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Hearing protection

Noise exposure is growing constantly both in leisure and work-related settings.¹ The importance of hearing protection is often underestimated: from a level of 85 dB, in combination with an extended exposure time, noise can result in temporary or permanent deterioration of the inner hair cells.² 

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Good hearing protection should 

  • reduce noise and loud sound 

  • keep speech at comfortable level 

  • let the ear breathe. 

 

To accommodate individual needs, the AudioNova™ portfolio of high-end hearing protection offers both custom and universal styles. AudioNova earplugs reduce noise and loud sounds (from 8 to 22 Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) in the U.S. or 15 to 30 Single Number Rating (SNR) in Europe) while keeping relevant sound and speech. By ventilating the ear to prevent a build-up of excess moisture, they allow the ear to breathe.³

 

The range of models includes  

 

  • AudioNova SleepTight, AudioNova SleepTight are the perfect solution if you are kept awake by indoor and outdoor noise – from snoring, cars, delivery trucks, or noisy neighbors, or sleep during the day, after late night hours. Travelers that end up in unfamiliar hotels surrounded by the sounds of elevators, late night revelers, and more, can really benefit from the restful silence that these effective earplugs provide.

  • AudioNova Music, The Music earplugs are designed for musicians, concert goers, and industry professionals that would benefit from discrete hearing protection designed specifically for situations where they’re exposed to loud music. Sound systems at festivals, clubs, bars, and recording studios often exceed healthy limits well beyond the recommended sustained maximum of 85 dB. AudioNova Music earplugs allow you to enjoy your favourite music safely as it was meant to be heard.

  • AudioNova Active, For DIYers, home improvement tools, gardening equipment, and vehicle repair machinery can produce deceptively high levels of potentially damaging noise. Household tools of every shape and size can create excessive sound levels – power sanders and saws, hedgecutters, leaf blowers, lawnmowers, electric chainsaws, and drills. Results can include a temporary ringing in the ears (tinnitus) or even permanent damage. AudioNova Active earplugs are the perfect personal hearing protection necessary for noisy work. These earplugs are great for DIY as they even provide natural ventilation to let your ears “breathe” all day.

  • AudioNova Swim, The Swim earplugs are excellent for indoor and outdoor swimmers, surfers, and water polo players, and allow you to hear what’s happening in your surroundings. Cold water and wind can cause ear problems which over time produce nagging symptoms commonly known as ‘Swimmer’s Ear’ or ‘Surfer’s Ear.’

  • AudioNova Drive, Loud noises from roaring motors have been linked to hearing loss. If you’re an engine enthusiast and drive a motorcycle, attend motorsport events, or even drive a loud boat, AudioNova Drive motorcycle earplugs can make a huge difference and save you future hearing damage. Motorsports events such as the V8s or drifting can be notoriously loud. In fact, critical noise levels well above 85dB (the level where lasting damage can occur) are reached when tuning engines and outdoor events featuring jet flyovers.

  • AudioNova InFlight, These earplugs for flying can be worn all day – at the gate, in the airport lounge, and onboard to reduce background noise from the engine, other passengers, multimedia devices and more. AudioNova InFlight earplugs are specifically designed to bring you peace and solitude while traveling.

 

References 

1 World Health Organization. Environmental Noise Guidelines for the European Region. Retrieved from https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/383922/noise-guidelines-exec-sum-eng.pdf 

2 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020, January 6). Vital Signs – Too loud! For too long! Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/hearingloss/index.html 

3 Appleton-Huber, J. (2021). Serenity ChoiceTM - protecting hearing while providing 

 

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