ENGLISH Venues with Sound Limiters

[Shaun]

If you know of any venues in England with sound limiters please post them below. Any additional details such as placement / sensitivity (if you know) would also be beneficial.

Many thanks.

[STEVE HANLEY]

The Globe in Gateshead.....Nightmare I'll never play there again

Masonic Lodge in Middlesbrough....Super sensitive. Audience chatter can set it off. Shame really cos it's a really nice venue

[SC Events]

Amington Liberal House, Tamworth.
Packington Moor, Lichfield - However, it is permanently set to 'Monitor', so is never 'Active'.

[CRAZY K]

If you know of any venues in England with sound limiters please post them below. Any additional details such as placement / sensitivity (if you know) would also be beneficial.

Many thanks.

Nice one Shaun--as its my number one hate I will have to dig through the records but can think of one immediately that was a total disgrace and no one should ever play the venue.

I need to check diaries.

Ill be in touch

[Craig - Dragon Discos]

Kenwood Hall - Kenwood Suite, Sheffield
Limiter situated halfway down the left hand wall, typical triangle of lights, too long on 3 reds and you're off. I worked with no subs, played at normal volime (loud) and didn't set it off. I have no problem working with it again.

Hey Green, Huddersfield
A slightly different kind of limiter. You plug your mixer output into the limiter via XLR, then from the limiter to your amps/speakers. The limiter cuts the bass / volume as needed to help limit, but if you still hammer it the system will cut the power. I worked alongside a band, so got to test with the system and it seemed to go plenty loud enough, but the band had a drum kit & couldn't work with the limiter. After a lengthy 'debate' with the owners it was decided to bypass the limiter, so I can't say for sure how good/bad it is in a gig situation

[Daryll]

The Tythe Barn nr Petersfield.

two sound sentry units . one each end , not to bad, as set up is usually in the middle either side.

Daryll

[DJ Jules]

Off the top of my head....

Bristol:

Longwell Green community centre (though commonly disconnected)
Hungerford Road community centre (nightmare levels)

Bath:

The Assembly Rooms (Tea room specifically, set at a reasonable level)


I'll have to have a dig through my notes to find the rest, I know of at least another two community centres that have them, but they've never given me trouble.

Julian

[Shakermaker Promotions]

Basingstoke wise: There are others but these are the ones to note that can cause problems.

Oakridge Hall for All - Very sensitive sound limiter with the unit by the stage area. There is a plug that bypasses it but you won't be told that.
The Irish Centre - Not too bad but you still a pain. Only been installed for the last couple of years.
Popley Fields - Sensitive.
Chineham Village Hall - Set at 100db. Not really a problem.
Lychpit Village Hall - Set at 90db but smallish hall. Have to keep an eye on it.

Other ones:

The Clockbarn, Whitchurch - No limiter installed but the staff have a handheld monitor. Never had any problems there at all but they are strict on 11.30pm finish.
Northbrook Park - As above. Handheld monitor that is looked after by the staff. Not had any problems here either.
Wokefield Park - Limiter installed and it's set quite high at 115db if I remember correctly. No problems at all.
Trunkwell House - Handheld monitor that is looked after by the staff. Not had any problems there.

That's all I can think of at the moment.

[CRAZY K]

Nice one Shaun--as its my number one hate I will have to dig through the records but can think of one immediately that was a total disgrace and no one should ever play the venue.

I need to check diaries.

Ill be in touch

This may be long BUT you might spot somewhere to AVOID.

Right heres the worst Sound Limiter system EVER.

Southampton and Portsmouth readers take note.

4th September 2010--event in Bedhampton Social Hall, Bedhampton PO9 3ES.

I meant to write to the Council to complain but ran out of time.

Limiter never mentioned---so client did not appear to know.

As soon as any serious volume reached bang all power dead--thats not the worst bit, not an auto set system.

The man in charge of resetting the power was serving behind the Bar.

Hello Mr Barman I need the power resetting urgently as there are a load of people who want to know why I cant do any Line Dancing.

Reply--hang on I will be free in 5 minutes

Whaaaaat-then he goes to a locked room and goes into a security cupboard to reset the power.

AN ABSOLUTE JOKE AND DISGRACE.

I think its also had trips on all doors and windows other than front door.

Unless this venue has reviewed this nonesense AVOID. Impossible to work with IMHO.

Next Bray Village Hall near Maidenhead some many years ago, so MAYBE its improved---but as Google earth tells you, smack bang next to houses.

Scottish Celebration---love them. First thing Barman says--you will have trouble with the limiter--eh what limiter?????

Quite right---every round of applause or cheer--bang its off--never mind the music---not that there was much of that--TOTALLY RUINED THE WHOLE EVENT.
Unless its been reviewed AVOID. Impossible to work with IMHO.

Moving South to The Queens Hall, Cuckfield. Bearable limiter but useless if you use the mike a lot ( I do) Screwed up totally the first Barn Dance for the lovely couple of ladies who hired me for a Civil.

Sooo if you let the music do-----not a problem as I blasted things later to get some atmosphere and had no problem--vocal work---big problems.

Well those are my worst ones--

HTH

[Daryll]

Arundel Town hall , Sussex

Sound sentry installed in the down stairs function room , not to bad if you back the bass of a bit.

Daryll