July 13th Meeting notice

AES Logo July 13th, 2010 Meeting Notice

Subject:	*Safely Handling the Power of Sound*
Speakers:	Kathy Peck from H.E.A.R.
Place:	Studio D, Sausalito
Time and Date:	July 13, 2010 7:30 PM (refreshments at 7:00 PM)

Description:

Kathy Peck will be sharing her life story from punk pioneer to hearing health advocate and co founder of
H.E.A.R.- Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers, as well as showing great films about the inner workings of the ear, plus taking impressions for custom musician's earplugs... a necessity for any working musician or sound engineer who enjoys going out to concerts today.
Discounts on Custom Musicians Earplugs from H.E.A.R. will be given (see H.E.A.R. services below)

About the Speaker:

For over 30 years, Kathy Peck has been at the forefront of cutting edge music, community enrichment, and health advocacy and reform.
Her 20+ year founding organization HEAR has redefined the tools, language, and image surrounding hearing loss prevention both in San Francisco and around the world, attracting support and partnerships with high profile recording artists, health organizations, and media-enriched museums and concert events. From distributing free earplugs and hearing loss prevention materials at concert venues , to providing hearing help and services in the SF Bay Area and US cities via www.hearnet.com H.E.A.R. Partners, to upholding healthful noise level ordinances and partnering with rock superstars such as Pete Townshend, Kathy Peck has become a leader for hearing care advancement and champion for those who value quality musical experiences.

Address:

425 Coloma Street
Sausalito, CA 94965-2827
(415) 332-6289
www.studiodrecording.com

Map:

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Parking and Directions:

From San Francisco
North 101 over Golden Gate bridge, exit for Marin City/Sausalito, south on Bridgeway, turn left at the third traffic light onto Coloma Tour right into parking lot between 2nd and 3rd warehouse buildings...studio entrance at the two blue doors look for two blue awnings above entrance, look for basketball hoop in parking lot, please call 415.332.6289 for assistance

From North Bay
South 101, exit for Marin City/Sausalito, turn left at traffic light from exit ramp, after crossing beneath freeway (101), turn right on Bridgeway, turn left at the third traffic light onto Coloma St., turn right into parking lot between 2nd and 3rd warehouse buildings studio entrance at the two blue doors look for two blue awnings above entrance look for basketball hoop in parking lot please call 415.332.6289 for assistance

H.E.A.R.'s Services:

H.E.A.R. is a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) serving the music community since 1988.

Custom Musicians Earplugs from H.E.A.R.

Regular List price: $200- $300
H.E.A.R. List Price: $185 plus tax
H.E.A.R.'s AES group and student rate: $170 plus tax.

It takes approximately 12-15 min per each ear fitting for custom molding. Office visit includes free hearing screening allow 30-40 min. The plugs come back from the lab in 2 weeks unless you request a rush charge. If it is a rush they can come back 3-4 days. Rush lab charge is $55. H.E.A.R. provides a 2nd appt for the final custom fitting and private instructions on how to use the earplugs. H.E.A.R. provides a 90 day guarantee for remakes and a 1 year warranty for materials.

Musicians Earplugs

The earpiece of choice for performing musicians and concert attendees, ER Musician Earplugs are also a great option for anyone who needs to hear accurately in high noise environments. Popular with performing artists, road crew, sound engineers, producers, event staff, music teachers, DJs, students, NFL, bartenders, waitresses, others. Musician Earplug is a canal-style earplug that is virtually unnoticeable. The flat attenuation characteristics allow the wearer to hear accurately - but at a safer volume. Can be ordered with a choice of either ER 9, 15, or 25 dB filters. Custom colors available

In Ear Monitors: H.E.A.R. makes quality customs ear molds for in ear monitors. We also make ear molds for security systems, swim plugs for surfers and solid plugs for motorcyclist and the NFL. H.E.A.R. provides foam earplugs at nonprofit bulk rates at 2000 earplugs a case.
And custom logo pouches with earplugs (send artwork in PDF-custom 3-4 week delivery)
Call 415-409-3277 for prices.

When you support H.E.A.R. you are supporting nonprofit hearing education awareness programs that benefit the music community and the public. Current projects include: Listen Exhibits at the SF Exploratorium, and Listen Smart DVD Awareness campaigns for Music and Sound Engineering Schools, Rock Camps and High Schools others.

Listen Smart DVD:
Safely Handling the Power of Sound
Presented by Kathy Peck from H.E.A.R.

This “rockumentary” features interviews with some of today’s most popular musicians (including Ozzy Osbourne, Wyclef Jean and Moby) as they talk about the kinds of long-term hearing damage that can occur when music and other sounds are played too loudly. Viewers are given a detailed look at the mechanics of sound as well as an easy-to-follow description of how the human ear works. As the video progresses, viewers are offered the tools necessary to understand why high-decibel sounds can create such unintended havoc on the body. Both educational and entertaining, this video will help viewers discover how they can make better choices in their auditory “consumption.” This video includes useful tips on hearing protection, information on the short-term and long-term effects of noise exposure and solid advice from music professionals who are familiar with the wide world of sound.

Features Ozzy Osbourne, Wyclef Jean and Moby
Producer Dan Beck (HAMF)
Awards: Cine Golden Eagle Award
Running Time: 15 minutes