I'm holding events in a club, one room is 50ft x 26ft and approx 12,500 cubic ft (a tall pitched roof). The other (Main) room is larger in floor area, but not as high. I think I have similar needs to a "Pub & Clubs" venue tourer.
I'm leaning towards Passive speakers.
With Active Speakers I'd have 1 less item to lug around (no power amp), but I'd have to find a power source at both speaker locations. They also seem to be a more expensive solution, but you KNOW the power amplification is perfectly matched to the speaker. I actually have 5 reference 8" THX Active Studio Monitors in my Home Cinema, but those are used with a sub-woofer and I'm a little concerned they may get damaged (possibly by the screamers?) in a Karaoke environment.
Passive Speakers obviously need a power amp which gives extra positioning flexibility, but I'd then need to know something about matching Power Amps to Speakers. I'm not looking to spend a huge amount here if possible (to start with at least).
What size speakers should I look for? 12"? 15"? I can't see a simple solution for adding a subwoofer via the mixing desk, so I imagine I'd need a separate crossover for that. Seems to me getting speakers that can handle the full range would be far simpler. Can 12" speakers handle it?
What sort of Amp & speakers power capability should I be looking for? Many PA Power Amps seem to be 1000W-3000W is that really overkill? Some are listed as Mosfet, what type of Power Amp best suits Karaoke/Live Performances?
What Speaker connectors are best? Speakon? TRS Jack?
Thanks for any help
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