This thread has caused me to wonder if there are sound/noise control devices or "barriers" (whether actual or electronic or even other forms of technology) that the venue owner could use (if affordable) to circumvent this problem? We all know that sound can be dampened or re-directed... but I wonder if affordable and reliable devices exist to help solve this problem.

Discovering a need is usually part of the process that "triggers" the process of invention. Does something already exist? If not, opportunity knocks!

Just thinking out-loud. ----Dave