So I've been having Tinnitus for a bout a week now. I've been doing lots of research trying to figure out what caused it. I remember I was trying to layer a baseline for a track and I was really focusing on the sub when the ringing kicked in. I do mix with headphones but I make sure to have low levels for a good overall mix and have a water break every hour or so. I've been producing for less than a year. Ever since I've had the ringing I've noticed that it gets louder and softer throughout the day, sometimes I forget that its even there and I have to focus on it to hear it. Sometimes is absolutely there making noise. A few other things u should know are that I DJ and go to raves every once in a while. I just came back from my 3rd EDC which was the first one that I used earplugs for. I also noticed that I don't have any hearing loss.
I also found out that Tinnitus can a symptom of many things including TMJ. I don't know if I have TMJ but I have a very bad case of Bruxism and I still have my wisdom teeth which can both cause TMJ. I also have braces so I can fix and overbite and an uneven bite. Note that I also rolled at EDC and MDMA really picks up the bruxism.
I'm gonna go see my doctor, dentist and orthodontist in the coming week but what should I do music wise at the moment? Do I ditch the headphones(Audio‑Technica ATH‑M50xz) and upgrade to monitors? Do I take a break? Did I not take of my ears well enough? Can I still make music? I don't want to give up producing :( I was just getting the hang of it
TL;DR : I just got tinnitus even though I don't blast my music and I think I might have Jaw problems that might be causing it. I just wanna hear your opinions on the matter. Any advice or help on how to deal with tinnitus and music production is greatly appreciated. Thank u
Submitted July 02, 2017 at 06:59PM by XIVMartell https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/6kvxfn/the_tinnitus_kicked_in/?utm_source=ifttt