Live Sound Reinforcement
The Experience to Help You Find What You Need
Bob's has a long history of providing quality sound reinforcement for bands, school and churches. Having sold hundreds of systems, we are well-equiped to deal with any of your needs. From a small acoustic duo to a full-fledged, high-power system, we carry it all.
"What Does This Button Do?"
Can't tell phantom power from bi-amping? No problem. We'll answer any questions you have - both before you buy your system, and after you take it home.
On-Site Consulting and Installations
We also travel for permanent installations. This year alone, we have worked with the Adirondack Railway, repaired a bell tower, installed a system for a Chazy soccerfield, and provided many school auditoriums with custom sound solutuons and equipment.
P.A. Rentals
Bobs music rents small P.A. systems for live gigs, speaking engagements, and for DJ's. They run about ($75.00) a night and include the following:
(2)
Speakers
(2) Speaker stands
(2) Speaker cables
(1) Powered P.A. amplifier
(1)
Power cable for amplifier
How to Set Up your P.A. System
* If you have rented a P.A. system from us and need help setting it up, please read the following:
Step 1. Set up speaker stands.
Step 2. Place speakers on top of stands. Speakers have a stand mount on the bottom that will slide easily onto the top of the stand pole. Be sure that the stand legs are far enough out to keep the speaker stable. Make sure that the safety pin has been inserted into the pole to keep the speaker from dropping down.
Step 3. Insert speaker cables into the speaker outputs on the rear of the P.A. amplifier. Connect the other end of the speaker cables to the input jacks on the rear of the speakers. If the back of the speaker gives you a choice of inputs... always use the full range inputs.
Step 4. Connect power cable to back of P.A. amplifier. Plug into wall socket.
* If you have rented microphones with your P.A. and are unfamiliar with their setup we will cover that now.
Step 1. Locate XLR microphone cable. This is the cable with a 3 pin connector.
Step 2. Plug the male end into the XLR input on the front of the P.A. amplifier.
Step 3. Plug female end into the microphone. If microphone has an on on/off switch, turn to on position before use. Also remember that microphones are directional. So if you want the microphone to work properly you need to speak or sing clearly into the mic. With the head of the mic a few inches away from your mouth.
Using Your P.A. and Setting Levels
1. make sure all master volumes are turned to zero, and that all microphone channels volumes are also at zero. Note: These are usually the knobs above the XLR microphone input jacks
2. Zero out your EQ settings on each channel. This means to put all the High, Mid, and Low knobs to the center position. Also if your P.A. amplifier has a master EQ set it flat. This means all sliders at zero or the center of the EQ.
3. Now turn P.A. amplifier on. Adjust master volume to halfway and turn microphone volume to about 4. Test microphone for signal. If the microphone is working adjust volume accordingly.
4. When its time to make EQ adjustments for your P.A. remember that a little goes a long way. If your main EQ looks like a smiley face with the bass and the treble frequencies on 10 then you are taking the wrong approach. Most times if you have too much high frequency you may want to crank up the bass.
You will find that you may get more headroom and volume out of your system if you take the high end down a little and give it a little more volume. There is only so much space for all the frequencies that your speakers a trying to reproduce. Its kinda like trying to hammer a square pet through a circular hole.
If you add to much then your sound will be muddy and you may risk damaging your system. Like I said minor adjustments are the way to go... and don't be afraid to take away rather than add.
Contact Information
Phone: (518) 561-5656
Location: 32 Plattsburgh Plaza, Plattsburgh NY