Here, requirements usually include speech intelligibility from first to last row and also a PA system which provides high-quality music reproduction. Here, a thorough requirement analysis is particularly important. Start the project by checking requirements and expectations with the school, the contracting authority and the (music) teachers. Perhaps even ask the parents' council. Schools often use their PA systems in a surprisingly versatile way:
- Theatre and musical performances of the theatre club
- Film screenings Article
- Performances from solo artists to big bands
- Conferences, Presentations, discussion panels, lectures, readings
This could mean that in addition to a fixed PA system, powerful event technology also will be required. Even though the article is limited to fixed PA installations, we nevertheless advise you to find out beforehand whether ...
- ... it is worth considering a fixed PA installation for the school, i.e. if there are regular live performances. Find out whether there is a suitable utility room which can accommodate power amplifiers and further equipment. If not, a mobile rack is the only solution.
- ... only a PA system which is supposed to reproduce speech and a little music is required.