Typical sound levels

Sound levels refer to the decibel levels of noise that your venue emits. Below is a list of typical venue sound levels in different situations:

  • Piped restaurant music — 65 to 75 decibels.
  • Background music in other parts of venue — 80 to 95 decibels.
  • Soloists/duos — 85 to 105 decibels.
  • Other small bands — 95 to 110 decibels.
  • Small rock band — 105 to 120 decibels.