Article - Part VII:

Choosing Audio Equipment for a concert

The Amplifier: The power of amplification is reported in Watts (W). For good frequency response in the lower frequency range, consider atleast 100W amplifier, irrespective of the size of your audience.

Try to estimate the number of listeners in your audience. About 50 for your performance in a basement? About 150 in a small hall? You may consider renting the equipment for any higher requirement for power. Very generally speaking, add one Watt per additional member in your audience. T

hese are indicative numbers; please consult an experienced expert for better configuration. Target the Watts output as RMS per channel - ask an expert!

The amplifier can have a built-in mixer, or a built-in tape recorder, or a built-in speaker. Ask your expert whether any such "built-in" device is advisable. Her we are comparing portability versus upgradability -- again, consult an expert.

Why should we listen to Indian Classical music? Part I
How to start enjoying Indian classical music? Part II
Using Hindi film songs to appreciate ICM further. Part III
Other issues of ICM appreciation. Part IV
Budgeting for CDs, Part V
Indian instrumental music, Part VI

Haresh Bakshi
The author is the editor of Sur.Aur.Saaz articles and runs SoundofIndia.com