Overview

Arts, entertainment and recreation is a broad and diverse sector of the economy that encompasses a wide range of activities aimed at providing entertainment, leisure, and cultural experiences to people. This sector includes businesses and organizations involved in various forms of artistic expression, entertainment, and recreational pursuits.

Depending on specific features and functions, GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators are sometimes referred to as Noise Meters, Decibel Meters, Sound Pressure Level Meters, Audio Level Meters, Acoustic Analyzers, Sound Measurement Devices, Noise Dosimeters, Sound Level Calibrators, Acoustic Calibrators, Audio Calibration Device, SPL Calibrators, Microphone Calibrators, Reference Sound Sources, Precision Sound Generators.

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators have the following applications in arts, entertainment, and recreation industry:

  • Sound Mixing And Balancing: GAO’s sound level meters are used during rehearsals and performances to monitor and adjust sound levels to achieve the desired balance between dialogue, music, and effects.
  • On-Set Audio Monitoring: Our sound level meters are used on film and TV sets to monitor and adjust audio levels, ensuring that dialogues and ambient sounds are captured at the desired volume.
  • Calibration of Recording Equipment: GAO Tek’s calibrators are used to verify the accuracy of microphones and recording equipment, helping maintain consistent sound quality throughout production.
  • Noise Control: Our sound level meters are used to monitor noise levels generated by rides, attractions, and shows in theme parks to prevent disturbances to nearby residents and maintain a pleasant atmosphere for visitors.
  • Crowd Noise Management: GAO’s Sound level meters are used to measure and enhance crowd noise during sporting events, creating an energetic atmosphere for fans. Calibrators are employed to calibrate the audio systems in stadiums to ensure clear and balanced sound for announcements and music.
  • Sound System Management: GAO Tek’s sound level meters are used to set and monitor sound levels in nightclubs and bars, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for patrons while adhering to local noise ordinances.
  • Calibration of DJ Equipment: Our calibrators are used to ensure that DJ equipment and sound systems are calibrated accurately for consistent sound quality. Sound level meters are used to calibrate and monitor audio exhibits, ensuring that they are played at appropriate levels and enhance the visitor experience.

More information on sound level meters & calibrators and their applications in other industries can be found on this page

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GAO Tek’s targeted markets are North America, particularly the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe. Hence, in addition to English, this website gaotek.com is offered in other major languages of North America and Europe such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Ukrainian, Romanian, Russian, Dutch, Turkish, Greek, Hungarian, Swedish, Czech, Portuguese, Serbian, Bulgarian, Croatian, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Slovak, Catalan, Lithuanian, Bosnian, Galician, Slovene, Latvian, Estonian, Welsh, Icelandic, and Irish.

Complying With Arts, Entertainment, And Recreation Industry Standards

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our customers comply with the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry standards such as

  • IEC 61672
  • IEC 60942
  • ANSI S1.4
  • ISO 1996
  • ISO 16063
  • IEC 61094
  • OSHA Noise Regulations
  • EN 61672
  • ISO 17025

Complying With Government Regulations

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our customers comply with the U.S. government regulations such as

  • 29 CFR 1910.95
  • NIST Handbook 44
  • NIST Handbook 143
  • NIOSH Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Noise Exposure
  • Noise Control Act of 1972

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the Canadian regulations such as

  • Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
  • Canadian Environmental Protection Act
  • Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
  • Environmental Regulations
  • Product Certification and Standards

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the Mexican regulations such as

  • Mexican Official Standards
  • Secretariat of Environment and Natural Resources
  • Mexican Institute of Social Security
  • National Institute of Metrology, Standardization, and Industrial Quality
  • Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risk

GAO Tek’s sound level meters & calibrators comply or help our clients comply with the European regulations such as

  • EU Directive 2003/10/EC – Noise at Work Directive
  • EU Directive 2009/48/EC – Safety of Toys Directive
  • European Cooperation in Legal Metrology
  • National Standards Organizations

Case Studies of Sound Level Meters & Calibrators in Arts, Entertainment And Recreation

Sound level meters & calibrators are sometimes called as Noise Meters, Decibel Meters, Sound Pressure Level Meters, Audio Level Meters, Acoustic Analyzers, Sound Measurement Devices, Noise Dosimeters, Sound Level Calibrators, Acoustic Calibrators, Audio Calibration Device, SPL Calibrators, Microphone Calibrators, Reference Sound Sources, Precision Sound Generators.

