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Posted by variableS on Jun-22-2003 23:29:

Outdoor speakers

Which speakers would be best for outdoor use.

In particular, durability in the summer months when humidity is high?

Also, how much power would be needed for outdoor events (200 or more people)?

Thanks!

Posted by Tiger777 on Jun-22-2003 23:36:

Bah, outdoor, I think you'll need 1000Watts. But, it does depend on the surface. You don't need special speakers for paricular environnements. Just use normal speakers with a good frequency response, I'm sure dj_tranz will give you a good product

Posted by DR86 on Jun-23-2003 00:30:

quote:
Originally posted by Tiger777
I'm sure dj_tranz will give you a good product

Posted by DJDigDug on Jun-23-2003 02:07:

quote:
Originally posted by Tiger777
I'm sure dj_tranz will give you a good product

haha

But yeah, just make sure ya got some good wattage packed in em ya should be set

Posted by DJ Tranz on Jun-23-2003 02:50:

Hehehehe, well I guess I should say something, hahahaha LMAO!!!

ok, kidding aside get a pair of these

The MVP37 is a two-way, full-range loudspeaker system. Outfitted with dual cast frame 15-inch drivers the enclosure�s substantial low-end performance allows the unit to easily provide full-bandwidth sound reinforcement without the use of subwoofers, while its overall height is such that it can effortlessly project over the tops of crowds. Central to the MVP37 is a bass-ported design and a one-piece 90x40 lrge format molded horn section housing Community�s new proprietary LM20� compression driver. Just like all he other MVP Series, the MVP37 offers a Thermal-Link� Driver Protection System automatically monitoring high frequency performance. The Thermal-Link circuit is designed to automatically adjust to the constantly changing protective threshold unique to a given application based upon driver temperature. Solid-state and self-resetting, this safeguarding network guarantees that each enclosure can remain running at maximum output, without risk of speaker damage. Externally corner protectors, recessed steel handles, rigging points, rubber feet, a 16-guage steel grille, �� and locking connectors are all found on each MVP37 enclosure.

FEATURES:
SIGNAL PRESENT LED
THERMAL LINK� HF DRIVER PROTECTION
LM20� LOW MASS FERROFLUID-COOLED NON-METALLIC DIAPHRAGM
HEAVILY BRACED MDF CONSTRUCTION
TWO �" INPUT CONNECTORS, AND TWO LOCKING CONNECTORS
RECESSED HANDLES
16 GAUGE STEEL GRILLES

Specifications:
Loudspeaker Type: Two-way, Full-range
Operating Range: 60 Hz - 16 kHz
50 Hz - 14 kHz (+/-6dB)
Max Input Ratings: 400W continuous, 1000W Program 40 volts RMS, 89 volts momentary peak
Recommended Power Amplifier: 800W to 1200W @ 4 Ohms
Sensitivity 1W/1m:
98 dB SPL (63 Hz - 12500 Hz 1/3 octave bands) 98 dB SPL (250 Hz - 4 kHz speech range)
Maximum Output: 124 dB SPL / 131 dB SPL (peak)
Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
Min Impedance: 3.3 Ohms @ 40 Hz
Nominal -6dB Beamwidth:
90� H (+-12� / --44�, 2 kHz - 12.5 kHz)
40� V (+16� / --19�, 2 kHz - 12.5 kHz)
Axial Q / DI: 12.9 / 11.1, 2 kHz - 12.5 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
Recommended Signal Processing: None
Drivers: LF (2) 15"
HF (1) LM20� Compression driver,
Non-metallic, Ferrofluid-cooled
Driver Protection: Thermal Link�
Input Connection:
(2) Locking Connectors (NL4MP compatible)
(2) 1/4 in. jacks
Controls: None
Enclosure: MDF
Enclosure Hardware:
(2) Handles
(8) Corner protectors
Mounting / Rigging Provisions6) 5/16-18 hanging point inserts
Grille: 16 gauge perforated steel
Required Accessories: 60Hz High pass filter
Supplied Accessories: None
Optional Accessories: STRAPKIT: (3) steel straps for suspending
Dimensions: Height: 43 in. / 1092 mm
Width (front): 18 in. / 457 mm
Width (rear): 12 in. / 305 mm
Depth: 19 in. / 483 mm
Weight: 86 lb. / 42.5 kg

and get something like Crown CE4000 or Crest Audio LT2000 or Carver Pro PX1450 amplifier, now what about monitors, gotta have those!!! or do you have your own pair? Cheers...

Posted by Tony Morello on Jun-23-2003 08:55:

i recommend the community speakers as well
our company uses them for our concert sound and they are mint
IMO they're the best loudspeakers you can get aside from turbosound

Posted by variableS on Jun-24-2003 04:56:

Thanks for the help guys. I really appreciate it.

We have 2 stage monitors, both rated at 100W program. Would the amp used for 1000W speakers blow them out?

Posted by JohnSmith on Jun-24-2003 05:24:

defintely! you will need a seperate amp for your monitors, putting out about 200W channel max i think.

Posted by DJ Tranz on Jun-25-2003 02:30:

quote:
Originally posted by JohnSmith
defintely! you will need a seperate amp for your monitors, putting out about 200W channel max i think.

Thnaks John, that's correct. You wanna have a separate monitors amp whenever possible. Get like a Crown XLS402 amp for the monitors, just because it says 100watt prog, don't mean it can't handle more than that. A speaker will handle more power as long as it comes from a clean amp, like Crown, shitty and cheap amps even at lower than 100w will ruin the speaker.