- Thankful - Kelly Clarkson
- I’ve got plenty to be thankful for – Bill Crosby
- Be thankful – Natalie King
- Happy – Pharrell Williams
- That’s what friends are for – Dionne Warwick
- One Love – Bob Marley & The Wailers
- The Way I am – Ingrid Michaelson
- Celebration by Kool & The Gang
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- Gratitude – Earth, Wind, & Fire
- Lovely Day – Bill Withers
- You’ve got a friend – Carole King
- This Will be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
- Thank you – Dido
- We Are Family – Sister Sledge
- I want to thank you – Otis Redding
- Sweet Potato Pie – Ray Charles & James Taylor
- Give thanks and praises – Bob Marley & the Wailers
- Blessed – Martina McBride
- What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
- You are The Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
- You and I – Lady Gaga
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye
- Cooking Up Something Good – Mac DeMarco
- Everything – Michael Bublé
- Coming Home – Leon Bridges
- Let My Love Open The Door – Pete Townshend
- Grateful – Rita Ora
- One Call Away – Charlie Puth
- You’ve Got A Friend in Me – Randy Newman
Do you know you can host the most “spooktacular” Halloween soiree this year and make heads roll in a trendy and unique way? How you ask?
Well…I’ve got three words for you…. “Silent Disco Party.”
Even though silent disco parties have been around for quite some time now, it’s a trend that has gone under the radar for most people. It is an epic, freeing, and exhilarating, once in a lifetime experience. Trust me, it is all the rage, and you don’t want to miss out. Come join in the fun and make your party guests feel the perfect blend of adrenaline rush, spooky vibes, with an electrifying, inclusive energy that truly makes silence golden.
Set the Mood
To host a unique and fun Halloween party is easy peasy. Obviously, it goes without saying, you need to have your space decorated with heart stopping decorations and have your guest dressed in their favorite costumes to set the mood.
What You Need
Is to rent or buy wireless silent headphones from a trusted company that have been in the game for a long time. This way, you can execute your Halloween party plans flawlessly without worry because they know how to make your party a hit, not a miss. Silent headphones are very different from the headphones you use at home because they allow you to listen to music by yourself. Silent headphones on the other hand, enables a group of people to listen to music simultaneously. Therefore, it is imperative each of your guest has one to ensure a wonderful, shared experience.
How it Works
You don’t have to be a Harvard grad to understand the basics of how the silent headphones work, so I will give you the cliff notes version. Music is broadcast using transmitters that send signals to the noise canceling headphones. Each headphone has 3 channels, which means you can listen to three different playlists and have 3 different DJs. This gives each participant full control over which playlists to listen to. Each person has the freedom to go back and forth between any three channels at any time. Cool stuff, right?
What to Do
Make a playlist and set up all your favorite Halloween music. To make it more fun and interactive, you can ask each of your guests to select a few of their favorite Halloween songs to add to the playlist. This way, everyone can enjoy the music and dance like no one is watching.
Is It Really a Silent Party?
Yes and no. Since it’s a silent party, the music isn’t played on loudspeakers. You hear the music directly on the headphones. Silent parties are excellent for neurodivergent and noise sensitive people as it allows them to enjoy a social party at their comfort level. Have you even seen a silent disco party? Well, it is both amusing and entertaining. There are lots of stomping, jumping and a distorted chorus of different music genres being sung off key! Good times!
Music is and will always be the catalyst that brings people together. Dare to be different this Halloween and holiday season and bring your event to life with a silent experience. Silent headphones are multifunctional. They can be used for art shows to the narrate stories of different art pieces. They can also be used for movie events, weddings, festivals, and any event where there is room to dance. Silent headphones also help wash away the worry of dealing with disgruntled neighbors or rental event venues who detest having loud music past a certain time. Having a silent disco party is the perfect ice breaker. You don’t even have to be a social butterfly to have a blast. It is truly a unique way to host any event that will surely make you scream with delight!
