#239 in Home audio receivers & amplifiers
Reddit mentions of Gemini PA7000 Professional Line Preamp and Input Switcher
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Gemini PA7000 Professional Line Preamp and Input Switcher. Here are the top ones.
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- 3-band equalizer Stereo balance and master volume controls Mono mode, mute, low cut, and loudness function Aux, tuner, CD, and phono modes
- Tape play and record outputs have monitor switche 4 inputs and 3 outputs with balanced XLR 1/4" mic input with level control
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Specs:
| Height | 1.75 Inches |
| Length | 19 Inches |
| Weight | 6.28 Pounds |
| Width | 9.75 Inches |
Woo! That's a large space. And it's going to reverberate like mad, and there's basically nothing you can do about it. It's not the worst thing in the world though, it could have an enjoyable "arena" feel to it.
I would focus on durability and power for that installation. Since the room isn't acoustically good in any way, subtle differences in speakers or amps simply won't be heard. Good range and volume will be.
Get a durable and powerful power amp (perhaps Behringer or Pyle, something over 200W per channel). Could run you around $150-200, but will last and handle the conditions of the large room and work environment. Hook it up to a mixer (Might be too complicated, but if you set it up and leave it it could work well) or preamp such as this to control inputs and volume, and you can hook up your CD player, mp3 player, or whatever else you want.
We're up to about $300 here, which doesn't leave much for speakers, but speakers aren't that important for this space, you're looking for durability, good range, and power handling once again. Go with PA or DJ speakers with solid cabinets and durable drivers. Something like this, or this. They'll withstand the weather and open-air conditions of that place well, and will be easily mountable on the girders or walls.
Cheap speaker and RCA cables can be found at Monoprice. Probably worth getting outdoor-rated ones. That should do you well, I think.
If you're really looking for something simpler, go with a simple Stereo Receiver and some simple but durable speakers, such as these. You could even do 2 pairs of those speakers for even better coverage in the building, and hook them up to the A and B channels of the amp. You might not be able to turn the volume up as high on that system, but it will still sound pretty good.
A professional rack-type preamp will likely suit your needs best in this case. Something like this. It'll give you all the flexibility that you need and more, and it's not really all that much more expensive than a dedicated phono preamp box. Look around in this vein to find the option that suits you best.