NHCA honors Sensaphonics founder Dr. Michael Santucci with Lifetime Achievement Award
In presenting this rarely-bestowed honor, the NHCA cites Dr. Santucci's contributions to hearing conservation and music audiology.
Chicago IL, March 27, 2025 - The National Haring Conservation Association (NHCA) has honored Dr. Michael Santucci, Au.D., Sensaphonics founder and President, with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hering conservation and music audiology. Recognizing a breadth of extraordinary accomplishments in hearing loss prevention and in service to the organization, this prestigious award was presented in a ceremony held during the NHCA 2025 Conference in Charleston, SC, on February 8th.
"It is truly a great honor to receive this award from the NHCA, and I cannot overstate the importance of the progress we have collectively made in hearing conservation," states Dr. Santucci. "My life's work, specifically in music audiology, has led to many opportunites to work with a growing number of artists and audio engineers who really understand the importance of hearing health and who are willing to share their experiences. That builds awareness, and that is where we make further progress in increasing awareness and making hearing health a top priority for everyone."
Sensaphonics is celebrating 40 years as a leading designer and manufacturer of custom-fit in-ear monitors (IEMs), earplugs, and electronics designed to achieve safe, high-resolution audio in mission-critical applications. Under Dr. Santucci's leadership, Sensaphonics has remained at the forefront of IEM development and hearing health solutions for musicians since its 1985 founding as a development company committed to controlling the damaging effects of unhealthy listening practices.
As a musician and an audiologist, Santucci naturally migrated to a focus on hearing loss prevention for musicians and within the music industry. This focus has propelled Sensaphonics to continually innovate, with milestones including the patented Active Ambient(TM) technology in the 3DME in-ear system as well as the unique real-time safety features of the dB Check Pro in-ear sound level analyzer. Sensaphonics remains the sole custom-only earphone manufacturer founded and operated by a practicing audiologist, an is a top choice among many of today's biggest touring acts.
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ABOUT DR. MICHAEL SANTUCCI, Au.D.
For 40 years, Dr. Michael Santucci has been dedicated to protecting the hearing of musicians, technicians, venue staff, and music lovers across the globe. As founder and President of Sensaphonics, he merges scientific expertise with a genuine passion for musicians and their hearing health. With groundbreaking innovations including soft silicone in-ear monitors and Active Ambient technology, Michael continues to help empower musicians and other listeners to experience music safely, ensuring long-term hearing health without sacrificing sound quality or performance. His continued work with organizations including the World Health Organization, Audio Engineering Society, National Hearing Conservation Association, American Academy of Audiology, and MusiCares consistently helps to raise awareness of hearing health related issues around the world.