Shez Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm sure there are some PA companies around that could supply a few hundred IEM receivers and a transmitter.I suspect a receiver system that wouldn't hurt too much financially if it was lost / stolen / broken would be preferable to a proper IEM system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallMike Posted May 11, 2011 Author Share Posted May 11, 2011 I'm sure there are some PA companies around that could supply a few hundred IEM receivers and a transmitter. Licencing wouldn't be too expensive given the number of frequencies used, even over the course of a month. You know anyone that has 550 matching IEM recievers?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappie Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 You know anyone that has 550 matching IEM recievers?!Might do, give me a ring! ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pritch Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Might a short term radio licence in the FM broadcast band be an option? That way, you can get some cheapish FM radios, and it won't matter as much if they go walkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatBigHippy Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 What sort of size space are you working with?Sennheiser do a headset system that uses infra-red transmitters and earbud receivers. Without knowing the specifics it's hard to know if this will work for you but for a largely static audience you can up-scale the system as much as you want. Less intrusive also. And dual channel if you need translation etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul TC Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 May not be suitable technology, but an induction loop would provide single channel solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samwise Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Slightly OT; but I always find it amusing just how loud a silent disco gets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dosxuk Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It may be worth contacting the Crucible theatre in Sheffield - for the Snooker recently all the audience had earpieces for listening to the commentary - they may know who supplied the system. There are several dry-hire companies with the silent disco equipment these days. You just get a dual transmitter (4x phono in), as many headphones as you need, and a pile of cables to connect to the transmitter with (e.g. XLR to phono leads). Takes a few minutes to set it up. There is a charge added on for broken headphones, which is recommended to be covered by putting a deposit on for the punters using them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osal Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 every time iv worked one they always hire from SDK. According to there web site they sell too. http://www.silentdiscokit.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHYoung Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 if its hire you want, you need a tour guide system or interpreter system. its generally dual channel and the system size is unlimited, ive never hired 550 before, but a fair number in the past { think bif multilingual conference} and they cost less than you think and are generally available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 It may be worth contacting the Crucible theatre in Sheffield - for the Snooker recently all the audience had earpieces for listening to the commentary - they may know who supplied the system. Other than maybe a load of additional headsets, they wouldn't really need to hire anything in to provide that. They installed a Sennheiser infrared system *years* ago to supplement (replace) the induction loop, and were among the first UK theatres to start routinely using the spare channel for audio described performances (in effect a 'commentary' for members of the audience to listen to). All quite cutting edge at the time, but very routine in loads of venues these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmills Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Talk to Radica broadcast systems, or SBS or the like I know they used to do gear for the rugby grounds that worked like this using very cheap Chinese radio receivers and a low powered RSL transmitter, MUCH cheaper then IEM packs (the fans would buy the radios for a fiver!). Agreed that parking up outside with a 100W on 2M could be amusing. Regards, Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbuckley Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Paging Blue Roomer Chris Adams, silent disco in isle 3, please turn up and put these people out of their misery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyandy Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 We hired..... Philip Scaife Silent Disco Kit Tel: +44 (0)844 414 2692 DD: +44 (0)2920 776912 Mob: +44 (0)7944051772 philip@silentdiscokit.com www.silentdiscokit.com They were fine - delivered 300 in big crates and worked well - not sure where you would buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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