Guiness World of Records in Florence

Sound Engineer is needed in Italy.

I am seeking a qualified sound engineer for a personal project aiming for a Guinness World Record in screaming. The expert must hold a qualification from IOA, ASA, AES, or possess a bachelor’s degree in audio/acoustics. The job will require a few hours of work at a location in Florence, Italy, where specific sound measurement and equipment calibration is necessary. The engineer will need to provide a report confirming the measurement details and submit proof of their qualifications as part of the documentation required for the record attempt.

Specification:

• 1. The noise level reader must be positioned between 1.5 and 1.6 metres above the ground, and must be no closer than 2.5 metres away from the nearest participant.
• 2. The event must be held outdoors to eliminate reflected sound, or in a ‘dead room’ as used in sound recording where sound reflections are suppressed. Early reflections in the room must be reduced by at least 10 dB. Details of the location chosen must be provided.
• 3. One sound engineer’s report confirming the exact details of the measurement, including calibration dates of the equipment. Please ensure that proof of the sound engineer’s qualification is also submitted.
• 4.Background noise is to be measured as an A weighted Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level (LAeq) over 30 seconds within one minute of the attempt and must be less than 60 dBA (please ignore guideline below stating it must be less than 70 dBA). Any spurious sounds make null and void the attempt. Photographic and video evidence of the background noise directly prior or after the attempt must be provided.
• 5. The sound level produced must be measured on a Class 1 precision measuring sound level meter in accordance to the latest ISO/EN/BSi/IEC standard (e.g. IEC 61672-1:2013). The sound level meter must be laboratory certified and calibrated within one year of the attempt. Where possible the sound level meter should be calibrated on site using a portable calibrator
• 6. Background noise is to be measured as an A weighted Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level (LAeq) over 30 seconds within one minute of the attempt and must be less than 60 dBA (please ignore guideline below stating it must be less than 70 dBA). Any spurious sounds make null and void the attempt. Photographic and video evidence of the background noise directly prior or after the attempt must be provided.

Project delivery date:
October 25th- 26th

In what capacity are you hiring?
As an individual for a personal project

Where are you in the hiring process?
I’m ready to make a paid hire

Is this an independent one off job, or part of a larger project?
Single job with no follow up work

For what period of time will the freelancer be needed?
A few hours

What freelancer experience level is needed? (per hour)
Beginner: $10-25, Junior: $25-35, Mid-level (Industry Average): $35-75