05/15/2023
Many couples will choose their wedding venue because of the natural backdrop beauty. They are hoping to get amazing pictures and give their Guest an amazing view to gaze upon as the nuptials proceed. Unfortunately, many venues don't plan ahead by thinking about how the DJ or sound engineer will place the speakers to provide the sound for the ceremony. In my first few years of DJ'ing, this was the most frustrating part of the whole wedding event. It's a matter of locating the electrical outlets, keeping the power cords out of the way, placing speakers up front without blocking the bridal party, and getting sound from my sound board to the speakers (more wires).
Well, I have invested my efforts into finding a reasonable solution for ceremony sound coverage and it comes down to two simple things: smaller speakers and wireless audio. The speakers are small, but they still push out some quality sound at good volumes in an outdoor space. When it comes to wireless sound there are a couple of options: bluetooth, digital, and analog. Bluethooth connections are good for consumer applications, like at home. In a professional setting, bluetooth is prone to dropouts and it is rather unsecure because just about anyone with a smart device may be able to tap into the signal and push their own audio (yikes!). Digital wireless seems like it would be good solution, but the 2.4ghz frequency is crowded by so many other devices. Live audio requires a consistent and strong signal otherwise it will get choppy and the experience will be terrible. Analog wireless is the best solution as long as the frequency in use is clear. This should not be an issue at most venue locations, but occasionally the analog space is too crowded and would result in a poor audio experience. Wired is always the best solution, but venues typically do not pre-install wired connections so it's a matter of depending on professional experience to make a decision that preserves the natural beauty of the ceremony space while ensuring that the sound experience is high quality.
Hopefully this post is an example of what I mean when I use the word "professional." A professional can navigate tough situations like this without adding extra stress to your day.
