Outdoor speakers for haunted woods

[scottylmt]

Big T, what are these "repeaters?" Wikipedia is confusing. From what I gathered, it basically receives and then sends a radio signal wirelessly?

[scottylmt]

Nvm I think I was off.

This seems to fit the context better...
http://www.eletech.com/Products/Audi...ve_systems.htm

A device that stores and plays audio files, but with no moving parts that will break down...

Awesome idea!

[scottylmt]

That got me thinking.... you mentioned something along the lines of 'instant on' once power is supplied...

Am I correct in assuming you can trigger a sound effect, simply by manipulation the power on/off? (As in an actor triggering his own scream from a speaker behind him)

Thanks

[BigT]

The audio repeater is basically an MP3/WAV player. Most of them use SD cards that you save files to, and they read these files based on the file name (each vendor is a little different here).. The audio can be activated as soon as power is up and plays continuously, or you can get triggered models that will play different files when triggered by switch or sensor, or another controller.

These things have saved the day for us and are easy to setup and use. They run about $130 depending on what you want them to do. They also make video repeaters but this is a little trickier because ou have to know how to convert DVD videos for play on an SD card (not hard but time consuming).. The same advantage with video players - the video starts as soon as power is up! And they also can be triggered.

If you have ever been to a museum or seen a kiosk with interactive audio, you have seen an audio repeater in use. BTW, they have limited amplification so you will need amplified speakers.

[scottylmt]

Thanks for the reply. I see frightprops has one, the boo tunes. Its about $130. The site I linked to has them for cheaper, but its 8 bit not cd quality. The cheapest they have of cd quality--$139.

[casketvamp2]

Hello! Can you tell me what type of audio repeaters you have used?

Thanks!

Randy

[BrotherMysterio]

If you have ever been to a museum or seen a kiosk with interactive audio, you have seen an audio repeater in use. BTW, they have limited amplification so you will need amplified speakers.

How do you interface it with an amplified speaker, and what do you think of 70-Volt PA Systems?

C.

[rfsystems]

How do you interface it with an amplified speaker, and what do you think of 70-Volt PA Systems?

C.

Most amplified speakers have a patch cord input. (1/8" mini or 1/4" standard) A lot of people get confused about amplified speakers, but your computer speakers are more than likely amplified speakers. If they have their own power cord then they're amplified speakers. Their size really depends on the wattage. They can be as small as computer speakers (which I've heard some pretty loud ones with their own sub woofer) or as big as PA speakers like what's used for a small band. Amplified speakers would be good for use in a single scene where you don't want the sound to be heard through-out the haunt.

70v systems are a great way to cover a vast area with minimal wiring and one good size amp. They generally aren't as loud as amplified speakers because of their lower wattage design, but they do a better job of filling a vast or large area because you can use more speakers. 70v would be good for Q-lines and background or ambient sound though-out a haunt. Could also double as you public address system for announcements and such. They are also easier to wire up in most cases because you use raw wire and cut it to the length you need instead of having to buy multiple batch cords for everything.

[BrotherMysterio]

Most amplified speakers have a patch cord input. (1/8" mini or 1/4" standard) A lot of people get confused about amplified speakers, but your computer speakers are more than likely amplified speakers. If they have their own power cord then they're amplified speakers. Their size really depends on the wattage. They can be as small as computer speakers (which I've heard some pretty loud ones with their own sub woofer) or as big as PA speakers like what's used for a small band. Amplified speakers would be good for use in a single scene where you don't want the sound to be heard through-out the haunt.

What can be done with 12v?

70v systems are a great way to cover a vast area with minimal wiring and one good size amp. They generally aren't as loud as amplified speakers because of their lower wattage design, but they do a better job of filling a vast or large area because you can use more speakers. 70v would be good for Q-lines and background or ambient sound though-out a haunt. Could also double as you public address system for announcements and such. They are also easier to wire up in most cases because you use raw wire and cut it to the length you need instead of having to buy multiple batch cords for everything.

That's what I thought and that's what I was leaning towards.

C.

[HauntedLehmanPark]

This is what we are using this year:

This AMP
http://www.parts-express.com/pe/show...number=310-304

Plus this:
http://www.onlyfactorydirect.com/p-3...-pcs-4r4g.aspx

Gets you 4 speakers that can even run off of battery power.


Honestly depends on how much volume you need. These we place many of them close to the path so they do not need to be too loud.