Electro-Voice Speaker Hire
Adelaide

If you’re looking for Electro-Voice speakers in Adelaide, Audio Hire offers a curated range of professional EV powered speakers for weddings, parties, corporate functions, DJs, presentations, live music and other occasions.

Electro-Voice is widely used in professional sound reinforcement, but choosing the right speaker system isn’t simply a matter of picking the biggest model available. The appropriate system depends on the venue, audience, how the speakers will be used and how much low-frequency output is required.

Audio Hire makes it straightforward to choose and hire an Electro-Voice system that suits what you’re planning.

Electro-Voice Speakers for Hire in Adelaide

Our Electro-Voice range covers a variety of common audio applications.

The Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 is a compact 12-inch powered speaker that works well as part of a two-speaker system for presentations, ceremonies, speeches, background music and less demanding functions.

Where greater output and low-frequency capability are required, the Electro-Voice EKX-15P provides a larger 15-inch powered solution.

For larger music-focused functions, DJs and dance floors where substantial bass is important, EV full-range speakers can be combined with dedicated subwoofers to create a significantly more powerful system.

The aim isn’t to hire the biggest system.

It’s to hire the system that suits the job.

Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2

The ZLX-12 G2 is a 12-inch powered loudspeaker designed as a versatile full-range PA speaker. Because amplification is built into the cabinet, a professional system can be assembled without requiring separate power amplifiers.

At Audio Hire, we use the ZLX-12 G2 as part of a two-speaker configuration rather than as a standalone PA.

A pair can be well suited to presentations, speeches, ceremonies, background music and other applications where portability and clear full-range sound are important.

If you’re considering this system, read our guide to the 2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package, which looks at the ZLX-12 G2 pair in practical use for parties, weddings, presentations and other functions.

For a more detailed look at the speaker itself, see our Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 review.

Electro-Voice EKX-15P

The EKX-15P is a larger 15-inch powered speaker. Its larger driver and cabinet make it particularly useful where music is an important part of the occasion and additional low-frequency capability and headroom are desirable.

A pair of EKX-15Ps makes a versatile main PA for weddings, parties, DJs, corporate functions and smaller live performances.

Audio Hire’s 2 × 1500 Watt 15-inch Speaker Package includes two EKX-15P speakers, two speaker stands and the required speaker cables.

For a closer look at why we use this speaker, read Electro-Voice EKX-15P: A Closer Look at the 15-inch Speaker Package. It covers the two-speaker configuration, sound, DSP, practical applications and where the EKX-15P fits into weddings, parties, DJs, live music and corporate functions.

Which Electro-Voice Speaker Should You Choose?

The simplest way to think about the choice is to consider what the PA needs to do.

The ZLX-12 G2 is a good fit as part of a two-speaker system when you need a compact, versatile PA for presentations, speeches, ceremonies, background music and general-purpose applications.

The EKX-15P is a better fit when music is more important, the function is more demanding or you want additional low-frequency capability and headroom.

EV full-range speakers combined with subwoofers become appropriate when the occasion is heavily music-focused and substantial bass and additional system output are required.

There isn’t a universal audience number that determines which option you need. A 100-person corporate presentation can require considerably less PA than a 100-person dance party. The venue, audience area and type of function all matter.

If you’re unsure how many speakers your function requires, read How Many Speakers Do You Need for an Event?. It explains why audience size alone doesn’t determine the system and looks at coverage, venue size, speaker placement and the type of function.

Electro-Voice Speakers for Weddings

Weddings often need a PA that can perform several different jobs throughout the day.

The ceremony may require microphones and music, while the reception can involve speeches and announcements. Later, the system may need to provide substantially greater output for dancing.

A pair of ZLX-12 G2 speakers can be a practical choice for less demanding wedding applications and speech-focused requirements. For receptions where music is a greater priority, a pair of EKX-15Ps may be more appropriate.

If the reception is centred around a busy dance floor and substantial bass is required, the system can be expanded with dedicated subwoofers.

