11.05.2026 11:00–12:00 Uhr
Die Anmeldefrist für diese Veranstaltung ist leider schon vorbei.What does the future of noise monitoring look like for professional musicians? This presentation explores when sound becomes noise, what key exposure measurements mean in real-world orchestral settings, and why noise-induced hearing loss remains one of the most important yet misunderstood risks in the profession. It also introduces Sottovoce, a purpose-built solution designed to help organisations better understand exposure, protect musicians, and support safer, more informed decision-making.
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Desmond O'Neill, CEO und Co-Founder, Sottovoce HQ
Des O’Neill is the CEO and Co-Founder of Sottovoce HQ, an Australian hearing-health technology company redefining how the performing arts industry understands and manages noise exposure. With more than 20 years’ experience across orchestral performance, opera, festivals, live entertainment and screen production, Des brings a rare combination of creative, technical and commercial expertise to the field of occupational sound risk.
His background as a sound designer, technical director and audio strategist gives him a deep understanding of the real-world pressures faced by musicians, production teams and performing arts organisations. Through Sottovoce, Des is now focused on helping the industry move beyond traditional noise measurement towards real-time, individualised exposure monitoring, intelligent sound field analytics and practical tools that support safer, healthier and more sustainable performance environments.