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Convention Paper

Sound Levels and Spectra of Rock Music

Authors: Cabot, Richard C.; Genter II, C. Roy; Lucke, Thomas

AES Convention 60 · Paper 1358 · May 1978

Abstract

The results of a survey of the sound levels encountered by attendees of rock music entertainment are presented. Recordings were made at several discotheques, nightclubs and band parties. These recordings were later analyzed for overall sound level, octave band level and peak to average level ratios. Perceived Noise Level, Composite Damage Risk, A, B, C and D weighted levels were calculated from the octave band levels using a special FORTRAN program. Comparisons are made of the variation in levels over an evening, from evening to evening and from location to location.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 60
AES Convention
60
Paper number
1358
Publication date
May 6, 1978
Affiliation
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper