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Hearing Conservation Resources
As part of the Listen Safe program, Shure partners with hearing conservation organizations like Columbia Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers (H.E.A.R.) and The House Ear Institute to support their activities.
For the past several years, Shure has made cash donations that are used to provide free hearing screenings, produce educational materials, execute public education initiatives and conduct research projects about hearing loss among musicians.
According to Sandy LaMantia, President and CEO of Shure, “We are grateful for the efforts of the organizations that are receiving this year’s donation and feel compelled to support them in these important endeavors.”
Following are some of Shure’s partners in their efforts to support hearing conservation:
Sensaphonics
Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc. is committed to maintaining the most important musical instrument - the ear - while providing revolutionary on stage sound reproduction through the use of personal monitors. Their goal is to provide viable, effective, innovative hearing conservation products, services, and information for the music industry, Sensaphonics aspires to reach all musicians and heighten their awareness of occupational sound hazards.
H.E.A.R.
H.E.A.R (Hearing Education and Awareness for Rocker and Ravers) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the real dangers of repeated exposure to excessive noise levels, which can lead to permanent, and sometimes debilitating, hearing loss and tinnitus. Damage from dangerous decibels can occur from playing music, attending concerts, dance clubs, raves, unsafe use of stereo earphones, playing amplified systems too loudly, or other noisy activities. They're here for anyone needing help with their hearing.
House Ear Institute
The House Ear Institute (HEI), located in Los Angeles, CA, is a world-wide renowned nonprofit scientific hearing research center. Through research and education, the institute aims to improve the quality of life. Scientists are exploring the causes of auditory disorders on the cellular and molecular level as well as refining the application of auditory implants and hearing aids.
Hearing Aid Music Foundation
The Hearing Aid Music Foundation (HAMF) is dedicated to educating consumers, musicians, and entertainers about protecting their hearing. The organization is committed to preserving hearing for those involved in the music business, as well as promoting the responsible consumption of music. HAMF is currently completing a film with appearances from Moby, Wylcef Jean, Biohazard, and more to educate students about safe listening practices.
For more information about hearing conservation, feel free to use these helpful resources:
Additional Links
- Acoustical Society of America (ASA) asa.aip.org
- American Academy of Audiology www.audiology.org
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association www.asha.org
- Audiology Awareness Campaign www.audiologyawareness.com
- League for the Hard of Hearing www.lhh.org
- Musician's Health www.musicianshealth.com
- National Hearing Conservation Association www.hearingconservation.org
- National Institute of Deafness and other Communicative Disorders (NIDCD) www.nidcd.nih.gov
- Sight and Hearing Association www.sightandhearing.org
"Hearing loss as an occupational hazard in the music industry is of increasing concern to musicians. Research has demonstrated that music, from orchestral to rock, has the capacity to cause permanent hearing loss." -- Michael Santucci