OUTDOOR SPEAKERS
The Great Outdoors Spring is just around the corner, and some companies, be they home based or office based, are turning their thoughts to alternative meeting spaces. Whilst they rapidly plan and design their available outdoor spaces, we turn our thoughts to the audio opportunities outdoor meeting spaces represent.
to take care of the equipment. Essential advice to anyone considering purchasing outdoor speakers is to look after them. Many will come with housing and designs that will shield their inner components from the elements. Designing the outdoor space with either a retractable roof, or a cover that can be put over the speakers when not in use, or some other form of protection, will go a long way towards prolonging their longevity. Alternatively, a semi-permanent installation, such as “bringing them inside for the winter” may be a consideration. Permanent or Portable Outdoor speakers are designed to project sound farther and louder than indoor speakers to compensate for the lack of walls and ceilings that can bounce sound in an indoor environment. Having fixed outdoor speakers in a permanent location certainly eliminates the need for anyone to lug their portable speakers outdoors, doing away with safety hazards such as tripping and pulling muscles. Naturally if permanent outdoor speakers are not installed and secured properly they too can present a hazard such as falling on someone’s head, but let’s assume for the moment that all installations are secure, and that trolleys are used to transport portable speakers. On the topic of mobility, if your customer does have health issues, and opts for portable outdoor speakers, recommend those that are either light in design or have built in wheels. 5 things to consider: For resellers and distributors, with outdoor speakers in their ranges, here are 5 conversation considerations you could have with your customers:
World of Good How many times do you recall, as a child, hearing the phrase “Go outside and play”, or being commanded to “Go and get some fresh air”? Often followed with the sentiments that it would do you the ‘world of good’?. That old adage holds true with health professionals today, with the exception of heavily polluted cities, where sometimes it’s better to stay in than out. We have rediscovered outdoor spaces for business meetings, someone coining the phrase “bleisure” which is mixing business with pleasure/leisure time, whilst others enjoy collaborating around communal areas during office hours, where they’ll reassure you that is where most of the business is done. Office managers and hybrid workers are continuously turning their thoughts to making the most of their outdoor spaces to improve productivity and employee well-being. Out or Out but Covered Outdoor speakers are for those who want a more permanent audio option for a patio, roof garden, or any other open-air space, as opposed to using a portable Bluetooth speaker. All device instructions manuals will include a section on how
Outdoor speakers can be mounted on walls, hidden in landscape features, or even disguised as rocks to blend seamlessly into outdoor environments.
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