Contemporary rock music concerts utilize transportable sound systems. During the course of a concert tour the same sound system is used in variety of venues. The author presents sound level distribution of such a sound system in varying performance venues. The data shows both performance sound levels in dBA, dBC, peak and average sound levels, and spectral content of the music performed. Variations of level and sound spectra throughout the venues is also shown.

Author: Brawley, James S.
Affiliation: James S. Brawley & Associates, Inc., Clemson, SC
AES Convention: 91 (October 1991) Paper Number: 3160
Publication Date: October 1, 1991 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Music Sound Levels
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