3 Mistakes To Avoid When Running a Silent Disco

1 Putting on Background Music

This is one the biggest mistakes you can make. A Silent disco is still quite a novel concept. If you have background music running while there’s a Silent Disco the same venue or house, people are less likely to participate.

Silent Disco is in itself a social opportunity, however if you compete with it by adding another sound source, most people will be quite happy to just sit around talking or even dancing to that instead of do something new and different. It’s familiar, comfortable and it takes zero effort.

DO NOT HAVE BACKGROUND MUSIC

2 Have Just One Channel

Of the same old house music you listened to and added to favorites into Spotify last year.

Hire at least two channels and / a DJ. You’ll get to hear your favorites on the second channel and experience something new from the DJ. Either way at least your more curious and fun folks will enjoy a choice, which increases engagement.

The bonus is, no matter what your preference, you’ll still both be on that dance floor, having much more fun.

Nothing is worse than putting on a Silent Disco and most of the people sit it out. It can soon turn from into disappointment from the guests and your own regret about your hire.

HIRE MORE THAN ONE CHANNEL

3 Forget to Create An Atmosphere

Whether it’s a disco vibe, fluoro glow or a rave, create a theme and make your party special. Just because the headsets glow, don’t just forget about the lighting.

If you wouldn’t rock up to a club in your track suit pants and that jumper you wore last week to paint you mom’s spare room, then make sure your Silent disco attendees get the memo! Set a theme, ask them to dress up. Mood-light the place so it’s memorable and different from the usual.

We actually also rent out lighting and for a really good price!

The delivery person will even set it up.

ALWAYS HAVE STYLE

Why Buy, When You Can Hire Silent Disco?

Why Hiring Equipment for Home Use is the Way to Go

Silent discos have taken the entertainment world by storm, offering a unique and immersive audio experience.

While owning silent disco equipment might sound appealing, there are several compelling reasons why hiring the equipment for home use is a far better option.

We'll explore the advantages of renting silent disco equipment for your home parties, allowing you to experience the joy without the hassle and commitment of ownership.

1. Cost-effectiveness: One of the primary benefits of hiring silent disco equipment for home or office use is the cost-effectiveness it offers. Purchasing a complete set of silent disco gear, including wireless headphones, transmitters, and receivers, can be quite expensive. Additionally, maintenance costs, repairs, and upgrades can further strain your budget. By renting the equipment instead, you can enjoy the silent disco experience without the hefty upfront investment. Renting offers flexibility and allows you to allocate your funds towards other aspects of your event.

2. Space and Storage: Silent disco equipment can take up a significant amount of storage space. If you have limited storage capacity at home, buying the equipment may not be practical. Renting the equipment eliminates the need for storage, as you can simply return it after use. You can enjoy the party without worrying about clutter or the hassle of finding space to store bulky headphones, transmitters, and receivers. Renting offers convenience, freeing up your space for other purposes when you're not hosting a silent disco event.

3. Access to the Latest Technology: Technology is continually evolving, and silent disco equipment is no exception. Manufacturers are constantly improving their products, offering new features and enhancements. By renting the equipment, you gain access to the latest technology without having to invest in new equipment each time an upgrade is available. This ensures that your gear is always on the cutting edge, providing your guests with a top-notch experience.

4. Variety and Customization: Renting silent disco equipment allows you to choose from a wide range of options and tailor your experience to suit your specific needs. Rental companies often provide various headphone styles, colors, and lighting options, enabling you to curate a unique atmosphere for your event. Whether you prefer sleek and minimalist designs or vibrant, eye-catching headphones, renting gives you the freedom to experiment and personalize the experience to match your party theme or personal preferences.

5. Expert Support and Assistance: Silent disco rental companies are equipped with experienced professionals who can guide you through the setup and operation of the equipment. They can offer valuable advice on optimizing sound quality, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring a seamless event. With their expertise, you can focus on enjoying the party and entertaining your guests, knowing that you have a dedicated support team on hand if any problems arise.

We offer a truly immersive and customizable experience. While owning silent disco equipment might seem appealing, the advantages of renting for home or studio use are undeniable.

From cost-effectiveness and space-saving benefits to access to the latest technology and expert support, hiring silent disco equipment allows you to enjoy the experience without the commitment and hassles of ownership.

The Best Solution?

The Silent Rave have various packages available for rent, whether it is for short term or long term use - browse them here or contact us below for a recommendation.

Home Use

Gallery Rental

Yoga Retreat

Cinema Immersive Sound

How to Get the Most Out of Your Silent Disco

Silent Disco hire has grown ever popular over the past few years. From being a very niche product that almost became a gimmick, it has grown to be a useful service World Wide.

So how do you get the best out of your Silent Disco? The answer to that and more, below.

Choose quality provider that values quality over sales volume

There are various Silent Disco companies - some have been around a long time. But length of stay on the market doesn’t guarantee quality - genuine reviews DO!

Choose High quality Equipment

The sound coming out of your equipment matters as much as the equipment it comes out of. We highly recommend you use mid to high tier Android Pads and phones or laptops. The main reason being that the hardware on this equipment is years ahead of other brands and types. Apple Laptops can also be quite descent.

Choose a silent disco provider that has equipment with good battery life and headphones, perhaps 6 hours or longer. You and your party goers will thank you later. Needless to say our customers think we are the best in Australia.

Configure Your Equipment

Many people do not know that there are audio settings in their equipment and their software that can result in better quality audio. Ensure your device is set up with high quality audio output or streaming. It means you will use more data, but if you are on Wifi, this hardly matters! More on that below…

Use a good music library - if you have mp3’s make sure they are 256kbps or better rated, AIFF, WAV, OGG and FLAC are other good formats that are preferable.

Ensure your silent disco transmitters are kept at least 2-5 metres apart and about 2 metres from the audience when setting up.

Configure Your Software

A lot of customers use Software such as iTunes, Spotify and Youtube. We highly recommend Spotify if you want an easy, hands off approach. Have a family account if you have multiple transmitters / channels and check you have the following playback / audio settings turned up.

Spotify (Premium) Settings (Android)

• Turn on Very High Quality Audio

• Turn App Volume to Very High

• Turn Off any Ringer alerts on phones for uninterrupted play.

• Turn off any background apps and close browsers on laptops or tablets.

• Check your itunes / Apple Music / Spotify Equaliser settings and ensure the sound is optimal for your choice of music on the headphones.

Spotify Free Settings (Apple)

• Turn your quality up and do ‘gapless playback’ to make your songs auto-mix.

• Increase the length of time for mix to 10 seconds or more.

• Adjust your Output device Equaliser to Suit your music style - Our headsets have a certain ‘colour’ - we recommend a curve closely resembling this for best listening.

• DJ’s may find this can be done in DJ software.

DJ Tips

A famous Audio technician once said…

DO NOT RED LINE the mix- it will sound awful, it can cause deafness, we cannot stress this enough! Protect your ears.

Lovefest 2022

Lovefest 2022 was a smorgassboard of activities. For us the highlight was the connection to country.

The Silent Disco carried on the tunes late into the night with some amazing performances. Thanks to all the DJ’s who came and played. Thanks to Lovefest for having us again this year.