Ribbon Cutting, Battery-Powered Press Conference
Clean podium audio and press feeds—without a single wall outlet.
Quick facts
- Event: Neighborhood housing project grand opening (ribbon cutting)
- Speakers: Developer, finance, and the mayor
- Power used: 0 outlets (fully battery-powered)
- Coverage: Clear speech for guests + clean media feeds
- Setup time: Fast in / fast out, tidy footprint
The challenge
Outdoor podium, tight schedule, and no nearby AC power. Audio needed to be press-ready, look clean on camera, and stay rock-solid despite a busy RF environment.
Our approach
- Presidential-style podium mic
Natural, camera-friendly sound for formal remarks at the podium.
- Battery-powered PA (EV Everse8 x2)
Two EV Everse8 loudspeakers on Chauvet Flex stands provided even, intelligible coverage—no generators, no cable runs.
- App-based control on iPad mini
We used the Everse8 built-in multichannel mixer via app for levels/EQ. Split View on the iPad let us run a Spotify walk-in playlist over Bluetooth while maintaining live control of the speakers.
- Press feed via Shure SLXD wireless
A Shure SLXD link carried a clean program feed to the press position—fast to deploy and safe from trip hazards.
- RF planning & wind management
Frequency coordination, wind protection, and speech-focused EQ ensured consistent clarity without feedback.
The result
Clear, confident speeches from the podium, clean audio to every camera and recorder, and a polished look—all on battery power. The event started on time and sounded exactly as a grand opening should: professional and effortless.
Tech setup
- Podium: Presidential gooseneck microphone
- PA: (2) EV Everse8 battery-powered loudspeakers on Chauvet Flex stands
- Mix/Control: Everse8 built-in multichannel mixer, iPad mini app control, Bluetooth music playback (Spotify)
- Press: Shure SLXD wireless hop to press area (balanced feed available as needed)