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In-Earz Magazine-NEW!

01/12/2011 08:01:00

1-11-2011

On January 1, 2011, Let’s Talk Earz released a free online magazine dedicated to ear monitors. The magazine will focus on every aspect of ear monitors from the consoles to the ears. It will feature articles from industry people to provide helpful insight and knowledge of ear monitors, product reviews, and key facts about ear monitors. Joy Bastow, owner of Let’s Talk Earz, has been working in the field of custom ear monitors for over 5 years and has helped many musicians transition to the world of ear monitors. Her goal with the magazine is to provide a fully educational site to anyone from performing musicians, studio musicians, dj’s, to the film industry. The site will also be interactive with an online forum to allow individuals to discuss issues or ask questions for others to answer and help.

Ms. Bastow hopes to continue to grow the magazine and someday have it distributed to music stores. She knows through her years of being in this industry that many people who are thinking of transitioning or have transitioned have not been fully educated which in return leaves many not satisfied completely with the process. The process can be confusing and there are many key facts that people should know.

The magazine can be found at www.inearzmagazine.com and also on Twitter: www.twitter.com/inearzmagazine

Any companies wanting to advertise on the site may contact John Owens at John@letstalkearz.com

In Ear Monitor Magazine Launches January 1, 2011

12/09/2010 08:22:00

12-9-2010

On January 1, 2011, Let’s Talk Earz will release a free online magazine dedicated to ear monitors. The magazine will focus on every aspect of ear monitors from the consoles to the ears. It will feature articles from industry people to provide helpful insight and knowledge of ear monitors, product reviews, and key facts about ear monitors. Joy Bastow, owner of Let’s Talk Earz, has been working in the field of custom ear monitors for over 5 years and has helped many musicians transition to the world of ear monitors. Her goal with the magazine is to provide a fully educational site to anyone from performing musicians, studio musicians, dj’s, to the film industry. The site will also be interactive with an online forum to allow individuals to discuss issues or ask questions for others to answer and help.

The magazine can be found at www.inearzmagazine.com and also on Twitter: www.twitter.com/inearzmagazine

Any companies wanting to advertise on the site may contact John Owens at John@letstalkearz.com

New Westone AC2 In-Ear

10/02/2010 08:23:00

10-1-2010 Westone Music Products is pleased to announce the release of the AC2 Custom In-Ear Musicians' Monitor. Designed specifically for worship teams, emerging artists, and personal listeners looking to upgrade to their first custom-fit product, the AC2 utilizes dual balanced armature driver technology with a new take on the signature Westone sound. Price through Let's Talk Earz is $450.00 (includes impressions, shipping, etc). Release date is November 1, 2010.

AC2 Specifications:
Sensitivity: 119 dB SPL/mW
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 18 kHz
Impedance: 27 ohm
Driver: dual balanced armature drivers with a passive crossover
Features : Replaceable cable, one year parts and labor warranty on internal components, 25 dB average noise attenuation, user manual and crush resistance, zippered case

Ultimate Ears Releases a New Product

09/14/2010 08:56:00

Ultimate Ears releases a new product! The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors are designed for professional studio engineers and producers for use during recording, mixing and mastering original music content. Other applications include FOH venue tuning, live recording and mixing. This is also an excellent product for “audiophile” or serious music listener because of its natural and authentic sound reproduction.

The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors are an industry first and are a combination of the Ultimate Ears pro audio sound along with a flat frequency response curve that has been developed & tuned in collaboration with the historic and widely respected Capitol Studios engineering team. The Ultimate Ears In-Ear Reference Monitors allow the user to record, mix and master anywhere, anytime because they provide up to -32 dB of noise isolation. Once the product is inserted in the user’s ears, the user is always in the “sweet spot” no matter where they are. This is because the music is being reproduced and delivered directly from the source into one’s ears. Since they are noise isolating, there is no need to be concerned with environmental acoustics and noise. Lightweight and portable, they can be used as an honest base line reference source when recording and mixing in unfamiliar venues. In addition, they can be used on an airplane, in the waiting room or anywhere you can find time to work!

Specifications

Input Sensitivity: 98 dB SPL @ 1 kHz
Efficiency: 112 dB SPL @ 1 kHz, 1mW
Frequency Response: 5 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Impedance: 35 Ohms @ 1 kHz
Internal Speaker Configuration: Three balanced, precision armatures (woofer, mid driver & tweeter)
Noise Isolation: -26 dB (100% acrylic housing) and -32 dB (soft silicone material option)
Input Connector: 1/4" jack adapter gold plated; 3 pole 1/8" (3.5 mm) standard jack

How to prevent sweat from getting inside a cable socket

09/07/2010 13:34:00

Some musicians will sweat a little more than others and this can potentially cause shorts in the cables. Here is a quick tip on how to help prevent that from happening.

What you will need:
- Hard as Nails Clear nail polish

The Cable Bifurcation

Take the clear nail polish and apply a small amount to the area around the cable bifurcation. Use just enough to create a seal. You may need to do this more than once throughout the life of the cable.

Key Facts of Custom In-ears

09/07/2010 07:42:00

My name is Joy Bastow, owner and ear mold specialist of Let’s Talk Earz. Through my years of fitting and selling custom in-ear monitors I have learned several key facts that seem to happen to most musicians going in-ears.

1. Poor ear impressions- ear impressions done incorrectly will lead to two big issues such as; fit issues causing pain or discomfort to your ears & fit issues causing seal breakage which leads to bad sound quality. Many audiology clinics do not agree with the fitting process the manufacturers ask for. It all starts with the ear impressions and this should be your first step in insuring it’s done correctly (see “Impression Process” page).

2. Purchasing without expert help- many who purchase in-ears purchase in-ears not knowing if that product is a good match for them. Each product provides a different sound and a lot of times musician’s purchase not buying the product with the sound they truly need. This comes from buying direct from the manufacturer and not finding a professional who knows how to explain each product and help the person in their decision. A quality professional will be able to provide education and tips on the “how to” and providing assistance through the life of the in-ears.

Custom in-ears are becoming more and more popular within the music industry.Custom monitors help to eliminate feedback, lower onstage noise levels and reduce vocal fatigue. Custom fit monitors not only allow you to hear with clarity and crispness, when used properly they help protect your hearing. They can provide up to 25 dB reduction.

Are you someone that purchased a custom product and currently have fit issues? There are some ways of correcting the issue. One way is through a comply wrap (a product that I carry that helps isolate the mold more) and by remaking (this sometimes can be very pricey). To find out if your fit issue can be corrected please contact Joy Bastow today at joybastow@letstalkearz.com