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EmilJ
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November 14, 2018

Sonos for Dance Studio?

Hi all,

My wife and I are in the process of fitting out 2 dance studios - both 8m x 7m x 3m. We have had a studio in the past, and used a more traditional receiver/ amp/ passive speaker setup.

Was initially heading towards that again, when I thought perhaps Sonos could work? And if so, what setup? While I did do quite a bit of research on Sonos about a year ago for our home, I haven’t really used the system myself (ended up with a more traditional setup at home in the end).

We would have 2 classes running different music simultaneously, and being controlled separately by 2 different teachers - I presume this is possible?

Thanks in advance!
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    Airgetlam
    Airgetlam
    November 14, 2018
    Note, however, that using those speakers as "PA" speakers along with just music wouldn't be easy to do. While you could indeed connect a microphone to an analog input to a PLAY:5 Gen 1 or Gen 2, it would stop any music....in addition to the 70ms delay involved in processing the input.

    They're ideal music speakers. They're not (IMHO) good as PA speakers.
    Bruce
    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    November 14, 2018
    Hi EmilJ

    The Play 5’s x 2 in each studio are going to be your best option for overall production with good low end. A Sonos sub can be added for increased low-end if desired.

    Setup I
    1. One network for both studios (same SSID/Password)_Suggest using dedicated boost module to facilitate optimal speaker placement.
    2. One Management owned Controller for both studios on iOS or Andorid device
    3. Stereo pair labeled Studio A
    4. Stereo pair labeled Studio B
    Options
    1. Instructors logon to studio network with credentials (SSID/Password)
    2. Instructors have Sonos App on their personal device (with streaming services and/or downloaded music)
    3. Instructors Select Studio A or B to send their music to
    Risk Factor
    1. May inadvertently select wrong studio
    2. Network credentials scattered among multiple individuals

    Setup II
    1. Separate network for each studio (Different SSID’s/Password’s)_Suggest using dedicated boost module to facilitate optimal speaker placement.
    2. Separate Management owned Controller for each studio on iOS or Android device’s
    3. Stereo pair in each Studio_No need for Studio A and B as they are on separate networks
    Options
    1. Instructors logon to specific network for the studio they are in
    2. Instructors have Sonos App on their personal device (with streaming services and/or downloaded music)
    Risk Factor
    1. Network credentials scattered among multiple individuals

    In either scenario management can plug a BT receiver into the line-in of a Play 5 of each stereo pair. Instructors can stream their music via BT to the players and not need the Sonos app or logon credentials for the network. Note: Sonos cannot be setup on a guest network.

    There are other options such as in-ceiling speakers using a Connect:AMP or the new Sonos:AMP (release date February, 2019). In ceiling speakers focus the sound directly over a target area. You could add a 3rd party sub to either for increased low-end.

    I hope these and other member suggestions get you to where you want to be. Cheers!
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