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How Many Silent Disco Headsets Do You Need?
Nov
You need one headset for each person who will wear one at the same time, plus 5 to 10% spare. That is the whole rule. The only hard part is working out how many people that really is.
Treat the numbers below as a rule of thumb, not a fixed law. You know your crowd better than any chart.
Simple ruleFour steps for any event
- Start with the people you expect, not the people you invited.
- Work out how many will wear headsets at the same time.
- Add 5 to 10% spares, and at least 2 for a small group.
- Round up to the next pack size.
Nokomoto packs come in 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 100, 150 and 200 headsets. You can also add single headsets to reach an exact number.
By eventA starting point for common events
The share of your crowd changes with the type of event. Use this as a first guess.
| Event | Plan headsets for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Ticketed silent disco or club night | Every ticket | Everyone came for this |
| College fest or farewell | Your peak crowd in the zone | People come and go |
| Wedding or sangeet | 70 to 85% of expected guests | Not everyone dances at once |
| Corporate party | 70 to 85% of expected guests | Some guests stay at tables |
| Yoga or fitness class | Every participant | Everyone needs the trainer |
| Seminar or guided tour | Every person who needs the audio | Nobody should miss it |
The 70 to 85% range is a planning guide some event suppliers use, not a study. Others plan for every guest. A young crowd may need more, and a family crowd may need less.
ExamplesThree crowds, worked out
- Wedding, 200 expected guests: 80% is 160 headsets. Add 10% and you reach 176. The 200 pack covers it with room to spare.
- College fest, 80 tickets: add 10% and you reach 88. Choose the 100 pack, or cap sales at what you own.
- Yoga brand, 20 people per class: add 2 spares and you reach 22. Choose a 20 pack plus 2 single headsets, or the 30 pack if classes will grow.
SparesWhy a little extra helps
Spares cover a late guest, a headset that goes missing or a battery that was not charged. You cannot top up on the spot, because charging takes roughly 2 to 4.5 hours depending on the model.
Battery life is rarely the limit on one night. SquareTune runs 8 to 10 hours (250M model 8+) and OvalTune 9+ hours. For back-to-back events, leave time to charge in between.
For big crowds, the Tago app speeds up hand-out at the door, so spares reach people faster.
TransmittersA separate count from headsets
More guests do not mean more transmitters. One transmitter feeds every headset in range.
More channels do. Each live channel needs its own music source and its own transmitter. So 1 DJ needs 1 transmitter, 2 DJs need 2 and 3 DJs need 3. Every pack comes with 1, so add more if you want more channels.
Also check range. Transmitters run from 200M to 500M, and these figures are for open space. Our guide on how to choose silent party headphones explains how to match a model to your venue. When your number is ready, shop headsets.
Quick answersCommon headset count questions
Can I have fewer headsets than guests?
Yes. Run the silent disco as one zone of the event and let guests take turns. You only need enough for the peak crowd in that zone.
What if more people turn up?
Spares cover a few. After that, run a short waiting line and swap headsets as people leave. For ticketed events, cap sales at your headset count.
Does one transmitter have a headset limit?
One transmitter feeds every headset in range, so you do not add transmitters as the crowd grows. Add them only for extra channels.
Should I buy for my biggest event or my usual one?
Buy for your usual event. You can add single headsets or a small pack later as your bookings grow.