has anyone measured the volume of DMZ?

andythetwig · Post by **andythetwig** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:50 pm

4. —(1) The lower exposure action values are—
(a) a daily or weekly personal noise exposure of 80 dB (A-weighted); and
(b) a peak sound pressure of 135 dB (C-weighted).
(2) The upper exposure action values are—
(a) a daily or weekly personal noise exposure of 85 dB (A-weighted); and
(b) a peak sound pressure of 137 dB (C-weighted).
(3) The exposure limit values are—
(a) a daily or weekly personal noise exposure of 87 dB (A-weighted); and
(b) a peak sound pressure of 140 dB (C-weighted).

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051643.htm#4

^^while dubstep carries less of the hearing-damaging middle frequencies, I'm guessing that the rig at DMZ pisses all over that.

However, the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 reduced safe exposure levels by a further five A-weighted decibels (dBA).... Music venue owners have until 6 April, 2008, to comply with the 2005 Regulations. Recent research carried out by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RNID) found that noise levels in clubs were reaching 110dBA — similar to a pneumatic drill.

source: http://www.legalweek.com/ViewItem.asp?id=29702

like anybody listens to the fucking government. I think it might be a nice idea to offer the bar people free attenuating earplugs, just in case eh?

colm · Post by **colm** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:01 pm

at fabric and the end they'll give earplugs to anyone who asks for them at the bar. i wouldn't spend a night in the end without them.

joseph-j · Post by **joseph-j** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:16 pm

I heard that if you scream at 169db you can set fire to someone's hair.

Doesn't help with the above question I know, thought I'd just throw it in and see what happened.

elemental · Post by **elemental** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 2:34 pm

People look after your ears!

You can get cheap decent plugs for about £15-20. The disposable foam ones are shit.

If u can afford it get the proper moulded ones (they're about £150)

Means u can still feel the bass but saves your ears!

Believe me, tinnitus is not funny. Dont wait tiill u get it before you start doing something about it.

colm · Post by **colm** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:06 pm

being the genius that i am, i got a pair of the proper moulded ones for £165, took them out to metalheadz at herbal for a trial run and then left them in the back of a mini cab that night.

deapoh · Post by **deapoh** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:24 pm

Tinnitus is not a funny issue believe. I got something wrong with my ears, I keep hearing clicks and a whooshing kinda sound whenever something is too loud... too loud being someone clapping their hands or me putting headphones on.

It hurts aswell and often get a stupid ringing sound.

PROTECT YOUR EARS.

ramadanman · Post by **ramadanman** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:51 pm

Deapoh wrote: PROTECT YOUR EARS.

When i first got tinnitus, it scared me so so much. when it went away, i was really grateful it wasn't permanent. i'd recommend earplugs definitely.

one thing though, do you think you need ear plugs for fwd at plastic people?

skrapes · Post by **skrapes** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:03 pm

elemental wrote:People look after your ears!

The disposable foam ones are shit.

That's not true. The orange ones from Superdrug work fine and only cost 1.59 for 3 sets.

batfink · Post by **batfink** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:15 pm

Skrapes wrote:
elemental wrote:People look after your ears!

The disposable foam ones are shit.

That's not true. The orange ones from Superdrug work fine and only cost 1.59 for 3 sets.

I think what he means is that they are very unsubtle in how they block out noise. Sure they do the job fine, but if you love your music the really muffled sound they give can be quite aggravating.

A better pair (like a tenners worth) will still block out noise but they'll leave more of the music by cutting volume across the frequency range in a more even-handed manner.

http://www.greenleopard.co.uk/osb/itemdetails.cfm/ID/62

Check the above website whether youre interested in cheap basic plugs or even custom moulded ones for 120 or so. Theres a good range.

I've got tinnitus and while i'm able to ignore the constant WEEEEEE now im used to it i'd rather have known to wear earplugs in the first place!

deapoh · Post by **deapoh** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:17 pm

The free ones from long flights is what I'm using. Got a few from my gran as she visits my uncle in America quite a bit. They work fine.

@ Ramadanman: I use ear plugs everywhere now, even at FWD. If it's a tune I really like then I'll take the ear plugs out.

dogdaze · Post by **dogdaze** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 4:58 pm

colm wrote:being the genius that i am, i got a pair of the proper moulded ones for £165, took them out to metalheadz at herbal for a trial run and then left them in the back of a mini cab that night.

LOL big up

skrapes · Post by **skrapes** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:22 pm

Batfink wrote:
Skrapes wrote:
elemental wrote:People look after your ears!

The disposable foam ones are shit.

That's not true. The orange ones from Superdrug work fine and only cost 1.59 for 3 sets.
I think what he means is that they are very unsubtle in how they block out noise. Sure they do the job fine, but if you love your music the really muffled sound they give can be quite aggravating.

A better pair (like a tenners worth) will still block out noise but they'll leave more of the music by cutting volume across the frequency range in a more even-handed manner.

http://www.greenleopard.co.uk/osb/itemdetails.cfm/ID/62

Check the above website whether youre interested in cheap basic plugs or even custom moulded ones for 120 or so. Theres a good range.

