Outdoor speakers for installers, planners and architects

From pleasant background music to targeted sound features: Weatherproof outdoor speakers

We are pleased that you have found our website and that you are interested in our outdoor speakers for the commercial audio sector. The corona pandemic has shown us since 2020 that the restaurant and bar sectors will be an increasingly outdoor affair in the future. If we're optimistic, the pandemic may have even sparked a little hype in terms of outdoor activities. Camping sites are in demand like never before and many restaurateurs have extended their own outdoor areas with special permits. And because sound systems are a must for music in cafés, pubs, beer gardens and restaurants, outdoor sound is also in much higher demand than it ever was. But first of all: Background sound is not an end in itself. It only works if the sound is installed professionally and has a high priority in the overall concept of a business.

We are happy to advise installers and planners on how to implement outdoor sound systems with our outdoor speakers.

Are you a retailer, installer or specialist planner and have questions?


Sven Schindler has answers:
+49 421 4865 351
schindler@monacor.de

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100 V
Outdoor speakers: For pleasant background sound
Low-impedance
Outdoor speakers: For events and superficial music

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100-volt outdoor speakers: Cost-efficiency and durability

100-volt technology is popular. There is a very simple reason for this: It's incredibly cost-effective, especially for large areas. And that goes well with our philosophy: High-quality sound systems are also possible with moderate budgets. It just has to be planned meticulously and can't be second or third priority in the overall design concept. We develop our outdoor speakers according to that motto. The prejudice that professional 100-volt systems cannot deliver high-quality music is no longer valid in the 21st century. The frequency ranges are broader, and the frequency responses from good outdoor speakers has long been much smoother than in the past. 100-volt technology is therefore the best option for outdoor sound projects in large, stable commercial sound systems. So if you're looking to plan an outdoor space with a PA system that should also attract a bit of attention, we present you with our 100-volt outdoor speakers which easily stand up to comparisons with many low-impedance solutions.

100 V
Outdoor speakers: For pleasant background sound

An example of our 100-volt outdoor speakers: PAB-120WP/SW with up to 120 watts of power output

  •  Robust in wind and weather
  •  Suitable for long-term open-air use 
  •  ABS plastic body
  • 30-cm PA woofer (12") with impregnated paper cone
  • 25-mm tweeter horn system (1")
  • Very good sound properties
  • Front grille with water-repellent gauze
  • SPEAKER In and parallel out
  • Metal parts made of stainless steel
  • Each with 4 x M10 threaded inserts at the top and bottom for hang mounting
  • Tripod sleeve
  • Ball safety test according to DIN 18 032, Part 3

 

The PAB-120WP/SW is suitable for show operations, pedestrian zones, sports facilities and anywhere you can't set up speakers to protect them from the weather.


An example of our 100-volt outdoor speakers: PAB-120WP/SW with up to 120 watts of power output

  •  Robust in wind and weather
  •  Suitable for long-term open-air use 
  •  ABS plastic body
  • 30-cm PA woofer (12") with impregnated paper cone
  • 25-mm tweeter horn system (1")
  • Very good sound properties
  • Front grille with water-repellent gauze
  • SPEAKER In and parallel out
  • Metal parts made of stainless steel
  • Each with 4 x M10 threaded inserts at the top and bottom for hang mounting
  • Tripod sleeve
  • Ball safety test according to DIN 18 032, Part 3

 

The PAB-120WP/SW is suitable for show operations, pedestrian zones, sports facilities and anywhere you can't set up speakers to protect them from the weather.

“The speaker makes a good impression in terms of measurements and listening quality. All in all [...] a wholehearted purchase recommendation [...] if you want a solid 12/2 box that continues to do its job without issues even in very challenging conditions."

— Anselm Goertz from Production Partner writes about the PAB-120WP/SW in issue 04/2012

By the way: If you need an outdoor speaker with IP45 classification due to building regulations or other requirements, the PAB-8WP/WS is a good alternative to the PAB series.

