BPA10: Connecting Multiple Speakers

Introduction

The Rockville BPA 10 is an excellent choice for live performances, rehearsals, and other events. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to set up your BPA 10 speaker with microphones, instruments, and mixers.

Requirements

• Rockville BPA 10 Speaker
• Microphone with XLR cable
• Instrument (guitar, keyboard, etc.) with a quarter-inch cable
• Mixer (optional, for multiple speakers setup)
• Additional speakers or subwoofers (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Connecting a Microphone

1. Connect the microphone:
   • Plug the female end of your XLR cable into your microphone.
   • Plug the male end of the XLR cable into the mic input on your BPA 10 speaker.
2. Set the input mode:
   • Press the Line/Mic button in to activate microphone mode.
3. Adjust the volume:
   • Turn up the volume knob located at the top of the speaker.
4. Test your microphone:
   • Turn on your microphone and speak to test.

Connecting Instruments

1. Connect your instrument:
   • Plug one end of a quarter-inch cable into your instrument (e.g., guitar, keyboard).
   • Plug the other end into the quarter-inch line input on your BPA 10.
2. Set the input mode:
   • Make sure the Line/Mic button is pressed out to select line mode.
3. Adjust instrument volume:
   • Adjust the volume knob on your instrument.
   • Adjust the volume knob on the speaker.

Connecting Two BPA 10 Speakers with a Mixer

1. Connect to mixer:
   • Use two XLR cables, plugging the male ends into the line inputs on the back of your BPA 10 speakers.
   • Connect the other ends to the main XLR outputs of your mixer.
2. Select line mode:
   • On both speakers, press the Line/Mic button out to activate line mode.
3. Set speaker and mixer volume:
   • Raise the volume knobs on each speaker.
   • Adjust the main mix volume knob on your mixer.
4. Test the setup:
   • Connect your phone or audio device to the mixer via Bluetooth or cable.
   • Play audio to verify everything is working correctly.

Expanding Your Setup

• Linking additional speakers or subwoofers:
  • Use an XLR cable from the line output of the BPA 10 to the input of additional speakers or subwoofers for expanded coverage.

Conclusion

Setting up your Rockville BPA 10 for live performances is straightforward and versatile. Experiment with different configurations to fit your performance needs.