MONACOR: Food Truck

Food Truck

Surface-mount speakers,
10–15 m²

Michael Krebbing

Technical Project Management

krebbing@monacor.de

+49 421 4865 352

Sound reinforcement of food trucks

Customer requirements:

Weatherproof and robust outdoor speaker systems for high-quality music reproduction
Flexible installation of the applied speaker technology
Simple operation and easy installation of the complete audio system
Music reproduction of MP3 files or from Bluetooth-compatible devices
Reception of noise-free digital radio (DAB+)
Optional: to make announcements via microphone and distribute them to both of the speakers

Weatherproof speakers for street food catering

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A new food culture conquers the world: food trucks are becoming increasingly popular and provide us with juicy burgers, spicy burritos or crispy tacos on festivals, at events or street parties. Listening to music or a radio programme is not only a pleasant distraction for customers waiting in line. Nowadays, the comprehensive catering concept of food truck owners more and more includes suitable music. PA systems for 4-wheeled street food catering have to meet very complex requirements of mobile applications.

Robust, weatherproof speaker systems ESP-215/WS, which are suitable for outdoor applications, provide the appropriate high-quality sound for guests. The 2-way systems are supplied with stainless steel mounting brackets and can be flexibly aligned to the required area.

The class D mixing amplifier PA-803DAP with a power rating of 1 x 30 W is used as power amplifier. Thanks to a fanless cooling concept, compact size and a simple operation, it is particularly suitable for mobile applications. An integrated MP3 player can be used for music reproduction via USB interface or SDHC card slot. The features also include an FM/DAB+ tuner and Bluetooth interface. If required, additional connections for microphones or external audio players are also available.

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ESP-215/WS

Order No.: 0199990

ESP-215/WS

Order No.: 0199990

Weatherproof PA speaker system,

in a white plastic cabinet with protective aluminium grille.

100 V line technique
Hose-proof
Switchable to 8 Ω operation
5 power taps, 8 Ω connection and 100 V power selector switch
2-way system
Stainless steel mounting bracket

Active/passive	passive
Transmission method	100 V
Total power rating	60 W
Power rating (RMS)	15/10/5/2.5/1.5 W (100 V) 30 W (8 Ω)
Impedance	8 Ω
Frequency range	100-20,000 Hz
System	2-way
Number of speakers	2
Sensitivity	87 dB/W/m
Housing material	plastic
Colour	white
Mounting device	mounting bracket
Protection class	IP65
Admiss. ambient temp.	-20 °C to +50 °C
Dimensions	98 x 195 x 105 mm
Width	98 mm
Height	195 mm
Depth	105 mm
Weight	0.85 kg
Inputs	spring-load. speaker term.
Packing dimensions (W x H x L)	0.14 x 0.21 x 0.14 m
Gross weight	1.074 kg
Net weight	0.934 kg

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PDM-300

Order No.: 0231200

PDM-300

Order No.: 0231200

PA desktop microphone,

with gooseneck.

Dynamic, cardioid polar pattern
Low-noise push-to-talk switch, latching or non-latching
1 m helix cable, balanced, with 6.3 mm mono plug

Description	desktop microphone
Transmission method	cable
Polar pattern	cardioid
System	dynamic
Audio frequency range	60-12,000 Hz
Nominal impedance	600 Ω
Sensitivity	3.2 mV/Pa
Admiss. ambient temp.	0-40 °C
Dimensions	120 x 60 x 160 mm (console housing) 310 mm (length of gooseneck)
Weight	810 g
Cable	1 m
Connection	6.3 mm plug
Packing dimensions (W x H x L)	0.18 x 0.275 x 0.13 m
Gross weight	1.015 kg
Net weight	0.818 kg

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PA-803DAP

Order No.: 1000168

PA-803DAP

Order No.: 1000168

Mono class D PA mixing amplifier,

with integrated MP3 player, FM/DAB+ tuner and Bluetooth.

1 x 30 W
Class D concept with high efficiency to cut energy costs
Silent operation due to fanless cooling concept
Bluetooth version 4.2
MP3 player with USB/SD interface, FM/DAB+ radio, LED display, infrared remote control
Reception of interference-free 'digital radio' (DAB+)
1 balanced XLR microphone input with 48 V phantom power and priority selection for announcements
2 unbalanced inputs, switchable mic/line
2 unbalanced line inputs
1 emergency input
1 Music-On-Hold output (MOH)
Speaker outputs via screw terminals
2 line outputs
Input level control and output level control
2-way tone control for the output
LEDs for indicating operation, clipping, protect and signal level

Power rating	30 W
Channels	1
Zones	1
Inputs	4.5 mV/600 Ω (mic 1-3), 120 mV (line 2-3), 60 mV (line 4-5) 90 mV (tel.)
Frequency range	60-15,000 Hz
Equalizer bass	yes
Equalizer treble	yes
S/N ratio	72 dB (mic) 85 dB (line)
THD	< 0.5%
Phantom power	48 V
Mains voltage	~ 230 V
Mains frequency	50 Hz
Power consumption, operation	100 VA
Operating voltage (possible alternative)	DC 24 V
Power supply (possible alternative)	2.5 A
Admiss. ambient temp.	0-40 °C
Width	320 mm
Height	95 mm
Depth	245 mm
Weight	3.74 kg
Connections	1 x XLR (mic 1), 2 x 6.3 mm jack (mic 2-3/line 1-2), 2 x RCA L/R (line 3-4), 2 x RCA (master out), 1 x IEC (FM), screw terminals (emergency, MOH, DC 24 V, speakers)
Packing dimensions (W x H x L)	0.39 x 0.16 x 0.3 m
Gross weight	4.33 kg
Net weight	3.74 kg

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