A Case Study on the Impact Live Event Sound Level Regulations Have on Sound Engineering Practice

Hill, Adam J.; Burton, Jon

doi:10.25144/13382

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“…As the LDR algorithm ignores the top 3% and bottom 10% of the L eq range, these results indicate that all acts generally stayed within a controlled operating range of sound levels, with dynamics expressed in short time intervals. This is consistent with previous findings [15,16].…”

Section: Single Music Festival (L Eq1sec )supporting

confidence: 94%

“…The LDR algorithm's performance must be analyzed when L eq,1sec data aren't available. While not ideal, L eq,1min data are often all that is available in certain sound level measurement log files [16]. L eq,1min data aren't ideal for LDR calculations as they lack the appropriate time resolution to track musical dynamics.…”

Section: Single Music Festival (L Eq1min )mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There has been a steady stream of research related to program content dynamics over the past few decades, primarily focused on broadcast media [7][8][9] and recorded music [6,[10][11][12][13][14]. Two previous case studies by the authors are the only known formally published research that analyzes musical dynamics at live events [15,16].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 1–Live Dynamic Range

Hill¹,

Mulder²,

Burton³

et al. 2021

J. Audio Eng. Soc.

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Section: Single Music Festival (L Eq1sec )supporting

confidence: 94%

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confidence: 99%

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Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 1–Live Dynamic Range

Hill¹,

Mulder²,

Burton³

et al. 2021

J. Audio Eng. Soc.

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“…This can be attributed to the effect of room acoustics for indoor venues. The act has notoriously high stage levels, hence an identified correlation between overall sound level and venue size (as identified in a previous study [13]) due to the engineer having to increase the main sound system's level to overcome to excessive sound levels from the stage and the venue's acoustic response. A previous study [13] identified the quality of acoustic design of indoor venues as critical to facilitate adherence to local sound level regulations while maintaining a high-quality listening experience.…”

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confidence: 73%

“…Dataset B uses L eq,1min data, rather than the ideal L eq,1s data, making live dynamic range (LDR) analysis less accurate. (tour dates and festivals) from an international touring act [13], and (C) 137 performances within a single year (tour dates and festivals) in the Netherlands and Belgium [11]. While all datasets have been analyzed in previous research, a partial re-analysis will be conducted here, leading to a comprehensive inspection of the effect that sound exposure regulations and monitoring practice can have on sound levels and musical dynamics at live events.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 2---Regulations, Practices, and Preferences

Mulder¹,

Hill²,

Burton³

et al. 2021

J. Audio Eng. Soc.

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This paper considers existing regulations, practices, and preferences regarding the measurement, monitoring, and management of sound levels at live music events. It brings together a brief overview of current regulations with the outcomes of a recent international survey of live sound engineers and evaluation of three datasets of sound measurement at live music events. The paper reveals the benefit of a 15-min time frame for the definition of equivalent continuous sound level limits in comparison to longer or shorter time frames. The paper also reveals support from the live sound engineering community for the application of sound level limits and development of a global certification system for live sound engineers.

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Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 3—Improved Tools and Procedures

Hill¹,

Mulder²,

Burton³

et al. 2021

J. Audio Eng. Soc.

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This is the final installment in a series of three papers looking into the subject of sound level monitoring at live events. The first two papers revealed how practical shortcomings and audience and neighbor considerations (in the form of sound level limits) can impact the overall live experience. This paper focuses on an improved set of tools for sound engineers to ensure a high-quality and safe live event experience while maintaining compliance with local sound level limits. This includes data processing tools to predict future limit violations and guidelines for improved user interface design. Practical procedures, including effective sound level monitoring practice, alongside resourceful mixing techniques are presented to provide a robust toolset that can allow sound engineers to perform their best without compromising the listening experience in response to local sound level limits.

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A Case Study on the Impact Live Event Sound Level Regulations Have on Sound Engineering Practice

Cited by 3 publications

References 5 publications

Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 1–Live Dynamic Range

Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 1–Live Dynamic Range

Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 2---Regulations, Practices, and Preferences

Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events, Part 3—Improved Tools and Procedures

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