Jonathan Kay Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 "As a side thought, and thinking out loud, i do wonder if there has been any research into the use of noise canceling headsets instead of hearing protection headsets, and if there is any long term effect on hearing as a result? I am assuming that the noise canceling variety introduce the an opposing sound to the ambient ones that are being picked up and therefore canceling out that sound, but does that have an effect on the ear?"I couldn't find anything interesting. Nausea and disorientation seem quite common, with suggestions that the cancellation at low frequencies affects balance.And, of course, widespread expectation that the reduction in volume will protect hearing.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan R Posted December 20, 2022 Share Posted December 20, 2022 Thanks Jonathan,.... that's really helpful. The expectation of the reduction in volume to protect hearing is the interesting bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorn Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I can't speak for the actual hearing protection, but as someone who uses one for many hours every work day I can confirm that it massively reduces fatigue. As well, I can't see why it wouldn't prevent hearing damage. The speakers produce the opposite waveform to the incoming sound. That opposite sound wave literally nullifies the first (or most of it as least) sound wave, so your ear drums should vibrate much less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Kay Posted December 21, 2022 Share Posted December 21, 2022 I should have included fatigue. The databases that I searched for effects on health returned lots of hits for reduction of stress and fatigue in healthcare workers.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcollier Posted December 22, 2022 Author Share Posted December 22, 2022 I either removed or left off the radio connectors. The first I wired in a cigarette lighter adapter. The second I hard wired in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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