Churches are traditionally massive structures, with larger buildings capable of holding hundreds of people. A church sound system ensures that every individual can clearly hear what is being said by the religious or spiritual leader overseeing the service. It can also amplify music, which can be an integral part of spiritual and religious services. Find out how it works below.

What Is the Importance of a Church Sound System?

In a traditional church setting, the service is projected from the front of the room, while attendees may be distributed throughout the entire room. A church sound system takes an audible but low-decibel sound and amplifies it so that all the people in the room can hear it. Since these buildings tend to have vast halls and high ceilings—which are prone to producing echoes and reverberations—a well-structured sound system is critical to ensuring clarity.

What Are the Common Components of a Church Sound System?

A church sound system requires multiple components. The soundboard is the system's "brain," connecting to instruments, music players, and microphones to amplify their sound. The soundboard has a separate channel for each type of input, such as a hand-held microphone the service leader may use versus a musician's instrument. 

The soundboard's inputs and outputs may be hooked up via a special cable, called a snake, which allows for greater flexibility as far as where the soundboard is located. The soundboard has controls to adjust tone, bass and treble frequencies, and effects like reverb and delay.

Output from the soundboard is sent to an equalizer, which is then used to adapt the sound according to the church's acoustics. The acoustics vary depending on points like how large the room is and how many people are in it. Then, there is the amplifier, which takes the adjusted sound and makes it louder. The amplifier is connected to the speakers, which transmit the sound. 

It's important to ensure all congregants can clearly hear the service at all times. Claiborne Sharp Professional Audio provides sound system installation and support for churches located within 100 miles of Shreveport, LA. As a full-service audio and video company, they are an established authority in the field and have been in business since 1989. They pride themselves on their fast work and easy accessibility and make sure to respond to any customer requests promptly. Learn more about their church sound system services online. To discuss your needs, call (318) 861-5953.