tschnuckel
Member
My venue’s board wants to put language into all contracts. What are some opinions on this or suggestions? Here is what they sent to me as a proposal.
I’m a system designer by training and understand how subjective SPL can become because of all the variables. It really isn’t just a number, but location, time, weight, program material, etc. and then you go from there once “0” is defined. I’ve already built in some heavy compression in the DSP and we don’t really have a problem with it, but for some reason they now think we need to spell it out in contracts.
I’m not seeking legal advice, just others experience with this concept and enforcement
here’s what they want....
Sound Levels: Federal and Local standard for maximum continuous sound level is 85 decibels. Purchaser will allow an average “A-weighted” sound level of 90 decibels with no peaks above 100 decibels. These measurements will be taken at various locations in the theater during sound check. The Purchaser retains the right to determine appropriate sound levels for all performances and to take corrective action should it deem sound levels inappropriate or harmful.
I’m a system designer by training and understand how subjective SPL can become because of all the variables. It really isn’t just a number, but location, time, weight, program material, etc. and then you go from there once “0” is defined. I’ve already built in some heavy compression in the DSP and we don’t really have a problem with it, but for some reason they now think we need to spell it out in contracts.
I’m not seeking legal advice, just others experience with this concept and enforcement
here’s what they want....
Sound Levels: Federal and Local standard for maximum continuous sound level is 85 decibels. Purchaser will allow an average “A-weighted” sound level of 90 decibels with no peaks above 100 decibels. These measurements will be taken at various locations in the theater during sound check. The Purchaser retains the right to determine appropriate sound levels for all performances and to take corrective action should it deem sound levels inappropriate or harmful.