Sound systems for schools and institutes
A school sound system has to do several jobs in one day: morning assembly, announcements between lessons, background music at break, and clear teaching voices in rooms that can be large and noisy. A single well-chosen system can cover all of these, and it can grow as the school adds blocks and classrooms.
What a school needs from its sound system
Zones are the key idea. A PA amplifier with several zones lets the office speak to every classroom at once, or only to the playground, or only to one block. Teachers benefit from a microphone that keeps their hands free, and a lecture room needs speakers placed so that the back row hears as well as the front. Because cable runs between buildings are long, a 100V line system is the usual choice for larger campuses.
Recommended Audible products
- Speakers
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Ceiling speakers such as the Y-717 and LTH-701 give even coverage in classrooms and corridors. Wall speakers such as the WS Y-740, RF-501 and RF-601 suit halls and covered areas.
Ceiling speakers Wall speakers - Amplifiers
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The USB-80A is a compact two-zone choice for a small institute. The A-2120H, A-2240H, PA-260 and PA-380 serve larger buildings. The LPA-150EC offers five independent zones, and the SPA-60/150W is a compact Class D option.
PA amplifiers - Microphones
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The UBU-HM99 head-worn microphone suits teachers who move around, and the UBU938 gooseneck microphone suits a lectern or office desk.
Microphones
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Y-717 Y-717 5-inch Ceiling Speaker
Ceiling speakers · A discreet 5-inch ceiling speaker
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LTH-701 LTH-701 6.5-inch Ceiling Speaker
Ceiling speakers · A 6.5-inch speaker for 100V lines
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WS Y-740 WS Y-740 Wall Speaker, 60W
Wall speakers · An adjustable white wall speaker, 60W peak
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RF-501 RF-501 5.25-inch Wall Speaker
Wall speakers · A compact 5.25-inch speaker for 70V and 100V lines
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RF-601 RF-601 6.5-inch Wall Speaker
Wall speakers · A 6.5-inch speaker for long 70V and 100V runs
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USB-80A USB-80A 80W 2-Zone Amplifier
PA amplifiers · 80W two-zone amplifier with Bluetooth and FM
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A-2120H / A-2240H A-2120H / A-2240H Two-Zone PA Amplifiers
PA amplifiers · Two-zone amplifiers in 120W and 240W
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PA-260 / PA-380 PA-260 / PA-380 Two-Zone Mixing Amplifiers
PA amplifiers · 260W or 380W, two zones, four mics
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LPA-150EC LPA-150EC 280W Class AB Amplifier
PA amplifiers · Five-zone Class AB amplifier with MP3 player
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SPA-60/150W SPA-60/150W Class D Amplifier
PA amplifiers · Compact Class D amplifier with battery backup input
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UBU-HM99 UBU-HM99 Head-worn Dynamic Microphone
Head-worn microphones · A lightweight head-worn dynamic microphone
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UBU938 UBU938 Gooseneck Conference Microphone
Conference microphones · A gooseneck conference microphone, battery or phantom powered
How to plan it
List every room and outdoor area, group them into zones, and note the longest cable run. A guide to public address systems explains the parts and how they fit together.
Common questions
Can one system handle assembly and classroom announcements?
Yes. Zones let you send an announcement to one classroom, one block or the whole school from the same microphone.
What should we ask for when requesting a quote?
The number of rooms and blocks, the size of the largest hall, and whether you need outdoor speakers. A rough floor plan helps a great deal.