Its always good to start the new year off right. Fader Plug successfully concluded its Kickstarter campaign raising $41,077 more than beating its $40,000 goal. The funds will be used to create micro-injection molds. To that end the company has announced a partnership with Starkey Hearing Technologies.
This relationship continues Fader Plugs’ effort to bring consumers their first product launch. The product launch is set for this summer of 2018. Fader Plugs adjustable mechanical design allows the user to adjust noise attenuation without taking the plug out of their ear.
I've gotten to know the company as part of my PhilHEARmonic project which raises the awareness of hearing loss in musicians. I've been fortunate to test the company's latest designs for their second generation earplugs. And I've also gotten to see what it takes to get a startup and new concept off the ground. Something that I never expected or intended to do. It's been incredibly fun.