Purchasing Resources for Wireless Public Address Systems

Making the Most of Wireless Public Address Systems

Ensure you are heard when using a wireless PA system
By Thomas Langford Wireless public address systems are a great way to address crowds in locations where it is impractical to run cords. Portable wireless PA systems are even better because you can use them virtually anywhere, even far from a power supply.
 

If you are purchasing or renting a wireless PA system, you will want to make sure you are making the most of wireless public address systems by getting wireless PA equipment that meets all your needs. Factors you should consider include:

1. The wattage of the wireless public address equipment;

2. The power supply used by the wireless PA loudspeaker system;

3. And optional equipment for the wireless PA system.

Maximize the wattage for your wireless public address system

There's nothing worse than trying to listen to someone speak through a wireless public address system that is not powerful enough. Consider your setting and crowd size and get a wireless PA system with enough watts to make sure everyone can hear.
Try: CSN Supply gives excellent tips on how to determine how many watts you will need for a wireless PA audio system. Kiefer Auction Supply lets you compare systems that range from 22 to 300 watts.

Chose the right power supply for your wireless PA system

Before purchasing or renting a wireless PA system, consider where you will be using it. If you will be using it in indoor locations, a system that can be plugged into the wall should meet your needs. However, if you want to use your wireless public speaking system outdoors or away from a power supply, you should consider a battery-powered unit.
Try: NexTag lets you compare various AC- and DC-powered wireless public address systems. Become also allows you to compare power supplies for wireless PA systems.

Consider optional equipment as part of your wireless public address system

To be sure you are truly making the most of wireless public address systems, you should consider optional equipment such as microphones that can clip onto the speaker's clothes and CD or cassette players. This type of equipment can make a wireless public speaking system easier to use and improve the quality of any presentation.
Try: AnchorAudioWarehouse.com discusses the pros and cons of various types of wireless microphones for wireless PA systems. An article from Hylex Electronic Company discusses the availability of cassette, CD and even MP3 players as part of wireless PA equipment.

• When using portable PA systems, there's nothing more frustrating than having the sound break up, go to static or cut out. This problem can often be traced back to insufficient transmission range between the wireless microphone and the receiver. So figure out how far the microphone will be carried from the receiver, and be sure to get a wireless public address audio system that more than compensates.