{"id":5352,"date":"2017-12-05T07:19:01","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T15:19:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/?p=5352"},"modified":"2017-09-21T12:38:34","modified_gmt":"2017-09-21T19:38:34","slug":"the-minimalist-part-1-streamlined-pa-setups-for-singersongwriters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/entertainment\/the-minimalist-part-1-streamlined-pa-setups-for-singersongwriters\/","title":{"rendered":"The Minimalist, Part 1: Streamlined PA Setups for Singer\/Songwriters"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes AV systems face very complex challenges that require an intricate, holistic solution to solve. However, sometimes the situation is more straightforward, and we don\u2019t need all of that complexity. That\u2019s why we\u2019re staring this new series talking about basic-but-functional setups and techniques that can help solve problems in a variety of musical applications.<\/p>\n

In this first post, we\u2019ll take a look at compact PA systems. These small-format audio systems are a huge problem solver for many applications, because, let\u2019s face it, one of the least enjoyable parts of being a performing musician is lugging gear around. It\u2019s hard enough if you\u2019re in a band and have four, five or more people to help carry stuff. But what about if you\u2019re a solo act? Sure, you want to sound good, but you don\u2019t want to get a hernia every time you load in and out at a gig. Thankfully, there are powerful-yet-compact sound systems available that help keep the “schlep” factor at a minimum.<\/p>\n

Piece by Piece<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Packaged PA Systems like the JBL EON208P are great all-in-one solutions for small applications<\/p><\/div>\n

Before discussing the types of compact PAs on the market, let\u2019s review the three main components in a PA system (not including mics and cables):<\/p>\n