What makes a complete sound system?

Traditionally, a sound system is comprised of three basic components: source, amplification, and speakers. These can be broken into more elemental pieces, but if you have some version of these three, you can make sound at home.

How can I make my PA speakers sound better?

Tips

1. Perform a quick sound check to set the microphone and speaker levels.
2. Place mics 1-2” away for voices and 4 – 5” away from acoustic instruments.
3. Rely on the acoustic sound of the performer and reinforce their sound with the PA system.
4. Two main speakers provide wider coverage for larger spaces or audiences.

How big should a PA be?

As a very rough rule of thumb for an indoor function, you should gauge for 6-8 watts per person. If you plan to have music such as a wedding reception and want a disco feel. You can double this value and take into account subwoofers for some extra bass.

How high should PA speakers be?

Most PA cabinets come with a stand socket that lets you mount them. With the use of speaker stands, you can mount the horn over the heads of the audience. It will be advisable to get the speakers reasonably high with their horns around 8 feet above the floor.

Do PA systems have good bass?

They can produce high-end, midrange, and low frequencies. This means, when you play music through them, it will reproduce all of the frequencies in the song. Many modern PA speakers are full range. This means they don’t just have good high and midrange frequency response; they also have a very good-sounding bass.

What makes a good PA system?

Make sure your PA system is able to reproduce sound in the high and low ranges as well as the middle range of the audio spectrum. Music sounds best in stereo. While a mono system may sound great in the relatively narrow range of speech, the complexity of music is better served by a natural sounding stereo.