These days, amplification is an essential part of any Dance Band. Dancers are accustomed to the sound levels at other entertainments, and whilst we would consider it inappropriate to operate at these levels, it is necessary to be loud enough in order to be heard and create the right atmosphere. To this end, we have a sophisticated sound system, able to amplify the true ‘acoustic’ sound of our traditional instruments. The fourth member of the band, Paul, is our dedicated sound engineer. It is his job to ensure that the band sounds right, whatever the location and that we, and the caller, are loud enough to be heard clearly at all times.
	For the technically minded, we have a 24 channel Soundcraft mixing desk and a three way Loudspeaker system; two floor mounted speakers to handle the very low notes, 2 Bose 802 speakers on stands for the mid-range sounds and mounted on top of these, two constant directivity horns for the very highest pitched sounds. These enable us to direct the sound to where it is most needed, the dance floor. The speakers are driven by amplifiers which can achieve a peak power of 2kW, although average power is usually around 100 Watts. The peak power allows plenty of ‘headroom’ – again this helps to preserve the natural sounds of the instruments without distortion
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