Read more about our sound system projects here:

Low-ohm outdoor speakers: Full sound and stability

Sometimes our technicians affectionately call the low-impedance outdoor speakers "party speakers". That is because these low-impedance outdoor speakers are usually better at music playback than their 100-volt counterparts. Their potential does not lie in announcements or soft, atmospheric background music. The frequency response of our low-impedance outdoor speakers delivers high-quality sound for outdoor systems where music is an important part of the concept: beer gardens, party areas, public viewing, street parties, festivals, garden parties and outdoor trade fairs, for example.

Low-impedance
Outdoor speakers: For events and superficial music

An example of our low-ohm outdoor speakers: PAB-12WP/SW with a total load capacity of 400 watts

  • High-performance 2-way bass reflex system 
  • ABS plastic body
  • 30-cm PA woofer (12") with impregnated paper cone
  • 25-mm tweeter horn system (1")
  • Waterproof
  • SPEAKER in and parallel out
  • Metal parts made of stainless steel
  • Each with 4 x M10 threaded inserts at the top and bottom for hang mounting
  • Tripod sleeve
  • Ball safety test according to DIN 18 032, Part 3

An example of our low-ohm outdoor speakers: PAB-12WP/SW with a total load capacity of 400 watts

  • High-performance 2-way bass reflex system 
  • ABS plastic body
  • 30-cm PA woofer (12") with impregnated paper cone
  • 25-mm tweeter horn system (1")
  • Waterproof
  • SPEAKER in and parallel out
  • Metal parts made of stainless steel
  • Each with 4 x M10 threaded inserts at the top and bottom for hang mounting
  • Tripod sleeve
  • Ball safety test according to DIN 18 032, Part 3

„[...] PAB-12WP/SW is [suitable] for users and service providers [...] who are often out and about professionally at events or who have to look after long-term outdoor installations. [...] Soaking wet on the outside, bone dry on the inside."

— Tools4music writes in the 02/2012 issue:
Are you planning a sound reinforcement system? Our technical project management team will be happy to help with the planning. Quotation preparation and product selection. Questions? Send us an e-mail

Sound columns as outdoor speakers: Aesthetics and directivity

It doesn't always have to be the cube shape classic speaker boxes. The alternative: slim, weatherproof sound columns, i.e. "line arrays", "slimline" or "column" speakers. The sound columns also impress outdoors with strong directivity that makes life easier for planners. Sure, sound columns are often a bit weaker in the bass. That's what makes the radiation angle unique. The column and line shape of these speakers bundles the sound vertically and thus increases the range. Vertical sound bundling minimises echo from canopies or awnings as well as from the ground. Horizontal sound columns radiate very widely so they can cover a seated or standing audience completely, depending on the installation height. Thanks to their low weight and uncomplicated installation, sound columns with 100-volt technology are often an underestimated alternative to classic speaker boxes.

Weatherproof sound columns are perfect for all outdoor scenarios where the sound source needs to be precise but unobtrusive.

Our sound columns also reliably cover a wide range of frequencies and are therefore not just suitable for announcements. Multiple woofers, mid-range drivers and tweeters work together in sound columns so these little sound miracles can deliver a very wide range of high-quality sound. Announcements in particular are transmitted very clearly by sound columns, which is ideal for formats such as open-air theatres or smaller public viewing events.

For full sound throughout the outdoor area you can also use sound columns on building walls or pillars and fill up the remaining area with additional speakers.

You can "hide" auxiliary speakers inconspicuously near the tables or in strategically selected places in the guest areas. 

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Ein Beispiel für unsere Tonsäulen als Außenlautsprecher: ETS-442TW/WS mit maximal 40 Watt Nennbelastbarkeit:

Weatherproof PA column speakers, with a top-quality sound.

  • Weatherproof and hose-proof, extruded aluminium cabinet
  • 100 V line technique
  • 2-way version (with additional integrated tweeter for a clearly improved sound)
  • Integrated crossover network
  • Aluminium front grille
  • Supplied with a robust tiltable and movable aluminium wall bracket
  • Connection via cable with 4 power taps (40/20/10/5 W)

Ein Beispiel für unsere Tonsäulen als Außenlautsprecher: ETS-442TW/WS mit maximal 40 Watt Nennbelastbarkeit:

Weatherproof PA column speakers, with a top-quality sound.

