Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2009 8:51 am Post subject: NOISE LIMITERS IF YOU HAVENT SEEN THIS
It has been brought to our attention that new noise legislation is about to be introduced
that is likely to virtually destroy live music in the UK.
The government wish to consider it a legal requirement in the new tax year to introduce
laws insisting anyone applying or reapplying for an entertainment licence must have a
noise control device fitted to the venue.
This will be the final nail in the coffin for pretty much ALL entertainment in the UK as
the level at which these devices cut the power off is ridiculously low. In our experience
any venue that has one in use cannot have any electric music as the power is constantly
being cut mid-song - and even loud applause at the end of a song can cut it. Venues are
suffering enough as it is without being forced to go to the expense of fitting one of these
damned things. Noise limiters are a menace to live music, and we expect this is the bright
idea of some unelected suit in Brussels that's never been to a gig in their life.
Bloody politicians - why can't they all just sod off and let us lead our lives?
good blody bands making too much noise when people are trying to talk _________________ Keep Saint George in my heart
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Read the Government’s response
We are pleased to tell you that there is no truth in claims that the Government is planning to introduce a requirement for entertainment venues to fit noise control devices.
Each Local Authority Licensing Authority considers every live music application on its merits, and decisions are made entirely by them. However, the Licensing Act 2003 does not allow mandatory conditions for live music to be imposed across the board. It would not be possible to impose such a condition without a change in the law and such a change is not, and never has been, on the Government’s agenda.
There is also no legal requirement under health and safety legislation for entertainment venues to have noise control devices fitted, nor is there any proposal.
The Government is acutely aware of the contribution that music makes to our culture and we remain committed to a vibrant and flourishing creative sector, of which live music plays an essential part.
OK, as of today we carry sound level testing equipment. We will sound check using this equipment and set the level according to the goverment guidelines. If it's too quiet for ya - tuff, if it's too loud for ya - tuff.
so, does anyone know what the acceptable level is in a club room? Is there a government guideline that says something like 'noise levels must be approx 80db' blah blah blah?
We have a sound meter now but Im not sure what Im trying to acheive?
You will find it's frequencies rather than volume that set the frigging things going mental so keep light on the base usually they are set around 90db although I have worked with one as low as 70db.Now I just look for someone in the front row (usually sat right in front of the speaker )holding their ears _________________ SARCASM is just one of the services I offer
play it well play it loud thats the rule at my festivals
if you dont believe me ask brian hughes he was gob smacked when he was told to turn it up
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