Worried that your venue has a sound limiter in place and you might not be able to book a live band because of it? Don’t worry! We’re here to tell you that that’s not the case at all!
It’s true that a sound limiter may limit the style of band you can book but you can DEFINITELY book live music. Even with the strictest of limiters there are still lots of great options available! Yay!
We’ve provided the following simple guide to make sense of what a sound limiter is and how it may affect the type of live act you’ll be able to book.
What is a sound limiter?
A sound limiter is an electrical device that measures the level of noise in a room. If the volume reaches a certain level, the sound limiter can temporarily cut the power supply to the stage. Limiters are put in place mostly to reduce sound pollution and to help the venue avoid complaints about noise from nearby residents. Different venues have their limiter sets at different levels, so it’s always a good idea to check with the venue before planning your entertainment, and even better, before booking the venue if the entertainment is going to be the priority.
What to do if the venue has a sound limiter in place?
Finding out if the venue has a sound limiter is one of the most important questions to ask your wedding venue. If there is a sound limiter installed, you should then ask the following questions:
- What decibel level is the limiter set to?
- Will the band need to plug into the venue’s system?
- Will the band need to use electric drums?
Once we know the answers to these questions, we’ll be able to recommend you a great selection of bands who’ll be able to play without any danger of the power cutting out. Phew!
Which acts can work with sound limiters?
For particularly low levels, generally below 90db, we would recommend fully acoustic or roaming act. These bands do not need to plug in to any power source and can use percussion such as a cajon instead of drums. A silent disco can also be a great option here too.
Top Picks Below 90db: When In Roam, The Strolltones , The Portobellos, The Broadsmen (roaming option)
Check them out below!
For mid level sound limiters around the 90db mark then many of our acts can offer electric drum kits, use brushes on the drums instead of sticks, or use high quality backing tracks for the drums to allow the volume to be adjusted within the limits specified. A DJ is also a great option for mid limits.
Top Picks for around 90db: Under The Sun, The Hype, Turning Pages, Heads Up
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For anything 93db or higher many of our acts will be flexible and can ensure during the sound check that the sound will be kept within the limits set.
Top Picks for 93db or higher: Breaking News, The Kickstarts, Jupiter Moon, Ember Nights
Click on their thumbnails for more details!
It really is as simple as that! There are always options available if your venue has a sound limiter! If you need any help or guidance, get in touch and one of our friendly advisers will be on hand to help and suggest some fab entertainment options to keep both you and your venue happy!
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