SKATING CENTER SOUND SYSTEMS
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Our sound system packages are the result of our many years of experience in not only providing sound
systems for hundreds of skating centers but also from using these products in our own skating center. This
gives us the unique ability to design and provide exactly the system you need.




DJ Booth Suggestions
Since every rink has a different sized space to work in, each booth
gets designed differently. It is always best if the DJ is facing the
skating floor when he is speaking into the microphone, which is
mounted beside the mixer. Here are some general considerations:
Your mixer and CD remote will mount in the counter top. Plan for
slant sides in the opening elevating about 2" - 3" in the back. The
face plate sizes can vary in height but are usually 10.5" tall and
always 19" wide. Do not make the cutout until equipment is on-site.
The rest of the equipment will install in a rack that is part of the
Power Package and can vary in height. All racks are 20.4" wide and
18" deep. The CD transport is located in the rack and must be
within easy reach of the DJ.
Construction in the DJ booth should be completed before the arrival
of our technician. This includes the counter top and all electrical.

Control System
*Audio mixer
*Dual tray CD player
*Digital signal processor
*Microphone and boom
*Power conditioner
*All interface cables
CD Tray Guard
Our digital signal processor puts many of the required tasks into
one compact but high quality unit. These tasks include
compression, limiting, equalization and crossover. After our
technician properly adjusts all functions he will "lock-out" the face
plate so curious DJs cannot make any changes. Each time the
system is powered up, the name of your rink will appear on the
screen, assuring that the settings are correct.
Equipment only ..... $1,695.00
Installed ..... 2,295.00
Prices do not include travel expense or freight.
Speaker and Amplifier Packages
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Our most popular system for small to medium sized rinks. The
extra-wide 80 degree dispersion of the Sx250 speaker allows us to get
very even coverage even close to the walls. The Sx250 is part of the EV
stage series but also has secure suspension points for safe installation.
It must be flown in the vertical position which means it will hang about
27" below your ceiling.
It features a 15" woofer and a 1.25" compression driver mounted to a
patented Constant-Directivity horn. Peak power handling is 1400 watts
with a maximum calculated output of 130 db. It is finished in a smooth
black finish that is similar to spray-on truck bed liner so it is easy to
clean and will keep looking good for years. It features a five year limited
warranty from Electro-Voice.

The PLX2 Series amplifiers from QSC are the second generation of this
concert series amplifier. Using a radical new power supply, they provide
large amounts of power very efficiently and from a very lightweight
package. As used in this system, it delivers 525 watts per channel, both
channels driven, full frequency with just .05% Total Harmonic Distortion.
That is a very respectable rating for any amplifier at any price!
For Skating surfaces under 65' wide
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Electro-Voice Sx 250 Stage Series Speaker
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Components of System
This system includes the following items:
*Electro-Voice speakers
*QSC PLX2 amplifiers
*12 gauge, high strand count speaker cable
*Connectors
*Equipment rack for amplifiers and Control System
*Certified fly kits
*All interface cables
Installed systems also include all necessary hardware to attach the
speakers to your ceiling
Cost
Skating surfaces up to 100' (6 speakers, 1800W )
Equipment only .... $7,995.00
Installed...... 11,095.00
Skating surfaces up to 140' (8 speakers, 2300W)
Equipment only..... 10,095.00
Installed ..... 14,495.00
Skating surfaces up to 170' (10 speakers, 2960W)
Equipment only ..... 13,095.00
Installed ..... 18,795.00
Prices do not include travel expense or freight. Prices current at
time of printing. Subject to change without notice.
Speaker and Amplifier Packages
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For Skating surfaces over 65' wide plus any rink desiring extreme volume
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This system is, by far, our most popular. It features the Contractor
Series speaker from Electro-Voice that is designed to be suspended.
That means no handles and no feet for a more attractive installation. It
also has multiple certified suspension points for safe installation.
Because the horn can be rotated we can fly this speaker either vertically
or horizontally, as shown, which allows it to be used even in low ceiling
applications.
It features a 15" woofer and a 2" compression driver mounted to a
Constant-Directivity horn. When suspended horizontally, it hangs down
just 19 inches.
Program power handling is 1000 watts and maximum calculated output is
134 db. This is a 70 lb powerhouse!
It is finished in a smooth black finish that is similar to a spray-on truck
bed liner so it is easy to keep clean and will keep looking good for years.
It features a five year limited warranty from Electro-Voice.

