What factors need to be considered when choosing a PA system?

Here are a five points to consider before purchasing your PA system.

• The size of your audience & Location. The size of your audience and the location of your event – Indoor or outdoor.
• Portability.
• Accessories & optional extras.
• Wireless microphone compatibility.
• Compatibility of an Extension speaker.

What is the best PA system for singing?

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• 1) Fender Passport Event Portable PA System.
• 2) TC-Helicon VoiceSolo FX150.
• 3) Pyle Dual 800 Watt Powered PA Bluetooth Speaker System.
• 4) ION Audio Block Rocker Professional Karaoke Machine.
• 5) Sony MHC-V71D High Power One Box Music System with Bluetooth.

How loud of a PA do I need?

95 dB for small PA speakers. 100-105 dB for medium PA speakers. 110 dB for large PA speakers.

How many watts should a PA system have?

Using speakers with average sensitivity, a rock band playing in a medium-sized club will need around 1,500 watts total power at a minimum, whereas a pop or jazz group might need between 250-750 watts. For simple folk music in the same venue, that requirement can come down to as little as 60 watts.

What is a PA for vocals?

What Is An Acoustic Guitar And Vocals PA System? PA Systems, or Public Address Systems, for acoustic guitar and vocals are a means of amplifying your microphone and acoustic guitar in order to play to an audience.

How many watts should my PA system be?

How many amps does a PA system draw?

Working It Out

Equipment	Mains Power needed	Mains Current needed
2 x 240W active PA speakers	480W x 1.4 = 672W	672 / 230 = 2.92 Amps
Mixer	100W (stated)	100 / 230 = 0.44 Amps
2 x rack processors	20W each (stated) = 40W	40 / 230 = 0.17 Amps
3 x 100W backline amps	300W audio x 1.4 = 420W	420 / 230 = 1.83 Amps