This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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hearing-taken-for-granted-michael-santucci
"It seems silly to have to convince them that, but we take our hearing for granted even in the music industry."
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Santucci names the cultural blind spot: even pros normalize risk until damage shows up. This line anchors the film’s call for standards, training, and fit discipline—shifting IEMs from “personal preference” to health practice. It also frames why voices like his clash with louder-is-better habits.
Dr. Michael Santucci
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"It seems silly to have to convince them that, but we take our hearing for granted even in the music industry."
Speaker: Dr. Michael Santucci
Arc: stakes · Signal: 0.88
Context: Santucci names the cultural blind spot: even pros normalize risk until damage shows up. This line anchors the film’s call for standards, training, and fit discipline—shifting IEMs from “personal preference” to health practice. It also frames why voices like his clash with louder-is-better habits.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
