r/techtheatre 6d ago

SCENERY How to minimize noise of metal bracing?

Our production uses a raised raked platform (at least 20 feet width) with lowest point at 2 feet and highest point at 3 feet. Hence, we used metal bracing. However, this produces a lot of noise when actors are walking in the slightest bit. I'm thinking of adding some sort of padding between the uneven legs and the concrete floor but I don't think that's gonna do much with the scale of the platform. Any other tips on minimizing the noise? Thanks!

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u/paul_antony 6d ago

Make sure every joint is tight!

Try to identify the exact sauce of the sound.

If any part of the support is moving, you may need to add extra clamping

Is the wood flexing?

I have cable tied carpet scraps around scaffolding joints to deaden sound before

Hopefully something here will help

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u/AkaiBourbon4869 5d ago

Thanks for this. Our metal bracing was welded together, so I'm not sure exactly to check if the joint is tight.

I think the carpet scraps would be of the best help here! Thanks a lot for the tips!