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ACS Hearing Protection and In Ear Monitors
Why do we recommend custom hearing protection for people in the music industry?
It is comfortable, discreet, gives you the ability to communicate and you can wear it for long periods of time. Musicians experience significant sound exposures, most will
develop some degree of music-induced hearing loss, even better explained as Noise-
Induced Hearing loss (NHIL). Over a long period of time this high volume of noise
exposure can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus, diplacusis or even
hyperacusis.
Conventional hearing protectors can cause significant problems for those in the music industry, because they produce too much high frequency attenuation, too much attenuation overall and cause an occlusion effect. Wearing a good quality filtered hearing protector can assist in listening fatigue (ear fatigue) by protecting you from prolonged noise exposure.
For who
Specifications
Stage performers
Artists
The perfect sound for your specific needs. Whether you are looking for a high quality top of the range In-Ear Monitor (IEM) or just a comfortable fitted hearing protector. ACS MUSIC will complete your gear with our options listed below. Simply click on the tab for the product tailored to your need.
- Pro 10: Our lowest sound reduction hearing protectors. Great for acoustic musicians, small ensembles.
- Pro15: A subtle filter with a medium attenuation. Suitable for unplugged musicians including vocalists, wood and brass musicians, and orchestras.
- Pro17: The most versatile and natural sounding hearing protector in the world. The standard for amplified musicians, DJ's, vocalists, sound engineers, clubbers.
- Pro26: For use in very loud and challenging environments. Used by sound engineers, amplified musicians and venue staff.
- Pacato: casual consumer; ready fit hearing protectors
For In-Ear Monitors please browse our range of moulded and or universal series (Click on the button below).
Product details
Custom made soft silicone ear plugs with the lightest hearing protection filter in the PRO range, giving softer attenuation for delicate and detailed acoustic performance.
Strong enough to protect, subtle enough to engage
The PRO10 offers highly delicate and level attenuation averaging 10dB, giving the most subtle protection in the whole of the PRO range. Ideal for vocal and acoustic performers, the PRO is perfect for environments that are only just edging over safe levels. Offering a natural and transparent sound to the wearer, the PRO10 allows musicians working with intricate acoustic performances to stay within the safe limits of exposure while keeping completely engaged with the performance filling the gap between no protection and over protection.
The next generation of filter design
The PRO filter series has been designed anew with the wearer in mind. For starters, it’s smaller than many competing filters which means it can fit into smaller ears without any protrusion which is great for both comfort and aesthetics. The filters are also user-swappable so you can chop and change as your environment demands to any other filter in the PRO range giving you complete control over your protection with just a single set of ear moulds. In addition, the PRO series are water resistant so they can be used outside or in high moisture environments and can withstand perspiration without it damaging the filter membrane.
The curse of the occlusion
Trying to create a natural sounding earplug is no mean feat as far as your own voice is concerned because, as you will have experienced, when you block off your ear canal your own voice starts to boom inside your head, this is what we call occlusion. Occlusion is caused by sound that is carried to your ear canal through the cartilage at the side of your head and usually escapes through the open ear canal so is not heard. When we block off the canal this sound cannot escape and so creates that booming effect. A large amount of occlusion can be eliminated by ensuring that the earplug sits deep enough into the ear canal to extend past the cartilage so that the sound hits the plug and is deadened rather than entering the canal at all but the PRO filters go one step further. The PRO series are vented to allow sound to pass both ways which means that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
Tailor made for you
The PRO10 ear plug is custom-made using soft medical-grade silicone so you get the very best in isolation and fit, allowing you to wear them for hours at a time without fatigue or discomfort. Each earpiece is manufactured to the highest standards ensuring you get a comfortable, discreet and effective hearing protector that can be fitted quickly, easily and securely every time.
Please Note: The PRO10 filter deliberately does not meet the minimum attenuation of 12dB above 1KHz that is required by the EN352-2 standard to be certified, it is therefore not tested or certificated under this standard.
