The Sound System
As in other design areas, mastering the art of conference and events sound involves technology and technical understanding of PA Systems. The functions of various pieces of equipment and hot they interelate is of primary importance to the sound designer and technical producer.
Sound plays several different roles in the venue and the requirements of sound system vary with each event.
The reinforcement system comprises microphones, a mixer, amplifiers and speakers with most systems having in-line signal processing that is located between the mixer and the amplifier.
The playback system is used to create music and effects during a production.
CD players, hard drives, ipods are used to create music and effects during and event, whereby as opening for the event or closing or during intermission or comfort breaks.
Thy system may also need additional processing or control equipment and requires speakers of different types and voltages in different locations from those best suited for reinforcement.
The recording system adds input sources such as mp3 recorders, direct to CD recorders and Computer Drives. In addition specialised remote recording and live broadcoasting equipment is also used.
The type of microphones used for recording will differ from from those of the reinforcement system and there is less need for multiple amplifiers and speakers.
Ultimately the most effective PA systems for events are systems that are equally distributed, thus creating a balanced system in the entire venue, not sound that is too loud in the front and much softer at the back. Balanced systems will require multiple amplifiers and speakers. The speakers would have to be flown from underneath the ceiling and distributed equally along the walls. This system will require and expert technician to ensure that only one sound is heard and n0t multiples sounds, this requires various digital delay equipment. Even though many systems claim to be automated and expert engineer is still required to fine tune the system. It is a complex system and professional companies are required to ensure the delegates or guests have a good listening experience and the message is put forward effectively.
Category: Venue Design
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