Exposure to excessive noise levels can cause permanent and irreparable hearing damage.
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) can be life-changing and can limit your career as a musician.
Give your ears the protection they need with the Goodear Acoustic Shield* for orchestras.
(* patented)
Positioned at the back of your head, the Goodear Acoustic Shield for orchestras reduces harmful noise levels from behind while allowing you to hear and see clearly.
Without the discomfort or inconvenience of other types of hearing protection, it’s the proven solution to orchestral noise management and occupational/workplace health and safety (OHS/WHS).
The Goodear Acoustic Shield’s patented design is the result of a collaboration between engineers, audiologists, designers and musicians.
Its revolutionary shape and construction provide proven hearing protection without the loss of nuance crucial to a flawless performance.
Each new batch undergoes rigorous laboratory testing, so you can be sure that your ears are receiving the best protection possible.
The Goodear Acoustic Shield was developed by the National Acoustic Laboratories in conjunction with the University of Technology, Sydney and Symphony Services International.
Engineered from a sturdy plywood core encased in a double layer of closed cell EVA foam, the Goodear Acoustic Shield’s headpiece is light and easily transportable.
Reduces noise from behind significantly when used as recommended. Tests conducted by the National Acoustic Laboratories demonstrate an attenuation of at least 8 dB which represents an incredible 84% reduction (see Documentation).
Because it’s cleverly designed to absorb rather than reflect sound, the Goodear Acoustic Shield is safe and effective.
Allows players to perceive the overall orchestral sound clearly, without the discomfort and distortion of earplugs.
Captures sound waves rather than dispersing them, unlike clear plastic shields, screens, barriers and baffles, so players directly behind and adjacent don’t experience any increase in decibels from reflected noise.
Players can lean their head further back into the shield during loud passages of music for even greater protection.
Unique fixed-angle design of headpiece provides correct alignment of flaps with the ears and eliminates calibration.
Optimised for maximum sound reduction without any possibility of user adjustment and error.
Affords clear forward and lateral sight lines to the user allowing freedom to focus on performance.
High-quality matt black fabric covering provides an elegant and classic finish to the headpiece.
Fabric surface is resistant to marks, unlike plastic which scratches and becomes opaque.
Complements the concert hall aesthetic and blends seamlessly with players’ black clothing.
Locking toggle and brace fits most stands, including the Goodear Tripod Stand and Goodear Plate Stand (available separately).
Allows flexible height adjustment to ensure headpiece is level with the user’s ears.
Used in conjunction with risers, the shield can be positioned perfectly to preserve sight lines of players behind it.
The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra has been using the Goodear Acoustic Shield for orchestras now for a number of years. We have found them to be of great benefit, protecting players’ hearing that would otherwise be exposed to the full impact of loud and potentially harmful noise. The wrap-around design allows a player to lean back into the shield at any given loud passages of music, providing extra protection. An excellent design from a helpful company offering valuable protection for musicians.
Disclaimer: The images shown on this website are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the actual products due to minor variations in the manufacturing process.
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