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.
Product details
Custom made soft silicone ear plugs with hearing protection filters giving soft attenuation at lower frequencies, creating reduced occlusion. Popular with vocalists, orchestral and acoustic musicians.
A revolution in custom hearing protection
The PRO15 by ACS provides more subtle attenuation which is perfect for use in acoustic or orchestral environments, sloping up in the higher frequencies for protection against heavily played wind instruments. The vented design offers reduced occlusion, making communication and vocal performances sound more natural – resulting in a plug that is more transparent to the wearer. The complete plug (custom made in soft silicone) offers one of the most comfortable hearing protection solutions for unplugged musicians with the additional benefit of water resistance for increased longevity. The PRO15 represents the next generation of musicians hearing protection.
Protection just where you need it
The PRO15’s attenuation curve is the result of a very specific design that satisfies two very important requirements. Firstly, the requirement of acoustic musicians to be able to hear what they’re doing whilst being protected from peaks in higher frequencies but where the overall noise is lower than for many other musicians. The PRO15 solves this with a flat 12dB protection up to the midrange and then a gentle curve up to 15dB at the high end where many of the dangerous blasts from wind instruments sit. Second is the requirement for a hearing protector that conforms to the European Standard for hearing protection for use under the Noise at Work regulations. The EN352-2 standard specifies minimum protection values at specific frequencies and creating a low noise hearing protector can be difficult without dipping below these values. The PRO15 provides protection that’s not only perfectly suited to the acoustic musician but also meets the requirements of EN352-2 so the musician and politician are perfectly happy.
The next generation of filter design
The PRO filter series has been designed anew with the wearer in mind. The filter is smaller than many competing filters, meaning it can fit into smaller ears without any protrusion – which is great for both comfort and aesthetics. The filters are also user-swappable, so you can chop and change as your environment demands to any other filter in the PRO range, giving you complete control over your protection with just a single set of earmoulds. In addition to this, the PRO series are water resistant so they can be used outside or in high moisture environments and can withstand perspiration without it damaging the filter membrane.
The curse of the occlusion effect
Trying to create a natural sounding earplug is no mean feat as far as your own voice is concerned. As you may have experienced, when you block off your ear canal your own voice starts to boom inside your head (this is what we call occlusion). This is caused by sound that is carried to your ear canal through the cartilage at the side of your head which usually escapes through the open ear canal so is not heard. When we block off the canal this sound cannot escape and so creates that booming effect. A large amount of occlusion can be eliminated by ensuring that the earplug sits deep enough into the ear canal to extend past the cartilage. This ensures that the sound hits the plug and is deadened rather than entering the canal at all. The PRO filters go one step further by being vented to allow sound to pass both ways. This means that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
Tailor made for you
The PRO15 ear plug is custom-made using soft medical-grade silicone so you get the very best in isolation and fit, allowing you to wear them for hours at a time without fatigue or discomfort. Each earpiece is manufactured to the highest standards ensuring you get a comfortable, discreet and effective hearing protector that can be fitted quickly, easily and securely every time. PRO15 ear plugs and filters have been tested and certified to EN352-2: The European Standard for ear plug hearing protectors, which is almost identical to the AS/NZS1270 standards.
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.
Why do we recommend custom hearing protection for people in the music industry?
The most versatile and natural sounding hearing protector in the world. The standard for amplified musicians, DJ’s, vocalists, sound engineers, clubbers and gig-goers. Keeping all frequencies in check relative to one another means you get to hear the music just as it should sound – but 17dB quieter with no loss of high or low frequencies. Not only does the PRO17 provide a balanced reproduction but, for vocal performers, its vented design reduces occlusion, giving your voice a more natural sound making the hearing protector more transparent so you can concentrate on your performance.
