Friday, February 27, 2009

Are custom earplugs for me?

By Dionne Payn

Custom earplugs are available for many different applications, such as musicians, industry professionals, motorsports, sleeping to name a few. The benefits of custom earplugs, such as comfort, sound quality and affordability are common to all applications, however there are subtle differences between the different types of custom earplugs. Let's explore this in more detail

Industry environments

For professionals working in noisy environments being able to work safely, communicate with your fellow workers, answer phones and hear warning signals is extremely important.

Custom earplugs designed especially for industrial use come with a range of filters which allow users to adjust and adapt the levels of noise reduction to their current environment. You can be sure of always getting the optimal level of protection, without risking hearing damage from earplugs which allow too much noise, or from the dangers associated with too much noise being blocked out meaning you are not able to hear clearly.

These custom earplugs are lightweight, easy to wear and easy to clean so you can be sure that sweaty ears and uncomfortable earplugs are a thing of the past.

Earplugs for musicians

High fidelity sound and comfort are important to professionals working in the music industry.

Custom musicians earplugs are designed to fit your ear perfectly, and are available in a range of three filters, which give you different levels of attenuation (9dB, 15dB and 25dB).

All the hearing filters are interchangeable, allowing you to match the level of protection to your current environment. This ensures that you will always get the very best sound quality, which remains perfectly clear while the patented flat frequency response technology gives outstanding protection.

These custom earplugs are ideal for any musician, vocalist, sound engineer or stage hand and allow you to get the level of protection that is right for you.

Earplugs for motorsport

Riders and drivers are often exposed to high levels of noise caused by the wind and engines. Not only is this uncomfortable and tiring, but high noise levels can permanently damage your hearing.

The custom earplugs supplied to motorsports competitors are designed with this in mind and protect riders, drivers, mechanics and enthusiasts from the noises associated with high speed action.

For drivers and riders, the earplugs have a very slim profile design, which allows them to be worn without causing any interference with a helmet. Patented filters block out high engine noise, but still allow enough background ambient noise so that you are always aware of what other drivers and riders are doing.

Earplugs for sleeping

Health professionals recommend that adults require about 6 to 8 hours of sleep each night in order to lead a healthy life and remain happy.

If we get less sleep than this, we may find it hard to concentrate properly while at work, and are likely to be easily agitated meaning we are not able to fully enjoy our hobbies or time spent with our families.

Custom earplugs can be made to aid your sleep; they are manufactured from an extremely flexible medical grade of silicone, which is soft enough to bend and twist with your body movement during the night. They feature a low profile which allows them to be comfortable to wear while resting on a pillow.

The filter technology is patented and blocks out unwanted background noise. However, you are still fully able to hear important sounds, such as calls and cries from your children, or burglar and fire alarms.

These earplugs allow you to get a quality night of sleep no matter where you live.

Shooting earplugs

The main requirement for any marksman is being able to communicate with fellow shooting enthusiasts whilst being protected from the loud noises produced when shooting.

Shooting exposes you to sharp bursts of very high levels of noise, and custom earplugs for shooting enthusiasts protect your hearing by isolating you from this.

You are still able to communicate freely with others without having to remove your earplugs, but you are also 100% protected. - 15615

About the Author: