Frequently Asked Questions
» Are Technomad Turnkey PA Systems REALLY weatherproof?
The loudspeakers included with Technomad Turnkey PA Systems are completely weatherproof. They are
impervious to rain, snow, sleet, salt fog, UV radiation, insect attack, rough handling, and more. They are
Military-Grade, and are constructed from thick, one-piece polyethylene. No other commercial loudspeaker
comes close to the physical and electrical reliability of Technomad. You can install your Technomad loudspeakers outdoors, permanently, year-round. The "control rack" - amplifier / mixer racks - can get wet when their lids
are attached, but should be protected from moisture when in-use.
» What makes these systems better than "music store" systems?
"Music store" PA systems are intended for general purpose, indoor sound reinforcement. They cannot survive
outside installation (the loudspeaker cones will break down, the cabinets will rot, metal will rust, etc). Also,
these systems are unable to project sound powerfully enough to cover large, outdoor areas. Speech will be
unclear, and music will lack impact. In contrast, Technomad Turnkey PAsystems offer an unmatched combination of military-grade reliability and powerful audio reproduction that handles large outdoor areas with ease.
» What makes these systems better than "all-in-one" systems?
People sometimes attempt to cover their indoor or outdoor even using a compact, "all-in-one" PA system.
While these systems are useful for small, low-volume indoor events (board meetings, etc) , they
are not powerful enough to project sound in large outdoor areas or in noisy, reverberant gyms. These systems
tend to be operated at the edge of their capacity, and sound strained, distored, or clipped when pushed too
hard. Sound quality suffers, and speech clarity is very poor. Also, these all-in-one systems are highly sensitive to
weather (rain, moisture, etc.) and cannot be installed permanently. A Technomad Turnkey PA system offers
VASTLY better music and speech quality than cheap plasticall-in-one systems, and and are orders of magnitude
more relaible.
» How clear / intelligible is speech through a Turnkey PA system?
Technomad Turnkey PA systems offer unmatched speech and voice clarity, freeof horn-mouth distortion and the
limited frequency range of other systems. Theresult? Speech is clear, intelligible, and natural sounding, even in
noisy orwindy environments. Choose Technomad Turnkey PAsystems for the best voiceclarity available.
» How is the sound quality? Can I play music through a Technomad Turnkey PA?
Technomad Turnkey PA systems equal the music playback quality of the finestcommercial PA systems. They
deliver "no-compromises" music quality,with deep bass and clear, detailed highs. Speech, singing voice, and
amplifiedinstruments all sound great when reproduced by a Technomad Turnkey PA system.
» Why should I used Technomad Turnkey PA systems instead of a "horn" system?
Horn systems degrade speech and destroy music quality. Technomad TurnkeyPA systems handle voice paging
and music playback, and do it all vastly betterthan a horn system or a "music store" PA system.
» Where can I install them?
Technomad Turnkey PA systems can be installed on a building, press-box, pole,or other sturdy structure. Note :
there is a best placeto install speakers in a stadium for best sound quality. See below... In general,Technomad
Turnkey PA systems can be used virtually everywhere.
» What is the best place to install loudspeakers in a football stadium? or a baseballstadium?
TThe natural instinct is to install loudspeakers on poles, facing the "homeside" stands. This is a mistake!
Speakers should be located on the PressBox, pointing directly across the field at the Away Side. ClickHere To
Read More! For baseball use, you should install speakersright behind home plate in a cluster, on loudspeaker
pointing @ 45 degrees left and the other @ 45 degrees right.
» What kind of power do they require?
All Technomad Turnkey PA systems operate off of standard 110/120V AC power.A 10A circuit provides ample
current.
» Can I hook up my existing audio equipment to a Technomad Turnkey PA?
YES. Technomad systems are "open"- we provide mixers with standardXLR, 1/4", and RCA connectors, allowing
you to plug virtually any audioplayback device (cd player, tape deck, iPOD, MP3 player, compouter) into thePA
system.
» What kind of operating range can I expect from the Technomad Turnkey PA systems?
Under optimal conditions the iPA1 or mPA1 (small install or small mobilesystems) will cover the home-side of a
football field, and some of the fielditself - @ 500+ people. The iPA2 or mPA2 (medium install or medium mobile
systems)will cover and ENTIRE football field - home side, field, and away side - @ 1000+people. The iPA3 or
mPA3 (large install or large mobile systems) will coververy large sports facilities - 2000+ people.
» Are Technomad Turnkey PA systems expandable? Can I add more speakers to a basicsystem later?
YES. You can add like-type loudspeakers to any Technomad Turnkey PA systemto bring the total quantity up to
6 loudspeakers. You do not need to changeyour amplfier to power six speakerss - this capability is built-in.
» What special training do I need to have to setup and use a TechnomadTurnkey PA system?
None! Technomad Turnkey PA systems are designed to be simple to setup and use,and come with detailed,
step-by-step instructions. Most people can haveTechnomad Turnkey PA system up and running in @ 15 minutes, even if they haveno prior audio experience.
To Order: contact Technomad at 1.800.464.7757 for the name of a local or national dealer.
Or, visit http://www.technomad.com/ and click on the “order “ tab.