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Voice only applications
Minimum of 1/2 watt per person (250 Watts would cover an audience of 500) - "Small Vocal" system is recommended, or "Large Vocal" system for wide area outdoor coverage.

Music accompanied singing to tape/CD or a few acoustic instruments
Minimum of 4 watts per person (2,000 Watts would cover an audience of 500) - "Small Club" system is recommended, or "Small Vocal" system for rooms under 150 people.

Contemporary pop/light rock band
Minimum of 8 watts per person (4,000 Watts would cover an audience of 500) - "Small Club" or "Large Club" system is recommended.

Hard rock or metal band
Minimum of 12 watts per person (6,000 watts would cover an audience of 500) - "Large Club" system is recommended.

Audience sizes over 2,000
"Small Stadium" system recommended.

At least double all power requirements for outdoor settings.

The above power requirement guide is only intended as a rough estimate. Venue size, shape, acoustics, stage area, music styles, band performance, etc. are all factors that can influence sound system power requirements. These estimates assume optimal acoustical conditions and MINIMUM power requirements for ANY supplier's sound system, and are provided only as a quick estimate in calculating the sound reinforcement expenses for your event.

"Small Vocal" system - 500 watts
Two full range speakers on tri-pod stands.

"Large Vocal" system - 1000 watts
Four full range speakers for wide-area coverage.

"Small Club" system - 9000 watts
Two subwoofers and two mid/high speakers.

"Large Club" system - 17,000 watts
Four Subwoofers and four mid/high speakers.

"Small Stadium" system - 27,000 watts
Four Subwoofers, four mid bass speakers, and four mid/high speakers.

All systems include mixer, microphones, effects processors, and all necessary cabling. Total system wattage is an approximate total.

"Small Vocal" system without monitors		$150 per day
"Small Vocal" system		$200 per day
"Large Vocal" system		$250 per day
"Small Club" system		$500 per day
"Large Club" system		$600 per day
"Small Stadium" system		$800 per day

Per day rates include four hours performance time per day and at least one member of our sound crew staffed at your event (there is a one crew member minimum requirement). Add $100 for events where 4 or more bands play, such as a "Battle-of-the-Bands", or events over 4 hours of performance time.

Variations in system setup needs may increase or lower rates. Travel expenses may also apply. Estimate $1.00 per mile (one way) from our location in Belmont, MI. Discount rates available for charity functions and the like. Rates subject to change. Please contact us if you have any questions.