Drive-in events are the new normal during a pandemic. They are throwing typical events such as weddings, movies, graduations and concerts, but from the safety of your car. That’s right, you can have events while sitting in a vehicle.
How does a drive-in event work?
Using SILENCE Activations, you can broadcast audio to anyone who has an FM radio. Just choose a channel on the transmitter and everyone tunes into that channel in their car or on their personal FM radio.
What types of events can I have in my car?
There are many types of events that can be had, but here is a brief introduction to the main types of drive-in events you can throw.
Movies
Planning a movie night and need a way for everyone to stay six feet away from each other? Then use our transmitter stream the audio of the movie over car radios. This is the best way to social distance with your neighbors!
Multiple movies can be played concurrently, giving a family in a car the ability to individual choose the movie they wan to watch.
Art Shows
What about having a drive-thru art show where everyone tunes into the radio to learn about each art piece they are about to pass. This would be great for viewing murals all across the city or even a staged show in a parking lot.
Weddings
Using our transmitters and silent headphones, you will plug your audio device into the transmitter. The officiant is on a screen while you and your partner are standing in front of your families cars. The sound of your voices will stream over the car radios and wow your social distancing wedding plans are finally realized!
Concerts
Venues can rent our transmitter to throw a massive social distancing concert using the same set up as a drive in movie. Guests will tune into the same radio frequency as the band and will be able to hear the live music from the safety of their cars.
What are the benefits to having a drive-in event?
Besides being able to stay 6 feet away from the other attendees, there are many reasons to have a drive in event.
- Perfect sound quality: Adjust the volume to each person listening in.
- Continuous play: Some newer cars have power management systems that turn the radios off if the car is not running.
- Multi-language: Provide multiple languages in the same vehicle.
- Monetize each person: Don’t lose out on charging for everyone watching the movie vs. just one vehicle.
- New audience: Create a non-large vehicle section for bikes or socially safe seating for those that don’t have an FM Radio.
- No loud sounds: Allow for people to listen while they are out of their cars, sitting in their flat beds without bothering anyone around them.
We hope this information is helpful for when you plan your drive-in event. Feel free to reach out to us to give you some more ideas!
A silent disco, silent rave or silent party is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants.
Silent parties are a popular way to allow groups of people to party past noise curfews. Silent disco parties are popular at hotel parties, music festivals, youth groups, conferences and more!
How Does a Silent Party Work?
Silent parties are a great way to have an all-night party or just be a little avante-garde and switch it up for an upcoming company event.- Your guests grab a pair of headphones.
- Push the button on the side of your headphones to choose which channel you want to listen to. Red, Green or Blue? Each color allows you to listen to the DJ of choice.
- Switch channels anytime to listen to another DJ or to sing along with your group of friends!
- Turn up the volume and sing out loud!
The best part is 3 different channels of music
Think about everyone in your department all hanging out with headphones on and all of a sudden, you start hearing everyone singing a song word for word, but you aren't hearing that song. You can easily switch over to that channel and join the party. Let's TalkWould you be interested in going to a silent party? Let us know on social!
The concept of a silent discos is where music is broadcast through radio transmitters to wireless headphones instead of through a speaker system.
What is a silent DJ party?
A silent disco or silent rave is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants.
There are many types of silent DJ events including Silent Disco and Silent Parties, fitness clubs, silent yoga, classrooms, presentations, conventions, museums, tours and more.
How do you have a silent party?
In order to throw a successful silent party, you will need to prepare in advance to make sure you have everything you'll need.
Here's How You Can Host a Successful Silent Disco Party
- Choose your venue.
- Rent or buy multi-channel headphones.
- Rent or buy lighting for the space.
- Set up tables and DJ equipment ahead of time.
- Make sure all guests come prepared to have fun!
How much is a silent party?
If you want to rent silent disco headphones in 2021, it costs between $3 and $7 per headphone rental depending on how many you rent. Check out our guide on Silent disco rental costs here.
What do you need for a silent disco?
To make silent discos work you need four things; between one & three radio transmitters, a bunch of wireless party headphones, a music source for each transmitter, and some friends ready to dance.
