Re: [Callers] How can we improve acoustics in a gym? - Contra Callers

23 Jul 2007

Gretchen--

Heavy curtains will definitely help.  You may want to see if you can put some hooks into
the walls that you could then hang the curtains from.  If you've danced at the
Carrboro Century Center before and after they put in the curtains and sound panels,
that's a great example of the difference.  Also, the Grange (Greensboro) was much
improved when they added the acoustic panels on the walls.  Quilts will help some, but
they tend not to be as absorbent as good heavy curtains.  

Jack

-----Original Message-----
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 From: Gretchen Caldwell
&lt;gretchendance(a)yahoo.com&gt;
Sent: Jul 23, 2007 3:57 PM
To: callers(a)sharedweight.net
Subject: [Callers] How can we improve acoustics in a gym?

Our dance group in Charlotte NC is considering a long-term lease on an unused gym.  Terms
are great, we have a strong lead on a temporary portable floor while we raise money for a
better floor.  Acoustics, however, are horrendous.  It's a big concrete box.  What are
some relatively quick and cheap ways we can get the acoustics to an OK level while we do
the fundraising to do the job right?  We need to move in fast as we presently have no
better alternatives for our weekly dance.  We're thinking about hanging quilts and
heavy curtains from ropes along the walls and maybe up in the high ceiling.

Any ideas? Suggestions?
Thanks.

Gretchen Caldwell
gretchendance(a)yahoo.com
Charlotte NC
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