Home Theater in a Hall

[lucknowm62]

Can I use a Home Theater system ( or two systems ) in a big hall ? ( say about 2000 sq. ft ).

There will be about 200 people, and mostly it will be speeches and soft music.

How many Watts system I need ?

 

[mazersteven]

Are you looking to put speakers in the corners of the room or just 2 speakers up front firing out?

 

[Dolby CP-200]

You’ll need PA public address to handle a room of that size and there’s lots of options to choose from visit or browse the internet on you’re side of the pond under the heading “PA loudspeakers” and use (Google product) for the search that why you’ll be able to find a quick bargain and look for a good frequency response sensitivity and power handling.

http://www.google.co.uk/products?hl=en&resnum=0&q=pa loudspeakers &oe=UTF-8&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wf

 

[Hi Ho]

I would recommend a couple Mackie SRM350 power speakers along with a small mixer like the DFX-6. That would serve you much better than a home theater system which is not designed for this application.

 

[jpe123]

You'l need some power

Hi,

From experience, you will need at least about 2 x 400 watt speakers to fill the room.

Active speakers are very nice as you do not need a power amplifier, but if you are looking at good sound quality, I suggest a 12" speaker, that should provide you with a good range, all though not as bassy as a sub, but to *** a sub you have to look at a crossover aswell, to split your single between the
speakers and the subs.

I agree Mackie is very good. You could go for a Beringer Mixer, and Wharfedale Pro speakers , these will come in a bit cheaper than the Mackie, but still deliver good sound quality.

I suggest a Shure microphone, as you do not want the speaker to sound like a cartoon character. Maybe a PM58 if you are on a budget, all though the
SM58 would be better.

Remember if you do use subs, do not put them to far from each other, as this might cancel out the frequency. In the center at the front works best.

If you can elivate your speakers, this will allow the sound to "travel" further in the hall.

Good luck.

Regards

JP

 

[lucknowm62]

Are you looking to put speakers in the corners of the room or just 2 speakers up front firing out?

Maybe two in front and another two in the middle of room (along the walls )

 

[stratman]

Before you get carried away with specs, brands, etc. what's your budget?

 

[lucknowm62]

Before you get carried away with specs, brands, etc. what's your budget?

My budget is around $ 500 - $1000. I know it is rather low but I can consider several options :

- buy used equipment
- rent equipment

thanks

 

[no. 5]

From experience, you will need at least about 2 x 400 watt speakers to fill the room.

And some high sensitivity speakers.