Music is an essential element of any event, but it’s equally important to consider how it interacts with your chosen venue. In particular, understanding the venue’s sound limitations can significantly influence your decision when booking a band. For example, some venues have strict sound limiters in place to comply with noise control regulations. A loud pop band may struggle to deliver their usual electrifying performance under such constraints, preventing your guests from fully enjoying the experience and hindering the band’s ability to get everyone up and dancing. To help you navigate this, we offer sound advice (quite literally) – if a venue’s sound limiter is set, it should be at least 85db for an acoustic act and 95db for a typical covers band. These parameters allow for the richness of the music to come through without violating venue policies.