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Studios
What do you need to know?
- Musicians and technicians working in studios are often exposed to high levels of noise at work
- Duration of exposure is as important as level of noise
- Some instruments, particularly brass and percussion can cause high sound levels
- Amplified sound can easily reach dangerous levels
- However, many of the controls are simple and cost-effective and need not affect the quality of the recording
Factors that can contribute to permanant hearing damage include:
Poor layout and position of people and equipment
Unbalanced programme/repertoire
Length of exposure: Musicians and technicians can be exposed to high sound levels over a long period during their working week both in the studio and during their own practice and performance.
You can find out more about noise exposure in:
Many of the issues will be similar to those that arise in other performance areas (see Amplified Live Music and Concert Halls and Theatres)
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