Custom In-Ear Products and Services for the Music/Entertainment Industry and Music Enthusiasts
 

The Facts

It is an understatement to propose that musicians and music industry professionals depend on their highly trained sense of hearing.

With the tremendous growth of iPods, other personal mp3 players and portable satellite radios, music enthusiasts are listening to their favorite music for longer periods of time at potentially damaging levels. Unfortunately the music that plays such an important role in our lives and livelihood, has the potential to damage our vital sense of hearing permanently.

Hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) as a result of music exposure can be prevented with appropriate evaluation, education, and custom in-ear products.

Sound Solutions

The professionals at the New York Hearing Center provide the services, knowledge and tools necessary to help musicians, music industry professionals and music fans preserve hearing function. This is accomplished through basic and specialized auditory evaluation, individualized information exchange, and custom in-ear products.

All in-ear products fit at the New York Hearing Center are customized to each individual and made of soft medical grade materials. Our process and products offer you a comfortable solution that increases desired isolation and improves overall sound quality as well as safety when utilized properly.



Services Offered

  • Comprehensive hearing evaluations
  • Otoacoustic Emissions testing
  • Tinnitus and hyperacusis evaluations
  • TRT – Tinnitus Retraining Therapy
  • Counseling regarding safe/unsafe music exposure levels and effects on the hearing mechanism

Custom In Ear Products Offered

  • Customized iPod and mp3 headphones (including Shure and Etymotic)
  • Custom in-ear monitors for musicians and industry professionals
  • Custom musician’s hearing protection
  • Custom IFBs for on-air personalities
  • Custom hearing protection for recreational use (motorcycles, power boats, etc.)


  • Solutions for Portable Media Players

Option One
Custom molds for iPod, mp3 or portable satellite radio ear buds, audiological evaluation

Option Two
Custom molds for Shure or Etymotic headphones, audiological evaluation

Option Three
Custom In-Ear Monitors (a high-end, full custom headphone), audiological evaluation (note: this product can be used on stage for performers or with portable media devices)

 

  • Solutions for Reducing Sound Levels

Option One
Custom musician’s hearing protection (ER9, 15, or 25), audiological evaluation

 

  • Solutions for Live Broadcast/Performance


Option One
Full custom, cosmetically appealing IFB