Comments on: Shady Grove Teaches Us The Importance of Distance When Measuring Sound http://austinnoise.org/2009/09/03/shady-grove-teaches-us-the-importance-of-distance-when-measuring-sound/ Discussion on community noise in Austin, Texas Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:42:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Joshua Leasure http://austinnoise.org/2009/09/03/shady-grove-teaches-us-the-importance-of-distance-when-measuring-sound/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Joshua Leasure Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:42:09 +0000 http://austinnoise.org/?p=61#comment-5 Hi Renae, Every situation is different and it is possible for some places to get a greater dose of sound from a source than others based solely on topography. Hills, valleys, and certainly rock walls all can affect the way sound travels. I have witnessed some pretty bizarre situations where people were able to hear music clearly from venues that were so far away that it seemed like that should have been impossible. Measuring noise levels at the receiver is a more equitable approach because it addresses the potential for impact directly. This is why the majority of noise ordinances are written in this manner. Hi Renae,

Every situation is different and it is possible for some places to get a greater dose of sound from a source than others based solely on topography. Hills, valleys, and certainly rock walls all can affect the way sound travels. I have witnessed some pretty bizarre situations where people were able to hear music clearly from venues that were so far away that it seemed like that should have been impossible.

Measuring noise levels at the receiver is a more equitable approach because it addresses the potential for impact directly. This is why the majority of noise ordinances are written in this manner.

]]> By: Renae http://austinnoise.org/2009/09/03/shady-grove-teaches-us-the-importance-of-distance-when-measuring-sound/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Renae Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:19:16 +0000 http://austinnoise.org/?p=61#comment-4 I wish i had a decibel meter at my house. i live behind the county line and whenever they have a musician or band playing there - it sounds like they're in my livingroom. the music is so loud that I can hear it with my doors and windows closed and the TV ON LOUD! I think thats ridiculous! It's not fair that I can't go outside in my backyard thursday, friday or saturday nights because the music is so loud. I'm not an old bitty either, i'm in my late 20's and I like to listen to music like everyone else - but not when I'm being forced to listen to music. Our neighbors called the cops before and were told the sound level is ok, BUT there is a stone cliff between our neighborhood and the restaurant and somehow that amplifies the sound. So I think every situation is different - and in my case I think a new ordinance like the one you are proposing would force the county line to turn DOWN their equipment - which would make me VERY happy!!! I wish i had a decibel meter at my house. i live behind the county line and whenever they have a musician or band playing there – it sounds like they’re in my livingroom. the music is so loud that I can hear it with my doors and windows closed and the TV ON LOUD! I think thats ridiculous! It’s not fair that I can’t go outside in my backyard thursday, friday or saturday nights because the music is so loud. I’m not an old bitty either, i’m in my late 20’s and I like to listen to music like everyone else – but not when I’m being forced to listen to music.

Our neighbors called the cops before and were told the sound level is ok, BUT there is a stone cliff between our neighborhood and the restaurant and somehow that amplifies the sound. So I think every situation is different – and in my case I think a new ordinance like the one you are proposing would force the county line to turn DOWN their equipment – which would make me VERY happy!!!

]]> By: Austin Wedding Blog http://austinnoise.org/2009/09/03/shady-grove-teaches-us-the-importance-of-distance-when-measuring-sound/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Austin Wedding Blog Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:05:53 +0000 http://austinnoise.org/?p=61#comment-3 Lots of great info and 100% agree that levels should be based on sound levels at the receiver, not at the source. Great post. Lots of great info and 100% agree that levels should be based on sound levels at the receiver, not at the source. Great post.

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