AES Show 2024 NY

This tutorial presents a detailed examination of the first known large-scale implementation of the WHO Global Standard for Safe Listening Venues and Events at the 2023 Serendipity Arts Festival, India's largest multidisciplinary arts event. The case study highlights the methods used to monitor and manage sound levels, the design and deployment of sound systems, and the provision of personal hearing protection, training and information. The session will delve into the practical challenges encountered, the strategies employed to adhere to the WHO Global Standard, and the outcomes of these efforts. Attendees will gain an understanding of the complexities involved in applying safe listening principles in a live event context and the implications for future large-scale events.