n the pit, the walls are specially designed to provide the best possible 

acoustics, ensuring that the

sound of the orchestra flows through the entire venue without overwhelming the performance on
stage.[1] Many orchestra pits are also designed to have reasonably low decibel levels, allowing
musicians to work without fears of damaging their hearing. Typically, a small platform in the pit
accommodates the conductor, so that he or she can be seen by all of the musicians, who may sit in
chairs or on bleachers, depending on the design of the pit. All sorts of musicians sit here, from the
conductor to the bass player.
The lift can usually be lowered all the way to a storage space under the stage, or halfway to floor
level, or all the way up level with the stage. When lowered all the way, the lift can be filled with
equipment or props from underneath the stage and then raised and unloaded on stage. The pit can
be raised so it is level with the floor of the audience seats to accommodate more seating area. This
is common when the stage is being used for a rock show and then the pit area is used for standing
room. When the pit is raised all the way up, level with the stage, it can be used as part of the stage
to give more room for larger shows. Having a lift set up this way gives the theatre much more
flexibility and ability to adapt to different events that occur in the theatre. It allows many different
setups, each one personal to certain types of productions.
An orchestra pit does not have to be located directly in front of the stage, either, although many
patrons expect to see the orchestra performing in front of the stage; when an orchestra pit is
elsewhere in the theaters, the conductor's movements may be broadcast on monitors visible from
the stage, so that the actors can follow cues.[1]