How much hearing damage does it take to truly affecting your production abilities?

[AdamWathan]

I don't think loss above 18khz is a big deal, I seriously doubt Andy can hear up there...

 

[Pedro Teixeira]

Nah, I've definitely subjected mine to a fair bit of abuse before wisening up, so yeah, I have only myself to blame! It really hasn't negatively affected me at all though, only in absolute silence does what little ringing there is get a bit vexing

But that is absolutely normal, even my doctor told me everyone hears a slight hiss when in total silence, there's no way around to it, I think it's the blood in the brain flowing or something

 

[Metaltastic]

Oh ok, sweet, less I have to worry about then!

 

[Erkan]

What are the best ear plugs a musician can use?

Use VST plugs!

 

[Fox Mulder]

Use VST plugs!

+1. If you're on protools you can get a copy of Fxpansion

 

[exzem]

Who cares about those 16k+ frequencies anyway, not like they affect music much anyway.

 

[johnny dove]

i got some custom made plugs from http://www.sensaphonics.com/ and they work great! i have a set of 25db and 9db filters. they also do hearing tests and ear cleanings, actually i gotta go back soon to get tested again.

 

[TravisW]

Mine craps out around 15k. But, I'm 33 and haven't really taken good care of my hearing at all. To be honest, it hasn't changed from the time that I was about 22 years old.