Does it work with a generator?

Yes, if the generator delivers a stable voltage and has enough capacity for four active speakers and a mixer. Tell us when ordering which generator you have and we will say whether it is enough. Cheap construction generators can introduce noise.

What happens if it rains?

In light rain you can carry on if the speakers are covered on top and the mixer is in a tent. In heavy rain the system must be switched off and covered; the electronics are not waterproof and a wet unit is dangerous. Always plan the canopy in advance, not by the weather forecast.

Are two subwoofers necessary if we only play background music?

For background music and speeches you can do with less, and then the Party kit for up to 200 people is the better fit. Two are needed when there is dancing in the evening or a band plays; outdoors, bass is the first thing to disappear.

How far does the sound carry?

We do not promise metres, because wind and background noise change it. Up to 300 people in a proper half circle in front of the stage hear well; for a long narrow street or a slope we plan the placement separately and add speakers if needed.

Does it work with a generator?

Yes, if the generator delivers a stable voltage and has enough capacity for four active speakers and a mixer. Tell us when ordering which generator you have and we will say whether it is enough. Cheap construction generators can introduce noise.

What happens if it rains?

In light rain you can carry on if the speakers are covered on top and the mixer is in a tent. In heavy rain the system must be switched off and covered; the electronics are not waterproof and a wet unit is dangerous. Always plan the canopy in advance, not by the weather forecast.

Are two subwoofers necessary if we only play background music?

For background music and speeches you can do with less, and then the Party kit for up to 200 people is the better fit. Two are needed when there is dancing in the evening or a band plays; outdoors, bass is the first thing to disappear.

How far does the sound carry?

We do not promise metres, because wind and background noise change it. Up to 300 people in a proper half circle in front of the stage hear well; for a long narrow street or a slope we plan the placement separately and add speakers if needed.

Outdoor event kit for up to 300 people

Outdoors you lose every advantage a hall gives: no walls to reflect sound, no ceiling to hold the bass together, and the audience spreads out. For the same crowd you need noticeably more low end and more height than indoors. That is why this kit has two JBL SRX828SP double-18-inch subwoofers, two SRX812P speakers on poles above them, a Soundcraft Ui24R digital mixer, two wireless handhelds and a DI box for a laptop. For up to 300 people at a district day, a summer gathering, an outdoor party or a fairground where music is played and speeches are made.

A day outdoors starts with power. Every speaker and subwoofer has its own mains lead, the mixer and receiver too, so you need a proper mains supply or a generator and enough long, weatherproof extension leads. Then the placement: subwoofers on the ground, speakers on poles above them so the sound travels over the first rows. The mixer goes under a canopy and is controlled from a tablet, so the engineer can stand where they hear what the audience hears. Rain, wind and sun are all enemies: electronics must be covered, stands weighted and microphones fitted with windshields.

What is in the kit

Sound equipment		pcs	Price per 24 h rental
	JBL SRX812P Powered speakers Active speaker HF/LF 3″/12″, 2000 W, 136 dB, 40Hz – 21kHz	pcs: 2	80 € / 24 h 2 × 40 €
	JBL SRX828SP Powered 2×18" subwoofers Active subwoofer 2×18″, 2000 W, 141 dB, 29Hz – 150Hz	pcs: 2	120 € / 24 h 2 × 60 €
	Speaker Pole Distance poles Distance pole SUB->SAT	pcs: 2	4 € / 24 h 2 × 2 €
	Soundcraft Ui24R Digital mixer 24-channel Digital Mixer/USB Multi-Track Recorder with Wireless Control	pcs: 1	30 € / 24 h
	Shure SLXD24D/B58 Two wireless handheld mics Dual Digital Handheld Wireless Microphone System w BETA 58A	pcs: 1	40 € / 24 h
	Radial USB-PRO USB DI box for the laptop USB Laptop Direct Box	pcs: 1	10 € / 24 h
Kit total per 24 h rental			Kit total per 24 h rental:284 € / 24 h

Why these items

1.Two JBL SRX812P active speakers with a 12-inch woofer and a 3-inch high-frequency driver carry speech and music further and more clearly outdoors than the smaller models we offer indoors for the same crowd size.
2.Two JBL SRX828SP subwoofers with two 18-inch drivers each are chosen because bass disappears quickly outdoors and a single 18-inch sub would be weak here; two double subs give the dance floor a foundation even in the back row.
3.Two speaker poles mount each speaker on top of a subwoofer, so no separate stands are needed and the heavy sub keeps the whole pole steady in a windy spot.
4.The Soundcraft Ui24R digital mixer is controlled from a tablet, which outdoors means the engineer does not have to sit at the end of the cables under a tent but can adjust levels from among the audience; it also records the event to a USB drive.
5.The Shure SLXD24D/B58 system with two wireless handhelds lets a host and a presenter speak without a cable anywhere on the site, and the Beta 58A capsule resists feedback next to loud music.
6.The Radial USB-PRO DI box takes music from a laptop and hands it to the mixer as a clean balanced signal that does not start to hum over a long cable outdoors.

Setup and preparation

The subwoofers go either side of the stage front on a hard, level surface, the poles onto the subs and the speakers on top of the poles, aimed over the audience. The mixer and the wireless receiver go under a tent or canopy away from the stage; the tablet connects to the mixer over the Wi-Fi that the mixer creates itself. Cables from the speakers to the mixer are taped down or lifted over walkways. Windshields go on the microphones and a free frequency is checked.

On the organiser's side you need a mains supply that carries four active speakers and a mixer, or a generator, a canopy for the mixer, plastic covers for the speakers in case of rain and someone to run the mixer. Tell us in advance how far the power source is from the stage so the cables reach. Two subwoofers are heavy; lifting them takes two people and a vehicle they fit in. Most customers order this kit together with setup by our technician; ask for a quote.

Suited for

District or municipal summer days
Outdoor party or a festival's small stage
Fairground with speeches and music
Finish line and prize-giving at a sports event

Not included

–Tent or canopy and generator
–Sound technician and lighting
–Stage and barriers

When to choose another kit

If the crowd is well over 300 or the stage is large, the Concert kit for up to 500 people (line array) is the right step; it definitely needs our technician. If a band is playing, add microphones, DI boxes and monitors along the lines of the Live band kit for up to 200 people, or order them separately. For a smaller outdoor event without dancing, such as a speech in a park, the Battery-powered speech kit for outdoors or the Party kit for up to 100 people is enough.

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