As we have said before, there are many different factors to consider when you look at sound reinforcement options in a given location. If you are already familiar with line arrays you will surely think of them in a large arena or at an outdoor concert but these systems can certainly work in smaller arenas and ballrooms.

By adding a line array system to our inventory of conventional speaker systems we have the added flexibility of designing a sound reinforcement solution that can take all the unique factors of a particular venue into account. Because of this, we can provide excellent audio in any environment while giving you the most value possible. Depending on your particular needs we can design a system that only requires using a line array or we may agree that a conventional system with delays is the best solution and we can even combine the two systems to create a hybrid design.

Every system has it's pros and cons and the line array is no different. While a line array provides excellent sound in certain settings it is not always the right choice in small ballrooms or venues with low ceilings or rooms with a lot of obstructions. In these situations our conventional delay speaker systems or a hybrid of the two are the best choice. The audience size, venue dimensions, set design and rigging requirements will all play a part in the final decision.

For example, our JBL VerTec Line Array requires less rigging points than a traditional speaker system. Even though the JBL VerTec is one of the most lightweight, large format line arrays out there those rigging points must be "heavy" points that can safely carry the combined weight of the speaker column. The JBL can even be ground supported when the conditions dictate the need for that kind of set up. Let's say you have a large, open ballroom with the proper ceiling height and available space for a line array but the room is so big that there are delay screens in the room. This could be the ideal situation for a hybrid system. The sound being blocked by the projection screens can be compensated for by traditional delay speakers that will fill in the missing audio for the audience. Conversely, you may have a venue with low ceilings that is much longer than it is wide. Throw in a row of support columns that divide the audience in two and you have a situation where a conventional speaker system can excel and would more than likely be the best choice over a line array.

When it comes right down to it we are here to work with you to come up with the best solution possible. We will always use every tool at our disposal to make sure you get what you need. In the next section of this web site we will be talking about the specifics of our JBL VerTec system, including JBL's Line Array Software Calculator that is used to determine the exact set up for a line array system and it can give us the information we need to know to decide if a line array is the right choice to begin with.