allanr Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I'm looking for suggestions for (horrible) 'music' tracks to play through our PA system, to assist with sound level measurements in our church-style hall. The normal ceilidh band evenings aren't a problem, but some private lets involve DJs (birthdays etc.), and we need to take practical steps to establish what sound levels are / are not acceptable. I realise the whole business of sound control is complex, but for the moment some suggestions for really annoying music (the type that drives neighbours crackers) would be appreciated, preferably still available to purchase / download. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 What does the fox say? ... seriously, if you want something representative of what djs will play check out the current top 40 chart :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.spoons Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Something with thumping bass will be the most annoying to the neighbours, HipHop, D&B or suchlike or most current 'dance floor hits' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revbobuk Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Find the nearest kids dance group, and get them to lend you one of their mixes. I've always found those consistently annoying, and compressed as a very compressed thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleah Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Just be cautious when using 'modern' chart music as test tracks when other people are in the building, as somewhere around 25%+ of the top 40 contains some serious profanity. (sexual, racist, violent etc) In a church hall for example, I'm sure the Vicar or the lady sorting the flowers would love to hear a load of effing and jeffing at 102db while you ask them if it's too loud.... :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.elsbury Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Ah..... wise words! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Though the 'Radio Edit' is usually more suitable for those situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 It's a while since I played CDs in church halls for kids parties but you'll get clean versions of quite a few recent tracks, including a few really annoying ones by buying the latest Now That's What I Call Music! album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top-cat Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 In a church hall for example, I'm sure the Vicar or the lady sorting the flowers would love to hear a load of effing and jeffing at 102db while you ask them if it's too loud.... :o Surely in that situation you could just play The Proclaimers at 102dB. Or "Now That's What I Call Music... Songs of Praise Edition" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 1414869730[/url]' post='510397'] Or "Now That's What I Call Music... Songs of Praise Edition" Such things exist, known as Wow instead of Now. Some might suggest the quality of music therein contained is of a similar calibre, if not worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 There is the alternative school of thought that if your venue isn't suitable for discos then you shouldn't hire it for discos. I'm sorry but if your venue isn't suitable for repetitive beat music at 105db for the hours of 9pm to midnight then be honest and don't take disco bookings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam.spoons Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghance Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If you're simply aiming to assess the likihood of complaint then use content that is representative of private bookings with DJ.. Eg commercial pop with a bass beat and a BPM of 85+ or so.. Bruno Mars (locked out). Saturday's (forever). Plan B (prayin') Locate the 'nearest noise sensitive premises' to conduct assessment. Select time of day that is representative, ie evenings, weekends, post 23:00 if license permits. Check for airborne leakage where doors or windows are likely to be left open or opening frequently like front door, staff doors, smoking area etc. Check transmission through adjoining walls etc. If doing propagation tests I start with pink noise to assess path attenuation. Followed by a few different tracks to assess bass line, beats, lead Vox/Gtr etc - Nina Simone (my baby just cares...), Dust Bro's (chemical beats), Evil Nine (Crooked), Foo Fighters (walk). But really no point reaching for "extreme noise terror" if the typical booking is the "max bygraves appreciation society".. Go with what is representative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electrolytic Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 once you have established what is acceptable or not, what are you using to quantify that level into a repeatable result? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivemaster Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If you want the income from hires for discos then you must keep the noise inside while ventilating the room (or they WILL open the doors and windows). You also need to keep the departing guests (profit centres -they pay!) quiet for their walk to transport away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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