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dmckaraoke
16-01-2009, 04:39 PM
Can any one source or no of anyone where i could purchase about 100 sets of fm wireless headphones and a transmitter for the use for a Silent Disco i intend giving a go at...

Any info on this would be great ...

Thanks folks..
DeckstarDeluxe
16-01-2009, 05:37 PM
Afaird not. You already quoted for this? Have to say seeing people using my gear is really offputting hence why i dont do karaoke! Would love to know how it goes thought!
Dynamic Entertainment
16-01-2009, 06:29 PM
You been watching Hollyoaks? - Sorry cant help thougth....
dmckaraoke
16-01-2009, 06:31 PM
You been watching Hollyoaks? - Sorry cant help thougth....


No that would have been a mp3 player disco....


Not quoted as yet but after some telephone calls the companys that hire them out are making fairly big money for a very little payout..
sleah
16-01-2009, 07:10 PM
I've heard about 'Silent' discos. Not sure it's something I'd want to get involved with, gear wise. Too much to potentially go wrong!
Not to mention damage / theft etc:eek:

I'd glady DJ one with my mixer etc, but would want another company to have responsibility of the headphones bit.
Vectis
16-01-2009, 07:41 PM
I did the sums about a year ago as I wanted to offer this as an 'Eco' option.

Even using (very) budget gear and making no allowances for breakages/theft the business case was a complete no-go.

Hire might just be the way to go unless you can get yourself identified as a specialist AND the demand increases.
DeckstarDeluxe
16-01-2009, 07:51 PM
ive only seen this done in clubs and im pretty sure it was a third party promotor that took "the hit". Needless to say not had one since.....
djgordyp
16-01-2009, 08:02 PM
Just a thought, but has anyone cnsidered possible damage to hearing, or is the volume kept at a low level?
Dynamic Entertainment
16-01-2009, 11:06 PM
Personally i dont see the point, especially in a club. I like to go to a club and feel the bass :) Just my 2 pence worth :)
Penfold42
17-01-2009, 12:06 AM
Personally i dont see the point, especially in a club. I like to go to a club and feel the bass :) Just my 2 pence worth :)

:agree:
DJmissbehaving
17-01-2009, 07:13 AM
Personally i dont see the point, especially in a club. I like to go to a club and feel the bass :) Just my 2 pence worth :)

Its not in a club though.....its in a pub.
I went to the one at T in the Park 2 years ago and it was great but i cant quite remember how the headsets worked...
DeckstarDeluxe
17-01-2009, 12:48 PM
The idea is to give the customers something different! Also usually you would have maybe two or three different types of dj's playing and the customers would select which one to hear on their head sets. Plus can you imagine dancing away to some classic slow tempo music and your mate is there giving it the "big fish little fish". Its an answer to some places with neighbours who have complained about the music levels and maybe even be an answer to places with sound limitors!

However as has already been posted its alot more damaging to your ears using head sets and considering the amount of head sets needed and the high rate of lost be it theft or damage they arent going to be great quality sound..
Solitaire Events Ltd
17-01-2009, 12:49 PM
Its an answer to some places with neighbours who have complained about the music levels and maybe even be an answer to places with sound limitors!



I disagree. It's a gimmick.
Penfold42
17-01-2009, 12:50 PM
Its not in a club though.....its in a pub.
I went to the one at T in the Park 2 years ago and it was great but i cant quite remember how the headsets worked...

You listen through them.....:sj:
DeckstarDeluxe
17-01-2009, 01:09 PM
I disagree. It's a gimmick.

At the moment, prehaps. I have to say im not a fan nor do i sell any of them BUT what other ways are there around sound limitors bearing in mind you know the govenment want to bring these in everywhere.

And dont say turn them off! :P
Jiggles
02-02-2009, 10:01 PM
Just found these don't know if there any good tbh.

http://www.aria.co.uk/Products/Peripherals/Speakers+%26+Headsets/Headphones+%26+Headsets/Arianet+Wireless+Headphones+?productId=34461
Tony Scott
02-02-2009, 10:13 PM
LOAD OF OLD CRAP!.......I've spent my whole adult life striving to provide an outstanding audio experience so this kind of 'gimmick' really winds me up, if you want to listen to music thru headphones buy an IPOD for :Censored: sake!! :D
Dynamic Entertainment
02-02-2009, 10:18 PM
Its not in a club though.....its in a pub.
I went to the one at T in the Park 2 years ago and it was great but i cant quite remember how the headsets worked...

My point still stands. :) Cant see there being much atmosphere personally. T In The Park is a bit different IMO. Theres atmosphere there because its an outdoor event and everyones up for that. In a pub half of the atmosphere is the good music and if everyone is sat/stool listening to headphones theres little/no interatction with each other.

Tony Scott = The Voice of Wizdom :D:D:D I agree btw
DazzyD
04-02-2009, 10:50 PM
At the moment, prehaps. I have to say im not a fan nor do i sell any of them BUT what other ways are there around sound limitors bearing in mind you know the govenment want to bring these in everywhere.

And dont say turn them off! :P

Are you seriously suggesting that this gimmick is a valid solution to the problem of sound limiters? And didn't you read the forum recently? The government don't want to bring in sound limiters everywhere. The online petition was a fake built on a story made up to scare people. Even the original petitioner said so.

Besides, it's up to the licensing authority (ie local council) to decide if sound limiters should be installed in a venue. The government have better things to do with their time (apparently!).


LOAD OF OLD CRAP!.......I've spent my whole adult life striving to provide an outstanding audio experience so this kind of 'gimmick' really winds me up, if you want to listen to music thru headphones buy an IPOD for :Censored: sake!! :D

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My point still stands. :) Cant see there being much atmosphere personally. T In The Park is a bit different IMO. Theres atmosphere there because its an outdoor event and everyones up for that. In a pub half of the atmosphere is the good music and if everyone is sat/stool listening to headphones theres little/no interatction with each other.

Tony Scott = The Voice of Wizdom :D:D:D I agree btw

:agree:
nigelwright7557
04-02-2009, 11:01 PM
Personally i dont see the point, especially in a club. I like to go to a club and feel the bass :) Just my 2 pence worth :)

Couldnt have put it better !
Twinspin
05-02-2009, 12:36 AM
surely it would be cheaper to get 100 pairs of earplugs. give them out to people who dont want to listen to the disco. :p
Penfold42
05-02-2009, 06:14 PM
surely it would be cheaper to get 100 pairs of earplugs. give them out to people who dont want to listen to the disco. :p

But then why would you go to a disco.....:p :D
yourdj
05-02-2009, 06:49 PM
I mentioned this to a venue manager in Hurley on Thames this weekend. The disco was the quietest i have ever done. i mean unbelievable, the crowd were setting off the noise limiter. Did ok but really knocks my confidence.

Surrounded by 7 bedroom houses so no wonder the restriction is so harsh.

You have done Ye Old Bell Darren, how did you find it?

By the way i would steer clear of silent disco unless its not your stuff or you have the appropriate insurance.