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Doing a wedding tomorrow night for a couple who are Very hard of hearing. Any suggestions guys ?

I've done several annual dinner dances for an association where some of the members are hard of hearing. There are 5 things which I do at these gigs.

*) Run the sound as normal as possible but with bass "flattened" a bit eg: Not boosted.

*) Make mic announcements slightly slower, and with any music (if any) left running during mic announcements kept very very low - so as to make your words as less camoflauged as possible.

*) Dont use dimmer packs - they can interfere with some hearing aid devices.

*) Keep your mobile switched off - the 20 minute periodic registration "gallop" can be picked up on some older (and new smaller) hearing aids.

*) Keep the overal music volume lower than usual, remember that the people with hearing difficulties will still be wanting to converse with their guests and hear their guest replies.


Other than that, avoid any cliché song titles: such as (festive) "Do you hear what I hear?".

Thanks a mil Gary

In the summer i did a wedding where the B&G and all but 4 guests (out of 90) where all deaf, At the pre gig meeting i had with them i was told a little jem, deaf people and the hard of hearing feel/ hear the music thro the floor ie they get the feel of the bass with there feet.so you could either keep your speakers on the floor or if you have a sub use it.

Yea i'm bringing my 2 mackie sub on a wooden dance floor. Hope that'll do it.
Any other hints ?

[deaf people and the hard of hearing feel/ hear the music thro the floor ]

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I work with people with all types of disabilities, by all means be aware of needs but don't go overboard. I have meet some marvelous people with a wicked sense of humor. You will be rewarded by your effots far greater that any 'normal' Gig

Jimbo

Plus you wouldnt go far wrong learning how to sign a few words like Thank You, Hello & Goodnight

But above all, remember they are booking a disco, and they probably know what to expect. Any special considerations would probably have been communicated to you by now, as long as you have given them the chance to do so. Just don't blast them out with techno........

Personally, I think it would be better to consider the (possibly advanced) ages of the guests and adjust the volume accordingly, rather than focus too intently on any hearing difficulties.

Have a good one!