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Improving Drum Acoustics [message #78002] Wed, 02 October 2013 16:32 Go to next message
Fannie is currently offline  Fannie
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Registered: September 2013
Location: Alabama
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We have a medium-size sanctuary in our church. The pews are between 5 and 100 feet from the platform. The room is wide with 4 aisles and high ceilings. Even when the drummer barely taps the drums they are so loud. Many people like the drums and we don't want to give them up. Is there a way to dampen the sound of the drums or improve the acoustics of the room?
Re: Improving Drum Acoustics [message #78366 is a reply to message #78002] Thu, 14 November 2013 06:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Chicken is currently offline  Chicken
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Registered: August 2011
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A couple of options here come to mind. You can purchase a drum shield and set it up in front of the drums. If you don't like that idea, you could buy an e-drum set, which allows the drummer to play naturally but you have more control over the volume.
Re: Improving Drum Acoustics [message #78639 is a reply to message #78002] Fri, 13 December 2013 07:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
audioaudio90 is currently offline  audioaudio90
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Personally I'd go for the electronic drums, just for aesthetic reasons. However, your drummer may not like the feel of e-drums, so discuss it with him/her first.
Re: Improving Drum Acoustics [message #78901 is a reply to message #78002] Mon, 06 January 2014 12:25 Go to previous message
Concorde is currently offline  Concorde
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Does it sound that way when the pews are empty or full? That will make a difference. Personally, I would go with the drum shield. That's about the most inexpensive option you have.
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