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Bid on Ebay for Autographed Shure Gear!!
Press Release
2002-05-01

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As a part of Better Hearing and Speech Month (May 2002), Shure Incorporated, the leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics, has teamed up with the House Ear Institute (HEI) for the first annual Shure Bid for Hearing online charity auction.

Shure has dedicated its corporate cause to hearing conservation and carries out this commitment through the education of musicians and fans on ways to reduce the hearing loss risks they face daily.

More than 28 million Americans have some form of hearing loss.

More than 20 million Americans of all ages are exposed to dangerous environmental noise and sound levels on a regular basis.

Brookhouser PE. Prevention of noise-induced hearing loss. Prev Med 1994;23:665-9.

The Shure Bid for Hearing auction will support HEI’s Sound Partners initiative, a leader in hearing conservation education. For more information, visit www.shure.com/hearing/.

Autographed Shure products, donated by the following artists, will be showcased during the Shure Bid for Hearing online charity auction and will run between April 29 and May 9.

AC/DC Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) Alice Cooper Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) Chris Kirkpatrick (*NSYNC) Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) Christina Aguilera Dave Matthews Dave Murray (Iron Maiden) Hank Williams Jr. Janick Gers (Iron Maiden) JC Chasez (*NSYNC) Joey Fatone (*NSYNC) Justin Timberlake (*NSYNC) Lance Bass (*NSYNC) Marilyn Manson Melissa Etheridge Moby *NSYNC Nelly Furtado Ozzy Osbourne Philip Anselmo (Pantera) Richard Patrick (Filter) Steve Harris (Iron Maiden) The Corrs Vinnie Paul (Pantera)

About House Ear Institute
The House Ear Institute (HEI) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing hearing science through research and education to improve quality of life. HEI scientists are exploring the causes of auditory disorders on the cellular and molecular level as well as refining the application of auditory implants and hearing aids. For more information please call (213) 483-4431 or visit the Web site at www.hei.com.

About Shure Incorporated
Founded in 1925, Shure Incorporated is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading manufacturer of microphones and audio electronics. Over the years, the company has designed and produced a wide variety of high-quality consumer and professional audio products, providing a vehicle for an individual’s personal sound. Shure’s corporate cause is focused on hearing conservation. By working in tandem with national organizations and hearing professionals, the company hopes to raise public awareness about this very important issue which is crucial to the music community. Past activities include sponsoring free hearing screenings, hosting benefit concerts, and developing new products that give musicians control over high volume levels that can result in hearing loss. Shure Incorporated’s corporate headquarters are located at 222 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 and can be reached at 847.866.2200 or at www.shure.com.