PG, the shield can be used for a couple of reasons. If it is in front of the drummer, it is to block some of the sound of the drums. This could be used in a venue that is not high volume, if the drummer is a heavy hitter. Another reason shields could be used is if more volume is required, like in an outdoor venue when the drums are not mic'ed. In this case, the shield would be placed behind the drummer to reflect sound.
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