Dome Renovation

[CuseLegacy]

I have heard that meetings with firms that could be involved with design/renovation have been pushed back until January.

 

[ssmorol]

I have heard that meetings with firms that could be involved with design/renovation have been pushed back until January.

Do you think the possibility of a new stadium is still being floated out there?

 

[CuseLegacy]

Do you think the possibility of a new stadium is still being floated out there?

I haven't heard anything on a new stadium. Only new roof or renovation as the two options. :noidea:

 

[Macky44]

I know they're talking about NFL stadiums here, but this video lends credence to the inner harbor argument. Whatever we do, I'd like it to be "cool and unique" like the Dome was when erected. A shiny new Dome to go along with the fastest game we've ever seen on turf. "That's going to be our reality. That's going to be Syracuse Football."

I feel like we do this already with The Carrier Dome, almost better than any other U.S. arena, We play bball, fball, lacrosse, concerts, band competitions, graduations...etc. If they start getting more concerts in the Dome it will be hard to argue it being not used enough.

 

[shandeezy7]

I feel like we do this already with The Carrier Dome, almost better than any other U.S. arena, We play bball, fball, lacrosse, concerts, band competitions, graduations...etc. If they start getting more concerts in the Dome it will be hard to argue it being not used enough.

I wonder if having a hard top on the dome will make the acoustics better. Has to, right?

 

[Macky44]

I wonder if having a hard top on the dome will make the acoustics better. Has to, right?

Absolutely. Honestly ive been to a bunch of concerts at The Dome, and endless concerts in amphitheatres and other arenas..and i think people complain about the acoustics too much in The Dome. Its not nearly as atrocious as people make it out to be. It's not amazing don't get me wrong, but it's still a fun show.

 

[Macky44]

I wonder if having a hard top on the dome will make the acoustics better. Has to, right?

I think the issue with acoustics is almost more the height of the roof than the soft top as well...but im sure it doesn't help to have it soft. I personally am hoping for a look like The Vikings stadium is getting.

 

[shandeezy7]

Absolutely. Honestly ive been to a bunch of concerts at The Dome, and endless concerts in amphitheatres and other arenas..and i think people complain about the acoustics too much in The Dome. Its not nearly as atrocious as people make it out to be. It's not amazing don't get me wrong, but it's still a fun show.

I've only been to one concert there - Zac Brown Band. Thought the acoustics were alright, but he also has a pretty powerful voice that can overcome poor acoustics.

 

[dollarbill44]

I wonder if having a hard top on the dome will make the acoustics better. Has to, right?

I have been to several concerts there and the acoustics are ok - not great. I believe the problem has always been all of the exposed concrete when combined with a roof.

 

[upperdeck]

have they ever done a design study on acoustics in the dome? seems like some pretty low tech solutions could be done to improve that if its really an issue

 

[KellySyracuse]

it depends on the performer and their equipment I think. I went to Billy Joel last year and the opener Gavin DeGaw, couldn't understand a word he was singing. The sound was completely garbled. And I had good seats in the front of a lower section, about 1/3 the way back from the stage. Billy Joel did not have the same problem thankfully.

 

[Macky44]

it depends on the performer and their equipment I think. I went to Billy Joel last year and the opener Gavin DeGaw, couldn't understand a word he was singing. The sound was completely garbled. And I had good seats in the front of a lower section, about 1/3 the way back from the stage. Billy Joel did not have the same problem thankfully.

True..but the same could be said for the War Memorial, MSG, or just about any amphitheatre. For example, there was about 7 acts at the last Farm Aid that i couldn't hear at all..and i had premium seats.

 

[donniesyracuse]

it depends on the performer and their equipment I think. I went to Billy Joel last year and the opener Gavin DeGaw, couldn't understand a word he was singing. The sound was completely garbled. And I had good seats in the front of a lower section, about 1/3 the way back from the stage. Billy Joel did not have the same problem thankfully.

I thought Pink Floyd did a good job with the sound. That is the only concert I saw there. Where one is sitting makes a big difference too.

 

[Scooch]

True..but the same could be said for the War Memorial, MSG, or just about any amphitheatre. For example, there was about 7 acts at the last Farm Aid that i couldn't hear at all..and i had premium seats.

Where you are in a venue makes a big difference too. I saw U2 at MSG this summer and thought they sounded great. A friend of mine was there too but in a different section and said it sounded lousy. Most any stadium or arena has mediocre-at-best acoustics. There's a reason why there are purposefully built concert halls.

 

[Macky44]

Where you are in a venue makes a big difference too. I saw U2 at MSG this summer and thought they sounded great. A friend of mine was there too but in a different section and said it sounded lousy. Most any stadium or arena has mediocre-at-best acoustics. There's a reason why there are purposefully built concert halls.

Very true. I have seen Dead & Co. 3 times this year and sat in the pit 5 rows from stage and was almost blown off the floor during DRUMS, yet in the 100 level it was almost quiet. Good point.

 

[Toga]

I thought Pink Floyd did a good job with the sound. That is the only concert I saw there. Where one is sitting makes a big difference too.

Back in the day I went to a Pink Floyd concert where my seats were right in front of the speakers. What?

 

[Bayside44]

Where you are in a venue makes a big difference too. I saw U2 at MSG this summer and thought they sounded great. A friend of mine was there too but in a different section and said it sounded lousy. Most any stadium or arena has mediocre-at-best acoustics. There's a reason why there are purposefully built concert halls.

U2 did speakers in the round at that one.

 

[Noexcuse]

it depends on the performer and their equipment I think. I went to Billy Joel last year and the opener Gavin DeGaw, couldn't understand a word he was singing. The sound was completely garbled. And I had good seats in the front of a lower section, about 1/3 the way back from the stage. Billy Joel did not have the same problem thankfully.

Had a similar experience in 1987. After "hearing" Los Lobos and Little Steven play I was fully expecting to be disappointed when U2 came out, but the sound was amazing.

 

[DoubleDee]

The only show I ever saw there was when I took my niece to see NKOTB.

The sound was terrible.





It was all terrible.

 

[Toga]

Less than a week to go.
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Cuomo-7B-for-upstate-6739030.php

 

[dooey139]

Cuomo speaking in Syracuse today... http://www.syracuse.com/news/index....out_state_budget_plans.html#incart_river_home

 

[texascpa]

Less than a week to go.
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Cuomo-7B-for-upstate-6739030.php

It's like a damn lottery. Oh, thank you, benevolent government, for deeming me a winner.

Cuomo reiterated that he would include in his budget $200 million for the four regional councils that did not win this year's Upstate Revitalization Initiative, something he previously announced at the December awards ceremony.

sorry, off my soapbox, now.

 

[SU68]

If I win the Superball lotto, I'll pay for a new stadium.

 

[orangeinjersey]

If I win the Superball lotto, I'll pay for a new stadium.

Serious question, if a poster here won the powerball, how fast could said poster get a private lunch with ADMC? Lets assume said poster was a general nobody, who barely donated previously, but is an alum, and does love SUA. Would they be able to call the AD and simply ask for the lunch?

 

[Toga]

Serious question, if a poster here won the powerball, how fast could said poster get a private lunch with ADMC? Lets assume said poster was a general nobody, who barely donated previously, but is an alum, and does love SUA. Would they be able to call the AD and simply ask for the lunch?

Have I ever mentioned that you are my favorite poster?