The PLX Series 2 amplifiers from QSC are the second generation of this
concert series amplifier. Using a radical new power supply, they provide
large amounts of power very efficiently and from a very lightweight
package. As used in our system, it delivers 900 watts per channel, both
channels driven, full frequency with just .05% Total Harmonic Distortion.
That is a very respectable rating for any amplifier at any price!
Components of System
This system includes the following items:
*Electro-Voice speakers
*QSC PLX series amplifiers
*12 gauge, high strand count speaker cable
*Connectors
*Equipment rack for amplifiers and Control System
*Certified eye bolts
*All interface cables
Installed systems also include all necessary hardware to attach the
speakers to your ceiling
Cost
Skating surfaces up to 140' (8 speakers, 4000W)
Equipment only ... $16,495.00
Installed ...... 20,995.00
Skating surfaces up to 170' (10 speakers, 5200W)
Equipment only..... 21,195.00
Installed ..... 26,895.00
Skating surfaces up to 210' (12 speakers, 6000W)
Equipment only ..... 25,295.00
Installed ..... 32,895.00
Prices do not include travel expense or freight. Prices current at
time of printing. Subject to change without notice
A subwoofer system will reproduce the extreme bass that the skaters of
today desire. The subwoofers we use are designed to be suspended. If
you have the space to set them on the floor they will play slightly louder.
While we can build a subwoofer system any size you desire, we have
illustrated three of our most common packages.

