing aids, but the loss is a pain at times, mainly in crowded rooms or with my 8 year old, find myself asking to repeat things a lot.
I have just had moulds done of my inner ears and am awaiting arrival of the customised everyday use plugs to help protect what i have left.
Any drummer or person working in high decibel thresholds should protect their hearing .Full Stop.
I also have tinnitus which is actually more of a problem. I use white noise to get to sleep.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. |