Most Frequently Asked Audio Installation Questions

Pro Acoustics audio experts provide advice, answers, technical papers, and manuals for some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about designing, buying, installing, and servicing pro audio, commercial audio, 70-volt distribution, whole-house audio, and home surround sound equipment. With over 35 years of experience in 70 volt audio and commercial audio systems, you can count on Pro Acoustics to provide answers to the most challenging questions about 70V systems and applications. Need help? We have the answers. With decades of experience designing and installing 70-volt audio systems, professional sound systems, and home sound equipment, we see the most common challenges customers face, from the equipment to the wiring and connectors.

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Top Installation FAQ's

1. How do I hook up 70-volt speakers in parallel?
Answer: Guide to 70 Volt Sound Systems by Harman

2. What is the difference in Series Parallel Speaker Wiring?
Answer: Series Parallel Speaker Wiring

3. How do I tap my 70 Volt Speakers?
Answer: Refer to this System Design Guide by Bogen

4. What is a 70 Volt Transformer
Answer: Autoformer Tech Notes

5. What setting should I turn the dial on the speaker to?
Answer: Setting The Dial on My Speaker

6. What is a 1/4" TRS/XLR Combo Jack?
Answer: Many devices have two input connectors
(balanced XLR and unbalanced jack).

7. How do I wire my Speakon connector?
Answer: Neutrik Loudspeaker Connectors

8. How do I program this amplifier (CDi series amp)?
Answer: Refer to the Operation Manual

9. How do I hook up a 70-volt system?
Answer: Guide to 70 Volt Sound Systems by Harman

10. How many speakers do I need for my space?
Answer: Seperate them by the average ceiling height, center-to-center, for each speaker. Example: A 10ft ceiling would = 10ft between each speaker
System Design Guide by Bogen

11. What gauge of speaker wire do I need to use?
Answer: Speaker Wire and Transmission Distance

12. Why can't I use wireless speakers?
Answer: Wireless speakers must be powered by a battery or an AC outlet. Range limitations, radio/cell phone RF interference, and power output limitations can be concerns, and the speaker will never sound as good as a directly wired speaker. Hard wiring is highly recommended for most professional and commercial applications.

13. How do I select speakers for my Commercial Sound System?
Answer: TOA Guide to Loudspeakers

14. How do I connect my sound system?
Answer: Sound System Interconnection by Rane