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If you need to be heard at meetings, conferences, presentations, seminars or small events then a portable PA system could be just what you need

If you have a public speaker at any kind of meeting, training session or conference you will benefit from vocal amplification. Your audience will be much more attentive if they can hear the speaker clearly.

Small, portable PA systems such as the Road Boy or the TEC070 below are perfect for meetings and presentations in an office or small hall with an audience of up to 75. If you are hosting public meetings, larger conferences or seminars of up to 250 people then the Dave System or the 200 watt PA system (bottom) will be better for you. You will also be able to amplify PowerPoint Presentations, DVDs, CDs or just play background music. If your venue is large, please go instead to our Halls page. If you need to consider connecting a hearing loop to your PA then please visit our Hearing Loop page for information on how we can help.Top ten public speaking tips A wide range of wireless microphone systems are also available with handheld, headset or lapel microphones.

Click for our top tips for public speaking at meetings and conferences!

EZPA - the 'easy PA'

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This small portable PA is perfect for Meetings, Conferences, Training Sessions, Business presentations, Religious events where you will have up to 50 people.

You can use it to simply amplify your voice using one of the 3 wireless microphones supplied, play music, and record your voice. You can download music to the inbuilt MP3 player (1GB internal memory) or play music from an external PC/CD/DVD/MP3 player or memory stick.

  • Small - approx 13.5" x 10.5" x 6"
  • Lightweight - just over 3lbs
  • Comes with bodypack transmitter for wireless radio microphone, plus
    • 1 x Handheld VHF Wireless Microphone
    • 1 x Wireless Tie Clip Microphone
    • 1 x Wireless Headset Microphone
  • Jack input (for guitar)
  • Phono input (for keyboard or external CD/DVD/MP3/TV input)
  • SD/MMC (memory stick) slot
  • USB input for flash memory usb sticks
  • Varispeed on MP3 player
  • Voice recorder with several settings to optimise sound
  • VHF wireless receiver
  • Rechargeable battery (2-4 hours life depending on volume)
  • Mains lead
  • 9V battery
  • Splash proof (can be used indoors and out)
  • 20W Power output
  • Mic power (10 mW)
  • Dimensions (HxWxD)mm : 335 x 264 x 145
  • Weight : 6kg

OUR PRICE

£180 inc VAT

 

TEC076

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This fantastic value all-in-one 70w Portable PA/CD/DVD system is packed with great features. It comes complete with two wired mics and two wireless handheld mics and has a built in radio receiver. You can purchase an additional pack that contains a lapel and headset mic and bodypack transmitter to use instead of one of the handheld wireless microphones. It will be perfect for audiences of around 75 - 100 people.

The TEC076 is 70 watts and has a DVD player, MP3 player, Card Reader function (SD/MMC) and USB input. The unit also has 5.1 surround sound outputs for home cinema use, so versatile is the product the uses are endless, and to top it all it can run with its own rechargeable batteries so does not have to rely on mains power. A cheaper version (TEC070) is also available which does not have the radio microphones.

  • Full function remote control
  • 8" bass driver and 1" tweeter
  • Integral DVD and MP3 players
  • USB and Card Reader (SD/MMC) function
  • 5.1 Surround Sound outputs
  • Compatible with DVD, CD, CD-G, CD-R, MP3
  • Video (RCA), S-video and optical outputs
  • Supplied with 2 handheld VHF wireless microphones and 2 wired microphones
  • Dual rechargeable batteries (12V, 5Ah)
  • 5 hours battery life (DVD player) and 10 hours (Voice amplification)
  • Units can be linked for large venues
  • Trolley with telescopic handle supplied as an accessory
  • 35mmØ Top Hat
  • VHF Bodypack/ Headset Microphones available as optional extras: 173.1MHz (Ref.171.297) and 174.1MHZ (Ref.171.299)

OUR PRICE

£347 inc VAT

LD Systems Road Boy

Weighs only 5kg!

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We think that this compact, flexible 30w sound system is perfect for small meetings, events, presentations or training sessions, multimedia applications, podium discussions, clubs, schools, churches, teachers and many more. 

It contains an on-board CD player with USB connectivity and 1 wireless microphone (a headset or lapel mic can be purchased at extra cost).  You can also plug in up to 2 extra wired microphones or an instrument making it very versatile indeed!

The ultra-compact battery-powered combo amplifier, measuring 30 cm x 22 cm and weighing only 5 kg, provides an impressive sound pressure level (> 105 dB) and audibility, and is equipped with features unique for its size. It's ideal for up to 50 people.
 

