How To Operate Church Sound Systems
By Kevin Harris
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- Resources / Education
About this book
In this book, we take an in-depth look at church sound systems. We consider the various components, how to position them, and how to operate them correctly. Whether or not the congregation hears the words, depends on the person operating the equipment. An untrained sound operator can hold back a congregation from moving into praise and worship. They can even prevent the listener from receiving the gospel, or healing. Bad sounds, loud sounds, inaudible sounds, or bad mixes will not be readily accepted by the human ear. From personal experience, the Author can assure you that only words and music arriving pleasantly to the ear will go easily into the heart. Most churches in the world today are using untrained sound people. They encourage willing church members from within their congregation. This book was initially written for them, however, christian musicians and ministers everywhere are welcoming the publication.
Chapter 1: Setting Up A Sound System
Audio Cables & Connectors Outputs Inputs Connecting Up To The Mixer
Power amp inside the mixer Power amp inside the speakers Earth Loops DI Box
Graphic Equalisers The Foldback System Mono output from mixer
Multicore Stage-box Using a split-box for an advanced setup Tape In & Tape Out
Using a splitter cable Loudspeaker placement Room Acoustics
Chaining speakers together Series or parallel Crossovers Equipment Checklist
Chapter 2: The Mixer
Input – Output Channels Faders or knobs? The master volume sliders Pan
Input Connections Gain knobs Initial gain & fader settings Peak indicator LED
Pad button Equalisers (Filters) Making a Good Sound Instrument frequency ranges
Sends Pre send and post send Returns Inserts Direct Outs Sub-groups
Busses Mute Solo & PFL Monitoring & Signal Level Meters
Chapter 3: Mixer Operati
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