The sound system is horrible

[SuperDore]

Because the game itself is not any worth to talk about let’s focus on something more important for Vandy football

The sound system in the stadium is horrible. The speakers are not calibrated correctly - there’s too much high pitch. It sounds like fingernails scratching on glass; the music is too loud but the referee’s voice can hardly be audible; the PA announcer is annoying shouting with too much unreasonable hyper like at a kindergarten game.

What a miserable game experience after a pandemic shutdown year.

[mnvandy]

The PA system bled into the radio broadcast last night and based off that I was unsure if I was listening to a high school or college football game.

Absolute embarrassment, on field product aside.

[VU1970]

Do people really pay money to watch blurred videos and be yelled at relentlessly?

[egbertsouse]

Because the game itself is not any worth to talk about let’s focus on something more important things for Vandy football.

The sound system in the stadium is horrible. The speakers are not calibrated correctly - there’s too much high pitch. It sounds like fingernails scratching on glass; the music is too loud but the referee’s voice can hardly be audible; the PA announcer is annoying shouting with too much unreasonable hyper like at a kindergarten game.

What a miserable game experience after a pandemic shutdown year.

I couldn't hear the ref at all. Not a peep. I wondered if there was something wrong with his mike? PA announcer does have a WWE quality

[vu2003rpl]

I’ve never understood how we are located in Nashville and our sound system is always so bad - at all sports. How many sound engineers are located within throwing distance of campus?

Also i cannot fathom there is nobody working in Blair School of Music that might be able to help out with things.

[MrMemorial]

Why did it take so long to get a new sound system for Memorial to replace the one from Terry Compton's era?

The reply I got from (now retired former bigshot at McGugin Center) was: "do you want us to pay for a new p.a. system or keep playing Stallings salary and Jenkins scholarship?"

That was his actual excuse for the pathetic system in the gym. After he retired, the gym got a new audio system and I don't think the basketball program went broke over it. They even paid a fortune to get rid of Bryce Drew (thankfully).

[charlestonalum]

The game experience, the loud music dominating everything, the PA announcer sounding like a juvenile loudmouth and the inability converse with the fan next to you was worse than the game and we all know how bad the game was. This can be fixed?!

[Johnmn555]

I really think a joint letter from a bunch of season ticket holders on this issue would be a good idea.

I have a basement full of amps and guitars and annoy the rest of the household blasting loud music, so I'm not some chaste fuddy duddy. But I can't stand them blaring loud music at games and ridiculous PA announcers screaming about every third down. Who is all of this directed at? Do young fans really respond. I don't think so. All of this mean less time for the band, whose dedication and practice gets less game time each year.

[FayetteDore]

I received a survey from VU Athletics (via Survey Monkey) about the game experience. (I also received these during the 2019 season so this is not new.) Not sure whether they send them to everyone who purchased a ticket through them or only those who attended (those whose tickets were scanned).

But it's an opportunity to present your views. There are specific questions about most aspects of the gameday experience -- NOT the team's performance -- plus open-ended blank questions where you can present your views on anything.

I was generally positive. The new concessions are a definite plus (except for $11 hamburgers but that's becoming the norm outside of fast-foot places).

[PeteFox]

I doubt anyone ever looks at these surveys. In case they do, for sure include your negative comments on the sound system and awful announcer. At the end there's a section that allows you to include your name and phone number if you'd like to be contacted about any of your responses to the survey. I'd be interested to know if anyone has ever responded yes and actually been contacted.

[VANDFAN]

Just turn off the speakers on the board or the press box. I'd think that would be a zero dollar 10 minute fix!

[SuperDore]

I really think a joint letter from a bunch of season ticket holders on this issue would be a good idea.

I have a basement full of amps and guitars and annoy the rest of the household blasting loud music, so I'm not some chaste fuddy duddy. But I can't stand them blaring loud music at games and ridiculous PA announcers screaming about every third down. Who is all of this directed at? Do young fans really respond. I don't think so. All of this mean less time for the band, whose dedication and practice gets less game time each year.

I think the main problem is the sound quality, let alone loudness. The treble is very scratchy sounding like a blown up speaker in grandpa’s 70s Toyota. No mid range. The sound is just so so annoying. Plus it muted the ref’s voice making it hardly audible.

I suggest we email to assistant director for fan experience: lauren.belisle@vanderbilt.edu to discuss this.

[VUinFL]

Did I see a mention in another thread that the announcer would do the "everybody get hyped it's 3rd down" call when we had the ball? If so...that's the stupidest thing I've ever heard.

I will say that, while annoying, it does seem to be a trend...I went to a Bucs preseason game and it was "IT'S THIRD DOWN AND EIGHT TO GO!!!!" every time...super annoying

[indysog03]

The game experience, the loud music dominating everything, the OA announcer sounding like a juvenile loudmouth and the inability converse with the fan next to you was worse than the game and we all know how bad the game was. This can be fixed?!

Easily. Tell them to shut up and let the band play more.

[OldDude]

Who is the PA announcer ?

[PeteFox]

Send your concerns to Candice.lee@vanderbilt.edu

[Nashmann]

I sent an email to Candice about it....here is her answer...

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback— it is helpful to us. We have been reviewing different aspects of the gameday experience, and will adjust as needed.

We appreciate your support—
Candice

[OldDude]

I sent an email to Candice about it....here is her answer...

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback— it is helpful to us. We have been reviewing different aspects of the gameday experience, and will adjust as needed.

We appreciate your support—
Candice

A totally canned response that could apply to almost every email received .

[PeteFox]

I sent an email to Candice about it....here is her answer...

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback— it is helpful to us. We have been reviewing different aspects of the gameday experience, and will adjust as needed.

We appreciate your support—
Candice

A totally canned response that could apply to almost every email received .

Angela…send this S.O.B. #7

[FayetteDore]

I sent an email to Candice about it....here is her answer...

Thanks for taking the time to share this feedback— it is helpful to us. We have been reviewing different aspects of the gameday experience, and will adjust as needed.

We appreciate your support—
Candice

A totally canned response that could apply to almost every email received .

I don't see what's wrong with her response.