Clear, Reliable Audio for a NAIDOC Flag Raising Ceremony — Professional PA Delivered with Care
A meaningful community ceremony deserves audio that works first time, every time. IHAV supplied a complete PA and microphone system so every word was heard clearly and the occasion ran smoothly.
In short: IHAV supplied a full PA and wireless microphone system for a NAIDOC Week flag raising ceremony, supporting an audience of up to 150 with clear, reliable audio from start to finish.
The challenge
What the event organiser needed
NAIDOC Week ceremonies carry real significance. The organiser needed audio they could count on, with enough coverage for an outdoor or open-space gathering of up to 150 people and clear speech reinforcement for multiple presenters and performers at the lectern and on the floor.
Wireless microphones, a quality PA system and a dependable operator were non-negotiable. Any drop-outs, feedback or technical issues would have been a distraction on a day that deserved everyone's full attention.
How we delivered
The production, end to end
IHAV built the system around four QSC K10.2 powered speakers and a pair of QSC K-Sub subwoofers on pole stands, giving the room full-range coverage with consistent volume whether attendees were near the front or further back. An Allen & Heath Qu16 digital mixer handled all the routing and level control from a single point, keeping everything clean and under control.
Three Shure ULXD2 wireless handheld microphones covered speakers, Welcome to Country presenters and any performers on the day. A Shure MX412 gooseneck microphone on the classic black lectern handled formal addresses. With a stagebox patched in and PC audio feeds sorted through DI boxes, the operator could manage every source without anyone on stage needing to think about the tech.
On the day
The setup
Gear & services supplied
What we brought
The venue
About the Venue
IHAV has no prior visit history at this particular venue, but that doesn't change what gets delivered. IHAV carries everything needed to fully kit out any ceremony space, from a compact community courtyard to a larger outdoor or multipurpose area.
If you're planning a NAIDOC ceremony, community event or similar occasion and you're not sure whether your venue is suitable for professional AV, get in touch. IHAV can assess the space and recommend a system that fits.
The result
The result
The ceremony ran exactly as it should: smoothly and with presence. Every address was heard clearly, the audio stayed consistent throughout, and the organiser could focus on the occasion itself rather than worrying about the sound. That's the outcome that matters on a day like this.
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FAQ
Questions about events like this
Can IHAV supply PA and microphones for an outdoor or open-space ceremony?
Yes. IHAV regularly provides complete PA and microphone systems for outdoor ceremonies, community events and flag raising occasions. The system is matched to your expected audience size and space, so coverage is consistent wherever people are standing.
How many wireless microphones can IHAV supply for a single event?
As many as your event needs. For this ceremony IHAV supplied three Shure ULXD2 wireless handhelds alongside a lectern gooseneck microphone. Whether you have two speakers or ten, the system can be configured to suit.
Does IHAV provide an operator with the PA hire, or is it self-run?
All IHAV PA packages include a qualified operator on the day. They handle setup, sound check, live mixing and pack-down, so you don't need to manage any of the technical side yourself.
Can IHAV handle both speech and live music audio at the same event?
Absolutely. The system used for this event was set up to handle formal addresses at the lectern, wireless handheld microphones for presenters, and PC music playback through DI boxes, all managed from a single digital mixing desk.