1. Purpose Here is where customers come alive and tell you about their hearts desires for their ideal outdoor meeting spaces. Sadly, this may be curtailed by no. 4 “Budget”, but listen carefully to the sound dispersion requirements in terms of size of area the speakers need to reach. Some customers will be looking for wireless connectivity, to enable them to stream music from smartphones, tablets, or other wireless- enabled devices. Many outdoor audio systems allow for the creation of audio zones, letting users have different audio playing in separate areas. This is useful for large properties or event venues where multiple atmospheres might be desired. 2. Location Outdoor speakers are designed to withstand various weather conditions, including rain, sunlight and humidity. They are often built with rugged, durable materials that prevent water damage and UV fading. Some outdoor speakers have dual voice coil technology, allowing them to produce stereo sound from a single speaker unit. This is especially useful in areas where space is limited. During space design phase, advise your customer to make sure that meeting attendees are made comfortable: speakers placed too far away and they won’t be able to hear the speech or music, and attendees being placed way too close to the speakers may not thank your customer for being constantly blasted with the noise. 3. Installation Outdoor speakers can be mounted on walls, hidden in landscape features, or even disguised as rocks to blend seamlessly into outdoor environments. Most models come with brackets and stakes for easy installation. Do recommend positioning speakers coming at or near ear level of meeting attendees. Cabling
is a big consideration, it is that trip hazard again, and typically outdoor speakers have at least two cables, whether you opt for battery-powered outdoor speakers or not. The battery life of outdoor speakers typically ranges from 6 to 12 hours on a single charge, depending on the volume level, speaker quality, and the type of music being played; doof doof music might get the crowd going, but it’ll do the same to the battery. Powered or passive speakers, it all starts at no.1 “Purpose”: what does the customer want to achieve? If they are looking for an all-in-one solution then an active speaker is the way to go. Passive speakers are sometimes selected when the primary meeting rooms are indoors, and the outdoor space is an extension of the primary inside space. 4. Budget The customer is probably facing a number of considerations regarding equipment and installation, and possibly other costs too, such as building works and furniture. However, if they do have additional budget to complement their outdoor speakers, then outdoor subwoofers could be added to provide deeper bass and enhance the overall audio experience in spacious areas. 5. Other Some customers may have thoughts such as sustainability and energy efficiency on their minds. Certain outdoor speakers feature energy-efficient designs, including amplifiers with automatic standby modes, helping to reduce power consumption when not in use. When dealing with customers seeking outdoor speakers, considerations from points 1 to 5 are great, but most importantly, above all else, don’t suggest Indoor Speakers when your customers are requesting Outdoor Speakers.
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.
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