| Four more audiologists enter Sensaphonics Golden Circle
Two-day seminar by Dr. Michael Santucci focuses on audiology services and product needs of musicians.
 Sensaphonics recently conducted its Golden Circle audiology seminar in Chicago. The seminar is a two-day training event that provides audiology professionals with the specialized knowledge and hands-on training required to serve the unique needs of musicians and audio engineers.
At the event’s conclusion, all four attendees graduated into the Sensaphonics Golden Circle network. The new members are: Cynthia Earle of Asheville Audiology Services, Asheville, NC; Ian MacLean of Washington Audiology in Seattle; Sandra MacLean-Uberuaga of Alaska Occupational Audiology in Anchorage; and Julia Shih of Love Hearing Services in Pasadena, CA.
Seminar topics covered include details of how musicians and sound engineers differ in both needs and attitude from typical audiology clients. Attendees learned how in-ear monitoring works, including system design and stage setup, and the importance of regular hearing tests, personal fittings, and education on exposure times and safe system operation. Because touring musicians often require “house calls” at performance venues, there was a special emphasis on backstage etiquette.
One highlight of the seminar was a hands-on training session with a live band, led by Sensaphonics sound engineering consultant Thom “Sound Guy” Fiegle. Seminar attendees experienced both typical stage monitor wedges and in-ear monitoring, learned to take in-the-ear sound level measurements, and had the opportunity to interact with sound engineers and musicians in a real-world setting.
Sensaphonics is the only manufacturer of custom earphones to offer the training needed to serve this specialized market. “We think it’s important that audiologists take a more active role when working with musicians,” notes Santucci. “It’s important that hearing professionals do more than just take ear impressions for these customers. We created the Golden Circle seminars to help them meet the unique needs of the music industry.”
For a referral list of Golden Circle audiologists, click here. Audiologists interested in joining the Sensaphonics referral network or attending future seminars can call toll-free at 877-848-1714.
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