PA Systems for a Lecture, Presentation or ConferenceA PA System is often required for public speaking or as part of an audio-visual presentation. The table below sets out the equipment often required for a few of the most common applications (identified by column headings). At the head of each column you can link to the system we recommend for that application. You can also use the embedded links in each of the ticks or question-marks to find more detailed information further down the page about why an item is included (or may be needed) .
Microphone(s). For speaking you will usually need at least one microphone, although it may not be necessary if your audience is less than about thirty people and the room will be small enough for everyone to hear the speaker clearly without amplification. Our Announcement System includes one hand-held radio microphone and receiver, which can easily be passed from one person to another if more than one person will be speaking during the event. However, you may want to consider hiring one or more extra microphones if several people need to speak who will not be sitting or standing near each other, or where dialogue is involved (in question-and-answer sessions, for example). We can provide lapel (aka Lavaliere) or headset microphones instead of the hand-held variety, and these may be preferable where a presenter needs to use both hands. We can supply these as an alternative for the same cost, but recommend that you don't decide on this option without speaking to us first. We can also supply table-top microphone-stands, lectern microphones, a lectern, hand-held microphone booms (aka fishpoles, for audience talkback sessions), or other microphones and accessories to order. [Back to Table] CD or DVD Player. If you will only be using a PA system for speaking, you won't require a CD player. Many of the hirers for whom this system is suitable ask for one, however, so although it would be good value without one, our Announcement System includes a CD player anyway. If a visual presentation is part of your event, we can substitute a DVD player (which will also play CDs) without extra charge, but you need to tell us about this beforehand. [Back to Table] We can also supply other audio visual equipment, including a projector and screen if you need them. [Back to Table] Mixer. A mixer is necessary for level matching, volume and tone control. A very basic mixer will often cope with speeches or announcements using only a few microphones, but in difficult acoustic environments - like a lot of village halls and large function rooms - a professional mixer can achieve better results. Our Announcement System includes a professional-standard Allen & Heath mixer that ensures optimum quality wherever it is used. When we deliver the equipment we will set it up for you, so that the only thing you may need to adjust after we leave it with you is the volume. [Back to Table] Amplifier, Speakers and Stands. The QSC amplifier and Martin Audio speakers included in our Announcement System provide high-quality full-range stereophonic sound, and this system is adequate on its own - in both quality and output-level - for most audio-visual presentations. However, some events (for example, where a film forms part of the presentation) may require deep bass reproduction, and in this case our basic Disco System may be a suitable alternative: it includes an extra amplifier and bass speakers, as well as all the equipment provided in our Announcement System. [Back to Table] Delivery and Set-up. All our packaged systems include delivery (mileage charges may apply) and set-up. Generally this saves you time, money, and the potential wear or damage to you or your car from carrying equipment. It also ensures that everything will be correctly connected, tested, and working to its best advantage when we leave it with you. However, you may collect and return equipment yourself if you prefer. [Back to Table] Technician on site. Only our concert systems normally include a technician on site, and once other systems are set up they don't usually require any technical expertise. However, we can provide someone to operate or supervise equipment if this will help your event to run more smoothly. A general idea of what this is likely to cost can be found on our prices page, but please ask us for a quotation if you would like a technician to remain with the equipment throughout the event. [Back to Table] [Site Map] [Top of page]
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