Get started planning your next silent party by filling out our quote form or calling us today!
If you haven’t yet tried silent disco yoga, then we’re not sure what you’re waiting for. This experience is such a treat that it tends to become a new hard-wired hobby for first-timers.
It’s more immersive, and that gives practitioners even more of what they love most about yoga class.
The headphones make it easier to lose one’s self, allowing them to go deeper and deeper into their flow.
This is another reason people feel they’ve gotten more out of the class when headphones are utilized.
Silent headphones provide yogis with more personable, intimate, and distraction-free yoga time—a time that is considered sacred for many who practice.
What is Silent Disco Yoga?
First off, what exactly is it? Silent disco yoga is essentially yoga done while wearing silent disco headphones. It allows class attendees ample social-distancing space.
It also makes it much easier for everyone to hear the yoga instructor perfectly well regardless of where their mat is in the class area.
This is an innovative way to continue practicing yoga in a tough year that has been filled with the difficult task of staying socially distance from others.
Why practice SDY?
Silent disco yoga has been the answer for yoga prayers around the globe. For lots of yogis, the practice isn’t just a part of their health routine. It’s their way of life.
Therefore, the incorporation of silent disco headphones in yoga classes has enabled them to be able to adapt to this scary new world we’ve been thrust into in 2020.
Yoga is a lifestyle for so many practitioners that not only keeps their physical health in check, but it also provides balance with their mental and emotional health as well.
What made it a lasting trend in 2020?
When COVID hit this past March, yoga studios everywhere had to make the tough decision to close their doors in the interest of their clients’ safety.
With the use of headphones, classes can instead be held outside in a spaced-out fashion.
Indoor studios can also hold classes with a smaller capacity, and instructors can talk without having to raise their voices.
They’re able to do this with the plug and play fitness unit that Silence Activations provides, which serves as a wireless mic for the instructor to use.
From a class attendee’s point of view, it’s a much better experience to have your instructor’s soothing voice in your ear no matter where your mat is positioned.
From an instructor’s standpoint, silent headphones make teaching so much easier. Demonstrating poses while having to project your voice can get exhausting very quickly.
The use of silent headphones eliminates that struggle as a yoga instructor.
Many of those who have experienced silent disco yoga have now seen the benefits it has and the problems it solves, making it a trend that will last much beyond 2020.
Conclusion
As we long for normalcy in the closing months of this year, we must remember that things are still not completely back to ‘normal’ yet, and they may not be for quite some time.
In many ways, things won’t go back to the normal we remember at all. On a positive note though, this pandemic has shown us ways that certain things can be done better.
One example is that working from home has proven more efficient and environmentally friendly for some industries.
On a similar note, group classes have resorted to the use of headphones for social-distancing purposes.
What started out as a coping mechanism for yoga teachers has now become a staple for many because of the ways they enhance the experience for everyone involved.
As we eventually crawl back into some sense of normality, this silent disco yoga trend will be one that we believe will stick around.
Have you ever wondered what a ‘silent experience’ is like?
First of all, it’s important to note that silent experiences, also commonly referred to as silent discos, form a metaphorical umbrella over a few different kinds of events.
It’s not always necessarily a party; (although silent disco headphones sure seem to make it feel that way) a silent disco experience can include lots of different events.
For example, it could be a fitness class like for yoga or Pilates, a business convention or seminar, an educational tour, and more.
What is a silent experience like?
Events using silent headphones may differ vastly in focus and purpose, but they all have a few things in common.
Firstly, they all automatically become very immersive experiences when headphones are introduced.
For example, Silence Activations has high-quality headphones that are noise cancelling, providing clear and crisp audio.
When you experience such excellent headphone quality in an event, it’s easy to see why using them can cultivate a very immersive ambiance.
Another thing silent experiences have in common is that everyone in the audience has the same quality of encounter.
It doesn’t matter where each person is in the crowd—they will all hear whatever is being transmitted equally. That’s what makes these kinds of events so appealing!
What happens during the events?
