I am also concerned about the decibel levels at our area dances. In
some cases it can, over the long term, cause some hearing loss. I am
also concerned that the high sound levels contribute to a higher
stress level in the hall.
As a caller I work to address this problem with several tactics:
- I try to have the sound on my mike adjusted for more higher
frequencies so that I can be heard clearly.
- I work with the sound engineer to lower the overall volume.
- I give the dancers time to socialize.
- I try to never shout over the socializing but rather use other
attention-getting techniques.
- I establish a predictable routine so the dancers will know exactly
when it is time to quiet down and pay attention.
I would be interested in any other ideas.
- Greg McKenzie
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At 04:01 AM 5/27/2010, you wrote:
Surprisingly it can be damaging over a prolonged time. Decibels are
measured ( logarithmic scale) from a base line (the existing sound) Nelson's
baseline for instance would be 40 to 45 decibels, add the crowd talking, add
another 15-20 and the music and the caller.. total, a scary 95
plus decibels. Standing at the microphone (next to the speaker
is higher and is damaging week after week.
I do contemplate earplugs.
-don
On Wed, May 26, 2010 at 10:50 PM, Chrissy Fowler <[email protected]>wrote:
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> does anyone on SW know how many decibels a typical contradance is?
>
> thx!
>
> Chrissy Fowler
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> Belfast
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