Re: Pseudo-intellectual bully with a sound level meter
Oops... pulled the trigger already...
Both very good points, Dick. The area is clearly defined so your rule of thumb is very doable. It also fits in with another complainant across the street and up the hill. Last time I monitored outside his abode, (outside the defined area) there was no measurable difference (with my RS meter on fast) from ambient, though the music was audible and vocals mostly decipherable.
The good news is the last event I did, the across-the-street complainant complained more about the gospel service with a boom box more than what I produced the day before. The drum circle at 9:30 Saturday ought to start his day off just dandy. but I digress...
Tough not to play his game - I did "need to" give him ownership of his suggestions - sound safety, crowd control, seating, and education. Probably most childish, but I wanted to see him basically tell the mayor that he could not participate, or put his monkey on his back.
Probably a big mistake, and will bite me in the ass.