It is comfortable, discreet, gives you the ability to communicate and you can wear it for long periods of time. Musicians experience significant sound exposures, most will develop some degree of music-induced hearing loss, even better explained as Noise-Induced Hearing loss (NHIL). Over a long period of time this high volume of noise exposure can cause permanent hearing loss and tinnitus, diplacusis or even hyperacusis.
With an average attenuation of 17dB, the PRO17 is perfect for musicians and vocalists performing with amplification as they are able to extend your safe listening time by more than 5 times.
Conventional hearing protectors can cause significant problems for those in the music industry, because they produce too much high frequency attenuation, too much attenuation overall and cause an occlusion effect. Wearing a good quality filtered hearing protector can assist in listening fatigue (ear fatigue) by protecting you from prolonged noise exposure. The Pro17 is smaller than many competing filters, meaning that it can fit into smaller ears without any protrusion – which is great for both comfort and aesthetics.
The filters are also user-swappable so you can chop and change as your environment demands to any other filter in the PRO range, giving you complete control over your protection with just a single set of earmoulds. In addition, the PRO series are water resistant so they can be used outside or in high moisture environments and can withstand perspiration without it damaging the filter membrane.
The curse of the occlusion effect
Trying to create a natural sounding earplug is no mean feat as far as your own voice is concerned because, as you may have experienced, when you block off your ear canal your own voice starts to boom inside your head (this is what we call occlusion). This is caused by sound that is carried to your ear canal through the cartilage at the side of your head, which usually escapes through the open ear canal so is not heard. When we block off the canal this sound cannot escape and so creates that booming effect. A large amount of occlusion can be eliminated by ensuring that the earplug sits deep enough into the ear canal to extend past the cartilage. This ensures that the sound hits the plug and is deadened rather than entering the canal at all.
The PRO filters go one step further by being vented to allow sound to pass both ways, meaning that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
Tailor made for you
The PRO17 ear plug is custom-made using soft medical-grade silicone so you get the very best in isolation and fit, allowing you to wear them for hours at a time without fatigue or discomfort. Each earpiece is manufactured to the highest standards ensuring you get a comfortable, discreet and effective hearing protector that can be fitted quickly, easily and securely every time. PRO17 ear plugs and filters have been tested and certified to EN352-2: The European Standard for ear plug hearing protectors, which is almost identical to the AS/NZS1270 standards.
Colours
The PRO17 comes in a variety of colours. Choose yours.
Need help
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.
Robust protection with a clear response for very high noise environments
The PRO26 is one of the strongest level-attenuating earplugs available, offering protection from the most challenging sound environments whilst ensuring that you can hear clearly and perform at your best at all times. The PRO26 offers the same incredibly natural sound as the rest of the PRO range while also offering a high-frequency peak which ensures that your hearing is protected from the most dangerous and intense sounds. Ideal for those working in the loudest of environments, the PRO26 offers clear communication, unparalleled comfort and tailor-made attenuation to ensure that you can stay in touch and in tune with your environment.
Extra strong protection but still in delicate balance
The PRO 26 filter offers some of the strongest attenuation in the PRO range but still keeps all of the frequencies in balance. This allows you to stay protected but perfectly in touch with your environment. Offering leveled response up to 4kHz, the PRO26 is perfect for musicians working in the loudest environments, allowing complete clarity in extreme noise. In addition, the PRO26 offers extra protection at the highest frequencies so you stay safe from the most intense sounds and can tackle your work with confidence.
The next generation of filter design
The PRO filter series has been designed anew with the wearer in mind. For starters, it’s smaller than many competing filters so that it can fit into smaller ears without any protrusion – which is great for both comfort and aesthetics as it will always fit snugly underneath a helmet. The filters are also user-interchangeable so you can alternate as your environment demands to any other filter in the PRO range giving you complete control over your protection with just a single set of earmoulds. In addition, the PRO series are water resistant so they can be used outside or in high moisture environments and can withstand perspiration without it damaging the filter membrane.
