Sound Output

[robhall3192]

Hi

I have a show I am doing the tech for but it is in such a small studio, the smoke machine, which is needed for effects, makes too much noise when used. Apart from putting it in a different room altogether and piping the smoke in, which I am already doing from the side of the stage, is there any other suggestions to damped or eliminate the sound of the machines motor and smoke ejecting ??

Thanks.

[Russ83]

If you are not using vast amounts of smoke then would smoke in an aerosol be better?

Do a google for "smoke in a can", even maplin sell it.

 

(I've never found smoke machines to be that noisy, just a 'pssss' as it comes out of the nozzle with a quiet click for the pump)

[Wingwalker]

Depending on how much smoke you are going to want / use, how about trying either a Tiny Fogger or a Goblin? Really small units with surprisingly reasonalble output. Obviously no-where near as much smoke as a "normal" machine such as a Minimist or larger but seeing as you are only in a small room does that really matter?

 

Stage Electrics hire out the Tiny Fogger but not sure where you can get the Goblin from.

 

Hope this helps,

 

David.

[csg]

co2 powered machines are often used where noise is a problem - but will only be quiet if you need a low rate of smoke - ie running as a hazer. MDG atmospheres and the pea soup phantom I have are very quiet indeed if the gas pressure / smokw output is set low, but will be as noisy as other machines if going full pelt.