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Expert: Kyle Aylor - 3/1/2010


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I have a truck shop at home and want to install a p.a.  The system will be simple. it's basic function is to send audio into the truck garage from an office mounted 2-way radio and also allow paging.  The shop is 60ft. by 130ft, with a partition at 100ft. what size amplifier do I need, can I cover each area with a 15 watt speaker, or are more needed?

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That's a tough question without seeing the area but I would probably go with a larger speaker and more wattage. You may not want it to necessarily be louder, but having more "headroom" would be nice. It is certainly better to have too much than not enough.

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Kyle Aylor

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I can answer in-depth technical and creative questions regarding sound reinforcement, recording studio and digital mastering equipment. Questions to me should limited to these areas. PLEASE...NO QUESTIONS REGARDING CAR AUDIO.

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I owned and operated an independent recording studio for 7 years and currently own and operate a digital mastering and duplication facility.

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