Why So Loud?
A few weeks ago, we saw the late show of the Journey tribute band at Savannah. The sound system was set so loud it was over-driving the speakers and nothing was crisp and clear. When I asked the entertainment department about it later in the week, I was told they would talk to the sound board guy and ask about it. I haven't heard back.
Last night we were at the Orange Blossom Opry and the sound was hearing damage loud. Hearing protection required loud. When I asked a couple of the band members during intermission, they were surprised we found it loud, and nothing was changed.
So, why are some performances put on so uncomfortably loud?
And, in a restaurant, if the steak isn't cooked, you send it back to the kitchen for more cooking. What should you do at a show when the sound is so poorly managed that it is spoiling the performance?
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