Our guide to Wedding Audio Hire & Private Party Sound Systems in Adelaide looks at the broader requirements for wedding sound, including speakers, microphones and music-focused systems.

Electro-Voice Speakers for DJs

DJs place greater demands on a PA than a speech-focused function.

The system needs to reproduce music at appropriate levels across the dance floor while providing the low-frequency output required to make bass-heavy music convincing.

For less demanding DJ applications, a pair of professional full-range EV speakers may provide the required system. Where substantial low-frequency reinforcement is needed, Audio Hire starts with at least two subwoofers and scales the system according to the venue, audience and dance floor.

For larger DJ bookings, read about our 5600W EV Speaker and Subwoofer system. It combines two 15-inch speakers with two 18-inch subwoofers for music-focused functions where substantially greater low-frequency output is required.

DJs don’t necessarily need to own or transport the PA themselves either. Audio Hire can supply the sound system independently, allowing a DJ to arrive with their preferred deck or controller and connect to a system selected for the booking.

Electro-Voice Speakers for Live Music

Live music introduces additional requirements because the PA may need to handle several microphones and instruments simultaneously.

A pair of EV full-range speakers can work well for solo performers, acoustic acts and smaller live performances. Larger bands and more demanding productions may require a mixer, multiple microphones, stage monitoring and additional low-frequency reinforcement.

For higher-energy performances where substantial bass and system output are required, our guide to the 5600W EV Speaker and Subwoofer system explains when moving beyond full-range speakers makes sense.

Electro-Voice Speakers for Corporate Functions

Corporate presentations generally prioritise clear, intelligible speech rather than maximum volume.

A pair of ZLX-12 G2 speakers can be particularly useful for presentations, conferences and other speech-focused corporate applications.

For larger functions or occasions that transition from presentations into music and entertainment, the additional capability of a pair of EKX-15Ps can be useful.

Read What Equipment Do You Need for a Corporate Event? for a broader look at choosing speakers, microphones and other audio equipment for Adelaide corporate functions.

When Do You Need EV Subwoofers?

Dedicated subwoofers become particularly useful when music is central to the function and substantial low-frequency output is required.

This is especially relevant for DJs, dance floors, parties and live music.

Where dedicated low-frequency reinforcement is required, Audio Hire starts with at least two subwoofers. A pair provides a substantial low-frequency foundation for music-focused systems while allowing the full-range speakers to concentrate on the rest of the audio spectrum.

Our 5600W EV Speaker and Subwoofer Hire Adelaide guide explains what a system comprising two 15-inch full-range speakers and two 18-inch subwoofers adds when you need more than full-range speakers alone.

How Many Electro-Voice Speakers Do You Need?

There isn’t a simple formula based only on the number of guests.

The physical size of the audience area matters, as does the type of occasion.

A speech-focused presentation requires less output than a dance party. An indoor room behaves differently from an outdoor space. The required volume, audience distribution and desired coverage also make a difference.

Audio Hire starts with at least two main speakers for our standard PA configurations and scales the system according to the application.

For a more detailed explanation, read How Many Speakers Do You Need for an Event?, which looks at audience coverage, venue size, speaker positioning, indoor and outdoor applications and when a larger system may be appropriate.

12-inch or 15-inch Electro-Voice Speakers?

The choice between a 12-inch and 15-inch speaker isn’t simply about which one is better.

A 12-inch speaker is more compact and can be an excellent option as part of a two-speaker system for presentations, ceremonies and other applications where extreme output and substantial low-frequency performance aren’t required.

A 15-inch speaker provides additional low-frequency capability and headroom, which can be useful for more music-focused applications.

For a practical comparison, look at our ZLX-12 G2 two-speaker system and our closer look at the EKX-15P 15-inch speaker package.

The best choice is the one that suits what the system actually needs to do.

What Does Speaker Wattage Actually Mean?

Wattage is one of the most commonly quoted speaker specifications, but it shouldn’t be the deciding factor when choosing a PA.

A larger wattage figure doesn’t automatically mean a speaker will sound better or provide appropriate coverage for a particular audience.

