Reply To: Orchestra or one man band?

Whether a one man band of a five piece band with singer, how about requiring him or them to keep the sound level below the level of permanent damage. At all of the simchas I have attended in, say, the last ten years, the bands have been way too loud, painfully loud. The upper limit of human toleration is 85 dBa. It’s a good idea to check with a sound level meter. During the meal the sound level needs to be much lower – low enough so table mates can carry on a normal conversation without having to shout.