  • Weatherproof and hose-proof, extruded aluminium cabinet
  • 100 V line technique
  • 2-way version (with additional integrated tweeter for a clearly improved sound)
  • Integrated crossover network
  • Aluminium front grille
  • Supplied with a robust tiltable and movable aluminium wall bracket
  • Connection via cable with 4 power taps (40/20/10/5 W)
voice alarm system according to EN 54
100V line technique

Music horns as outdoor speakers: Range and reliability

Horn speakers still have a mixed reputation, which is completely unfair. Many laypeople think of the unpleasant loudspeakers in train stations or simply associate their design with outdated technology. But that is absolutely not true. Horn speakers have moved with the times and they are still the classic, most stable outdoor loudspeakers around. Their range and power in the open air is unsurpassed. This pays off above all on very expansive areas like large factory sites. Many horn speakers were probably already ball-proof and weatherproof before there were even any standards for them.

The new generation of horn speakers comes with a 2-way system and therefore also plays back music in an impressive frequency range. No, modern horn speakers are not a substitute for PA systems. But brilliant voice announcement and impressive music playback is also possible with horn speakers that are designed for that purpose, musical horns.

WE HAVE PREPARED A FEW APPLICATION CASES FOR PRESSURE CHAMBER LOUDSPEAKERS FOR YOU AS BEST PRACTICE:

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Flush- and surface-mount speakers 2800-5500m²

An example of our horn speakers in outdoor applications: IT-400TW with a maximum 60 watts of nominal load:

  • 100 V line technique with very high tapping power
  • Weatherproof and IP66 certified
  • Very wideband sound with a distinct bass volume, even at very high volume levels
  • 16 cm bass-midrange speaker and 25 mm (1") horn
  • Robust plastic housing
  • Supplied with mounting bracket and screws made of stainless steel

An example of our horn speakers in outdoor applications: IT-400TW with a maximum 60 watts of nominal load:

  • 100 V line technique with very high tapping power
  • Weatherproof and IP66 certified
  • Very wideband sound with a distinct bass volume, even at very high volume levels
  • 16 cm bass-midrange speaker and 25 mm (1") horn
  • Robust plastic housing
  • Supplied with mounting bracket and screws made of stainless steel

Weatherproof and suitable for outdoor use: How is this classified for outdoor speakers?

The IP scale assesses how stable an outdoor speaker is against environmental conditions. The scale distinguishes between the influences of dirt and contact on the one hand and water on the other. "IP" stands for "International Protection" and always consists of "IP" and two digits, for example: IP44. The first digit relates to protection against contact and dirt; the second to protection against water, for example in the rain or in indoor or outdoor pools. Heavy soiling, on the other hand, is not only an issue in outdoor scenarios, but also in riding arenas  where you need IP66. We have summarized here exactly what the numbers mean according to ISO 20653:

DigitContact and dustWater
0No protectionNo protection
1Protected against large-surface contact, protected against solid foreign objects (Ø ≥ 50 mm)Protected against vertically dripping waterr
2Protected against hand contact, protected against solid foreign objects (Ø ≥ 12 mm)Protected against diagonally (up to 15°) dripping water
3Protected against contact with tools and wires (Ø ≥ 2.5 mm) Protected against spray water up to 60° against to vertical
Protected against solid foreign objects (Ø ≥ 2.5 mm)
4

Protected against contact with tools and wires (Ø ≥ 1 mm)   

Protected against grainy foreign objects (Ø ≥ 1 mm)

Protected against splashing water from all sides
4K/Protected against spray water from all sides with increased pressure
5/Protected against jets of water (nozzles) from any angle
5KComplete protection against accidental contact, protected from dust in harmful quantities (dust-protected)/
6/Protected against powerful water jets
6KComplete protection against accidental contact and protection against the ingress of dust (dust-proof)Protected against powerful jets of water under increased pressure
7/Protected against intermittent submersion
8/Protected against constant submersion
9K/Protected against water during high-pressure/steam jet cleaning for road vehicles

 

IP20 is completely sufficient in your average sitting room, for example. In an uncovered outdoor area of a restaurant or a beer garden, however, IP44 is advisable.

