Even for seasoned professionals, taking on the role of wedding planner can be a stressful process. If you want to do things yourself, it never hurts to go above and beyond to make sure your wedding day runs smoothly.
While managing unrecorded music, it’s smart to make sure that your scene can oblige a Function Band London band and has the fundamental permit and assets to make things work from the offset.
Does the license for your venue permit live music
The obvious first question: does your venue even permit live music? Many venues simply aren’t allowed to host live music as part of their license agreement due to noise pollution, upset neighbors, and stricter laws. Having said that, this usually only applies to amplified live music. Even if you’ve already chosen your dream wedding venue, you might still want to consider unplugged acoustic acts, string quartets, or even a quirky gypsy jazz band in the corner.
Is there a sound limiter at the wedding venue? These days, sound limiters are all the rage; Since those annoying musicians seem to be turning up the volume at every possible angle, sound limiters have become a necessity for venues. However, what exactly is a sound limiter and how do they function?
A sound limiter is a little gadget that recognizes the volume of the room via a connected mouthpiece. The power source will be automatically cut if the volume exceeds the limit for more than a few seconds, much to the dismay of the musicians and guests!
Depending on the circumstances of the venue, sound limiters are typically set between 85 and 105 decibels. Nowadays, the majority of professional party bands are used to using sound limiters; however, some bands have a limit on the volume they are comfortable with and simply won’t play below that level; this is because a power outage can potentially damage valve amplifiers and have a negative impact on their sound.
Do you already have a PA system in place
If your venue has its own built-in sound system, you will need to run the PA specification by your preferred band to ensure that everything is in working order. The band’s technical specifications may also be requested by your venue to verify suitability.
You will need to determine whether the band is required to use the venue’s own PA or if this is purely optional. If this is the case, the venue might also ask you to hire their own in-house sound engineer with experience working with the system to make sure everything runs smoothly—and they might even charge you for doing so.