Ross Brown Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Is there a general range of loudness that is acceptable for bar bands? Is this something that varies with venue? I borrowed a meter from work and we hit between 90-100 decibels at rehearsal. The meter also measures peak values and they did not really go past 100 either. I am going to take some more readings tonight at different locations in the room. I suspect that there is no one size fits all answer, but can anyone share some experiences that could serve as a guide? Thanks. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 It depends on the venue, is it dancing or conversation that punters are after. As the night passes we tend to up the volume slightly to get the folk into it. I have never used anything to measure our volume. I have learnt that it takes a certain level of voulume for people to enjoy the music yet at the start of the night they don't want to be shouting to order a drink. Most bar staff will tell if your past their comfort zone. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 what's a punter? Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 punter == patron of the establishment It can also mean other things but in this case I'm guessing that is what our friend from Ireland meant. Average db level of a bar band varies drastically based on a number of factors. If forced to throw a number out I'd say 110db. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 I know it will matter where in the room it is measured. If someone sits in front of the speakers they should expect it to be loud. Just wanted an idea of the range that people have experience with. "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 My last gig was at a big venue with a really nice sound system and the room was packed (~1500 people). They like to mix loud there. I would bet we were in the neighborhood of 125db anywhere near the mains. I've also played a room on multiple occasions where they want us to be 90db at the very most - and they actually check all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Brown Posted June 20, 2007 Author Share Posted June 20, 2007 90db is not much for a classic rock band... "When I take a stroll down Jackass Lane it is usually to see someone that is already there" Mrs. Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky McDougall Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I would bet we were in the neighborhood of 125db anywhere near the mains. I thought the threshold of pain was about 110-115, wouldn't 125 cause severe hearing damage? I SAID WOULDN'T IT CAUSE SEVERE HEARING DAMAGE? ROCKY "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb, voting on what to eat for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb, contesting the vote." Benjamin Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 There are also different kinds of loud. It's all about the mix. You can be comfortable to listen to and fairly loud, and then there's the other option that makes you want to leave the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamy ALB Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 punter == patron of the establishment It can also mean other things but in this case I'm guessing that is what our friend from Ireland meant. Correct Sir, pardon the colloquialism. http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Little-Bitter/185235472447 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I'm a big fan of slang. It just doesn't sound nearly as cool with an American accent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picker Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 No worries about the colloquialism, brah, just wanted to know. The proper db level has not been achieved until all the rats leave the building, angrily flipping you the bird on their way out... Always remember that you are unique. Just like everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASOSHLOP Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punter Bassplayers of the world, unite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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