| When you look for a PA system you should | | | | remote control which can be used with the CD |
| bombard the advisor with as much information as | | | | player which on board. In addition to a CD player |
| possible. Information that is useful includes how | | | | you should be able to have the option of a |
| many people you need to broadcast to, what the | | | | cassette deck and extension speakers. |
| sizes of the venues you normally play are, how | | | | Ideally you should get around 6 Hours Music Play |
| will you use the system (live performance, | | | | whilst running on battery with around 10 Hours |
| making announcements, acoustic sessions or | | | | Speech Time whilst on the battery. With regards |
| heavy guitar sessions) and also revealing if it | | | | to input and output you should be looking for |
| need to be portable or outdoor proof. | | | | microphone inputs and 1 line input, with additionally |
| If you are looking for a PA system that is suitable | | | | an active output with line out and speaker out. |
| for both indoor and outdoor use for a complete | | | | Get one with an onboard voice priority circuit |
| system you should aim to get one with a 12V | | | | operated by a single switch will enable the music |
| rechargeable battery which charges when the | | | | to be mixed discreetly into the background whilst |
| system is simply plugged into the mains, it houses | | | | announcements are being made over the |
| both a CD player with USB port for MP3 playback | | | | microphone making it a very versatile for |
| and a UHF Radio Microphone receiver which should | | | | professionals and beginners alike. |
| come with a handheld radio microphone as | | | | A system with just one single speaker will need |
| standard. | | | | some extra power. Try buying additional active or |
| It is recommended getting a Portable PA System | | | | passive units to add and supplement the sound |
| which has the following features incorporated: | | | | from a large range of PA systems. We |
| 200W Music Power, 12V Rechargeable Battery | | | | recommend buying the pa system with a single |
| that has a 10 Hours Charge Time – this should | | | | lightweight speaker stand and a waterproof cover |
| be sufficient for most pa system users. | | | | to ensure it remains portable and even use it in |
| If you want a portable PA system you should | | | | wet conditions. |
| make sure the whole unit is portable with wheels | | | | The microphone is important on a pa system. I |
| and a pullout handle for manoeuvring and a pole | | | | would recommend that you get with the above |
| mount for sitting on top of a speaker stand this | | | | average spec for clear speech. This will most likely |
| will ensure you can take it anywhere you like. | | | | to be on the 863 - 865MHz Frequency Range |
| If you intend on using your pa system for | | | | utilizing UHF. |
| multipurpose I would recommend getting a | | | | |