Previous studies of noise-exposure and hearing loss have focused almost entirely on live-performance musicians and their audiences. To date, there have been no empirical studies of noise exposure among music-recording engineers. In the present study, we documented daily peak, maximum, and mean sound pressure levels and calculated via Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) criteria. Depending upon the criterion applied, results suggest recording engineers may (or may not) be at risk of hearing loss due to over-exposure from excessive sound levels.

Authors: Bulla, Wesley A.; Hall III, James W.
Affiliations: Belmont University, Nashville, TN ; Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN(See document for exact affiliation information.)
AES Convention: 105 (September 1998) Paper Number: 4792
Publication Date: September 1, 1998 Import into BibTeX
Subject: Psychoacoustics, Perception, and Listening Tests
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