Reference Contra Dance Sound System
In this series of blog posts, Jeff Kaufman describes various aspects of sound engineering at a contra dance, from the system itself to mic placement and more.
How Should BIDA Finance a Sound System?
Contra Dance Sound: Microphones
Simple Contra Speaker Placement
Fiddle Clip-on Microphone Placement
This resource outlines some basic considerations for doing sound at a dance event.
From CDSS
All Mixed Up: A Guide to Sound Production for Folk and Dance Music
All Mixed Up is a comprehensive guide to doing sound for both traditional dance and folk music events. Bob’s guide covers a wide range of topics that are useful to both beginner and experienced sound technicians. The printed version of All Mixed Up is available for sale through CDSS’s online store.
From Bob Mills
TradSound is a listserv (email group) that exists to share information, experiences, techniques about people using intelligence, acoustics and audio equipment to optimally reinforce voices and instruments at community trad music events including dances, concerts and festivals. Most of our group members are audio techs, though we also welcome interested musicians, singers, callers, organizers, dancers and listeners. TradSound is a great way to talk to those passionate about sound at trad events. Join the discussion! Special Note: As a member of the group, you can also search the extensive list archives.
Thanks to the Massachusetts Cultural Council for their generous support.