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MushCreek

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  1. Most of those products seem complicated and expensive for what I want to do. Maybe I'll call them, though, and explain what I want to do, and see if they can recommend something. I really want something self-contained and portable, as the choir loft is very tight, and we move from one place to another during the service. Anything left behind would be a trip hazard and/or get stepped on. When I started this search, I figured there had to be some kind of self-powered headset for monitoring oneself, but I'm not finding it yet. The next step would be a belt-clip amp. All I need to find is one that 1) Can be driven by a small boom mic, and, 2) Power earbuds or a small headphone. I keep thinking of a typical phone headset, but I don't know how to power it.
  2. I did some searching for pocket amps, and found a number of small headphone amps. It seems to me if I could plug a small mic into it, and ear buds for the output, that should be enough. Now I need to find those components, and put together some kind of system. My hearing loss isn't that bad yet. It mostly bothers me in a choral setting because I can't hear my own voice unless I sing very loud (not always appropriate in church!) I've had a chronic condition that seems to combine the hearing loss with episodes of sinus issues and vertigo. When the sinuses and vertigo are at their worst, so is my hearing. The doctor hasn't had anything useful to say, other than they ruled out any scary problems. Sort of a 'live with it' response. I can hear the singers around me better than myself, and they aren't always right. In the old days, I could power through since I have (or had) good pitch and sight reading skills. Now I can't win the fight since I'm unsure of my own voice. Oddly enough, I can hear just fine singing by myself, but I have a voice that sounds like a toad that gargled with Drano! Semi-related- If I do rig up something with a pocket amp, I wonder if I can run my horn mic through it so I can hear what I'm playing. I play alto horn in a re-enactment band, and it is rather soft, so they same problem exists of having a hard time hearing what I'm playing.
  3. Thanks for the replies! All of the in ear monitors I've seen work through a PA system. I really want something self-contained. I did some research into hearing aids, and I understand that they are not well-suited to music. Wouldn't hurt to try one, though. One thing I've thought of doing is buying a cheap generic hearing aid, remove the microphone, and mount it to a boom like a head-set mic. I would then extend the wires to reach the rest of the hearing aid. Seems like something you should be able to buy, though. I have no problem wearing a small mic and hearing aid or ear bud. I have seen a non-electric device for voice training. It consists of a set of headphones- think hearing protectors- with a clear plastic scoop that comes around to your mouth. I'm sure it would work, but it does look pretty ridiculous. If I could find a smaller electronic substitute, I think it would really help.
  4. I'm an older (61) amateur singer, and I may have to give it up due to hearing loss. The problem is- I can't hear what I'm singing! As usual with hearing loss, it becomes harder to separate various sounds, such as trying to follow a conversation in a noisy room. My hearing loss isn't that bad yet, but it affects my singing. I also play brass instruments, but I can use a tuner to make sure I'm on pitch. The question is this- Is there a self-contained in-ear monitor so I can hear my own voice in a choral setting? If I could wear an earpiece and mic, it would help. There seem to be tons of units available for professional use, but all of the ones I've found work through a PA system- something we don't have. I need something self-contained, and obviously not too goofy looking, although at this point I don't really care. Does such a thing exist? If not, what do other singers with hearing loss do?
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