4 reasons for passive outdoor speakers

With active outdoor speakers, the built-in amplifier with power amplifier is optimally tuned to the speaker in the box. Bi-amping even allows two amplifiers to supply the respective high and low/mid drivers. From our point of view, these 4 reasons are still a strong argument for passive outdoor speakers:

  1. Numerous successfully implemented 100-V sound system projects: The material reality in thousands of buildings with sound system technology is a strong argument for passive outdoor speakers. Many existing installations already have high-quality PA amplifiers that work perfectly with passive outdoor speakers.
  2. Thinking very pragmatically: Passive loudspeakers do not need their own sockets. The flexibility of a sound system with passive outdoor speakers is also typically underestimated. Because a sound system with passive outdoor speakers can easily be expanded with a 100-volt system, even over very long distances. The cable cross-section is small and handling is easy even for laypeople because impedances are irrelevant.
  3. Also, flexibility is not always a good thing during operation. Users can tune active outdoor speakers, but do you really want that as the operator or planner of for a sound system? A system with passive outdoor speakers and a central PA amplifier is easier to manage.
  4. Speaking of efficiency: In terms of value for money, passive speakers usually remain cheaper simply because they come with less technology overall - and we think sound technology should be affordable for everyone. A single passive speaker is cheaper to buy and cheaper to replace than an active speaker.

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We are convinced: People trust people – that is how we work

At MONACOR, we push customer service even further: We are only available by phone. It's more than just advice. That's why we don't have an anonymous call centre. For all your questions about MONACOR products you get to speak with our colleagues from Technical Customer Service. For project-specific questions we also offer our technical project management team. This has allowed us for a long time to follow the motto: We never leave you alone with a problem or a question. And just because of digitalisation, in which audio over IP is becoming more and more important, we don't want to make "consulting over IP" the new normal. The handshake, the personal conversation, looking at a floor plan together – that's how we like to do things. Doing on-site inspections, planning a sound system project directly in the building and use measuring microphones in the various spaces. Of course you can send us your plans in advance. But sometimes that's not enough when it needs to be perfect. And when we implement a sound system project with you, we do everything we can to ensure that you and your customer are equally happy with the end result.

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Why outdoor speakers from MONACOR?

We are more than just a dealer. We are solution providers. Contact with installation companies, architects, acoustics specialists and expert planners for sound system technology is important for us if we want to be up to date with the latest technology on the market. When it comes to outdoor speakers we keep asking ourselves and our customers: What do we need in the outdoor sector and for which scenarios? Which features help? What gear is unnecessary? We are driven by the question of what is technologically possible, but above all by what makes economic sense for the end user. Success or failure in commercial sound systems with outdoor speakers is a balancing act between quality requirements and cost effectiveness. Materials, manufacturing processes and audio technology allow not only ever-improving outdoor speakers, but also increasingly efficient technologies. This is another reason we are also full-blooded product developers. If we see a demand that the market has not yet met, we develop new speakers ourselves. In that context, we have developed and internalised an aggressive quality policy that forces us to critically review each new speaker series. What exactly does that mean?

Are you a retailer, installer or specialist planner and have questions?


Michael Krebbing has answers:
+49 421 48 65 352
krebbing@monacor.de

We test new speakers in our acoustics laboratory, and in our workshop we dismantle them right down to the last screw.

Our acoustics specialists and engineers check whether there is a areas for optimising a speaker box. That might mean the frequency response needs to be even more linear. It might mean too much material was used for the result achieved by the speaker. No matter what it is: If our engineers are not satisfied with a speaker, it will not be part of our range.

Our promise: Your project is our project

This means above all: We accompany you until the successful completion of the project, if you'll allow us. We are happy to offer you the help of our technical project management team directly at our premises in Bremen. We have many years of experience advising installers and planning projects. We advise planners on the choice of technology, and offer (also digital) training courses. If you need more support we'll carry out the project together with you. This also includes speedy, uncomplicated repair services.

 

Our range of different outdoor speakers covers almost every imaginable sound system scenario. Whether you want the leanest possible solution for a small youth centre or a large-area sound system for a sports facility or a skate park – you can achieve this with our outdoor speakers. If we can advise or support you with the planning, we would be happy to do so! After all: Your project is our project.

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