MAUI Overview If you’re in the market for some PA equipment a little bit different – it’s well worth considering looking at the new column type systems that have taken the market by storm in recent years. Some of the most popular are those by LD Systems – known as the MAUI systems. They are […]

Looking for a portable PA system with a CD player? One of the most common questions we get asked here at Astounded is – which portable PA systems feature inbuilt CD players? With a huge range of portable PA systems on the market, you’d think CD players would be a common inbuilt feature, wouldn’t you? […]

Looking for a portable PA system can be intimidating as there’s so much choice! In this blog post we’ll be reviewing different types, sizes, and additional extras some of the more popular portable PA systems have to hopefully give you an idea of where you need to be looking. The idea of a portable PA […]

  In this blog post we will be demonstrating how to set up a simple PA system – whether you’ve set up a PA thousands of times, or never touched a mixing desk before, this guide will try to make setup as easy and painless as possible for everyone to understand. First things first – […]

Not only does Astounded sell a huge range of PA & Lighting equipment – we also hire out systems to the Lancaster/Morecambe/Heysham area! We have several pre-configured packages that are priced by the day/week (7 days) – with a discount for an entire week worked in, or we have an individual price list for the […]

In this blog post we will be looking at the differences between analog and digital mixers – they both have their pros and cons, so it’s important that you know what your requirements are before you buy one! We will be going over some key differences which should clear the fog of confusion that can […]

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Providing great value pro audio, multimedia and lighting solutions to the education sector is an Astounded speciality. With over a decade of experience in supplying PA systems, stage equipment and lighting to schools, universities and educational institutions – we understand your needs and priorities and strive to meet and exceed those in every way we […]

So you have your brand new TextBeam 300 and you’re wondering what to do? Look no further, here at Astounded we’ve had a chance to learn how to use it so you don’t have to! What’s in the box? Once opened and unpacked you should have something that looks like this: Don’t panic! There’s quite […]

If you are reading this, then congratulations! You’ve taken the first step into the realm of home recording; this post can serve as a step-by-step guide on how to setup gear, or simply as a reference. The first important thing you’ll need is an “Audio Interface” . This is an external sound card that converts analogue […]

Best PA Systems for Small Bands As a small band, making sure that your first few gigs go over well is really important. These could be your make-or-break performances in the local area, and getting boo’ed out of a bar for bad sound quality aren’t going to help your reputation. Even if you have all […]

The skills needed to light a band may seem difficult and challenging to learn, but you’ll be pleased to discover that if you identify clear objectives, and choose the right products to achieve them, the skills follow easily! Not only that, but  mastering the basics of band lighting is one of the most rewarding ways […]