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Silent Discos; Reemerging Entertainment

Entertainment is evolving with a high-tech twist. First, it was with headsets and a virtual reality, made to play a game, watch a movie, or explore a new environment. Now, it’s wireless headphones and music as silent discos regain popularity.

What is a Silent Disco?

A silent disco or silent rave is an event where people do the exact same thing they do at a rave or a disco, except instead of music filling the air, melodic sound waves shoot straight to their ears through wireless headphones.

A DJ operates a system similar to a standard sound system however, they broadcast music through a radio transmitter to the wireless headphones worn by party-goers.

History

The very first silent disco happened in the 1920’s and was called a “radiophone dance”. People huddled together, plugged the cord to their headphones into a radio and danced. 

In 1990, silent discos were used as a means for protesting. Activists would host silent discos to reduce noise pollution and protest without disturbing wildlife.

Ten years later, the British Broadcasting Corporation, better known as BBC News, held a silent disco at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff, Wales.

In the winter of 2011, the term “silent disco” became a permanent part of our culture when it was added to the Oxford dictionary.

How it Works

After entering the building where the silent disco is held, attendees are given headphones to use. These wireless, noise-reducing headphones are turned on and connected to the DJs sound equipment through Bluetooth.

Then, the DJ plays music on a closed radio frequency, often with three or more channels to choose from. Viola! There’s a party straight to the ears. Just hit the dance floor and let the music flow.

Silent Disco Headphones

When it comes to listening to music at a silent disco, a participant can use the headphones given to them when they arrive or they can rent silent disco headphones.

Some people choose to rent silent disco headphones rather than use the ones provided at the event for several reasons. Some of these reasons are; 

• To use a better quality headphone.
• To get more features.
• To utilize a cheaper alternative rather than buying them.
• The headphones are only need for a specific event.

If you’re interested in attending a silent disco and would like to rent headphones for the occasion, simply pull up your web browser, type in “ silent disco headphones rentals near me ”, and click “search”. You’d be surprised at the outcome of your search. Happy headphone hunting!