Speaker Installation
Speaker installations are fairly straightforward, although there is a bit of planning to do before diving in. The first thing to ask yourself is: what kind of set-up am I looking for? A single speaker used for a classroom intercom is going to be a very different project than wiring up a new sound system in an auditorium. The first factor to consider is whether the speaker system should be mono or stereo.
A mono system will have one or more speakers in a single spot. That one area will be where all of the sounds from the system originate. In an environment like a meeting room, where audience attention will be focused on one spot, this is most people’s preference. Stereo systems use left and right channels to spread sounds around a room, allowing sound to come at the audience from all directions. This type of system is common in settings like movie theaters where audiences need to feel like they are at the center of the audio they are hearing.
Pre-Installation Tasks
Each installation is unique but they all start with the same thing: a site survey. Measuring the scope of your project is critical in determining what tools and equipment will be needed. A project installing speakers in one room of an office will be very different from installing an outdoor intercom system. For simple projects like working with a drop-ceiling or cutting into drywall, a phone call can be all it takes to start the project planning. For more detailed projects, a technician may need to come out and examine the site.
After the survey is complete, our team will formulate a custom plan for your facility. Factors such as how far apart the speakers should be, how much voltage is needed for each unit, and how high above the audience the speakers should be placed will all be factored in here. Prior to the installation, our team can ship speaker wire, mounts, brackets, and other necessary equipment directly to the job site. On the day of the installation, make sure there is a way for the installer to access the property. Ideally, this will involve having someone on-hand to let them in. This representative should also be able to point the installer to the work area as well.
Completing the Installation
With the materials already onsite, our technicians will unpackage everything and start prepping the walls by cutting holes and hanging brackets/mounts as needed. Then the speakers themselves will be mounted and wire will be run through the walls, floors, and/or ceiling, connecting the speakers to a media device or drop box. Once everything has been cleanly connected, the system will be tested to check functionality. After that, it is a simple matter of cleaning up the area and your new speaker system will be ready to go.
At INC, we perform speaker installations for schools, offices, restaurants, churches, hotels, retail stores, and more. A properly installed speaker system not only looks crisp and clean but will also provide key functionality to day-to-day operations. Whether a speaker system is being installed from scratch or tacked onto an existing network, INC is ready to get the job done right.
If you have additional questions on this process, please call us directly at 888-519-9525 or request a quote here. Our team will work with you to prepare your custom installation project.