Components of systems
System #1 (1550 Watts) Suspendible
(2) EV Contractor series single 18"
(1) QSC PLX amplifier
Connectors and 12 gauge, high strand count cable
Certified eyebolts
Equipment Only $4,595.00
Installed 5,795.00
System 2 (5000 Watts) Suspendible
(2) EV QRx 218s twin 18" subwoofer
(1) QSC amplifier
Connectors and 10 gauge, high strand count cable
Certified eyebolts
Equipment Only $ 8,495.00
Installed 10,195.00
System 3 (1550 Watts) Floor
(2) EV Tour X 18" subwoofers
(1) QSC PLX Amplifier
Connectors and 10 gauge, high strand count cable
Equipment Only $3,395.00
Installed 4,595.00
System 4 (5000 Watts) Floor
(2) EV Tour X Twin 18" Subwoofers
QSC PL380 amplifier
Connectors and 10 gauge cable
Equipment Only $5,695.00
Installed 6,995.00
System 5 (10,000 Watts) Floor
(4) EV Tour X Twin 18" subwoofers
(2) QSC PL380 amplifiers
Connectors and 10 gauge cable
Equipment Only $11,495.00
Installed 13,895.00
Note:
Crossover function is provided by the digital signal processor in the
control system.
Installed systems include all parts listed plus the additional parts
needed to safely install the speakers in your skating center.
Prices do no include travel expense or freight. Prices are subject to
change without notice.
Audio Lite high performance music systems are designed to cover the skating floor with music
and voice. We purposely aim the speakers in such a manner as to keep the noise
concentrated on the main floor and out of the service areas. To increase the clarity of your
microphone announcements, add our paging system.
Additional speakers over the skating floor add microphone announcements only, to various
off-skating areas such as the game area and snack bar. Now you can be sure that everyone is
hearing your advertisements! As with our full-range systems, we use only Electro-Voice
professional speakers and QSC amplifiers.
Most purchasers of this system add extra microphones to make their
rink operate more smoothly. Common places for these extra
microphones are in the ticket office for telephone pages and in the
snack bar or birthday party area so the party hostess can announce the
birthdays. Since the people using these extra microphones do not have
the ability to turn down the music when they talk, our system does it
automatically! When the announcement is finished the music is
smoothly restored to it's previous level.
To mix and process the new microphones we use Rane commercial
processing components. Rane products are known for their high quality
sound and rock-solid reliability
We use high quality, Electro-Voice
microphones exclusively in all of our
sound systems.
Components of System
Each paging system is unique just as every rink design is unique.
For illustration only, we have shown here the components and
pricing for a system with the following features:
**Two extra microphones (Maximum of 4)
**Automatic ducking
**Two paging speakers (Two areas)
**All cables, connectors and splitters
Cost
Equipment only... $3,595.00
Installed... 5,195.00
Prices do not include travel expenses or freight. Prices current at
time of printing. Subject to change without notice.
Transferring your music library to a computer can make you DJ's job
easier and solve several problems as well. Most rink operators find that
nearly every CD they purchase will have songs that they deem
unacceptable for use in the rink. Inevitably, those are the songs your DJ
will always play. By downloading only the approved songs to your
computer the problem is solved.
CDs (especially the newest ones) have a habit of disappearing. Whether
it's employee theft or a customer reaching into the booth, using a
computer solves the problem because the original CDs are in your office.
MOAEC software allows even the most inexperienced DJ to perform like a
seasoned pro. MOAEC will allow you to store all of your music on a
computer and then organize, sort and play with just a click. Prices start
at just $799.
Because most skating centers typically use entry level staff, many
owners elect to have master control of the sound system in the
managers area. The DJ booth essentially becomes a satellite feed to
the main system. All of the sound that is coming from the DJ booth is
now controlled by just one slider on the manager's mixer.
With this option we also include a microphone, mixer and CD player in
the managers area. Now you can actually run a small party from the
office!
Remote Master Control
Equipment Only... $1,295.00
Installed... 1,895.00
Wireless Microphone and cable
Equipment cost $615.00
Installed 648.00
Need your sound system to do something we haven't covered? Just
let us know. Solving unsolvable problems is one of the things that
makes our work fun!
A few Notes on Installation
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Our installation professionals are well trained and fully insured. Our
goal is to complete your installation as quickly and accurately as
possible with as little interruption to your schedule as possible. Here
are a few items that you should be aware of:
1. All of our "Installed" prices are based on several assumptions about
your building and operation. Any deviations from these assumptions
may cause increased cost of material and/or labor. If any of these
apply to you, please contact us immediately.
*A. Roof supports no more than 4' above any false ceiling.
*B. Bar joist or I-Beam construction.
*C. Access for scissor lift.
*D. Access to rink for 10 hours per day on consecutive days.
*E. AC power is completed.
*F. No other trades are working in DJ booth
*G. DJ booth is substantially complete.
*H. Uninterrupted access to skating floor and any other areas
where speakers will hang or wires will run.
2. Our workers are non-union. If this will pose a problem please let us
know immediately. We also do not apply for any special permits or
licenses to work in your community unless you or your general
contractor makes us aware of the need. The cost of licenses or special
work permits will be passed on to the project owner. We are not
equipped to do any jobs normally done by an electrician or a carpenter.
3. We will do everything in our power to insure that your project
proceeds on schedule. We cannot be held responsible for delays that
are beyond our control including any acts or omissions by our
manufacturers, vendors or transportation companies.
4. The sound system Control Package plus any of the Speaker
and Amplifier Packages will form a complete sound system. All
other packages should be considered options to the above system
and may require additional material and labor to perform with any
other sound system.
5. "Travel expenses" include all expenses that our technician
incurs while at your job site or traveling to or from the job site.
These expenses include but are not limited to airfare, mileage,
rental car and gas, food, lodging, tolls, etc. We bill actual cost on
every item except for the $30 per day food allowance.
6. Most jobs require the rental of a scissor lift. It is the buyers
responsibility to provide the lift and have it on site during the
installation.
Payment
We require a 25% down payment. This will allow you to lock in the
price of your new equipment at the beginning of your project. 90
days before the projected installation date an additional 50% of the
contract amount is due. At that time we will issue purchase orders
for all of your equipment and begin any custom assembly in our
shop. 30 days before the installation date an additional 20% is
due. At this time we will order the release of all drop shipments,
ship all items in our possession, purchase airline tickets and make
all remaining travel arrangements. We will also need a credit card
on file for travel expenses. If you elect to pay by check we will not
bill the card but still need it on file. The balance of 5% plus travel
expenses is due at the time service is rendered. Please be
prepared to present payment to our technician.
Payment for systems that will be user installed must be prepaid
prior to shipment. We accept check, money order, bank transfer
and credit cards. There is a 3% surcharge on credit card
purchases. Leasing is available to qualified applicants. You may
apply online at www.audiolite.com. The decision on lease approval
is usually made within hours. Ask your accountant about the
benefits of leasing.
Audio Mixer
CD Player
Building Beautiful Rinks for 40 Years!
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"Feel the Music!"
ELECTRO-VOICE SUBWOOFERS
EVF single 18", 400 watt suspendible
speaker with a calculated maximum
output of 131 db.
Tour X single 18", 500 watt floor
speaker with a calculated maximum
output of 132 db.
QRx twin 18", 1200 watt suspendible
speaker with a calculated maximum
output of 134 db.
Tour X twin 18", 1000 watt floor
speaker with a calculated maximum
output of 138 db.
QSC Amplifiers
PLX Series
PL380
Adding a wireless microphone allows your DJ to get really involved
with the games. With this microphone, your DJ can go anywhere in
the rink to interact with the skaters. It also works great if the minister
wants to have a devotional during a church party.
Our Telex microphone comes with over 1100 available UHF
channels which guarantees that you will always be able to find one
that is interference free. It also has the ability to automatically scan
all the channels and lock-in on the clearest one.
The microphone head is from the same series of Electro-Voice
microphones as the rest of the microphones in your sound system,
assuring that all your microphones will have the same "sound".
(Handheld system is shown with optional and unneeded wireless
beltpak)