Indispensable for organizing excursions loudspeakers for guides. The simplest technique weighs a little, takes up little space, but allows the entire group to hear the guide. The organizer, in turn, has no need to tear himself up by telling interesting historical facts, which means that you can speak with expression, playing intonation.
The use of a microphone makes the tour more pleasant and easier for both the person who conducts it and for all guests of the event.
A variety of modern technology
A successful purchase is possible when the buyer knows in advance what he needs. When choosing loudspeakers for guides, it is necessary to formulate requirements in advance. It:
- in what conditions will the equipment be operated;
- how high is the required power;
- how important are size and weight.
Compact, not very powerful, economically consuming electricity, these are tour guide loudspeakers designed for use in a small space such as a bus. They can be used on a guided tour for a small group of people in the museum.
More powerful devices are needed for an interesting excursion on the street, in conditions of city noise. Here they choose, focusing on the conditions of a particular area. Say, if the guide usually tells the group about the objects, making stops on a major street - Nevsky Prospekt or New Arbat, a powerful microphone will come in handy. But if the route passes through the quiet historical streets of Scandinavian cities, a low-power device will be enough.
The most powerful and efficient loudspeakers for guides are needed for those who advertise ship cruises and bus excursions around the clock. Microphones are used for this, capable of broadcasting for a long time without recharging, emitting a loud, clear, clear sound without additional interference. There must be a function to play the audio file previously recorded on a USB flash drive. Often, such devices are used by stores to attract customers.
Device features
A modern tour guide loudspeaker is attached to the belt, while the microphone is located on the person’s head. The system includes a special device that enhances human speech. Often such a loudspeaker is even called a portable speaker system.
When choosing a specific device, pay attention to its configuration: is there a slot for memory cards, what format is it, is it possible to connect via USB. The most efficient models support all modern audio file formats.
How long can I use?
As a rule, loudspeakers for guides and guide-interpreters operate on lithium-ion batteries. They are easy to recharge, and the operating time varies from a couple of hours to several days. The battery life is determined not only by its capacity, but also by how much energy is consumed by the systems and boards of the device. The greater the power of the voice output, the more energy the unit needs to function and the more battery power is available for a shorter time.
Dimensions - not the last parameter
Considering the loudspeakers for guides, whose photos are striking in variety, you can see that the units vary significantly in size. You can find very tiny boxes, but there are impressive boxes that are best hung on a tight belt. Deciding in favor of a particular option is worth first thinking how the unit will be used.
If a loudspeaker is needed for short meetings and short excursions, size does not play a special role. But when you need to talk into the microphone all day, walk with him around the city, often turning tens of kilometers, you should think about a tiny option to save yourself from extra weight.
What else to pay attention to
The quality of the loudspeaker is not only the features, in fact, of the box, which is hung on the belt. It is equally important that the system has good wire outlets - without potential creases. The long life of the device is determined by how vulnerable the outputs are, how the audio cable is connected, and in which braid it is made. In recent years, textile braided cord models have appeared on the market. They cost more than usual, but the quality is much higher. Such a cable will not break.
Some speakers are equipped with radio communications. This allows each member of the group, wearing an earpiece, to hear directly in the head the voice of a guide telling about an event or area. Such devices are absolutely indispensable when conducting tours in temples.
Instead of conclusions
Do not want to face such a situation when the group does not hear their guide well? There is no desire to repeat what has been said over and over so that you can shout to all the members of the group? Do not want to raise your voice when working with a large group, do you like to speak clearly and expressively? Microphones, waist loudspeakers come to the rescue. In addition, the instruments protect the health of guides, vocal cords, and throat. Less straining at work, guides will surely love their job more and will be able to come up with even more interesting routes, looking for information related to historical monuments and cultural heritage.