Concert Sound System Setup

The other main system component is the mixing desk and i generally use a digital desk and digital snake system because it s so easy to set up especially the cat 5 cable instead of a big heavy multicore and all the processing is built in.

Concert sound system setup.

System design the parameters for system design and its use for concerts depends on the nature of the performance the size shape and nature of the performance venue the expected audience and the required level of sound. Audio tech people have never had such a broad range of sound reinforcement equipment and techniques at their disposal. Pa gear or sound reinforcement equipment has changed immensely in a short period of time with new digital technology revolutionizing mixers power amps and speaker electronics. The choices of technology and products available can be overwhelming so.

If you have been tasked with setting up a sound system for a small band that wishes to reach an audience of 300 to 500 people there are various elements both strategic and technological to consider. The sound system is often the last. Set to the addictive tones of state radio. A time lapse video of jon and i setting up concert sound in bradley international hall in just 37 minutes.

The usual stage sound setup for smaller venues consists of microphones speakers a powered mixer and a separate power amp and monitor speakers for the stage. Large concert sound systems are very complex but small to midsized systems for night club stages for example are largely self contained and can be set up with minimal effort.