Archives of Acoustics, 19, 3, pp. 311-321, 1994

Loud music induced thresholds shifts and damage risk prediction

A. JAROSZEWSKI
Frederic Chopin Academy of Music
Poland

A. RAKOWSKI
Frederic Chopin Academy of Music
Poland

Temporary thresholds shifts in musicians using high power electronic equipment were measured immediately after performance. The danger of permanent hearing loss is predicted on the ground of Damage Risk Criteria.
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