Handbook for Sound Engineers

Personal Monitor Systems 1435

feedback and interference with the house mix. As with
most new technologies, an adjustment period is usually

required, but few performers will ever return to floor

monitors after using personal monitors.

For more information on hearing health for musicians, contact one of the following organizations.

House Ear Institute, Hotline: (213) 483-4431, Web site: http://www.hei.org
H.E.A.R., Hotline: (415) 409-3277, Web site: http://www.hearnet.com
Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, 660 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Toll Free: (877) 848-1714, Int’l: (312) 432-1714, Fax: (312) 432-1738
Web site: http://www.sensaphonics.com, E-mail: [email protected]

References

Bob Ghent, “Healthy Hearing and Sound Reinforcement,” Mix, Mar. 1994, pp. 150—162.
Susan R. Hubler, “The Only Ears You’ve Got,” Mix, Oct. 1987, pp. 104–113.
G. Gudmundsen, “Occlusion Effect,” Etymotic Research Technical Bulletin, Oct. 2000.
Thom Fiegle, “Notch Filter Allows for Best Monitor Mix Ever!” http://www.shure.com/ProAudio/Tech
Library/index.htm, Oct. 2005.