So you have decided to replace, upgrade, or install a new sound system. If you have taken my advice from the last couple of posts, you have invested some time and a little bit of money into the people who will be running your sound system. Great. Now it is time to choose the correct system for your needs. There are a couple of providers out there, so shop around. Some sites you can research on are:
AudioLinkServices
JdB Sound
A well designed sound system can be the difference between actually hearing what is being said, or sung, and hearing feedback, static, and other spirits that like to live in sound systems. Some things to remember when designing your system:
Put the speakers in front of where the microphones will be. Many churches, feeling they need to preserve the aeshetics of the sactuary chose to hide the speakers or to place them in acoustically inappropriate places. If you place microphones in front of where your speakers are, you create a feedback loop. The microphones will pick up unwanted noise from the speakers.
Choose the right equipment. This seems obvious, but many times a church will buy equipment without consulting a sound technician or someone who has some knowledge of how to put together a working system. These churches either end up returning the equipment they bought, usually at a loss, or just make due with it.
When buying microphones, consider their use. Some microphones are designed for speaking while others are better suited to picking up music or singing.
These are just a few things that should be considered or looked into when designing a sound system for you local church body.
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