The Colorado Symphony has implemented a groundbreaking, orchestra-wide hearing protection initiative, equipping its full-time musicians with Sensaphonics 3DME Active Ambient™ in-ear monitoring systems in a move that advances both musicians’ hearing health and their on-stage performance. Developed in collaboration with the Marion Downs Center and led by audiologist Dr. Caleb Kronen, Au.D., the project represents one of the most comprehensive hearing conservation efforts in the orchestral world to date.
For professional musicians, hearing is their most valuable asset, yet even orchestral environments can regularly exceed safe listening thresholds. Sound levels from personal and nearby instruments, as well as in large or amplified performance settings, can exceed 90 decibels, putting musicians at risk of long-term hearing damage. While passive, filtered earplugs have been the traditional hearing protection option for musicians, many orchestral professionals require devices with multiple modalities to better match their dynamic listening needs.
The Colorado Symphony’s adoption of Sensaphonics 3DME systems addresses that challenge directly. The 3DME earphones contain built-in ambient microphones that accurately replicate the musicians’ natural listening environment...
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