Some interesting things can happen while the headphones are on at a silent disco event. For one thing, you may be surprised at how very connected you feel to others in the same event.
This might amaze a first-timer because you’re technically in your own little world when you’ve got the headphones on. Yet, at the same time, you’re sharing an experience.
This is what makes silent experiences so incredible.
Another thing you’ll notice is that you may feel more energized when you leave the event.
Whether you’re at a conference, a movie screening, music event, or a cultural museum, you won’t have to yell and exert your energy to talk to those around you.
This also means good news for the event facilitator—there will be much less distraction and interruption. Silent headphones make for a higher-quality experience all around.
You’ll also be able to adjust your volume, so you can customize your own personal experience, too. None of your senses need to be drained by the end of the event.
Which events are better with silent headphones?
Any number of events can become more quality and memorable by using silent disco headphones.
One unique example would be a church event. A large church service with headphones would allow for the same connectivity you’d experience normally.
It’d also give each person a more intimate worshipping experience.
Another event that only becomes better and more amplified with silent disco headphones is a movie screening.
This is the kind of event that actually benefits from the immersive and intimate environment the headphones create.
If people want to talk to each other during the movie they can, but it will disturb others around them much less.
As far as parties and music festivals go, using silent disco headphones changes the dynamic a little, but to many people this makes things a lot more interesting.
From a practical standpoint, the use of headphones is certainly helpful when you need to limit noise.
A lot of music events struggle with noise complaints from businesses and homeowners near the venue.
Silent disco headphones help to virtually eliminate that problem without diminishing the experience of the attendees.
Conclusion
Silent experiences are very unique, but with each year they become more and more like the norm. They allow for immersive, higher-quality events.
Silent headphones manage to let people feel a sense of connectedness, yet they let people lose themselves in their own little world, too.
This phenomenon is part of what makes silent disco experiences so exceptional.
If you’re in the entertainment or fitness industries, you might use silent fitness headphones for your group events.
You also might have considered buying the headphones equipment at one point or another. Why?
There are a few reasons someone would want to purchase headphones, one of the main ones being that it’s often the more cost-effective route to go.
If you’ve gone back and forth in the matter, you might want to take a look at our five reasons to consider buying silent fitness headphones.
It will save you money.
This is the most widely-known reason to purchase instead of being a slave to headphone rental prices. In 2021, it could cost renters over $300 for a fifty-headphone rental on average.
In contrast though, biting the bullet and purchasing the equipment you need for your events can help you save in the long run.
Besides the rental costs, you’d typically pay shipping and tax fees as well, both of which you’d avoid if you become the proud owner of your fitness headphones.
Buying will simplify the process.
If you’re someone who uses silent fitness headphones often, you probably have to work with a rental company over and over.
By owning your equipment, it would likely save you the time and stress of having to work with someone to get what you need each and every time.
You’ll maintain control over everything.
Managing your own equipment will surely make your life easier in the sense that you won’t have to worry about someone else’s lack of maintenance with the headphones.
For example, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that they’re all fully charged up when you need them to be.
You’ll also be in control of the cleaning and sanitization, which companies these days take great pride in. No one wants to risk their clients getting sick, after all.
You will have more customization options.
Silence Activation Headphones come with a lot of customization freedom, such as the choice to add a logo in the earphones that is specific to your event.
Not every silent headphone rental company offers such add-ons, though.
When you purchase fitness headphones, you can do whatever you want to them in order to enhance the user experience. Getting creative is the fun part!
In an age when personalization seems to have become an important aspect of any and every user experience, make sure your event has silent fitness headphones with a personable edge.
You’ll be able to maintain health and safety more effectively.
Although mentioned briefly above, this item deserves a subheading of its own.
One of the reasons silent fitness headphones are so appealing is that they allow companies to throw events much more safely while still letting people connect and have a blast.
So why not make them as safe as you possibly can for the groups you’re hosting by taking care of the cleaning yourself?
Some headphone rental companies will offer sanitization before sending them to you, but you’ll never truly know how they were handled, and by how many people.
