Very different to the type of amplifier you may have in your home stereo, PA power amplifiers are designed to run at high levels for long periods of time.
In the first part of this four-part series we looked at the basic elements you need to know about when it comes to DJ PA systems. In the second part, we carried on laying the groundwork by answering some common newbie questions.
Now, we’re ready to look more closely at the two major components of any PA system: Amplifiers (“amps”) and speakers. Today we’ll look in-depth at both, and discuss the crucial matter of speaker placement, before next time moving on to cables, setting up and sound checking.
