What are symptoms of ear fatigue?

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Ed Witles

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Gang -

I have been chasing 'audio ghosts' for some time.

After an hour or so (even lower volume) I swear things are distorted - as in overdriven sounding.

Each event is recorded via the tape out for later monitor/auditioning. Well, a couple times I seem to hear what I thought I heard but this last time, while the headphones and mains sounded distorted, the audio clip played great.

I recall having this anomaly when using QSC and EV speakers.

So, my question to you is - what are your symptoms of ear fatigue and how does the music/audio sound to you?
 
I would go to the ENT specialist and get checked out ASAP.
 
What are the symptoms of NIHL?
When a person is exposed to loud noise over a long period of time, symptoms of NIHL will increase gradually. Over time, the sounds a person hears may become distorted or muffled, and it may be difficult for the person to understand speech. Someone with NIHL may not even be aware of the loss, but it can be detected with a hearing test.

http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing/noise.asp
 
As of now, no hearing loss cept when I get 'swimmer ear'. It goes away almost immediately.
 
Ed,
To avoid permanent damage and be on the safe side you need to have things checked out.
 
I used to have a lot of those problems when playing in a band, and sometimes when I first started DJ'ing. It was very subtle at first, and it took a while to manifest itself.

Took a lot longer before it went back to somewhat normal :sqerr:

Jacob nailed it -- it was hard to hear people talk for me -- midrange became very mushy, and still is a bit to this day...



Wear earplugs -- you'll thank me later... ;) :)
 
I spent a few years in comp shooting events and lost a large amount of the hearing in my left ear due to not wearing hearing protection when load testing! Then add in operating heavy equipment, Bands, DJing and Karaoke and you pretty much have sh^t left for hearing!
 
Thunder said:
I spent a few years in comp shooting events and lost a large amount of the hearing in my left ear due to not wearing hearing protection when load testing! Then add in operating heavy equipment, Bands, DJing and Karaoke and you pretty much have sh^t left for hearing!
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So now we know why you do karaoke yorofl:yorofl:yorofl:yorofl:yorofl:
 
I'm kind of active in regard to hearing loss, it's treatments, and the manner in which the hearing impaired are treated.


The OP shows signs of impending problems, and should be checked immediately.
Don't wait for the Tinnitis, or it'll be too late. Wear ear FILTERS when working - starting NOW.

Make SURE you go to an ear specialist for testing, not just a hearing aid center.

One does not want to live in the world of the hearing impaired. It's kind of a middle ground between hearing and obvious total deafness, and those who suffer from it get the very least of consideration.

One generally doesn't crack "can you see me now?!?!?" lines at an obviously blind person, or ask a double leg amputee if he wants to play kickball, but people aren't so kind to one with a non-obvious handicap.

In many cases people get angry or lose patience with the hearing impaired asking for repetition. The result of this is that the hearing impaired will do things like smile and wink, or give a "you got it" type of general response- never knowing what was said, but giving the impression that they heard- just to keep the peace. This can cause greater misunderstandings later on.

The "Huh? Whaddya say?" bit loses a bit of humor for the impaired after the thousandth time.

In many cases hearing aids can't be used- not because of vanity, but due to other complications....


Bottom line: Protect your hearing!
 
In many cases people get angry or lose patience with the hearing impaired asking for repetition. The result of this is that the hearing impaired will do things like smile and wink, or give a "you got it" type of general response- never knowing what was said, but giving the impression that they heard- just to keep the peace. This can cause greater misunderstandings later on.
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Jon you have been to one of my shows haven't you?

What Jon has stated is more than true, but there are some other things that should be pointed out. You may sit in a quite room and hear every detail of a piece of music but get in a room that is full of people with music playing and you can't hear the music or the people, instead you just hear noise!
 
Thunder said:
Jon you have been to one of my shows haven't you?

What Jon has stated is more than true, but there are some other things that should be pointed out. You may sit in a quite room and hear every detail of a piece of music but get in a room that is full of people with music playing and you can't hear the music or the people, instead you just hear noise!
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That's Joe, not Jon- but correct. Impaired hearing usually affects just a certain range or part of hearing, not the entire range.
 
Sorry Joe, Fingers get in the way of my brain sometimes!:tribiggrin:
 
JoeChartreuse said:
I'm kind of active in regard to hearing loss, it's treatments, and the manner in which the hearing impaired are treated.


The OP shows signs of impending problems, and should be checked immediately.
Don't wait for the Tinnitis, or it'll be too late. Wear ear FILTERS when working - starting NOW.

Make SURE you go to an ear specialist for testing, not just a hearing aid center.

One does not want to live in the world of the hearing impaired. It's kind of a middle ground between hearing and obvious total deafness, and those who suffer from it get the very least of consideration.

One generally doesn't crack "can you see me now?!?!?" lines at an obviously blind person, or ask a double leg amputee if he wants to play kickball, but people aren't so kind to one with a non-obvious handicap.

In many cases people get angry or lose patience with the hearing impaired asking for repetition. The result of this is that the hearing impaired will do things like smile and wink, or give a "you got it" type of general response- never knowing what was said, but giving the impression that they heard- just to keep the peace. This can cause greater misunderstandings later on.

The "Huh? Whaddya say?" bit loses a bit of humor for the impaired after the thousandth time.

In many cases hearing aids can't be used- not because of vanity, but due to other complications....


Bottom line: Protect your hearing!
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Joe nails it. I live with this every day, and it ain't no fun.

One compensation I've developed is being able to lip read, but the level of attention to a person that requires will get a "Why are you staring at me?" in short order from people that aren't aware of your impairment.
 
Be thankful none of you are having to experience what I have - Permanent hearing damage. Too many years of wearing headphones, doing roadie work for bands, backstage concert work, DJ'ing, CLUB work, monster truck shows with my son and never once being smart enough to wear ear plugs.

Now, because of the afore-mentioned, I live with permanent Tinitus - a constant ringing in the ears, 24/7.

There are temporary fixes for this affliction, but because of my stubborness in my earlier years, my hearing is permanently damaged.

My only advice to everyone is that you should protect your hearing - being partially deaf is really no fun.
 
YES! Protecting your hearing cannot be understated.


While it may not look "COOL" to wear the protection....this is a huge priority.



I worked at Arctic Cat, and just like any assembly place...it is non-stop noise. I also used to work for a casino, and even when I would go to sleep, I would still hear the machines in my ears.


I know several older gentlemen with hearing loss, and believe me, if they could go back and change it they would. These guys were the ones operating heavy machinery in their day, and no one ever told them about hearing loss.


So...my point to you younger folks....instead of trying to look cool all the time, protect your hearing first! The people who lose their hearing will ultimately be the ones who look stupid when they have an permanent hearing aid in their ears for the rest of their lives.
 
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