There is no place for the sound to escape and the decibel level is much higher than an outdoor concert. Wheeler ads that this is also true for home stereos and especially for car stereos. The air space is so small that eardrums can easily be blown out with extreme volume levels. When not testing volume levels, Wheeler can be found teaching his students about acoustics. Wheeler teaches classes ranging from the design of complex sound systems to the basics of how sound works.
Students use formulas to design the most efficient and best sounding system.
They must take in to account elements such as air space, walls reflecting sound, and the distance of each seat from the stage. The goal is to have each person attending a performance hear the same sound quality. Wheeler also touches on the importance of hearing protection. Hearing loss is a concern that he says plagues young people more than ever, Wheeler explains. They don't care about the consequences now, but they will down the line.