It’s about hearing protection for school children and you’ve come to the right place.
Your child’s hearing is crucial to their musical development and enjoyment.
Playing in a band or orchestra is rewarding and fun – but did you know it could also be damaging their hearing?
So now’s the time to protect your child from hearing loss before it’s too late.
Thousands of school children throughout Australia play in an ensemble such as an orchestra or wind or brass band.
Many musical instruments, especially brass and percussion, can produce sound levels of over 110 decibels at close range – that’s as loud as standing next to a motorcycle or jackhammer.
The Australian national standard for occupational noise exposure is 85 decibels. Moreover studies have shown that continuous exposure to levels higher than this can lead to hearing loss.
Therefore it’s clear that school children should have access to hearing protection equipment such as the Goodear Acoustic Shield(*), a scientifically proven and effective product that reduces exposure to damaging noise levels.
(* patented)
I just like the sound the saxophone creates and how flexible it is to play different genres of music. In a concert band the saxophones play pretty much all the time because they’re like the wind substitute for string instruments. There have been some times when I’ve been playing where it is really loud and it would have been nice if I had a sound shield. It worries me a tiny bit but I just try and think that it won’t last very long.
The Goodear Acoustic Shield works by reducing harmful noise levels from behind. Positioned just behind your child’s head, the shield protects their hearing while they play. So you can enjoy peace of mind knowing your child’s hearing is protected at all times.
Specially designed to protect the hearing of professional orchestra musicians, the Goodear Acoustic Shield is a patented product that has resulted from a collaboration between engineers, audiologists, designers and musicians.
Each new batch undergoes rigorous laboratory testing, so you can be sure that your child’s ears are receiving the best protection possible. And it’s currently in use by symphony orchestras, universities and schools throughout the world.
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 is childproof and durable.
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 your child to hear clearly without the discomfort and inconvenience of earplugs.
Captures rather than reflects sound, unlike clear plastic shields, screens, barriers and baffles, so players directly behind and adjacent don’t experience increased noise.
Players can lean their head further back into the shield during loud sections for even greater protection.
Unique fixed-angle design of headpiece provides correct alignment of flaps with the ears.
Optimised for maximum sound reduction without any possibility of adjustment and error.
Affords clear forward and sideways sight lines to the player and directs their attention to the teacher or conductor.
High-quality matt black fabric covering provides a neutral, adaptable look to the headpiece.
Fabric surface is resistant to marks, unlike plastic which scratches and cracks.
Plain black headpiece can accommodate school banners and insignia to enhance stage presentation.
Locking toggle and brace fits most stands, including the Goodear Tripod Stand and Goodear Plate Stand (available separately).
Provides flexible height adjustment to ensure headpiece is level with your child’s ears, no matter how tall they are.
Used in conjunction with risers, the shield can be positioned to make sure that players sitting behind have an unobstructed view.
At Melbourne Youth Orchestras, we’re training the professional musicians of the future and we’re serious about our responsibility to protect their hearing. Goodear Acoustic Shields provide the comfort and confidence of excellent noise reduction without limiting the musical experience of our participants.
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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