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[Mal Brown]

in general what do you shoot for when doing sound for say a regional tribute (AC/DC, Zeppelin, Petty, Eagles, Heart, etc) act and one or more local support acts.

These are shows that for me, take place in muni parks, roped off parking lots with a tow in stage and NOT taking place in an arena setting.

Thanks, Mal

[Steve Ferreira]

Generally you will be given a permit which will state what your levels can be at a certain distance.

[Brian Jojade]

It's going to depend on the type of event you're doing.  If it's a concert setting, generally it's going to be a little louder than if it's a park type setting where people are milling around and there's more of a social aspect to the event.

But, about 95dB for your typical outdoor park event is a pretty comfortable peak level

[Bob Faulkner]

I shoot for what sounds good, is loud enough (at FOH), and provides enough headroom for the bass and percussive instruments.  For me, unless there is an SPL requirement, I don't run shows based on SPL.  However, as was referenced before, I have had to keep the SPL below a certain limit due to noise regulations.   

[Tim McCulloch]

I wish I had a specific number for you, but I seldom have the meter out any more and don't trust my phone/camera/everyTHINGY device to accurately measure show SPL.

But part of my longevity in audio has come from an innate ability to not over-do levels for the audience or situation.  If I'm worried it's too loud, it probably is.  If I'm wondering if it's loud enough... but not getting complaints... it's just right.

[Mike Monte]

If I'm worried it's too loud, it probably is.  If I'm wondering if it's loud enough... but not getting complaints... it's just right.

^^^^Church^^^^

[Helge A Bentsen]

It depends on a lot of factors, however the biggest issue is PA deployment. Enough PA with enough trim heigt so the SPL distribution is even across the audience area makes it pretty easy. Keep within your local SPL limit (99dBA Leq30 in my area) knowing that you don’t rip anybodys head off in hotter areas. I aim for a rig that can do that SPL if needed with headroom, but it doesn’t mean that it’s going to be that loud.
Not enough rig for the gig, not enough trim height etc. and you’ll have to balance SPL in the far field against SPL in the hotter areas close to the PA. That’s not fun…

[Dan Richardson]

It's going to depend on the type of event you're doing.

I factor in how many families with kids are in the audience.

[Mal Brown]

Generally you will be given a permit which will state what your levels can be at a certain distance.

Never been seen one.  I'm fairly rural...

 If I'm worried it's too loud, it probably is.  If I'm wondering if it's loud enough... but not getting complaints... it's just right.

has been my approach as well.  I would much prefer to be asked to bring it up rather than down.

I'm responding to a real general RFQ and kinda wondered where y'alls head were at on this topic.   Mid 90's at 100 -150 feet is pretty darned loud up front...

[Tim Verhoeven]

in general what do you shoot for when doing sound for say a regional tribute (AC/DC, Zeppelin, Petty, Eagles, Heart, etc) act and one or more local support acts.

These are shows that for me, take place in muni parks, roped off parking lots with a tow in stage and NOT taking place in an arena setting.

I always aim at starting at 95dB LAeq15 (so A-weighed, averaged over 15 minutes) and try to finish at 98dB LAeq15, next to that I want to get my C-A around 10 to 12 dB.
This is in my experience loud enough but not to loud for most people.

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