for those on the fence about hearing protection..

[Michael Magness]

On Wed, Mar 19, 2008 at 5:21 AM, Phil Bondi <phil at philbondi.com> wrote:

>
> David Ilvedson wrote:
> > not a question a comment...you're pounding too hard.
> >
> David, I am going to disagree. My level of tuning might be a
> little lower or a little higher than the 84db that was
> recorded yesterday, but I do not feel that 114db for a test
> blow is out of line..at least it hasn't been so far in my
> career. I realize we learn things everyday if we're paying
> attention, and seeing that meter at 84db for an average was
> a real eye-opener..and maybe the 114 is a bit much, but
> that's what was recorded.
>
>  I don't argue with tape.
>
>  I am no expert with SPL's or db's, but I know I want to
> protect my hearing as much as I can, and 84db for what I
> call a 'medium' volume is simply alot of volume..and it's
> really not that loud..at least to me.
>
> Like your unison post, if someone finds it helpful..
>
> -Phil Bondi(Fl)
>

I agree with you completly Phil, there is no such thing as "pounding too
hard" unless you are breaking keys regularly!
I frequently follow the light touch techs and tooners in this area and find
the piano settling more under my touch/pounding but when I finish my tunings
stay put!
I have had the comment more than once that I was the loudest tech they've
ever had, which I take as a complement, I then explain to them why.
Oh and yes I use hearing protection also!

Mike

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Michael Magness
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