I've got tinnitus and while i'm able to ignore the constant WEEEEEE now im used to it i'd rather have known to wear earplugs in the first place!

I prefer the sound when they're in tbh. I must admit, I haven't spent £120 on a pair of earplugs and never will. I've been using the foam ones for a while now, and they never take any enjoyment out of night. By the end of the last set, I've usually forgotten that I've got them in. Then if I have to mix the next day, I don't have ringing ears. All good for 53p a set

dusty · Post by **dusty** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:30 pm

I keep hearing clicks and a whooshing kinda sound whenever something is too loud

I get that too, fuckin annoying. Been to see a specialist and its something within the inner ear - can't be fixed.

I personally think it was caused by an Ed Rush night at the opera house.

metalboxproducts · Post by **metalboxproducts** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:32 pm

[quote="colm"]being the genius that i am, i got a pair of the proper moulded ones for £165, took them out to metalheadz at herbal for a trial run and then left them in the back of a mini cab that night.

[/quote
Nice. You fool.

Only joking. How pissed off were you on scale of 1-10.

colm · Post by **colm** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:43 pm

metalboxproducts wrote:
colm wrote:being the genius that i am, i got a pair of the proper moulded ones for £165, took them out to metalheadz at herbal for a trial run and then left them in the back of a mini cab that night.

[/quote
Nice. You fool. Only joking. How pissed off were you on scale of 1-10.

Total denial was my approach. telling myself that there's no way i could have been that stupid and that they were going to show up in my room somewhere or that when i went to herbal again they'd still have them. to be perfectly honest i'm still telling myself that and it happened in december.

denial folks - then you never have to deal with anything.

deapoh · Post by **deapoh** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 5:44 pm

Dusty wrote:
I keep hearing clicks and a whooshing kinda sound whenever something is too loud
I get that too, fuckin annoying. Been to see a specialist and its something within the inner ear - can't be fixed.

I personally think it was caused by an Ed Rush night at the opera house.

Seen... I went to see the Doctor and he said it wern't perminant... I'm fucked, I can't live with this.

crazydave · Post by **crazydave** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:10 pm

Skrapes wrote: I prefer the sound when they're in tbh. I've been using the foam ones for a while now, and they never take any enjoyment out of night. By the end of the last set, I've usually forgotten that I've got them in.

I don't know, I tried using some at FWD, and it really bugged me after a while.
Even though the full-on experience is insanely loud, it felt worth it at the time.

Then again, I'm not oblivious to the health question... last thing I want is damage.
Methinks I'll play it like deapoh and take 'em out for my favourite choons.

Batfink wrote:A better pair (like a tenners worth) will still block out noise but they'll leave more of the music by cutting volume across the frequency range in a more even-handed manner.

Do they really allow for a greater range than foam?

Ignoring the phrase "triple flange"... sounds like a tidy investment.

elemental · Post by **elemental** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:23 pm

Crazydave wrote:
Skrapes wrote: I prefer the sound when they're in tbh. I've been using the foam ones for a while now, and they never take any enjoyment out of night. By the end of the last set, I've usually forgotten that I've got them in.
I don't know, I tried using some at FWD, and it really bugged me after a while.
Even though the full-on experience is insanely loud, it felt worth it at the time.

Then again, I'm not oblivious to the health question... last thing I want is damage.
Methinks I'll play it like deapoh and take 'em out for my favourite choons.

Batfink wrote:A better pair (like a tenners worth) will still block out noise but they'll leave more of the music by cutting volume across the frequency range in a more even-handed manner.
Do they really allow for a greater range than foam?

Ignoring the phrase "triple flange"... sounds like a tidy investment.

YEah they are way way better than foam ones - they still shave off the really high frequencies, but for my ears thats a good thing. But u get the rest of the spectrum toned down fairly evenly, and they're properly tested. With the foam ones u dont know how the frequencies are affected, and they dont reduce by a given dB amount - so u cant be sure how much they protect your ears. If I had to use disposable ones i'd go for Beeswax - mor comfortable and works better.

But seriously u should just get some of the cheap but proper ones like these: http://www.audiorelief.co.uk/shop/produ ... ucts_id=31

andythetwig · Post by **andythetwig** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:28 pm

from the same site, moulded ones for £88, not too shabby.

http://www.audiorelief.co.uk/shop/produ ... d913523bd5

juju · Post by **juju** » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:08 pm

elemental wrote: Believe me, tinnitus is not funny. Dont wait tiill u get it before you start doing something about it.

this is real.. been suffering from it for years. my old punk days killed my hearing but now I protect my ears. tinnitus will drive ya crazy so listen up folks.. we talking no sleep and mad depression with mega riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing riiiiiiiiiiiiing all night and day 24/7!

has anyone measured the volume of DMZ?

has anyone measured the volume of DMZ?

Who is online