protecting your hearing when djing
What do you do, I was thinking of getting some ear plugs but i have no idea what ones to get anyone offer some advice ?
Any are better than none. Don’t delay. Get some and use them always.
read this man… Save Your Hearing While DJing in 3 Easy Steps - DJ TechTools
Custom if you can afford it. Otherwise, Etymotics ER20.
Play better quality tracks. Lower quality MP3s cause ear fatigue much faster at higher volume than lossless files do. Also, custom fitted earplugs are a must whenever you’re not playing and just “hangin’ at da club”
I usually use a pair of standard earplugs used in factories. Works very well in my opinion 
But as people already mentioned in this thread, custom ones would be A LOT better I guess 
Custom earplugs are expensive but worth every penny
To keep it local with DJTT, I’ve been using these: V-MODA Faders Earplugs – DJ TechTools
One day I’ll go custom, or the ones that actively change dampening with custom fit tips.
I’ve used ER20’s for 5 years and they have been good. However a recent night out and my tinnitus has increased so not 100% protection.
i’ve never tried ear plugs. i really enjoy being able to hear and feel all of the music. can you still do that with earplugs on?
Yes.
I have custom fitted earplugs that have switchable attenuation pads and give a nearly flat response 20hz-20khz. I generally use the 6 db pad when going to events and concerts. I haven’t tried DJing with them as I tend to keep my headphones and booth at a lower level than most but they work great for clubbing and concerts. FYI, they ran me about $190 US and $75 more for the 15db pads.
work in a nightclub doing visuals & lighting 3 or 4 times a week. my custom fit -25dB have been my lifesaver. after losing my old pair, i ended up getting tinnitus for a few weeks before I went out and bought new ones (old ones were 6 years old, so not a total loss).
My advice is most definitely get yourself a pair. I don’t wear mine while DJing simply because wearing them with headphones is uncomfortable, however outside DJ booth they are in 100% of the time>
Secondly, TURN DOWN YOUR BOOTH MONITOR. seriously. so many DJ’s walk into the booth and crank it to 11 and leave it there for the entirety of their set. THAT’s how you go deaf. Mix in headphones if you are comfortable with that. If another DJ or person walks in the booth, turn down the monitor before you talk to them out of respect. no sense trying to yell at eachother when a simple knob turn makes it easier for everyone.
Thirdly, don’t redline the mixer and use high quality files. as mentioned in this thread already. low quality tracks cause ear fatique much faster. when you turn the mixer up to the point of distortion, leaving no headroom for effects or peaks, you will quickly hurt your hearing possibly permanently.
Lastly, ignore what lil jon says “turn down for wut”