System design the parameters for system design and its use for concerts depends on the nature of the performance the size shape and nature of the performance venue the expected audience and the required level of sound.
Concert sound system setup.
If you have been tasked with setting up a sound system for a small band that wishes to reach an audience of 300 to 500 people there are various elements both strategic and technological to consider.
Large concert sound systems are very complex but small to midsized systems for night club stages for example are largely self contained and can be set up with minimal effort.
Pa gear or sound reinforcement equipment has changed immensely in a short period of time with new digital technology revolutionizing mixers power amps and speaker electronics.
From battery powered portables to monster 3 way systems with multiple subwoofers and refrigerator sized racks full of power amps your pa system is a big part of what presents you to the world.
System design plays a large part in the rating of individual components.
The choices of technology and products available can be overwhelming so.
Audio tech people have never had such a broad range of sound reinforcement equipment and techniques at their disposal.
A time lapse video of jon and i setting up concert sound in bradley international hall in just 37 minutes.
Set to the addictive tones of state radio.
Running an open air concert.