Live Music Venues & Band Rehearsals
By far, this will be the most popular use for a PA system. Live venues can include everything from the local coffee house or in-store performance all the way up to a rockin’ club or the local concert hall. In addition, every band needs a basic PA system for their rehearsal space. Here you will find a variety of system configurations. All-in-one systems allow the speakers and the mixer/power module to lock together into a single unit for easy transport. Component systems use individual modules suited to specific tasks, and generally add more versatility. Speaker types include traditional cabinets, pole-mounted loudspeakers, subwoofer and satellite (Sub/Sat) configurations, and column-style line arrays.
Question Two:
System Type
What system configuration do you prefer?
What system configuration do you prefer?
In order to answer this question, you need to ask yourself a few questions and answer them honestly:
How often will you be moving your PA system?
How large is your primary performance space?
How large is the vehicle you will use to get to the gig?
How many people can help you move the PA system?
You can see where we are heading here. An ultra-portable, all-in-one system may be the right choice once you factor in the space, weight, and number of trips you will need to make to get your PA system from Point A to Point B. In addition, an all-in-one system can be a lot less imposing—and a lot more welcome—to the venue.
Component systems are created using individual elements—mixer, amp, speakers, etc. Often the power amplifier is combined with the mixer, or integrated into the loudspeakers. The mixer may also contain built-in effects such as reverb, delay, etc. By using individual components, you have the freedom to expand and grow your system by adding or swapping out individual pieces as your needs change.
Component Systems
All-In-One Systems