Datasheet
# of
Speakers
Speaker
Coverage
Total Area
(Sq. ft.)
÷=
CEILING SPEAKERS
To determine the number of ceiling speakers
your installation requires, simply divide the
area’s total square footage by the speaker
coverage as indicated in this chart.
HORN LOUDSPEAKERS
To determine the number of horn loudspeakers
your installation requires, simply divide the
area’s total square footage by the speaker
coverage as indicated in the chart below.
To determine tap settings, use
the appropriate chart.
WALL BAFFLE SPEAKERS
To determine the number of wall baffle
speakers your installation requires, simply
divide the area’s total square footage by
600 square feet.
Coverage is 600 sq. ft. per speaker
See chart below
Total
Speakers
Minimum
Amplifier Power
Tap
Wattage
X
=
# of
Speakers
600
Sq. ft.
Total Area
(Sq. ft.)
÷=
Recommended
Wall Baffle Tap Settings
Recommended Horn Tap Settings
Once you know the minimum amplifier power your system requires,
refer to the Amplifier Charts on pages 78-79.
Recommended
Ceiling Speaker Tap Settings
# of
Speakers
Speaker
Coverage
Total Area
(Sq. ft.)
÷=
Figuring out how many speakers you need for your application is simple. You only
need the dimensions of the area in which the paging system will be installed.
• For Bogen’s Easy Design
™
line speakers, refer to the charts on pages 18-20.
• For speakers with multiple tap settings, refer to this section for information.
1
Determining
Quantities
2
Determining
Taps
To determine the total power your
installation will require, simply
multiply the number of speakers
by the tap wattage.
3
Determining
Amplifier Power
See page 75
for Wire Loss
Information
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DESIGNING 70V SYSTEMS
AMPLIFIER SELECTION