3 Tips for Improving Your Church Sound System
Your church sound system is vital to your ministry. It's what helps get your message to as many people as possible. Keeping it in good repair and updating it whenever possible will make it easier to serve and teach your congregation. Here's what professional audio engineers recommend to make sure your system is doing the job.
How to Update Your Audio Installation
1. Assess Needs
First, look over your sound equipment and take inventory of what you have. How many working speakers, microphones, amplifiers, and so forth do you have? Are they in working condition? Are there known issues with them? Then take stock of your needs. How many speakers does it take to cover your seating area? Are there any spots where the sound is quiet or indistinct? Is the wiring in good condition and clearly organized? Compare your current equipment to your needs to see where you're falling short.
2. Record Your Sermon
If you haven't before, record your service and play the recording back on different sound equipment. Doing this can offer an objective look at the performance of your mics and speakers. Recording also lets you make your sermon accessible online to reach more people — in fact, many organizations publish their sermons as free podcasts.
3. Create a Plan
In addition to your immediate needs, consider your long-term goals for your church’s sound system. You might want to upgrade your soundboard for better sound quality and control, or you may want to transition to equipment that’s less visible and more compact. Prioritize your needs and wants, and plan out a schedule for upgrading your church sound system over the next three to five years.
If you're ready to upgrade your church sound system or you need repairs for existing equipment, contact Claiborne Sharp Professional Audio in Shreveport, LA. They serve a 100-mile radius around their Caddo Parish location, with 30 years of experience and a certification from the Louisiana State Board of Contractors. To get started, go online to see a list of their services, or contact them at (318) 861-5953.
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