{"id":10033,"date":"2021-05-27T13:43:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-27T18:43:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/?p=10033"},"modified":"2025-10-29T10:08:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:08:55","slug":"tech-talks-the-most-important-questions-for-every-pro-audio-contractor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/performing-arts\/tech-talks-the-most-important-questions-for-every-pro-audio-contractor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Important Questions For Every Pro Audio Contractor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_10030\" style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-10030\" class=\" wp-image-10030\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1547762082768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1547762082768.jpg 400w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1547762082768-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2016\/07\/1547762082768-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 251px) 100vw, 251px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-10030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jay Fullmer, JBL Electro-Acoustic Senior Design Expert and 30+ year industry veteran<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">We recently had a chance to catch up with Jay Fullmer, JBL Electro-Acoustic Senior Design Expert and 30+ year industry veteran to get his thoughts on the most important questions sound contractors may want to discuss with their clients and some additional questions to ask themselves as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Jay shared his thoughts on best practices for being successful no matter what space you are designing for.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Whenever you are designing an audio system, there are some important questions you should ask\u2014both of the client and yourself. Being prepared and having the right knowledge from the start can prevent many headaches down the line. That said, here are sixteen questions every sound contractor should ask at the start of a new job:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>12 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask Their Client<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>1. What is the main use of the facility under development or the venue you are designing for?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">High-energy house of worship or a more traditional space?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Live performance venue, nightclub or a dance\/karaoke club?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Restaurant with a Sports Bar?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10047\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9154-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9154-1.jpg 729w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9154-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9154-1-160x160.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>2. Is the project new construction or renovation or a mix of both?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will the existing equipment be used along with new equipment?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What will the floor plan look like?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What are existing infrastructure considerations and will anything need to be moved like power, water or gas supply connections that could impact cable routing?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>3. Are there digital CAD plans or paper blueprints available?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If so, can we borrow them and run to the local print shop to get them scanned?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If not, what plans are in place?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a name=\"form\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pages08.net\/harmaninternationalindustries\/MartinLightingMACUltraBlog\/MartinLightingMACUltraBlog\" width=\"202\" height=\"540\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>4. What is the estimated life expectancy of the room for its designed function?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will the room designed as a main sanctuary\/worship space become the youth room in four years?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are you <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/enterprise\/networked-av-is-a-real-game-changer-for-sports-bars\/\">adding video to the Sports bar<\/a><\/span> in a year?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will the dance area start adding live acts later on?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>5. What are the <\/em><\/strong><a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"http:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/enterprise\/will-my-sound-system-be-loud-enough\/\"><strong><em>SPL and\/or performance goals<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> for the system?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Does the client know what 105 dB sounds like?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will there be extensive amounts of subwoofer energy required?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will touring gospel\/religious groups use the system?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will they demand technical equipment rider adherence?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>6. Who will be operating the system?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will operator training be included in the after-sale support?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Is the required operator skill set of the system at &#8220;Broadway-level&#8221; and the available in-house skillset at &#8220;Community Theater-level?&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>7. What is the actual audio budget as related to the A\/V scope of work?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How much of the A\/V system budget needs to be allocated for video and lighting?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Is there anything you should know about when budget funds will be available and \u2013 all at once, in a draw structure, etc.?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-9970\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/APAC-Panyatara-3-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"357\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/03\/APAC-Panyatara-3-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/03\/APAC-Panyatara-3-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/03\/APAC-Panyatara-3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/03\/APAC-Panyatara-3-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>8. What is the timeline for the construction and installation phase?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Is there adequate available time for design and equipment procurement?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How long can you \u2018lock in\u2019 pricing for?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are raw material or equipment costs on the rise?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are labor and installation personnel costs stable?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>9. What are the rooms\u2019 working configurations<\/em><\/strong><em>?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If a multi-purpose room, is there a set presentation area or does the presentation focal area shift for different functions?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Does the sporting gym\/field house\/arena also function as a convocation center for graduations or assemblies?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>10. Is the new system eliminating live production costs incurred by <\/em><\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/enterprise\/the-pros-and-cons-of-house-av-in-conference-centers\/\"><strong><em>portable systems brought in for live performance events<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/span><strong><em>?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Does it make sense for the client to buy a system used three times a year when live production companies regularly update and maintain their rental stock?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Am I shooting myself in the foot asking this?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>11. Is a new sound system being asked to address room acoustic problems?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do the services of an acoustical specialist need to be used prior to audio system design?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10052\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"342\" height=\"366\" \/>12. Is the structural design of the facility ample for a properly placed flown system?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Do funds exist for a structural\/professional engineering analysis to evaluate the new rigging positions?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>4 Questions Every Contractor Should Ask\u00a0Themselves<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>1. Is the scope of work beyond my skill set and prior job experience?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Can I sub-contract rigging, system tuning and adjustment, and shop drawing requirements and still make a profit?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Is it time to add a new contractor level?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>2. Can I access all required equipment lines necessary to fulfill the bid list?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Can I open up additional lines or two-step what I\u2019ll need to complete the consultant&#8217;s design?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">How will this affect <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"http:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/enterprise\/using-value-engineering-to-get-the-most-out-of-audio-systems-on-a-budget\/\">my bottom line<\/a><\/span>?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>3. Will the scope of work require additional personnel to be hired?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Beyond the above-mentioned subcontracted specialists, is the company infrastructure ready for the additional workload?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong><em>4. What are the additional associated risks involved in the project?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Will additional insurance and\/or bonds be required for my company\u2019s overall protection?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Installed Audio Support Resources<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you are a pro audio contractor, consultant, integrator, facility manager, owner or end-user, the JBL Professional Installed Audio team is ready to support every aspect of your designs, projects and installations. Our many combined years of knowledge, proven by thousands of<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-10053\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"276\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9158.jpg 875w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2021\/05\/9158-768x642.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">global success stories equip us to suggest the right strategies to create the ideal audio experience for any space.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>HARMAN Professional Training<\/strong> &#8211; We are excited to deliver the most impactful pro audio training in the industry. Go to <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/harman.remote-learner.net\/mod\/page\/view.php?id=416\">JBL Training Resources<\/a><\/span> to see available live and on-demand classes, certifications and more and if you ever need direct training support, just <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"mailto:traininghelp@harman.com?subject=HARMAN%20Professional%20Training\">give us a shout<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Learning Sessions Webinars<\/strong> &#8211; We have over 150 workshops presented by leading engineers, designers, programmers and other experts sharing strategies, tips and tricks. Every webinar is free and you can receive AVIXA RU credits for attending live or recorded webinars. To explore webinars you may be interested in, just go to the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"color: #ff6600;\" href=\"https:\/\/harman.remote-learner.net\/course\/view.php?id=1634\">JBL Learning Sessions Site<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>We Want to Know<\/strong><br \/>\nWhat questions do you ask when starting a new AV installation and what are other questions contractors should ask themselves? We\u2019d love to know. 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