[SML] Audio levels

[Dale Farmer]

On 6/3/2015 2:34 PM, Stephen Litterst via Stagecraft wrote:
> Question for those of you in road houses or presenter situations:
>
> I just received a rider where they specify that "Sound control and level
> is at the Company's discretion, but every reasonable effort will be made
> to accommodate Presenter's request."
>
> My answer to this was a polite "hell no."  My venue, my gear, my
> audience.  I get the final say on audio levels.
>
> Is this a common request on riders?  I don't get many road shows, and it
> hasn't cropped up on the few that have been through here.  Does anyone
> one else give up complete control of their sound system to the show?
>
> Steve L.
Who is legally bound to pay the damages from noise citations, customers 
and employees who complain about hearing damages?  OSHA also has rules 
about maximum noise levels employees are exposed to.

--Dale