There are a wide variety of sound systems available to auctioneers.
Most lower-priced or entry level models are wired, where a cord is used to connect from the microphone to the speaker.
We have advocated auctioneers always using a microphone when bid-calling.
We also recently compared 3 wireless auctioneer sound systems.
From our survey of the marketplace at this time, it appears most auctioneers utilize one of two companies for their wired sound system needs:
Anchor Audio, Inc.
is well known for their MegaVox Pro PA System; AmpliVox Sound Systems is equally well known for their Half-Mile Hailer Sound System.
We compared their material features below:
| Company | Anchor Audio | AmpliVox |
| Model | MegaVox PRO
Mega-6000 | Half-Mile Hailer
S610A |
| | |
| Audio Power Output | 22 Watts | 50 Watts |
| Weight | 15 Pounds | 15 Pounds |
| Battery | Built-In Rechargeable | (10) D-cell Batteries |
| Max Audio Output | 126 dB | 112 dB |
| AC/DC Operation | Yes | No |
| Connect Other Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Approx Base Price | $ 699 | $ 489 |
Both of these systems come in other flavors, such as a wireless model; however, we’ll keep our comparison here between the base models:
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- Narrower frequency response
- (10) 1.5V Replaceable Dry Cell Batteries
Both of these companies appear to be on solid financial ground.
This is important as once a system is purchased, it is meaningful to have both support for questions and factory repair/upgrade services available.
Quality auctioneer sound systems are not inexpensive.
For auctioneers selecting their first system, or considering a back-up system, this guide is intended to help with that decision.
Daxdi, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE has been an auctioneer and certified appraiser for over 30 years.
His company’s auctions are located at: Daxdi, Auctioneer, Keller Williams Auctions and Goodwill Columbus Car Auction.
His Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/mbauctioneer.
He is Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School.
39.865980 -82.896300
There are a wide variety of sound systems available to auctioneers.
Most lower-priced or entry level models are wired, where a cord is used to connect from the microphone to the speaker.
We have advocated auctioneers always using a microphone when bid-calling.
We also recently compared 3 wireless auctioneer sound systems.
From our survey of the marketplace at this time, it appears most auctioneers utilize one of two companies for their wired sound system needs:
Anchor Audio, Inc.
is well known for their MegaVox Pro PA System; AmpliVox Sound Systems is equally well known for their Half-Mile Hailer Sound System.
We compared their material features below:
| Company | Anchor Audio | AmpliVox |
| Model | MegaVox PRO
Mega-6000 | Half-Mile Hailer
S610A |
| | |
| Audio Power Output | 22 Watts | 50 Watts |
| Weight | 15 Pounds | 15 Pounds |
| Battery | Built-In Rechargeable | (10) D-cell Batteries |
| Max Audio Output | 126 dB | 112 dB |
| AC/DC Operation | Yes | No |
| Connect Other Speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Approx Base Price | $ 699 | $ 489 |
Both of these systems come in other flavors, such as a wireless model; however, we’ll keep our comparison here between the base models:
- Built-In Rechargeable Battery
- Narrower frequency response
- (10) 1.5V Replaceable Dry Cell Batteries
Both of these companies appear to be on solid financial ground.
This is important as once a system is purchased, it is meaningful to have both support for questions and factory repair/upgrade services available.
Quality auctioneer sound systems are not inexpensive.
For auctioneers selecting their first system, or considering a back-up system, this guide is intended to help with that decision.
Daxdi, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE has been an auctioneer and certified appraiser for over 30 years.
His company’s auctions are located at: Daxdi, Auctioneer, Keller Williams Auctions and Goodwill Columbus Car Auction.
His Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/mbauctioneer.
He is Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School.
39.865980 -82.896300
