[SML] distant generators

[Bruce]

> There are other strategies one can use to mitigate the noise of 
> the generator.  One is renting a drummer enclosure from your 
> local band gear rental shop. It is designed to tame the sound of 
> an overly loud drummer on a stage, it works just fine to tame 
> the sound of a small generator. Just parking a truck between the 
> generator and the set might be enough. Buy a couple sheets of 
> plywood and a bundle or two of fiberglass insulation.  Carpenter 
> can whomp up an ugly but functional noise reduction wall around 
> the generator in an hour or so with that. Alternative go to your 
> used office furniture vendor and rent or buy a couple sets of 
> office cubical dividers. They are cheapish, and absorb speaking 
> voice frequencies pretty well.  If they didn't get rained on or 
> damaged, the vendor might buy them back at the end of the shoot.
>

  We use generators all the time.  You'd be really surprised how much noise 
is reduced if you ask for the 6' or 8' exhaust stack extension.

:Bruce
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Itinerant Stagehand and Jurassic Mechanic