Working Safely With Sound - SoundCraft COMPACT 4 User Manual

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WORKING SAFELY WITH SOUND

WORKING SAFEL
Although your new console will not make any noise until you feed it signals, it has the capability to
produce sounds which when monitored through an amplifier or headphones can damage hearing
over time.
The table below is taken from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration directive on
Occupational noise exposure (1926.52):
PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE
PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE PERMISSABLE NOISE EXPOSURE
DURATION PER DAY, HOURS
8
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.5
<0.25
Conforming to this directive will minimise the risk of hearing damage caused by long listening
periods. A simple rule to follow is the longer you listen the lower the average volume should be.
Please take care when working with your audio - if you are manipulating controls which you don't
understand (which we all do when we are learning), make sure your monitors are turned down.
Remember that your ears are the most important tool of your trade, look after them, and they will
look after you.
Most importantly - don't be afraid to experiment to find out how each parameter affects the sound
- this will extend your creativity and help you to get the best results.
Y WITH SOUND Y WITH SOUND
Y WITH SOUND Y WITH SOUND
SOUND LEVEL dBA SLOW RESPONSE
90
92
95
97
100
102
105
110
115
13