Application design · events
Weddings & event venues sound system
A system that a venue team can set up for a ceremony, a banquet and a dance floor without an audio engineer.
Reference application image. Client names are withheld; the equipment schedule is confirmed per project.
Modes: 3 · Microphones: 2+1 · Control: Simple
The design brief
What the space has to do
A wedding venue needs good sound for three different moments: the ceremony, the speeches and the party. The system has to be simple enough for the venue staff to set up, and good enough that the speeches are intelligible and the music is enjoyable.
The design uses a compact line array or point-source system, two handheld microphones, a lavalier for the officiant, a music playback input and a simple lighting scene. The system is preset for ceremony, banquet and dance floor. The venue team selects the mode and adjusts the master level.
Design checks
| Parameter | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Modes | 3 | ceremony, banquet, dance floor |
| Microphones | 2+1 | two handhelds, one lavalier |
| Control | Simple | venue staff operation |
| Lighting | Scenes | not event production |
Interface & responsibility
What has to be agreed before installation
The acoustic design is only half the job. These interfaces decide whether the system can be installed, tested and accepted.
| Interface | Typical arrangement | Who provides | Confirm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage / rigging | Array and monitor positions | Local rigger / SONTRA design | Load and height |
| Power distribution | Amplifier and lighting load | Electrical contractor | Capacity and phases |
| AV control | Presets and operator panel | SONTRA / venue AV team | Operator training |
| Event operation | Wireless and playback | Venue AV team | Operating procedure |
What usually goes wrong
Three physical problems, not three products
Three moments
Ceremony speech, banquet speeches and dance music need different levels and coverage.
Temporary layouts
The ceremony may be outdoors or in a different room from the banquet. The system has to move or cover both.
Non-technical staff
The venue team may have no audio engineer. The controls have to be simple and labelled.
The design response
What we change in the system
Compact main system
A compact line array or point-source system covers the ceremony and the banquet room. The aim and level are preset.
Wireless microphones
Two handhelds for speeches and a lavalier for the officiant. A spare transmitter and a charging station.
Music playback
A simple input for a phone or laptop, with a limited volume range. The venue can play the couple’s playlist.
Lighting scenes
Ceremony, banquet and dance-floor lighting scenes on a simple controller. No lighting designer required.
Zone schedule
A starting point for the zoning
The final zone list follows the building’s operation and fire compartments. This is the typical structure.
| Zone | Need | Typical kit |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Speech and gentle music | Compact array / point source, lavalier |
| Banquet | Speeches and background music | Main system, handheld mics |
| Dance floor | Music level and low frequency | Subwoofer, party preset |
| Outdoor terrace | Weather-rated coverage | Landscape / pole loudspeakers |
Equipment families
The blocks used in this design
These are the families that usually make up the system. The final model list follows the zone schedule and the certification route.
Ballroom line · reinforcementBallroom & stage sound
Line arrays, point-source loudspeakers, subwoofers, stage monitors and amplifiers for hotel ballrooms, convention halls and event venues.
Ballroom line · stageWireless microphones & stage lighting
Handheld, lavalier and headset wireless systems, antenna distribution, stage lighting and control for ballrooms, event venues and multi-purpose halls.
PA line · everydayBackground music systems
Music sources, players, zone volume control and loudspeaker selection for hotels, retail, restaurants, offices and public areas — with the paging and fire override designed in from the start.
Conference line · reinforcementConference room sound reinforcement
Ceiling, wall and line-array loudspeakers, amplifiers and audio processing for meeting rooms, boardrooms, lecture theatres and multi-purpose halls.
Related applications
Adjacent spaces, different rules
Hotel ballrooms
Meeting by day, banquet by night, with a system the hotel AV team can run.
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Convention centres & multi-purpose halls
Dividable halls, large audiences and a technical team that needs the room to reconfigure quickly.
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Hotel public areas
Lobby, restaurants, corridors, spa and pool — one background-music system with the ballroom and the fire alarm on speaking terms.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions that usually decide the scope: loudspeaker count, amplifier size, fire interface, certification and who installs the system. If your question is not here, send it with the building data.
Ask an application engineerCan the venue team set up the system without an engineer?
Yes, if the system is designed for it: labelled inputs, clear presets, a fixed master level and a written procedure. A short training session is part of the handover. Complex events may still need an operator.
Can the system move between an outdoor ceremony and an indoor banquet?
Yes, with a compact system and weather-rated loudspeakers for the outdoor part. The cable routes and power are planned for both locations. The venue team follows a setup sheet.
How many wireless microphones do we need?
Two handhelds and one lavalier cover most weddings. Add a spare transmitter. The frequency band must be legal in the destination country.
Do you supply the lighting?
We can supply stage lighting fixtures and a simple controller. We do not provide event production, rigging or a lighting designer. The venue or the event company operates the lighting.
Next step
Send the room data once
A sketch, a room schedule or a drawing link is enough to start. This application can be supplied as a complete package: own-factory equipment, full system configuration and one combined proposal covering the adjacent rooms or systems.
- Room sizes, ceiling height and finishes
- Seat, table or zone count
- Fire interface and applicable standard
- Any ODM / OEM or private-label requirement
Project inquiry
Discuss Weddings & event venues
Send the room or building data once. We return one combined proposal covering PA, conference, ballroom and AV, with the equipment schedule, interface list and the questions that still need an answer. ODM and OEM inquiries are welcome. Drawings are welcome but not required.