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Meg_23_c2o

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Re: Headset Headaches?
« Reply #15 on: Jul 20, 2008, 11:53 am »
I get headaches every so often, but I find that if I just keep shifting the muff around my ear (I have extremely small ears) it helps to relieve some of the pressure.  The trick I've found is just to not wait until it hurts to shift the muff, but to do it every so often regardless.
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Re: Headset Headaches?
« Reply #16 on: Jul 20, 2008, 02:29 pm »
I get really bad headaches from headsets, but for me it's more because I have a really big head, and wear glasses that get in the way, and the headsets never adjust to be quite big enough for me. 2-muff headsets are more comfortable for me, the one-muff kind just kill me!

While I hate it that my current gig is completely ClearCom-less and we run off walkies from Radio Shack, the best thing about it is that they came with the option of earbud-style headphones with mics that clip to your shirt. Some of the other SMs/ASMs here have said that they're awful, but I -love- them! SO much easier to deal with!
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Re: Headset Headaches?
« Reply #17 on: Jul 24, 2008, 07:32 am »
I used to get headset headache when I wore my glasses with a large-muff headset. I found that the Eartec Cyber works well for me most of the time. It is lighter than the "feather-weight" headsets and I have no problems with my glasses. I can do 10 or 12 hour days and not even remember that I have it on. I wouldn't recommend it for situation with a high degree of ambient noise. I found that in those cases I just had to put up with my Telex PH-88.

Also, if you are at all concerned about hygiene, GET YOUR OWN HEADSET! Find the one that works for you and purchase it. You'll be very glad you did.
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