If you are putting on an event that provides music, it is crucial to get it right. And to easy to get it wrong. If you do not know about audio equipment and sound system or PA (Public Address) systems you could end up with a potential disaster. The system you choose can be the making or the breaking of your event. Here are a few tips to get you started and for you to check with your rental company.
Firstly the size and power or the audio equipment must be well suited to the size of the room you are using for your event. Try to be as accurate as possible when describing the room or space you are using. How many people capacity the space has is a good indicator and how many people you are expecting at your event. The dimensions of the room, including height is also useful. And if the event is taking place outside, in a garden perhaps this must be mentioned to the sound system rental company as waterproof protection must be organised for the audio equipment.
And of course how you intend to use the sound system is also of central importance. Different systems, equipment and cables are needed for the varying uses of a sound system rental. If you are intending to play CDs or maybe just songs from your MP3 player then a particular cable is necessary. If you are going to have a DJ selecting a variety of music in different formats, this may require extra equipment such as vinyl or CD decks and a mixer.
If speeches or announcements are to be made, then a microphone will have to hired and set up safely. If live music is going to be performed then you will need to inform your rental company of what instruments will be played and the number of musicians performing. This information is vital for getting the right sound system set up for you. You may then also require an engineer to be present throughout the even to ensure the smooth running of the music provided, as technical problems can easily arise which can cause embarrassing situations if you do not know what you doing.
Make sure to check if sound system rental includes delivery, pick up and set up of the equipment. If you do not know what you are doing, you do not want to be lumbered with the responsibility of setting up and operating the complex, expensive and often heavy audio equipment. And it is better to clarify these things with regards to the quote and costings of the rental. Being clear about this can save a lot of stress for both yourself and the sound system rental company you have chosen.
Firstly the size and power or the audio equipment must be well suited to the size of the room you are using for your event. Try to be as accurate as possible when describing the room or space you are using. How many people capacity the space has is a good indicator and how many people you are expecting at your event. The dimensions of the room, including height is also useful. And if the event is taking place outside, in a garden perhaps this must be mentioned to the sound system rental company as waterproof protection must be organised for the audio equipment.
And of course how you intend to use the sound system is also of central importance. Different systems, equipment and cables are needed for the varying uses of a sound system rental. If you are intending to play CDs or maybe just songs from your MP3 player then a particular cable is necessary. If you are going to have a DJ selecting a variety of music in different formats, this may require extra equipment such as vinyl or CD decks and a mixer.
If speeches or announcements are to be made, then a microphone will have to hired and set up safely. If live music is going to be performed then you will need to inform your rental company of what instruments will be played and the number of musicians performing. This information is vital for getting the right sound system set up for you. You may then also require an engineer to be present throughout the even to ensure the smooth running of the music provided, as technical problems can easily arise which can cause embarrassing situations if you do not know what you doing.
Make sure to check if sound system rental includes delivery, pick up and set up of the equipment. If you do not know what you are doing, you do not want to be lumbered with the responsibility of setting up and operating the complex, expensive and often heavy audio equipment. And it is better to clarify these things with regards to the quote and costings of the rental. Being clear about this can save a lot of stress for both yourself and the sound system rental company you have chosen.
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