Stress and tiredness in sound engineers during live broadcasts and shift work

Cortisol levels were higher in sound engineers broadcasting live during fast forward rotating shifts.

• A trend for higher cortisol concentrations was observed in sound engineers working on live broadcasts compared to those in studio recording.
• Sound engineers in live shows reported greater levels of stress, sleepiness, and fatigue.
• No significant differences in sleep disturbances were found between the two groups of sound engineers.
• Moderate levels of stress and fatigue were noted among the sound engineers overall.
• The quality of sleep did not differ significantly between the groups, suggesting tolerance to fast forward rotating shifts.

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