So, once we have chosen the sound system to be installed with which we will equip our space, there are two options: either the system (due to its complexity) has been designed by specialized personnel, in which case they will also undertake its installation, or on the other hand (in simpler cases) we have chosen our system ourselves, and we want to install it ourselves.

  • In this second case, we must take into account some very basic parameters, which are the following:
    • Obtaining an installation permit from the person responsible for the construction of the project, if it is in progress.
    • Planning the installation based on the overall work schedule.
    • Taking safety measures before and during installation.
    • The installer's skills.
    • The adequacy of the necessary tools for installation.
    • The correct and adequate selection of installation accessories (such as cables, speaker stands, etc.).
    • Anticipating system scalability capabilities.

     

  • More specifically, before starting any installation work, we must respect the fact that in the area under construction, someone has been designated as responsible and accountable for all construction crews. Therefore, if, even as owners of the area, we overlook the position of responsibility of the person in question, then our demands from him should be minimized or even eliminated. At the same time, we must respect the general project schedule, as in any case of violation we will bring negative results to the flow of the project, with asynchronous and forced repetitions of work, without due
  •    Perhaps, however, the most basic parameter during any installation of a system is the one that concerns the safety of the installer and his upcoming work. In other words, the installer should be aware that this type of work is governed by safety rules which he must respect and follow in order to be able to reach the desired result without running any risk to himself or the other parties involved in the project. He should therefore be appropriately dressed for the comfortable and safe performance of the individual tasks, pay special attention to the handling of various technical means, such as ladders, sharp tools, etc. pay special attention to the individual elements of the rest of the installation such as passing power cables, water pipes, etc. but also take into account elements relating to the structure of the construction, namely the materials that have been used and their specificities. In general, he should be aware that any construction site can be a point of serious or even permanent injury for the unskilled.
  • And since of course not everyone has the ability to carry out such a task perfectly and successfully, we should know the level of ability we have. More specifically, many of us are familiar with all kinds of technical work, while others cannot do anything more than the basics (such as changing a light bulb). It is therefore very important to assess our abilities and not act selfishly by trying to avoid paying any amount to the specialized installer, with disastrous consequences for ourselves and our safety, as well as for the material to be installed. Finally, we should know that improperly installed material in a shared space is a direct element of danger for those passing through it. For example, if we insufficiently support a speaker on the ceiling, we always run the risk of it detaching from it, and injuring passers-by.
  • It is well known that "the tools make the master". A phrase which, despite the exaggeration it contains, nevertheless makes us understand that without the right tools, on the one hand we will struggle to complete our work, but on the other hand, we may never reach this desired completion. So if we have the appropriate technical equipment, then we can move forward, otherwise we will have to think again.
  • A key element of a successful installation is also the correct and adequate selection of its accessories. That is, before we begin any work, we should make sure that we have secured all the necessary materials, such as cables, speaker stands, screws - plugs, etc. so that we can complete the installation without unnecessary interruptions but also without replacing the specified installation material with another similar one, which will not ensure the desired result,
  • Last but not least, the most important element for obtaining a good result is the correct prediction of the system's scalability capabilities, as we should consider that if at some point it becomes necessary to add an additional element to the equipment, it may become impossible if we have not foreseen the necessary specifications. Thus, we will have to make various "fixes", which will create problems for the coherence of the construction and the smooth operation of the space.

  All of the above may seem like minor details, but they are often the spearhead for creating problems with unpleasant or even disastrous consequences for the material, the sound result, and the final recipient, the human being.