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jtothii

Audiophyte
i need help with setting up a multi zone system in a gym facility. basically i would like to run from a computer using multi zone software out thru 4 sound cards into a amp with multiple inputs then out to 2 speakers in each zone. i need any advice i can get on doing this as i am a noob thanks
 
TLS Guy

TLS Guy

Seriously, I have no life.
professional PA amp required

How big is this facility and how long are the wires?
If it is a big facility with long speaker runs, then you need a zoned PA amp. These hookups are very different from home audio. Thee are 70 and 100 volt systems. There is a transformer at each speaker with taps. The taps are marked in watts. Now to balance the system out the taps must add up to the power of the amplifier. So if you had a 100 watt amp, you could have two speakers on 10 watt taps for a total of 20. In a larger space you could have two speakers on 40 watt taps. The total would be a hundred and the amp will see its optimal impedance.

Since this is a high voltage, high impedance system between amp and the speaker transformers, only thin wire is required between the amp and the speaker transformer. The transformers should be right by the speakers.

If you don't understand all this, you will need a professional commercial building sound installer.
 
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