PA Systems: Establish Effective Communication Systems In Your Conference Room

All of us are familiar with a PA or public address system. We have seen or rather heard through them at multiple venues like schools, stadiums, malls, and aircraft. Intercom systems like the ones you see in schools or offices often have multiple speakers and microphones throughout the building for ease of communication with a larger crowd. PA systems in buildings are usually a part of emergency communication systems that give direction to the listeners about a situation.

A PA system is made of several components. While each system varies according to the venue and its needs, here are some of the basic types of equipment-

• Microphones/ line inputs for converting acoustic sound into electronic signals

• Power amplifiers for amplifying the signals

• Mixing boards and effects modules for processing and mixing signals

• Speakers for sound delivery

• In-ear speakers for quality monitoring

With a combination of these components, our AV experts can help set up an effective PA system specifically designed for your needs. In this blog, let us learn how PA systems in conference rooms can be customized for the best results.

Conference room audio systems are often linked to visual presentations. Audio or voice accompanies a video presentation during a conference, which helps the presenter relay his or her message to the audience. Conference rooms, in general, are tightly designed spaces that can accommodate a limited number of occupants and have a specific seating layout. Such a collaborative space can provide some challenges for AV experts while setting up a PA system.

Ideally, the audio or voice over must be heard optimally throughout the conference room, devoid of echoes or reflections. To ensure this, the setup has to be well thought out.

Designing the audio system

The most important consideration for designing the audio system for a conference room is its size. For instance, for a very small meeting space, a PA system may be totally unnecessary.

However, larger conference halls that can house a minimum of 50 people or so must have a dedicated A/V solution, including a PA system. Let us start with the microphone placements.

If the conference room comes with a fixed podium or table, the microphone/s can be fixed on to the table. With the help of a control switch, the speaker can keep the microphone on or off as necessary. The microphones should be omnidirectional and should be placed at an optimal distance from one another.

The next component is the speakers. Arranging the speakers for optimal dispersion is the key to good acoustics inside the conference room. Mounting big wall speakers may not sit well with the aesthetics of some conference rooms. In such cases, speakers can be installed in the ceiling for the best audio levels.

Using digital processors that can handle multiple inputs are ideal for conference rooms. These multiuse processors can work with amplifiers, recorders, and other audio devices as necessary. Along with a good echo cancellation software, new digital sound processors can meet almost all the requirements of ensuring higher sound quality in a conference room.

Final words

A PA system is undoubtedly an essential part of a conference room. By ensuring quality audio delivery with reduced disturbances, our latest systems are more than capable of handling all your audio needs. Reach out to our AV integrators at Dynamic AV today to implement a PA system in your office conference room.