Vater Musician Earplugs — Two Interchangeable Filters, 20 dB and 27 dB
The VSAS is a pair of filtered musician earplugs that comes with two separate filters: a green one that reduces sound by 20 dB and a clear one that reduces it by 27 dB. That is two levels of protection for two situations, and being able to switch without buying another pair is what sets these earplugs apart from a foam model.
What sets it apart
- Two filters included: green 20 dB, clear 27 dB
- Reduction by filtering rather than blocking
- Interchangeable filters to suit the situation
- Soft flanged body, washable at least fifty times
- Storage case included
Filtering rather than plugging: a world of difference
A foam earplug mostly cuts the highs. You still hear the lows, but the sound becomes muffled, the cymbals disappear and the drummer loses the reference they use to stay in time. The consequence is well known: you take the earplugs out to play, and the protection does nothing.
An acoustic filter lowers the level more evenly across the whole spectrum. The music stays balanced, just quieter. That is what it takes for a musician to keep their protection in from the first song to the last.
Two filters, two situations to tell apart
The 20 dB filter is the everyday one: rehearsals, moderate-volume gigs, recording sessions. It protects while still letting you talk with others and hear fine nuances.
The 27 dB filter is for when the level gets truly loud and stays that way: powerful stages, cramped rehearsal rooms, heavily amplified shows. The rule accepted by specialist comparisons is simple: the louder and longer the exposure, the more attenuation you need.
Fit decides the result
A poorly inserted earplug lets sound leak past it into the ear canal and loses most of its effect. The manufacturer's method is precise: hold the stem behind the largest flange, pull the outer ear out and up, then insert with a twisting motion until you feel a seal.
The check is by sound: your own voice should seem deeper and more internal. If it does not, the earplug is not in far enough, and the protection you get is not the protection advertised.
Specifications
| Green filter | 20 dB reduction |
|---|---|
| Clear filter | 27 dB reduction |
| Principle | Level filtering, not total blocking |
| Body | Soft, flanged |
| Care | Washable with water and mild soap, at least 50 times |
What it is for
- Rehearsing in a closed room
- Gigs and touring
- Drummers exposed to their own cymbals
- Working in a concert hall or club
- Concertgoers who care about their hearing
Compare with other manufacturers
Musician hearing protection from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Hearing Protection | Earplugs with interchangeable filters | Several filter sets sold separately |
| Etymotic | Single-filter earplugs | Very even attenuation, one level per model |
| Vic Firth | Percussion hearing protection | Range that includes passive isolation headphones |
| Zildjian | Musician earplugs | Fewer attenuation levels to choose from |
Frequently asked questions
- Which filter should a drummer use?
- The 27 dB for long rehearsals and loud stages, the 20 dB when you need to hear fine nuances or talk. Many drummers switch depending on the night.
- Can you still hear the music properly?
- Yes, that is the whole point of the filter: it lowers the level while keeping the balance between frequencies, unlike a foam earplug.
- How do I know they are in properly?
- Your voice should sound deeper, as if it came from inside. If not, redo the fit by pulling your ear out and up.
- Can they be cleaned?
- Yes. The manufacturer recommends regular washing with water and mild soap, no chemicals, and states they can be washed at least fifty times. Let them dry completely before putting them back in their case.
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