Sound travels easily on the playa, and not everyone wants to sleep when you do. Bring ear plugs! Speakers must be elevated off the playa surface and  backed by a truck, RV, or anything large and solid enough to prevent the sound from traveling backward. If a problem with sound levels continues after sufficient requests and warnings, the source of power for your device or system will be disabled. 

The hum of generators becomes annoying over a long period of time. Please keep your neighbors in mind. We recommend generators that are sound insulated and/or enclosed in a wooden box. Do not dig a trench to sound-insulate your generator. More information about generators can be found on our website

New for 2023: Please review the updated Black Rock City Sound Policy and Mutant Vehicle Sound Policy.