How far does the voice carry?

We do not promise metres, because wind, background noise and how the crowd stands change it a lot. Up to 50 people in a half circle in front of the speakers hear a speech clearly; a long line or a large square is not what it is meant for.

Yes, if it falls directly on the equipment. A speaker survives light rain when covered, but the transmitter on a collar and the receiver need shelter. In heavy rain ask us whether it makes sense to go out at all.

Can we play music from a phone?

Yes, the EON Compact connects to a phone over Bluetooth. During a speech we recommend turning the music down on that same phone; there is no separate mixer here.

Is the transmitter's microphone enough, or do we need a lavalier?

The built-in microphone of the transmitter is enough for speech when it is on the collar close to the mouth. The transmitter also has a socket for a separate lavalier, which can be added if it must be discreet.

How far does the voice carry?

We do not promise metres, because wind, background noise and how the crowd stands change it a lot. Up to 50 people in a half circle in front of the speakers hear a speech clearly; a long line or a large square is not what it is meant for.

Yes, if it falls directly on the equipment. A speaker survives light rain when covered, but the transmitter on a collar and the receiver need shelter. In heavy rain ask us whether it makes sense to go out at all.

Can we play music from a phone?

Yes, the EON Compact connects to a phone over Bluetooth. During a speech we recommend turning the music down on that same phone; there is no separate mixer here.

Is the transmitter's microphone enough, or do we need a lavalier?

The built-in microphone of the transmitter is enough for speech when it is on the collar close to the mouth. The transmitter also has a socket for a separate lavalier, which can be added if it must be discreet.

Battery-powered speech kit for outdoors

for up to 50 people

The simplest sound kit for a place with no socket: a forest trail opening, a beach ceremony, an old town tour, an open-air service, the start of a sports day. Two JBL EON Compact speakers run on batteries, so does the RØDE Wireless GO II microphone system, and all fits in one car. The kit is for speech and light background music for up to 50 people outdoors, not for dancing or a band. The presenter clips a small transmitter to their collar or talks straight into it; the receiver plugs into a speaker and the voice comes out.

Outdoors there are no walls to reflect sound back, so the far end of a crowd hears worse than in a hall. So the kit has two speakers, not one: either side of the crowd or apart, so everyone is close to one. The speakers have Bluetooth, so background music comes from a phone. The Wireless GO II has two transmitters, so two people can talk at once, say a guide and an interpreter or a couple at a ceremony. The maker rates the speaker at up to 12 hours; start with a full battery anyway.

What is in the kit

Sound equipment		pcs	Price per 24 h rental
	JBL EON COMPACT ONE Battery-powered speakers All-in-One Battery-Powered Portable PA, 12h, 112dB	pcs: 2	50 € / 24 h 2 × 25 €
	RØDE WIRELESS GO II Compact wireless mic system 2-Person Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System/Recorder	pcs: 1	10 € / 24 h
	Speaker Stand Speaker stands	pcs: 2	4 € / 24 h 2 × 2 €
Kit total per 24 h rental			Kit total per 24 h rental:64 € / 24 h

Why these items

1.Two JBL EON COMPACT ONE speakers are battery-powered and carry speech outdoors where there are no walls; two let you cover two directions or a long area and give headroom when one is not enough.
2.The RØDE Wireless GO II is a compact wireless system with two clip-on transmitters that have a microphone built in and one receiver that connects to a speaker; it runs on batteries and needs no mixer.
3.Two speaker stands lift the speakers above people's heads, which matters even more outdoors, because a speaker standing on the ground is blocked by the second row already.

Setup and preparation

The speakers go on the stands, are aimed at the crowd and switched on; the Wireless GO II receiver connects by cable to one speaker's input and the transmitter clips to the speaker's collar or is held in the hand. There are several ways to connect the second speaker depending on the layout of the area; we show you at handover. The whole setup takes one person little time and needs no tools. Tell us when ordering whether music comes from a phone or a computer.

On your side you only need someone to carry the speakers to the spot and switch them on, and a fully charged phone for the music. In rain, cover the speakers with plastic or move them under a canopy; the electronics are not waterproof. In wind, weigh down the stand legs with a sandbag or a water canister. The transmitters and receiver charge over USB, so bring a power bank. On request our technician comes and sets everything up; this is a separately ordered service.

Suited for

Guided tour or city walk
Outdoor ceremony or opening
Sports day or orienteering start
Hike or camp with no mains power

Not included

–Sound technician and canopy
–Handheld microphone with a stand
–Subwoofer or a louder system for dancing

When to choose another kit

If there is mains power outdoors and more than 50 people, the Speech kit for up to 50 people or the Presentation and seminar kit for up to 150 people is louder and comes with a mixer. If you need a handheld to pass around the crowd, or a headset, ask for a Shure wireless system in addition; the Wireless GO II transmitters are made for the collar. For a big outdoor party there is the Outdoor event kit for up to 300 people, which does need a generator or mains.

Frequently asked questions

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