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This is the question we get more than any other, and it’s usually asked the same way. “I’ve got about 150 people, what do I need?” It’s a fair question to ask, but the honest answer is that the guest count is only one part of it. We’ve set up systems for 200 person rooms … Read more
You’ve got an event coming up, and the question of sound is looming. Do you save money by cobbling together your own DIY sound setup, or do you invest in professional PA system hire?
Schools have some of the most demanding audio requirements of any building type — and some of the tightest budgets. Here’s what a well-specified school PA system should cover, and what to watch out for when planning one.
Whether you’re organising a garden party for 50 guests or a corporate conference for 500, one question always comes up early: do I need a portable PA system or a full PA system hire? Get it wrong and you’ll either be overpaying for kit you don’t need, or battling with a tinny speaker that can barely fill the room.
Not every office needs the same setup. The right PA system depends on how your space works, how many people use it, and what you actually need it to do. Here’s how to think through it.
Installing a PA system in Central London isn’t quite the same as installing one anywhere else.
Buildings are often older, layouts are more complex, and access can be tight.
Most people commissioning a PA installation have never done it before. Here’s a clear, stage-by-stage guide to what the process actually involves — so there are no surprises along the way.
It’s one of the most common questions we get. And the honest answer is: it depends on what you mean by “install.”
Setting up a PA system for an event is a very different job from fitting one permanently into a venue.
If you’ve started searching for PA system costs, you’ve probably already noticed that getting a straight answer is surprisingly difficult. Every supplier gives you different figures, and most quotes come with enough caveats to make your head spin.
They look similar. Sometimes they share the same speakers. But a PA system and a voice alarm system are built to do very different jobs — and mixing them up when planning your building’s communications can cause real problems.
Are you planning an important party or event? When it comes to making an occasion as special as possible, you want every detail to be perfect.
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