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| Paul Elliott writes |
 Playing a musical instrument can be a very hazardous occupation. As a professional drummer and educator, I am well aware that the physical demands of the instrument can cause any number of muscular skeletal disorders, ranging from minor physical tension to more serious conditions such as RSI and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. To help prevent physical injury, when practicing and performing, we can study and adopt appropriate postural habits and techniques – and anyone with a regard for their physical/musical health will do so. However, no matter how much attention we pay to posture, technique and ergonomics, this does not protect the greatest physiological asset we have as musicians – our hearing. Playing drums creates a full range of frequencies – all of them potentially damaging to the delicate structure of the ears, and particularly if played at loud volumes over sustained periods of time. Also, bearing in mind that we have to contend with the frequencies and volumes of other instruments, we are putting our hearing at risk every time we play. This is something that is often overlooked, though maybe not deliberately, and more likely through a lack of awareness and education on the matter. Enter Advanced Communication Solutions (ACS). ACS provide a comprehensive range of products aimed at protecting our hearing, and I am the proud owner of a set of custom made Personal In-Ear Monitors, together with the ER Series (15&25) hearing protectors. I feel safe in the knowledge that these products take care of my hearing protection needs - whether playing live, doing studio sessions, teaching or practicing - by reducing potentially dangerous outside noise, while maintaining the clarity of the music. What more could I ask for? So, big thanks to Andy Shiach and his team at ACS, for a truly excellent range of products, coupled with excellent customer service. Paul Elliott – (Professional drummer, clinician and educator) www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Paul_Elliott |
We'll keep your ears on file...
ACS is pleased to announce the introduction of a new state of the art scanning technology that means ALL customers that order custom made hearing protection and in-ear monitoring products from ACS will have their ear shape on file at ACS for up to 4 years. The device will scan the impressions and save as a file on the database so customers can order new products or replacements instantly without the need to have new impressions taken. What's more, this service will not cost customers anything extra on top of the standard product charge, it is just a little something we want to do to make your experience with us even more enjoyable!
Please be aware that the scanning service began on May 1st 2010 so will only apply to customers that ordered thereafter.
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