(PAMA) to Host Online Presentation by Sensaphonics President Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, on August 22The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) is hosting an upcoming online lecture from Dr. Michael Santucci, AuD, doctor of audiology and Sensaphonics founder and president, on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at noon EDT. Registration is required for the session, which is titled "Preventing Hearing Injury from Loud Music: Strategies and Tools" and is open to the public. Santucci's presentation follows closely on the heels of his co-chairing and speaking at the 2024 AES 4th International Conference on Audio and Music-Induced Hearing Disorders. An award-winning audiologist, Dr. Santucci has provided audiological treatment and hearing protection strategies to musicians, audio engineers/producers, and many of today's most prolific music performers. Additionally, he has been a core member of the World Health Organization's Listen Safe Initiative since its inception in 2015. "As the field of music audiology grows and matures," says Santucci, "we are learning more about the dangers of unsafe listening practices. The misconception that hearing health is not a priority for overall well-being is prevalent among both our industry and the general population. Our goal is to educate and enable musicians, engineers, and others regularly exposed to high-SPL environments on how to maintain their hearing and perform at their best for as long as possible." The talk will provide a brief yet comprehensive overview of the strategies and tools available to prevent hearing injuries. Topics covered will include the reasons and mechanisms behind hearing damage caused by loud music, the audiological protocols for treating musicians, and the latest technologies and tools designed to safeguard hearing health. 
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