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Sometimes a small portable speaker isn't enough, but a large PA system is more than you need. That's where a pair of properly powered speakers can make sense.
Audio Hire's 2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package is built around two Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 powered speakers, with two speaker tripods, power cables and speaker cables included. It is a straightforward PA package for events where you want proper stereo coverage without moving into a larger speaker and subwoofer system.
Why Two Speakers?
The most important part of this package isn't simply the wattage. It's the fact that you're getting a pair of speakers.
With one speaker, sound is coming predominantly from one position. Two speakers allow you to create a left-and-right setup, spreading the sound across the area where your guests are listening.
For a party, wedding reception or presentation, that can make the system feel much more natural. You can position the speakers towards the audience rather than trying to make one cabinet do all the work from a single location.
The two-speaker arrangement is also useful when the audience occupies a reasonably wide area.
What Are Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 Speakers?
The speakers in this package are Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 powered speakers.
Each cabinet has its own built-in amplification, so you don't need a separate external power amplifier to drive the speakers. The product specification lists 1000 watts of power, a 12-inch woofer, Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a maximum SPL of 127 dB.
The ZLX range is designed as portable PA equipment, which makes it well suited to the sort of temporary setups involved in parties, weddings, corporate functions and live events.
The important thing for a hirer is that you're not putting together an amplifier, speakers and a collection of separate components from scratch. The main speaker system is already built around powered cabinets.
What Does the 1000 Watts Mean?
“1000 watts” sounds impressive, but it shouldn't be interpreted as a simple measurement of how large an event the system can handle.
There are different ways manufacturers specify amplifier power, and the overall performance of a PA depends on much more than the wattage number.
The ZLX-12 G2 specification also gives a maximum SPL of 127 dB and a frequency range of 48 Hz to 20 kHz.
For someone hiring equipment, the more useful question is what you need the system to do. A pair of these speakers can provide considerably more capability than a small portable speaker, while remaining relatively straightforward to transport and set up.
A Good Fit for Weddings
A wedding reception can ask a sound system to do several different jobs during the same evening.
There may be background music while guests arrive, speeches later in the evening and then several hours of music on the dance floor.
A pair of ZLX-12 G2 speakers gives you a proper left-and-right main speaker arrangement that can handle those different parts of the reception.
If microphones are required for speeches, they can be added to the setup. Audio Hire provides Microphone Hire Adelaidewith wired and wireless microphone options.
For a broader overview of wedding audio, you can also see PA Hire Adelaide.
Parties and Birthday Celebrations
For a private party, the attraction of this package is its balance between capability and simplicity.
You have two powered speakers, rather than a collection of separate amplifiers and passive cabinets, and the speakers can be mounted on the supplied tripods to get them above the crowd.
That matters once people start standing and moving around. A speaker sitting on the floor can have its output obstructed by furniture and people, whereas an elevated speaker has a clearer path into the room.
The package can therefore be a practical choice when music is an important part of the event but you don't need a large subwoofer system.
Corporate Presentations
A PA doesn't have to be about loud music.
Speech intelligibility is often the more important consideration at a presentation, conference, awards night or corporate function.
Two speakers positioned on either side of the presentation area can provide more even coverage than trying to make a single speaker serve the entire room.
You can add an appropriate microphone depending on whether the presenter needs to remain in one position or move around the room.
For more involved corporate setups, Sound System Hire Adelaide provides a broader range of audio equipment.
Why the Tripods Matter
The two tripods aren't simply convenient accessories.
Getting the main speakers above the audience is an important part of setting up a portable PA. It helps the sound travel over the people nearest the speakers rather than being absorbed or obstructed at floor level.
The supplied package includes two tripods, so the two speakers can be positioned independently to suit the room.
The stands should be placed on stable surfaces, with their legs properly extended and the speakers securely mounted. Cables should also be routed so they don't create unnecessary trip hazards.
What Can You Connect?
The ZLX-12 G2 speakers provide XLR/TRS combination inputs as well as a 1/4-inch Hi-Z input, and they also have Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.
That gives you several ways of getting audio into the system.
For a straightforward music setup, Bluetooth may be convenient. For microphones, mixers and more conventional event audio connections, the physical inputs provide the connections you'd expect from professional PA equipment.
If you're using several audio sources at once, a separate mixer can give you more control. Audio Hire also offers the Yamaha MG06 Audio Mixer for smaller multi-source setups.
Do You Need a Mixer?
Not necessarily.
If you're playing music from a single suitable source, you may be able to connect directly to the speakers.
A mixer becomes useful when you want to combine multiple sources and control them independently. A wedding might involve music playback plus one or more microphones. A small live performance might involve vocals and instruments.
The right setup depends on what you're connecting rather than simply adding equipment because it is available.
When Would You Choose a Larger System?
There are events where this two-speaker package is not the best fit.
If you're expecting a large crowd, running a high-energy dance event or need substantial low-frequency output, a system incorporating dedicated subwoofers may be more appropriate.
Audio Hire's 5600w EV Speaker and Subwoofer Package is the larger option in the current speaker range and is designed for situations where greater output and bass are required.
That doesn't make the larger system automatically better. It makes it appropriate for a different type of event.
For many weddings, parties, presentations and medium-sized functions, a pair of full-range powered speakers can be the more practical solution.
What Comes With the Package?
The package is designed to arrive as a usable two-speaker system rather than leaving you to work out which basic accessories you need.
It includes two Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 powered speakers, two tripods, two power cables and two speaker cables.
If you need additional cable length, microphones or other accessories, those can be hired separately.
For example, Audio Hire offers a 50m XLR cable when a standard cable run isn't long enough.
Setting Up the Two-Speaker System
Think about the room before putting the speakers in place.
The speakers should generally face the audience rather than pointing across each other. Try to position them so that the people at the edges of the listening area are still within the useful coverage of the speakers.
Keep the speakers away from obvious obstructions and avoid pointing microphones directly towards them.
Once everything is connected, start at a sensible volume and gradually increase the level while listening for distortion or feedback.
If you're unsure about the setup, contact Audio Hire before your event and provide details of the venue and what you're planning to connect.
2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package Adelaide
The 2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package is a practical option when you need a proper pair of powered PA speakers without stepping up to a larger speaker-and-subwoofer system.
With two Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 speakers, two tripods and the standard power and speaker cables, it provides the main components needed for a straightforward event PA.
Audio Hire is based in Walkerville and provides equipment hire across Adelaide, with collection or delivery available.
Is This the Right Speaker Package for You?
The best way to choose a PA is to start with the event rather than the equipment.
Consider the venue, how many people will be listening, whether you're playing music or mainly presenting speech, whether microphones are required and how much bass and volume you actually need.
If the answer points towards a straightforward two-speaker PA, this package is worth considering.
If you're unsure, get advice from Audio Hire and tell us what you're organising. We can help you work out whether this package or another system is more appropriate.
View the 2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package and book online.