While I have not studied theoretical physics to prove what I believe, I have seen and heard enough to be pretty sure these guidelines are right. Just a word: What I’m offering here are views based on my own experience over that time. Which is why we decided it’s high time to start unravelling some of the mysteries of PA systems from the point of view of DJs. In that time I have used lots of different PA systems, in places from small wedding venues right up to festivals with tens of thousands of people.įurthermore, in my role as moderator of the Digital DJ Tips forum, I know full well how many DJs know very little about this important subject, judging by the number of questions asked about PAs. I’ve helped lots of DJs like you, as well as many live acts, with getting the best from PA systems, and I’ve been doing it for a long time – even longer than the 15 years I’ve been DJing.
Stuck understanding PA systems? Need to rent or buy one for your shows? Scared about plugging into or playing on a PA? Want to know why you need one at all, when you could take your home stereo speakers to the party and use those instead? If so, trust me – you’re not alone. Here the speakers are pictured with a small PA mixer. The Mackie Thump is a popular PA for DJs, with the speakers containing the amplifiers meaning there’s no need to carry separate amps.
