Training and guidance in the use of Loudness Metering for live events and venues

Offering improved management of any Sound Pressure Level ceiling, the audience experience, and off-site noise pollution

audio
loudness
research
live events
sound systems
metering
measurement
Author

Jonathan J Digby

Published

2026-10-10

Modified

2026-10-17

Training and Guidance

I am able to offer guidance and management of sound system levels using EBU R 128 Loudness Metering1 as described in the original research paper2, and in various slide deck presentations found elsewhere on this site (e.g. here).

For live music venues, I offer training sessions (online, or in-person), and on-site setup, calibration, and instruction.

I can provide a valuable intermediary between mix and sound system engineers, noise management personnel, and relevant stakeholders — from the perspective of a mix and sound system engineer of more than 30 years’ experience.

The Loudness Metering method includes the following positive side effects:

  • improved audience experience
    — good reviews, returning customers

  • a lowering of noise pollution
    — fewer complaints, greater business sustainability

Therefore, as well as sensible management of any Sound Pressure Level (SPL) ceiling, it is good for business…

Please get in touch using the contact form , or book an online meeting .

Thank you for your time.

The loudness of a sound, especially a complex sound containing many frequencies, has no simple relation to its sound pressure level, and it is hopeless to try to measure relative loudnesses of different sounds by using a sound level meter.

— Glenn D White & Gary J Louie; 2005 (Original work published 1933)3(p222)

Sound engineer Harry Proodian testing microphones in a Fox motion picture studio

Image: Sound engineer Harry Proodian testing microphones in a Fox motion picture studio / CSU Archives/Everett Collection / Bridgeman Images

References

1. European Broadcasting Union. TECH 3343: Guidelines for Production of Programmes in Accordance with EBU R 128. 2023 [accessed 2026 Oct 9]. https://tech.ebu.ch/docs/tech/tech3343.pdf
2. Digby JJ, Hill AJ. Enhanced Sound Level Monitoring at Live Events by Measuring Audio Program Loudness. In: Reproduced Sound 2024. Vol. 46. Institute of Acoustics; 2024. https://digbyphonic.com/research/rs2024/Digby_and_Hill-2024-Enhanced_Sound_Level_Monitoring_at_Live_Events_by_Measuring_Audio_Program_Loudness.html
3. White GD, Louie GJ. The Audio Dictionary. 3rd ed., rev. and expanded. University of Washington Press; 2005.