Public Address Systems (PAs)

video Types of Loudspeakers

Types of Loudspeakers

Whether you’re new to live sound or a seasoned veteran, this video will help to explain common types of loudspeakers. Discover some of their best use scenarios and how to differentiate them from each other.
video Connections and Cable Types for PA Systems

Connections and Cable Types for PA Systems

Cabling is when you take what may typically be multiple cables and in essence, package them in a single “cabling”. There is a myriad of different types of cables in just audio alone. Cables have different purposes and it’s important to know why. Understanding speaker cabling can allow you to keep your gear running well and can cut down on the number of cable runs that are needed from your amps or consoles to your speakers.
video Point and Shoot Speaker Coverage

Point and Shoot Speaker Coverage

Point and Shoot PA systems are in every church around the world. They’re a great tool for mobile setups, but being sure that they’re working as efficiently as possible means you should know how the speaker works and its coverage!
video Choosing the Right PA

Choosing the Right PA

Not every room needs the largest line array available, while some larger rooms would greatly benefit from a massive line array, smaller rooms tend to only need a point source sytem. Lee and Jeff talk with Marcus from Skylark and the d&b crew about some practical ways to determine what kind of sound system might be best for your space.
video Line Arrays

Line Arrays

Everybody loves Line Arrays, but most people do not actually know how they work or when the best time to use them is! Using a Line Array for a room that just doesn’t need it can be more difficult and sound worse than just using a simple Point-Source system. This video will help you learn how and when to use a Line Array PA system.
video Crossovers

Crossovers

Understanding how Crossovers work is crucial to ensuring your PA is performing properly. Having your Crossover frequencies in the wrong areas can be detrimental to the sound of your PA. You could even damage you PA using a Crossover in the wrong area. Learn how to make sure you’re using Crossovers right in this video.