Grand Haven Musical Fountain - Sound System Specifications

Sound System Specifications

  • (32) 18", 600 watt JBL subwoofers
  • (12) High-frequency JBL horns (30"x 30"x 6' deep)
  • (14) Power amplifiers (35,000 watts total)
  • (4) Independent zones of control:
    • Equalization
    • Electronic signal distribution
    • Audio and GPI control supplied by an ENCO DAD professional broadcast audio playout system
    • Frequency dividing
    • Power level attenuation
  • About a mile and a half of cable
  • Total system output (at the shoreline) in excess of 130dB
  • Watts per channel: 12,000

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