27 Aug
2023
27 Aug
'23
1:24 p.m.
Hi Chrissy,
If it wasn’t 4 hours away, I’d come up and take a gander (maybe I will anyway; I’ve not
been to Arcadia yet), but let me say this:
1) One of my fellow organizers encouraged me to turn the volume down; I’m not sure why it
took someone else to tell me that, as I’ve been doing sound for all kinds of music for
nearly 30 years. I think I just get caught up in the dance music. This helps tremendously,
especially in a lively room (if it's lively, do you really need it loud? Some of these
rooms were designed, before sound systems, to be lively). Turning the music down also
makes some room above the band for the caller.
2) It is really important to tune the system to the room. If you are using a simple mixer,
with a very basic equalizer, if any at all, you are likely to have problems in most any
room.
3) An additional option (after the first two are implemented) is “ducking”, where the
band's amplitude is slightly compressed when the caller is calling.
Ooo, looks like a dance this Friday…w/ Lisa Greenleaf calling...tempting.
Peter
On Aug 24, 2023, at 10:07 AM, Chrissy Fowler via
Organizers <organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote:
I am hoping some of you will have suggestions and recommendations for me. (including
where else to send this query) Note that I'm also trying to figure out how to sign up
for the Trad Sound SharedWeight list.
My question:
Where would you buy decent quality fire resistant window curtains to dampen sound and
improve acoustics? (What vendors do you recommend?)
Back story:
Our first Friday dance series moved to a new venue when we started up again in November
2022. The hall is visually appealing, with a high ceiling made of tin, large windows on
three sides of the hall, gorgeous hardwood floor, and incredibly welcoming venue owners.
But it has VERY "live" acoustics, which are really challenging.
The venue owners removed the curtains when they got their windows replaced. For several
months, they've been looking for fire resistant window curtains for the large windows
on all sides of the hall. We'd love for those curtains to also be really good at
dampening sound (thus improving acoustics.)
My internet searches are inconclusive so far. I'd love to have some suggestions for
reputable sources that will serve our needs, offer a well-made window curtain product
that's functional and aesthetically pleasing.
Thanks for any suggestions or advice!
Cheers,
Chrissy
Belfast Flying Shoes
Belfast ME
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