Cutting the middle man out of the equation and taking control over the cleaning can put your mind, as well as your guests’ minds at peace.
Conclusion
Buying silent headphones means saving yourself the money, hassle, and lack of control that comes with renting.
Plus, buying will allow you to enhance your process control while also maintaining the health and safety of your attendees.
If you throw events often and the above five reasons fit your goals, then buying silent fitness headphones might be the best route for you.
Silent Disco Yoga is on the newer side of the spectrum when it comes to yoga classes. Never heard of silent yoga? Or maybe you’ve heard of it, but never experienced it.
Either way, we’ll explain. Silent disco yoga, or sound off yoga, is basically a yoga class in which silent disco headphones are used to block out noise. Through these headphones, you’ll hear your yoga teacher’s instructions, plus any ambiance music he or she might be playing in the background.
This is a must-try experience for lots of reasons! See below our compilation of 7 crucial reasons to do silent disco yoga.
1. It’s a super immersive experience.
Similarly to any typical silent disco event, the whole point is to have all outside noise canceled out so that all you can hear is the silent yoga class.
That means you'll only be able to hear your yoga instructor’s voice, the yogi's music of choice!
2. No more distractions.
You may have attended a yoga class before where some outside noise disturbed your flow slightly. Whether you’re moving through the asanas or trying to meditate, distractions can certainly get in the way and interrupt your flow.
In a silent disco yoga class, you’ll never have to worry about being disturbed! The headphones make sure of that.
3. Get the most from your teacher.
Having a system in place that allows the yoga instructor to reach every single person in the room with the exact same volume and clarity is an absolute game-changer. It means every attendee is guaranteed the same presentation and instruction.
It also means the yoga teacher won’t have to focus as much on moving around the studio purely for voice projection, leaving them much more time and space for attention to their students. They will be able to provide better support and feedback. They will also be much less strained from trying to instruct loudly and clearly while simultaneously demonstrating the poses themselves.
These small factors make ripples in the pond of yoga teaching, and those ripples can make waves in terms of revolutionizing the yoga class experience!
4. Broaden your class location horizon.
One of the most notable pluses of sound-off yoga is the fact that it allows for so many more options when it comes to location. There are some very cool spots for yoga practice that may not be viable for sound amplifiers. Public beaches, parks, and other outdoor locations are great examples of this. The use of headphones for yoga classes eliminates that problem altogether.
5. It’s private, yet shared and intimate.
You’ve got the best of both worlds with sound-off yoga classes. You can feel like you’re in your own world, but at the same time, you’re having this shared experience with others. It’s a great situation to be able to zone in between modes, depending on how you’d rather experience your class. In this way, it’s all up to you.
6. It’s a customizable experience.
You can pretty much tailor the class to be of your choosing. Sound is a big deal with yoga, so being able to adjust the volume of your teacher’s voice, as well as the music, allows you to set the tone yourself. Whether you want your teacher’s voice to be softer in your ear during savasana, or you struggle to hear and want to increase the volume, the experience is yours.
7. Feel more connected with your instructor.
Whether the class is huge, or intimate in contrast, you will be able to focus more on your instructor’s voice and the words he or she is actually saying versus constantly straining to hear them, and at the same time, craning your next to make sure you can see how they’re doing a pose you’re trying to learn.
It will no longer matter where you physically are in the class—it’ll be like your instructor is right there, giving you your own private lesson (but for a way better price!)
It's Time to Try Silent Disco Yoga Yourself
There are plenty of reasons why this experience is a MUST. After reading our seven crucial reasons to try silent disco yoga, we hope you’re already searching out classes you can book!
See for yourself why this novelty yoga has become a revolutionary niche of yoga classes and Rent silent yoga headphones from SILENCE Activations.
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SILENCE Activations silent disco headphone guide is your best way to know exactly how you need to prepare for your upcoming silent disco headphone event.
What's in this silent disco event guide?
- Packing List Review
- Quick Start Guide
- Troubleshooting
- Returning Equipment
- Charging, Cleaning & Storage
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