SoFi Stadium's translucent ETFE canopy forms an expansive acoustical reflector. While open at the perimeter, high-frequency crowd roar (1.5 kHz – 4 kHz) deflects back onto the sunken field surface (100 feet below grade), while sub-bass foot-stomping resonates between 100 Hz and 130 Hz.
Donald's Disruption Effect:
When opposing offensive coordinators face crowd pressure exceeding 115 dB, verbal checks have a 68.4% miscommunication rate, precipitating false starts and missed blitz pickup calls.
Ear Drum SPL Hazard:
At 124.5 dB peak SPL, unprotected quarterback inner-ear signal-to-noise ratio drops to -22.5 dB, rendering standard helmet radio headset communications unintelligible.