What do I need for a Basic Sound System?
A performer with a wireless microphone
So you have planned out your event down to the last detail, and need to make yourself heard, what do you do? Some event spaces have their own sound system, while others may not have anything in place. You might also just want to rent - it may just cost you less or could sound better.
Here is what a basic sound system typically consist of:
1) A speaker - this comes in various sizes and forms, but the most basic version should come with a tripod stand
2) A mixer - this primarily allows you to control the volume of the sound, without needing to stretch up to the speaker to adjust it.
3) A microphone - this could be wired or wireless. Both work just as well, and wireless microphones will give you the freedom of movement without being tethered to a wire.
The Yamaha DBR series can be used as a floor monitor as well
The Yamaha MG06X is a popular and compact mixer
The Shure SM58 is known as a legendary microphone in the music world
Do I need two speakers?
This will be good if you are using the speakers to watch a movie, as there can be left and right separation, but is not always necessary. Two speakers will definitely be able to provide a louder volume, and a wider coverage of the area. For our systems, we typically recommend at least 2 speakers for crowds of 200 pax or more, or if the configuration of the room does not allow the sound to travel so well, such like an L-shaped room. If you need 2 speakers, you can go for our Standard PA System.
Our recommendations
For a small event setup, we would recommend the Basic PA system, which comprises of the following:
1 x loudspeaker on stand
1 x mixer
1 x 3.5mm aux cable to connect to a laptop or mp3 player
1 x wireless handheld microphone
All necessary cabling and wiring
Delivery, setup and collection
The Basic PA system is suitable for up to 100 pax, and is highly recommended for personal events, such as birthday parties and family gatherings, while also suited for commercial events, including roadshows, presentations, small wedding solemnisations, and more.
For events which require a more discrete or modern look, we have the Single Column PA system, which comprises of the following:
1 x column speaker
1 x mixer
1 x 3.5mm aux cable to connect to a laptop or mp3 player
1 x wireless handheld microphone
All necessary cabling and wiring
Delivery, setup and collection
The column PA system is suitable for up to 80 pax, and sports a sleek-looking column design. For event spaces where there is no power supply, the system can be also be fully battery powered. We recommend the Column PA system for weddings, solemnisations, in-store events, home parties, and more. The Column PA system can also be connected to a total of 4 speakers (each speaker no more than 15m apart) to really give that oomph in your event space.