Speaker Placement

1. A centrally located system.

•Also known as a high level system, this is essentially a single

cluster of loudspeakers located near the source. Such a system
gives maximum realism as the amplified sound, whilst
increasing loudness and clarity, is still associated with the
original source.
A centrally located system.
2. A distributed system.
Basically a number of loudspeakers spaced throughout the auditorium.
This is also known as a low level system as each individual speaker
operates at a low amplification level to service only a small part of the
whole audience
Whilst it is preferable to use a centrally located system, there are
many situations in which it must be used, for example;

•Where the ceiling height is too low for the installation of a central
system.
•Where not all of the audience have a direct sightline with the central
loudspeaker.
•When the amplified sound is used to overcome high background noise
levels.
• Where the serviced space may be divided into several smaller spaces.
• In large halls where the source position may vary significantly.
•Whilst realism cannot be expected from a distributed loudspeaker
system, it does provide high intelligibility where the room is not too
reverberant.
3. A stereophonic system

1. Two or more loudspeaker clusters at strategic positions within the

auditorium.
2. Such systems are used when there are a number of different sources
to be amplified or the source is quite mobile.
3. By using two or more microphones, each connected to their own
cluster of speakers, the spatial relationship between the sources is
preserved in the amplified sound.
4. This is achieved because the sound is amplified at intensities
proportional to the distance between the source and the microphone
and the ear perceives the resultant directional cues.
A stereophonic system