Here are some practical examples of using sound level meters & calibrators in arts, entertainment and recreation:

These meters are used to measure the volume of live music performances to ensure that the sound remains at safe levels for both the audience and performers. This helps prevent hearing damage and noise complaints.

These meters are used during rehearsals and performances to monitor and adjust sound quality, ensuring that dialogues, music, and effects are balanced and clear for the audience.

These meters are used on film and TV sets to monitor the volume of recorded dialogue, ambient sounds, and special effects. This helps maintain consistent audio levels and quality.

These meters are used to monitor noise levels generated by rides, attractions, and shows in theme parks to ensure they do not exceed permissible limits and disturb nearby residents. Event organizers can monitor sound levels to comply with noise ordinances and ensure the safety of both performers and attendees.

These meters are used to measure and analyze the noise generated by the crowd during sports events to enhance the atmosphere and engage fans for crowd noise measurement. They can also optimize the sound system for the best audio quality.

These meters are used to set and monitor sound levels in nightclubs and bars to create the desired atmosphere and prevent noise complaints from neighbors. Calibrators are used to ensure the accuracy of the meters.

These are used to calibrate and monitor soundscapes in museums and galleries, ensuring that audio exhibits are played at appropriate levels and do not disturb other visitors. Sound level meters are employed to measure the volume of dialogue, music, and effects during theatrical performances.

These meters are used in fitness studios to measure music volume during group exercise classes to ensure it is motivating and safe for participants’ hearing. Sound level meters are used to measure and control environmental noise levels during outdoor events, including music festivals, to comply with local noise regulations.

These meters are used during the design and construction of entertainment venues to optimize acoustics, ensuring that sound is distributed evenly, and that echo and reverberation are controlled.

GAO RFID Inc. RFID Hardware, a sister company of GAO Tek Inc., is ranked as a top 10 RFID suppliers in the world. Its RFID, BLE, and IoT products have also been widely used in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry.

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Use of Sound Level Meters & Calibrators With Leading Software And Cloud Services in Arts, Entertainment And Recreation

GAO Tek has used or has facilitated its customers to use GAO’s sound level meters & calibrators with some of the leading software and cloud services in their applications. Examples of such leading software and cloud services include

  • SoundPrint
  • SPLTrack
  • Sonoscout
  • NTi Audio
  • B&K Type 2250
  • SoundCheck
  • Audiometer
  • Avid Technology
  • Steinberg
  • Presonus

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Meeting Customers’ Demands

 Large Choice of Products

To satisfy the diversified needs of their corporate customers, GAO Tek Inc. and its sister company GAO RFID Inc. together offer a wide choice of testing and measurement devices, network products, RFID, BLE, IoT, and drones.

Fast Delivery

To shorten the delivery to our customers, GAO has maintained a large stock of its products and is able to ship overnight within the continental U.S. and Canada, and fast delivery to Mexico and Europe from the nearest warehouse.

Local to Our Customers

We are in both the U.S. and Canada. We travel to customers’ premises if necessary. Hence, we provide a very strong local support to our customers in North America, particularly the U.S., Canada and Mexico and Europe. Furthermore, we have built partnerships with some integrators, consulting firms and other service providers in different cities to further strengthen our services. Here are some of the service providers in arts, entertainment, and recreation industry we have worked with to serve our joint customers:

  • Cole-Parmer
  • Fisher Scientific
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific.
  • VWR International
  • Cedarlane
  • Canadian Scientific Lab Systems
  • Spectrum Chemical Cambridge University Research
  • QuimiNet
  • Labplanet
  • Laboratorios Julian de Obregon

GAO Has Many Customers in Arts, Entertainment And Recreation

The sound level meters & calibrators from both GAO Tek Inc. and GAO RFID Inc. have been widely used in the arts, entertainment, and recreation industry by many customers, including some leading companies. Here is more information on applications of GAO RFID Inc.’s sound level meters & calibrators in the arts, entertainment, and recreation.

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Here are some of GAO’s customers in arts, entertainment, and recreation:

  • Live Nation Entertainment
  • AEG Presents
  • Walt Disney World Resort
  • Universal Studios
  • Cirque du Soleil
  • Six Flags Entertainment
  • AMC Theatres
  • Regal Cinemas
  • Madison Square Garden Entertainment
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
  • San Diego Zoo
  • Broadway Theaters
  • Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Yankee Stadium
  • MGM Resorts International
  • Zipline parks

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