A general awareness of all OC Fair sound systems is important to understand the critical task of maintaining specific sound levels for all areas in order to minimize the overall impact of sound from the OC Fair onto surrounding neighborhoods. 1. Four (4) primary sound systems exist within the confines of the OC Fair, one (1) of which is required as part of this RFP (a below), and are discussed in brief so as to understand the impact of OC Fair sound: a. The Hangar Building Sound System (indoor) is a semi-enclosed venue, which also includes two (2) small sound arrays flown outside to cover a portion of the Main Mall, and is a requirement of this RFP. b. Action Sports Arena Sound System (outdoor) is an open-air venue and is NOT a requirement of this RFP. c. Plaza Stage Sound System (outdoor) is an semi-enclosed tent venue and is NOT a requirement of this RFP. d. Pacific Amphitheatre (outdoor) is an open-air venue and NOT a requirement of this RFP. However, it is referenced in this RFP to ensure Contractor is aware of and understands all major sound systems onsite as noise mitigation is of the highest concern to the District in the interest of being a good neighbor to the community as well as to meet legal requirements. The Pacific Amphitheatre consists of a large line array speaker system along with complex stage monitor systems. 2. Although the OC Fair has a noise injunction specifically applied to the Pacific Amphitheatre, property-wide noise mitigation is required. The injunction states that the sound level must not exceed 55 dB at a specific residence near the OC Fair, specifically located at 547 Serra Way. The house is approximately 2,000 feet from the Action Sports Arena. While sound measurements are specifically taken with respect to 547 Serra Way, they are also taken throughout the surrounding neighborhoods to understand noise levels in the community and minimize the impact of OC Fair sound on them. The District requires immediate mitigation of OC Fair noise levels of 55 dB at any residence in the community. 3. All sound systems will continue to have strict sound control measures in place.
