What is Sound?

Sound is defined as any sound system that requires a generator. There are 2 types of sound at Apogaea:

1. Large Scale Sound is intended to be the main focus of the camp and generate an environment for dancing.
2. Background Sound is intended to help create a mood or ambiance.

Even if your focus is large scale sound, we encourage you to create a theme around your music.  By creating a themed environment you greatly enhance the experience of the community and ensure that your camp is well-attended.

Please be aware that there is limited space for sound camps at the event site.  We encourage DJs to work together to consolidate their efforts so everyone can participate.

MANDATORY MEETING: There will be a mandatory meeting for all camps interested in large scale sound to discuss placement and other requirements.  All DJs who intend to play at Apogaea are also encouraged to attend.  Watch the announce lists for the date, time, and location.

Do I need to pre-register my Sound?

Yes!  IF YOU ARE BRINGING A SOUND SYSTEM THAT REQUIRES A GENERATOR, YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER.  Please note that there is a limited capacity for large scale sound systems at the event.  Even if you pre-register to bring large scale sound, you may not be selected to participate.  However, we ask all approved large scale sounds camps to accommodate other DJs so will make our best effort to ensure that all DJs have access to a sound system during the event.  Sound that pre-registers will also be included in the WhoWhatWhereWhen, the complete guide to what’s happening at Apogaea.

Are there special requirements for Sound?

The pre-registration form will walk you though all of the things you need to consider for Sound.  In addition, please note the following.

Sound Restrictions:

By popular vote from the community and the Apogaea Board, there will be mandatory reduced volume hours and/or quiet hours at the event. Failure to comply with sound restrictions will result in the removal of your sound or power equipment for the duration of the event. Please consider the safety of the community when monitoring your sound levels. Here’s a sound exposure guide for your reference.

Generators:

The noise produced by a generator must not exceed that of an average passenger car.  We will be enforcing enclosed generators if they exceed that noise level.  All generators must be turned off at the request of any Ranger or Apogaea Board member and those found to be in violation will not be turned on again until the noise issue is remedied with better enclosure techniques. We’re not trying to be overly zealous about this – we just want everyone to be respectful of others.

Renegade Sound:

If you do not pre-register sound that requires a generator, you must register at the gate when you arrive to be issued a sound permit.  You will be required to follow all sound and generator restrictions.  Failure to register at the gate or comply with restrictions will result in the removal of your sound or power equipment for the duration of the event.

Deadline for pre-registration is midnight on April 30th.

Supplemental material not supported by the on-line application must be postmarked no later than April 30th.

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