What is the best speaker for a conference room in Nashville?

Conference rooms prioritise speech clarity from table talk and video calls. SSOUNDS install range includes ceiling loudspeakers (CL6, CL8), slim column loudspeakers (LC8.2, LC16.2), and point-source boxes (P4, P5, P6T, P10T, P12T). The T models run on 70/100 V lines for distributed systems. For most conference rooms, ceiling loudspeakers with even coverage are the default, paired with beamforming microphones and DSP that handles echo cancellation and mixing.

Selection starts with room dimensions and ceiling height. In rooms with ceilings below 3.5 m, CL6 or CL8 ceiling loudspeakers spaced for overlap give consistent speech levels. If the ceiling is high or reflective, LC8.2 or LC16.2 columns mounted on the front wall direct sound at the audience and reduce ceiling reflections. For larger boardrooms or divisible rooms, P series point-source boxes or M series subwoofers (for playback) can supplement. A series networked amplifiers with DSP and Dante provide the processing, routing and control.

Sizing follows coverage and SPL targets. For speech, aim for 70 to 75 dB SPL average with 15 dB headroom. Use manufacturer prediction software to model coverage. In a typical 8 m by 6 m room, four to six ceiling loudspeakers on a 70 V line driven by one A series amplifier channel pair is common. Add a DSP preset for speech and integrate with the room's beamforming microphones and one-touch control system.

SSOUNDS designs and installs across Nashville. Our engineers can model your room, specify the right loudspeakers and amplifiers, and commission the system for consistent speech intelligibility. Contact us to discuss your project.