Fame, fortune, and screaming fans — these are a few of the terms and phrases you’d pick in order to describe the lifestyle of a professional musician. But what you almost certainly wouldn’t take into account is “hearing loss” or “tinnitus,” the not-so-pleasant side-effects of all that fame, wealth, and screaming. The sad irony is, […]
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85 decibels. That’s the noise intensity at which repetitive exposure can bring about serious hearing damage. 100 decibels. that is the sound degree hit by a rock show, which is not-so-good news for musicians or concert goers. It’s also a component of a bigger problem: According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), as […]
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