American Academy of Audiology Foundation and Sensaphonics team up to support music and hearing research initiatives.

One-of-a-kind autographed guitars and other rock and roll collectibles can be purchased by music fans during the online Auction 4 Audiology. Bidding is now open and runs through noon Saturday, April 9

Autographed guitars from (L-R) REO/Styx, Jewel, Steve Winwood, Dave Matthews, Bob Weir and O.A.R. are among the items up for bid in the AAAF charity auction. The auction ends at noon Saturday, April 9.

, 2011. Conducted by the American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF), the auction proceeds from these items earmarked for studies relating to musicians. All available items can be seen and bid upon at www.biddingforgood.com/auction4audiology.

Available items includes three particularly notable pieces: a framed Coldplay gold record signed by the band; more

Microphome LLC, a Florida-based start-up company, has announced the immediate availability of its namesake product, Microphomeâ„¢, a safe and easy-to-use disinfectant/deodorizer for microphones. This unique fast-drying cleaning foam takes only two minutes to use, leaves no resideu and kills 99.9% of all germs. Microphome is perfect for anyone who cares about the health, safety and sanitary condition of their microphones, including sound companies, rental houses, studios, rehearsal halls, churches, and broadcasters. more

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, the industry leader in custom silicone earphones for musicians, has announced a limited-time trade-in program for users of other brands of custom earphones. The program, first of its kind in the industry, offers a $250 price reduction on all Sensaphonics custom earphones – including the 2X-S, 2MAX, and 3D Active Ambient models – to customers who send in their old custom earphones in trade. The program runs through the end of the 2008 calendar year. more

Sensaphonics Hearing Conservation, Inc., the industry leader in technology for in-ear monitoring (IEM), is introducing the dB Check in-ear sound level analyzer, the first device capable of accurately measuring sound pressure levels with the earphones inserted. Designed to work with Sensaphonics custom earphones, the dB Check is an easy-to-use handheld unit that measures and displays the actual A-weighted SPL and, more importantly, the recommended safe exposure time for that level on both the NIOSH and OSHA scales. more