A case study on sound level monitoring and management at large-scale music festivals

Adam J. Hill, Jos Mulder, Marcel Kok, Jon Burton, Alex Kociper, Anthony Berrios

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    Abstract

    Sound level management at live events has been made immeasurably easier over the past decade or so through use of commercially-available sound level monitoring software. This paper details a study conducted at a large-scale multi-day music festival in Chicago, USA. The focus was twofold: first to explore how the use of noise monitoring software affects the mix level from sound engineers and second on how crowd size, density and distribution affect the mix level. Additionally, sound levels at various points in the audience were monitored to indicate audience sound exposure over the duration of the festival. Results are presented in relation to those from previous studies with key findings pointing towards recommendations for best practice.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Institute of Acoustics Volume 41 Pt.3
    Subtitle of host publicationCreating Engagement in Sound
    Place of PublicationHertfordshire, United Kingdom
    PublisherInstitute of Acoustics
    Pages1-15
    Number of pages15
    EditionPeer reviewed
    ISBN (Electronic)9781713801993
    ISBN (Print)9781713801993
    Publication statusPublished - 2019
    Event35th Reproduced Sound Conference 2019 - Bristol, United Kingdom
    Duration: 1 Jan 2019 → …

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the Institute of Acoustics
    Volume41
    ISSN (Print)1478-6095

    Conference

    Conference35th Reproduced Sound Conference 2019
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Period1/01/19 → …
    OtherNovember 19-21 2019

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