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