Speaker sensitivity, maximum SPL, driver design, cabinet design and processing all contribute to performance.

That's why Audio Hire looks at the complete system and its intended use rather than simply comparing wattage figures.

Speaker Placement Matters

Even an excellent speaker system can perform poorly if it is positioned incorrectly.

For most functions, the main speakers should be positioned towards the front of the audience, raised appropriately and aimed into the listening area.

If microphones are being used, the main speakers should generally remain in front of the microphones from the audience’s perspective. This helps reduce the risk of feedback.

Our guide to How Many Speakers Do You Need for an Event? also explains why speaker positioning and coverage can be just as important as simply adding more equipment.

Setting Up Electro-Voice Speakers

Powered EV speakers make it possible to build a professional PA without separate power amplifiers.

A basic system typically requires an audio source connected to the powered speakers. Where microphones, DJ equipment, instruments or multiple playback sources are involved, a mixer may be added between those sources and the speakers.

The speakers also require mains power and need to be positioned appropriately for the audience.

For a practical example of a straightforward powered EV setup, see our guide to the 2 X 1000 Watt Speaker Package.

Do You Need a Mixer?

It depends on what the sound system needs to do.

Once you have several microphones, playback sources, DJ equipment or performers, a mixer becomes increasingly useful.

A mixer gives you independent control over individual inputs and allows the overall system to be managed from one location.

For corporate functions, panel discussions, live music and more complex productions, this can be particularly important.

Do You Need Microphones?

If the occasion includes speeches, presentations, announcements or live performers, you may need microphones as well as speakers.

Audio Hire offers Microphone Hire Adelaide, including wired and wireless options.

The appropriate microphone depends on how it will be used. A presenter speaking from a fixed position may have different requirements from an MC moving around a room or a performer working on stage.

When planning the PA, consider microphones at the same time as the speaker system so that the complete audio setup works together.

What Is Included With Speaker Hire?

The exact inclusions depend on the speaker package.

Audio Hire’s speaker packages include the standard cables required for the supplied equipment.

For example, the 2 × 1500 Watt 15-inch Speaker Package includes two EKX-15P speakers, two speaker stands and speaker cables.

Longer cable runs and additional equipment can be accommodated where required.

If you aren’t sure what else you need, tell us what you're planning and we can help identify the appropriate equipment.

Professional Sound Without Unnecessary Complexity

One of the advantages of powered Electro-Voice speakers is that a professional PA can be assembled without requiring separate power amplifiers.

That keeps the signal chain relatively straightforward.

For less demanding applications, a two-speaker system can provide a practical professional PA. As requirements increase, the same basic approach can be expanded with mixers, microphones, subwoofers and other equipment.

The system should grow with the requirements of the occasion.

There is little benefit in hiring equipment you don’t need, but there is equally little value in choosing an undersized system simply because it is cheaper or easier to transport.

The aim is to get the system right.

Why Hire Electro-Voice Speakers?

Electro-Voice has a long history in professional sound reinforcement, and its powered speakers are designed for demanding professional applications.

For the person organising a function, however, the brand is only part of the decision.

The more important question is whether the particular speaker and system are appropriate for what you're planning.

A pair of ZLX-12 G2 speakers may be exactly right for one application. A pair of EKX-15Ps may be a better choice for another. A larger EV system incorporating at least two subwoofers may be appropriate for something more demanding.

The goal is to match the equipment to the job.

Hire Electro-Voice Speakers in Adelaide

Audio Hire provides Electro-Voice speaker hire in Adelaide for weddings, parties, DJs, corporate functions, presentations, live music and other occasions.

Whether you need a compact pair of ZLX-12 G2 speakers, a pair of EKX-15Ps or a larger EV system with dedicated subwoofers, the right choice depends on what you’re planning.

If you’re not sure what you need, contact Audio Hire and tell us about the venue, approximate audience size, whether the function is indoors or outdoors and what the PA will be used for.

We’ll help you work out an appropriate system.

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