Right long story short my dad bosses dads wife (or something along those lines) hosts knitting lectures for 30-40 sometimes even 60 people in her spare time

due to health issues ect she now finds it hard to project her voice as much and wants a small PA to reinforce her voice so she can speak at normal conversation level and then the PA do the rest

the room is approx. 60ft by 30 ft (im told never been there) and has a relatively low ceiling, and a fair amount of windows (dont no if that helps but they told me so ill tell you XD)

she thinks the best thing for her would be a wireless lepell style mic as she often wanders around the room ect as she talks and defiantly want her hands free.

i was think 2 active speakers a small behringer desk ? but the main problem i can see us having will be the microphone (i know nothing about mics like this! ) and also feedback as she wants to move around the audience ... she dose not want it roaring out but quite predictable a nice level with reasonable quality so the people can hear what she is saying ....

as far a budget goes (they didn't give me one) but i imagine there quite happy to spend a reasonable amount if the return is good enough but nothing too stupid

the main thing i feel would be simplicity as myself or my dad can set it up for her and then say turn it to here and here and all is hunky dory ...

any ideas?

Thanks

Jack

For simplicity I'd suggest a Yamaha Stagepas system. Good quality for this sort of thing and easy to set up. For a mic, I'd suggest an AKG520 into a radio pack. Much more secure in terms of feedback than a lapel if the presenter is happy to wear a mic on the head.

I've used this system hundreds of times for school presentations, absolutely rock solid.

Oh, and then I'd imagine you'd need a 'click' track given its knitting groups...................

Bob

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If you want simple and quick then one or two Mackie SRM150s might fit the bill. They can be mounted on mic stands which helps cut down on the size of clutter to be carted about.

I agree with Bob Bickerton about a headset radio mic system. For cost/performance and ease of set-up maybe the Sennheiser Freeport Presentation - with additional headset mic - would be appropriate.

TDC

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Not sure about the other

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i was think 2 active speakers a small behringer desk ?

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You needn't look any further than the LD Dave 10+ or 12+: £250-£300 secondhand, hi-fi quality sound, active, and it can also be used as an instrument PA too. Literally streets ahead of any Stagepas system.

Personally I would forget about a mixer and just go for a headworn radio mic and a single active speaker (maybe add a second later if needed). Keep things as simple as possible.

Even better - go for a speaker with a built in radio mic receiver and matching belt pack - dB Technologies do one and I'm sure there are others.

James.

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Perhaps they could knit themselves a system... I agree that a simple powered speaker/mixer combo with or without builtin radio mic would be the way to go.

Thanks for your replies

only main problem is the lecture really is set on it being a lepel mic... (sorry forgot to say)

as i see it the speakers arnt too importent ... as any decent enough "branded" speaker will probs do the job in my opinion

were more worried about the mic feeding back

we quite like the look of this http://www.dv247.com/microphones/sennheiser-freeport-presentation-set-lava lier-wireless-microphone-system--28313

thoughts?

Thanks again

Jack

That's why I was specifically thinking of the dB Technologies Basic 110 system which is described at

http://www.realsound.co.uk/portable-pa-systems/db-technologies-portable-pa .html

although the prices there seem a little expensive - I'm sure I've seen complete packages including a lapel radio mic for just over £500.

You may be able to find something that is mains powered only for less.

James.

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JRP Music - Audio Mastering and Restoration.
http://www.jrpmusic.net

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only main problem is the lecture really is set on it being a lepel mic... (sorry forgot to say)

as i see it the speakers arnt too importent ... as any decent enough "branded" speaker will probs do the job in my opinion

were more worried about the mic feeding back

we quite like the look of this http://www.dv247.com/microphones/sennheiser-freeport-presentation-set-lava lier-wireless-microphone-system--28313

thoughts?

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Only that she's making life hard for herself by resisting a headset. Does she realise how light and unobtrusive they are? Perhaps she's thinking of what the old-time telephone operators used to wear!