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@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 > > ** ** ** > Dance Calling | Transcription | Belfast Flying Shoes > chrissyfowler.com <http://www.chrissyfowler.com/> | westbranchwords.com > <http://www.westbranchwords.com/> | belfastflyingshoes.org/blog > <http://www.belfastflyingshoes.org/blog> > <http://www.chrissyfowler.com/> > (207) 338-0979 > > _______________________________________________ > Organizers mailing list -- organizers@lists.sharedweight.net > <mailto:organizers@lists.sharedweight.net> > To unsubscribe send an email to organizers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net > <mailto:organizers-le...@lists.sharedweight.net>
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