• CD/MP3 player with USB connection and volume control
• 1 x UHF PLL 16CHN diversity wireless unit with dynamic
handheld (WS1601MY). Optional also available with beltpack WS1601BP
and headset/lavaliere microphone.
• 1 x MIC in / AUX in /AUX out
• 2 band equalisation
• Voice priority (talkover) function
• DC in (12-15V 4A)
• 90-240 V AC switching power supply
• Rechargeable battery type 12V / 2.7 AH, up to 4 hours lifetime
• External output for passive speaker slave
• Built in 30W RMS amplifier
• 6.5'' high power co-axial loudspeaker
• Model no. LDRB65

Optional :
• ST-40 speaker stand
• SB-21 transport bag
• RoadBoy 6.5 passive speaker slave
• Tape deck
• MP3 recorder/player

Product Code:LDRB65

OUR PRICE

£500 inc VAT

Dave 10 300 watt PA System

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Small but impressive! The oddly-named Dave 10 is perfect for speeches, conferences and training sessions, with audiences of up to 300 people. It's portable, strong and durable with a clear, powerful sound. It comprises a single powered sub for the bass frequencies (the larger box at the bottom) and two smaller powered satellite speakers for the higher frequencies. The smaller speakers can either be fitted to a T-bar from the middle/top of the sub, or can stand alongside on their own speaker stands. (We've packaged it here with the SBS56B speaker stands - call us to switch to a T-Bar).

  • Load capacity (RMS/max.): 1 x 150 W (300 W) + 2 x 75 W (150 W)

  • Input: 2 x XLR + 2 x RCA socket

  • Output: 2 x Speakon / 2x Direct Out XLR

  • Additional features: 180° Phase Reserve, Main Level, Sub Level, ON/OFF switch

  • Frequency range: 45 - 19.000 Hz

  • Sensitivity (1W/1m): 98 dB / 116 dB

  • Satellite weight: 4kg each

  • Sub weight: 22 kg

  • Includes 2 x SBS56B Pneumatic speaker stands

  • 2 x KL10E25 10m Speakon - Speakon cables

OUR PRICE

£485 inc VAT

LD Systems 200W PA Package with active 10 inch speakers

This package would be ideal for small groups or single acts playing at small-medium venues, or for seminars and presentations where multiple microphones are required. It's ideal for audiences of up to 200 people. The 6-channel mixer is strongly constructed and lightweight, versatile and easy to use with plenty of high quality effects on board.  The speakers are lightweight and made of ABS moulded plastic for easy transportation.  The speaker stands are designed with pneumatic suspension for safety and durability allowing the speakers to be lowered slowly and safely. Carry bags are supplied.

  • 1 x LD Systems 6 channel mixer with FX

  • 2 x LD Systems 100w + 25w 10" active speakers

  • 2 x LDP10B carry bags for speakers

  • 2 x KM6F2PM XLR to jack 6m cables

  • 2 x SPS56B air cushioned speaker stands

  • Price includes VAT and free delivery

OUR PRICE

£575 inc VAT

LD Systems Sweet Sixteen Wireless Handheld Microphone

The Sweet Sixteen wireless system is absolutely ideal for the wireless beginner.  It's very easy to set up and up to 3 systems can be used at the same time.  These systems are exempt from any licence. You can switch between the 16 channels if you find you are experiencing interference. Also available with headset or lapel mics.

  • Open-field range approx. 80 m

  • Frequency Range  863,00 MHz – 865,00 MHz

  • Switching bandwith  0.125 MHz

  • 16 channels

  • Handheld microphone 

  • Switchable Gain level (20 dB) 

  • Easy handling and setting of the 16 channels via ASC infrared frequency scanning

  • Low-battery indicator 

  • Up to 12 hours of operation with 2 AA batteries (depending on the type) 

  • Soft-touch surface

  • Includes VAT & delivery

OUR PRICE

£140 inc VAT

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Our Top Ten Tips for public speaking at meetings and conferences!

Know your subject
Only give a speech if you really do know the subject you are talking about - never give someone else's speech. If you do have to this, rewrite it in your own words.
Use notes
Don't worry about using notes - it's the speech that's important not your memory! If you do use notes, then write bullet points on post cards in large felt tip pen. Don't read notes word for word, they are just there as a prompt.
Take your time
Talk more slowly than you think you are - everyone tends to speed up as the adrenalin starts to pump!
Use slides with caution
If you use slides to support your speech then don't have a list of bullet points that your read - the audience will read them faster than you can say them and be waiting for the next slide. Use images or examples on the slides. Don't forget to consider what you would do if the slide projector/PC wasn't working!
Don't give out notes
Don't give the audience notes of your speech before you give it - they will be looking at them rather than you and probably be a few sides ahead!
Appear confident
Look at the audience, not at your notes all the time. Remember to smile!
Engage your audience
Try to engage the audience by making it interactive - more like a conversation rather than a one way presentation.
Get mobile
If possible use a lapel wireless microphone so that you can move around and not get stuck behind a lectern. Use the whole stage area and present to all areas of the audience.
Do your homework
Learn a speech by rewriting it using fewer and fewer words until you are just left with bullet points
Don't worry if you go wrong!
If you dry up, take a deep breath, look at your prompt cards and pick up the next point. Don't apologise - they may not have noticed!
 

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