Band PA Systems

For those who have been in bands, they will attest that it is not the easiest thing in the world to do, our selection of small band PA systems here are built to alleviate some of this strain. These kits are specifically built for bands to amplify their instrument and vocal signals towards audiences but have many other useful ways to utilise the additional components supplied, for example, as part of the setup for a rehearsal space.

Buy PA System for Bands

In terms of user access and affordability, the products available here are among the best PA systems for bands. With many variants to choose from you can find something that will suit your professional requirements to a tee. Kits arrive fast, fully-featured and ready for work, with options to incorporate microphones and mic stands too, for example, if your band has multiple vocalists.

While the focus here is PA systems for bands, there are some smaller packages for fitness and dance studios, aerobic instructors and sports centres. Medium-sized systems to that suit mobile entertainers, tribute acts, solo singers, acoustic acts or simply for giving public announcements. Naturally, our larger systems are great for live music bands, professional mobile DJs and outdoor performance events provided the performance covered up in case of rainfall.

The options available are numerous but if you would like to discuss a custom package with our sales team, do not hesitate to contact us directly over the phone.

Best PA Systems for Bands

At ElectroMarket, we offer the best PA systems for bands on the market at this price point. Regardless of the kit you decide upon, you can really begin to stretch the potential of what this equipment can do and with the right sound tweaking, you can get the very best from your PA purchase. Many bands find themselves needing reliability over anything else, it is risky to own a low-grade system that may peter out during your set. Luckily, our PA units are both sturdy, reliable and will continue to deliver a great performance for many shows to come.

Our systems are perfect for the touring band or act on the move, with everything able to arrive at your home on the same day. Many now also feature a battery power system, so can be charged up and used where mains power is not available. Medium-sized systems step things up a notch, with a pair of speaker cabs in either active configuration, or passive with a separate amplifier.

Small Band PA Systems

The smaller kits on offer are nothing to scoff at. These systems come in several sizes, and usually consist of a pair of powered industry-standard 12 inch or 15 inch (woofer diameter) units, and sometimes a separate powered subwoofer unit which can be used as bases for pole mounting the top speakers. Using an all active system like this provides power output and sound delivery that is truly impressive and will look great on stage with all of the other instruments in use. Many of these smaller band based packages include a PA mixer too, or feature built-in mixers through the active speaker units, alongside the regular microphone inputs that you'd come to expect.

Although the power handling varies by price point and manufacturer, even the more cheaper units available in our selection will have a continuous rating of at least 200W. These small band PA systems are more for the working band, small bars, outdoor events and for-hire companies to offer their clients a one time lend of their system.

As mentioned earlier, there is a wide variety of PA systems for bands available for all types of requirement and performance level. Of course, small band PA systems start modestly in size, are perfect for easy manoeuvring and have the simplest setup time. These are generally powered (active) trolley-based units with built-in amplifiers, MP3 players, VHF or UHF radio microphones, as described fully in our Portable PA section.

How do you set up a PA system for a band?

Covers and function bands often need their own PA set up to take to parties and other venues that may not have them. Firstly, securely mount the PA speakers to their respective stands, secondly, make sure all of your other equipment is plugged in / connected. Your mixer, microphones and other equipment should ideally be accessible to at least one of the band members on stage.

Thirdly, make sure you do a soundcheck, have somebody stand in front of your band as they perform and ask them to let you know what instrument needs a volume level change.

Fourthly, once you have achieved decent levels for each of the musicians via your mixer, do the same for all vocals that will be present during the show. It is a good idea to find somewhere on stage you can immediately access your mixer, and it is wise to learn the exact control settings needed to make your band sound the best. Although external sound engineers sometimes think they know best, it is usually only the professional band members that know the final sound in mind.

Finally, consider excluding anybody from approaching your set up once you have sound checked, even a friendly pub-goer could accidentally knock your mix for six.