PA System Design

Before any speakers are installed, the system needs to be designed properly. Active Audio & TV provides professional PA system design for venues of all sizes — with acoustic modelling, equipment specification and installation drawings that ensure your project is built right the first time.

Why design matters

A poorly designed PA system wastes money on wrong equipment and never delivers acceptable sound. Craig's design process starts with understanding your venue, audience and use cases, then models speaker coverage and specifies equipment that will perform.

Design deliverables

You receive a design report with speaker layout drawings, equipment schedule, cable routing plan and expected coverage maps. This documentation supports council approvals, body corporate submissions and contractor tenders.

Our PA System Design process

Every pa system design project follows the same professional process: an initial phone consultation with Craig, an on-site assessment for larger jobs, a clear written quote with no hidden extras, expert installation using quality hardware, and full testing before handover. You deal directly with the business owner from start to finish — not a franchise call centre or rotating subcontractor. For body corporate and commercial projects, Craig provides written scope documents, system diagrams and compliance paperwork for committee and council submissions.

Who we work with on the Gold Coast and Central Coast

Craig works with homeowners, landlords, body corporates, strata managers, builders, developers, hotel and resort managers, club committees, school administrators and commercial tenants. Whether you need a single pa system design job or a building-wide rollout across dozens of units, Active Audio & TV has the experience and equipment to deliver. We are the preferred AV contractor for building managers who need a reliable, long-term partner rather than a one-off installer.

Equipment and brands we install

We install and support leading brands including Hills Antennas, Samsung, LG, Sony, Yamaha, Denon, Bose, Sonos, Foxtel, Starlink and Fetch. Craig selects equipment based on your specific requirements and environment — not whatever is cheapest from the warehouse. All hardware is installed to manufacturer specifications with Australian-standard RG6 quad-shield coaxial cabling, F-type compression connectors, stainless roof mounts and weatherproof junction boxes.

Residential pa system design on the Gold Coast and Central Coast

For homeowners, Craig provides neat, tidy installations that respect your property. Cables are clipped and routed discreetly, roof penetrations are sealed, and all work areas are left clean. We tune and test every TV before leaving, and explain operation so you are confident using your new system from day one.

Commercial pa system design on the Gold Coast and Central Coast

Commercial clients receive engineered solutions designed for reliability and easy operation. Craig produces equipment schedules, zone diagrams and as-built documentation. Staff training is included on handover so your team can operate the system without calling for support every week. Maintenance agreements are available for ongoing peace of mind.

Servicing the Gold Coast and Central Coast

From our Gold Coast office in Ashmore and Central Coast office at St Huberts Island, Craig services the entire Gold Coast and Central Coast. We attend residential homes, apartment buildings, resorts, clubs, pubs, schools, sports grounds and commercial premises. Same-week attendance is standard for most suburbs. Call 0431 201 181 to confirm availability in your area.

Quotes for pa system design

Craig provides competitive, fixed quotes with no hidden extras. For straightforward residential jobs, your quote is confirmed during the initial phone call. For commercial and multi-dwelling projects, a free on-site inspection ensures the system is specified correctly and quoted accurately. We do not charge call-out fees for quotes within our standard service area.

Why Active Audio & TV

With over 40 years specialising exclusively in audio visual, TV distribution and commercial audio, Craig brings expertise that general electricians and handymen cannot match. We are licensed, insured, and every job is backed by a workmanship guarantee. Our focus on MATV, apartment TV systems and commercial audio sets us apart from basic antenna installers who lack the engineering skills for complex distribution and commercial sound projects.