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    The document provides guidelines for selecting an appropriate sound system based on the type of event, including the minimum power requirements in watts per person and recommended system options. It also gives price ranges for renting different PA systems with monitors and details the components and power of the Small Vocal, Large Vocal, Small Club, Large Club, and Stadium systems.

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    How to select the sound system you need

     Voice only applications - minimum of 1/2 watt per person (250 Watts would
    cover an audience of 500) - "Small Vocal" system is recommended, or "Large
    Vocal" system for wide area outdoor coverage.
     Music accompanied singing to tape/CD or a few acoustic instruments - minimum
    of 4 watts per person (2,000 Watts would cover an audience of 500) - "Small
    Club" system is recommended, or "Small Vocal" system for rooms under 150
    people.
     Contemporary pop/light rock band - minimum of 8 watts per person (4,000 Watts
    would cover an audience of 500) - "Small Club" or "Large Club" system is
    recommended.
     Hard rock or metal band - minimum of 12 watts per person (6,000 watts would
    cover an audience of 500) - "Large Club" system is recommended.
     Audience sizes over 2,000 - "Stadium" system recommended.
     At least double all power requirements for outdoor settings.

    *NOTE* The above power requirement guide is only intended as a rough estimate.
    Venue size, shape, acoustics, stage area, music styles, band performance, etc. are all
    factors that can influence sound system power requirements. These estimates assume
    optimal acoustical conditions and MINIMUM power requirements for ANY supplier's
    sound system, and are provided only as a quick estimate in calculating the sound
    reinforcement expenses for your event.

    System selections

    All systems include mixer, microphones, effects processors, cables, and other ancillary
    equipment. Call or e-mail for details.
     "Small Vocal" system - Two full range speakers on tri-pod stands. About 500
    watts
     "Large Vocal" system - Four full range speakers for wide-area coverage. About
    1,000 watts
     "Small Club" system - Two subwoofers and two mid/high speakers. About 9,000
    watts
     "Large Club" system - Four Subwoofers and four mid/high speakers. About
    18,000 watts
     "Stadium" system - Variable configurations of a Four-Way system. 28,000 watts -
    56,000 watts

    P.A. system including delivery, setup, and operation throughout the


    duration of the event

     $200 - "Small Vocal" system without monitors


     $250 - "Small Vocal" system with up to 2 monitors
     $300 - "Large Vocal" system with up to 2 monitors
     $450 - "Small Club" system with up to 4 monitors
     $550 - "Large Club" system with up to 5 monitors
     $800 - $1,200 - "Stadium" system with up to 6 monitors
     $35 per hour of performance time or per band playing, whichever is greater.

    Variations in system setup needs may increase or lower rates.


    Travel expenses may also apply. Estimate $1.00 per mile one way ($0.50 round trip)
    from Zip 75020
    Ask for details on how you can qualify for discount rates.

    "E-Z" system (P.A. system only, no sound crew)

     $150 - An easy to use complete portable system (two speakers, amplifier, 12


    channel mixer, effects processor, CD/Cassette player, and 2 microphones)
     additional microphones available, and connect your own instruments (keyboard,
    guitar, etc.) if applicable
     add monitor wedge(s) - $ 25 each
     add a subwoofer - $75

    The amount of amplifier power used in a performance setting depends on a number of


    factors, such as the desired Sound Pressure Level of the performers, whether the venue is
    indoors or outdoors, and the presence of competing background noise. The following list
    gives a rough "rule of thumb" for the amount of amplifier power used in different
    settings:

     "Small Vocal" system - About 500 watts


     "Large Vocal" system - About 1,000 watts
     "Small Club" system - About 9,000 watts
     "Large Club" system - About 18,000 watts

    The number of speaker enclosures used in a performance varies a great deal, but the
    following list gives a rough idea of how many cabinets are used in a typical venue:

     "Small Vocal" system - Two full range speakers mounted on tripod stands.
     "Large Vocal" system - Four full-range speakers for wide-area coverage.
     "Small Club" system - Two subwoofers and two mid/high speakers.
     "Large Club" system - Four subwoofers and four mid/high speakers.
     "Small Stadium" system - Four subwoofers, four mid-bass speakers, and four
    mid/high speakers.

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