Section 2
Installation
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2
Installation
Proper installation of the Loudmouth
®
wireless PA speaker is critical to the performance and
overall satisfaction with your system. With careful consideration and planning Loudmouth
®
can cover up to 7500 square feet with a single speaker, and can cover an even wider range
with multiple speakers and receivers. The actual coverage area is subject to factors such as
ambient noise level, obstructions and radio range. This section will help you plan an
installation that is best suited for your environment.
2.1
Selecting the PA speaker location
Speaker location is critical to the performance of the Loudmouth
®
receiver and PA speaker. Consider the following factors
before selecting a speaker location.
The speaker can be installed either indoors or outdoors.
Be sure there is a convenient source of 110VAC power for the RPS-1B power cube and that the radio receiver box can be
located inside, out of the elements. The speaker has a 25 ft. cable, if you need more a standard RCA phono cable
extension can be used (ie.
Radio Shack Catalog #: 4202362
The speaker should not be in an area where the 2-way radio user addressing the speaker will typically be located. If the
radio user is too close to the Loudmouth
®
speaker, feedback can occur due to loudspeaker audio getting into the radio
microphone. This is a problem related to the 2-way radio, not the Loudmouth
®
speaker. The use of the
Record & Play
feature will eliminate this problem.
The speaker must be located at least 10 feet above head level.
At near range the Loudmouth
®
speaker is capable of sound levels that can cause permanent
hearing loss and should never be installed in a location where a person could be directly in
front of the speaker.
Install the Loudmouth
®
speaker close to the noisiest area you plan to cover.
If there is an area with a significantly higher ambient noise level, the Loudmouth
®
speaker should
be located as close as possible to this area. The speaker volume must be 6 db higher than the
ambient noise level in order to be heard. If the speaker is not close to the highest source of noise,
the volume level will be too loud for the quieter areas
.
