From the Pit to the Booth: Why Every Music Photographer Needs Spares High-Fidelity Earplugs

You’re chasing the shot—the lights, the energy, the moment when an artist connects with a crowd. But if you’re not protecting your ears in the pit or photo booth, you’re risking more than just your gear.

Whether you’re a touring photographer, a freelancer on assignment, or someone building their concert portfolio, high-decibel environments are your daily grind. And the damage is cumulative.


The Hidden Risk Behind the Lens

Concert volumes regularly exceed 100 dB. You may not be standing by the speakers, but you’re definitely in the blast zone. Unlike fans who experience a set for a few hours, you’re often there for soundcheck, opener, headliner, and encore.

The result? Long-term exposure to sound levels that can lead to permanent hearing loss, tinnitus, or hypersensitivity. And none of that goes well with editing tracks or syncing footage later.


Why Foam Doesn’t Cut It

You’ve probably been handed those cheap orange foam plugs at some point. They're uncomfortable, they block out too much, and they muffle the sound beyond recognition. Worse, they distort the very vibe you’re there to capture

That’s where Spares High-Fidelity Earplugs come in.


Built for the Pit

Spares are engineered for live environments:

  • A soft silicone design that fits comfortably for hours
  • Low-profile enough to avoid snagging on your gear or being an eyesore in selfies
  • A metal filter chamber that lowers harmful volume without killing clarity

You’ll hear the music as it’s meant to be heard—just at a safer level. That means better awareness, better timing, and a better experience from the moment the lights go down.


Stay Present. Stay Protected.

Being immersed in music culture shouldn’t come at the expense of your hearing. Spares let you work smarter without sacrificing style or safety. Whether you’re right in the pit or capturing from side stage, your ears deserve the same protection as your lenses.

Because when the show ends, you still need to hear the next one.

Photographers, videographers, and content creators: Grab Your Spares and keep your ears as sharp as your eye.