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Amplified Sound

Amplified sound is defined as any sound that is broadcast through electronically amplified equipment or sound that is electronically enhanced.

  1. Regulations as stated in the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook (Section III, chapters C and D) and the Handbook on Student Participation are applicable.
  2. With the assistance of the Student Union and Activities office staff, the sponsoring organization is responsible for notifying the campus at least one (1) week in advance as to the dates, times and types of activities to be presented. The notification should be in the form of a memorandum to appropriate departments, schools and administrative offices as well as e-mail messages and prominently placed flyers and posters.
  3. The Student Union and Activities Office scheduling will provide the campus amplification policy to sponsoring organizations presenting an event.

Sound Level Control

At a distance of 45 feet in front of the stage, the sound pressure level will be no more than 80 decibels utilizing the "B" scale for outdoor performances. The Student Union and Activities Office staff will work with the individual(s) sponsoring the event to periodically monitor the sound pressure level.
  1. All requests for amplified sound must be approved by the Student Union and Activities Office.
  2. Student Union and Activities office staff and/or the appropriate university departments retain the right to monitor and/or limit the sound levels generated by amplification systems. Enforcement will be the responsibility of the Student Union and Activities Office staff. Compliance with the city of Carson Noise Regulations may also require performers to adjust the amplification levels of their equipment.
    1. The performing groups and a sound amplification provider acknowledges their awareness of the sound policy by signing a copy of the performance/service agreement.
    2. If the sound level exceeds 80 decibels when measured at 45 feet, a warning will be given to the group to lower the volume.
    3. No more than one (1) minute will be allowed to correct the volume to an acceptable level.
    4. If a second warning must be issued, an additional one (1) minute will be allowed to correct the volume to an acceptable level.

5. There will not be a third warning. If the volume is exceeded a third time, the electrical power supply will be shut off and not turned back on. Groups should be advised that this process may damage their equipment and that the Student Union and Activities Office and/or the University assumes no responsibility for repairs caused by this action.

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