The curse of the occlusion effect
Trying to create a natural sounding earplug is no mean feat as far as your own voice is concerned because, as you may have experienced, when you block off your ear canal your own voice starts to boom inside your head (this is what we call occlusion). This is caused by sound that is carried to your ear canal through the cartilage at the side of your head which usually escapes through the open ear canal so is not heard. When we block off the canal this sound cannot escape and so creates that booming effect. A large amount of occlusion can be eliminated by ensuring that the earplug sits deep enough into the ear canal to extend past the cartilage. This ensures that the sound hits the plug and is deadened rather than entering the canal at all. The PRO filters go one step further by being vented to allow sound to pass both ways, meaning that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
Tailor made for you
The PRO26 ear plug is custom-made using soft medical-grade silicone so you get the very best in isolation and fit, allowing you to wear them for hours at a time without fatigue or discomfort. Each earpiece is manufactured to the highest standards ensuring you get a comfortable, discreet and effective hearing protector that can be fitted quickly, easily and securely every time.
PRO26 ear plugs and filters have been tested and certified to EN352-2: The European Standard for ear plug hearing protectors, which is almost identical to the AS/NZS1270 standards.
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.
Pacato from ACS in a handy package. For gig-goers, music enthusiasts, concert goers, etc. For those experiences up to 100dB’s once in every while. Protects your hearing and still gives you that enjoyable experience.
The Pacato hearing protector is reusable, universal and made with a safe, soft, premium silicone that is hypoallergenic. The dual flange design gently seals in the ear canal with no hard edges.
The Pacato plug is comfortable, completely discrete and offers the most natural sound of any generic fit earplug in its class. With Pacato you can hear what you need to hear with all the clarity that you’re used to and easily converse and communicate without putting your hearing at risk.
The Pacato is one of the most discreet universal-fit plugs available with a flush fitting filter that enables the plug to sit comfortably in the ear with no protrusion making them ideal for use under headwear or in any situation where discretion for the wearer is desired.
Using Pacato earplugs you can enjoy your music at a level that suits you without losing the fidelity of the sound as you might with foam earplugs, in addition, the Pacato keeps all the atmosphere allowing you to hear what’s going on around you and communicate clearly with others so you don’t have to feel isolated from the music, the atmosphere or the people to keep your hearing safe from harm.
Trying to create a natural sounding earplug is no mean feat as far as your own voice is concerned because, as you will have experienced, when you block off your ear canal your own voice starts to boom inside your head, this is what we call occlusion.
Occlusion is caused by sound that is carried to your ear canal through the cartilage at the side of your head and usually escapes through the open ear canal so is not heard. When we block off the canal this sound cannot escape and so creates that booming effect. A large amount of occlusion can be eliminated by ensuring that the earplug sits deep enough into the ear canal to extend past the cartilage so that the sound hits the plug and is deadened rather than entering the canal at all but the Pacato filters go one step further. The Pacato is vented to allow sound to pass both ways which means that remaining sound can escape directly through the filter providing one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
The Pacato also offers resilience to moisture and wax build up. Being shielded from external moisture with the hard outer shell means that the fabric filter membrane is protected from the elements so your earplug will keep on performing in adverse conditions but, in addition, the filters and plugs can be cleaned to keep them performing for years to come.
The Pacato plugs from ACS offer a perfect cost-effective solution to protect your hearing in a variety of environments whilst making sure that you get one of the most natural sounding earplugs available.
Pacato 16 (avg 16dB reduction)
Reusable high fidelity hearing protectors that let you enjoy and feel the music. Pacato 16 from ACS delivers a lower attenuation and flatter response. Offering an average of 16dB protection the Pacato is suitable for use in most amplified music or other loud noise environments keeping your hearing safe from damaging exposure to excessive noise but ensuring that you stay involved in the performance.
Pacato 19 (avg 19 dB sound reduction)
Reusable high fidelity hearing protectors that let you enjoy and feel the music. Pacato 19 has a higher attenuation for extra protection.
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.