When it comes to pulling off a great event that’s memorable for all the right reasons, it takes more than a charismatic speaker and a great venue. The audio visual and sound hire equipment needs to be out of this world to attract and retain your audience, as well as to give off an air of sophistication and that you know what you are doing.
This is even more relevant and true in South Africa today, as the country has experienced an explosion of world class shows and events being held on our shores in the past decade. People’s expectations of attending live events have shot through the roof, and mediocre simply won’t do any longer. So as you consider which sound hire solution to go for in order to pull off an event that’s out of this world, here are some interesting facts about sound equipment that you may not have known.
Fact #1 Sound Cancelling Headphones
Sound cancelling headphones work by making a sound that is exactly 180 degrees out of phase with any unwanted noise.
Fact #2 Sound in Video
Scientists can accurately recover sound in a video recorded without audio, merely by observing the micro-vibrations of inanimate objects in the video.
Fact #3 Recorded Voices
We hate the sound of our own voices because our skulls create more bass, and when we hear a digital recording of our voice, it is slightly unfamiliar and sounds strange.
Fact #4 Olympic Rowing
Pre-recorded samples for sound is used in rowing in the Olympics, as real sound is actually drowned out by the chase boats and helicopters.
Fact #5 Avoid Distortion
Use sound hire equipment that avoids distortion, allowing volume levels to be set lower while still achieving the desired effect.
Fact #6 Audience Distance from Speakers
Where possible, the audience shouldn’t be allowed within 3m of any loudspeaker.
Fact #7 Hot Spots
Increase the number of directional speakers, so as to avoid ‘hot spots’ on your event floor.
Turn to AV Aids and Visuals for the best sound hire solutions in Durban. We are experts in our field, and look forward to helping you pull off a world-class event and production. Speak to our team for all the advice needed to hire the best sound equipment for your next event.
