2011 Archive Index

August 02, 2011
Instrumentalists & Microphone Setup

When setting up microphones for instruments, be sure the microphone, stand and cable isn’t in the way of the instrumentalist...

August 08, 2011
Line Check Anyone?

The band, worship team and choir all rehearse to play well together, though often there isn’t time before a service for the sound operators’ rehearsal...

August 12, 2011
Say, How Long is That Cable?

After watching a gentleman in charge of setup go back to the equipment closet four times to find the right length monitor cable, I taught him a simple solution...

August 19, 2011
Cookie Cutter Acoustics

Over the last few months, there have been several articles published in trade magazines and online regarding the acoustics of churches. It is true that proper room acoustics has begun to be recognized as a requirement ...

September 02, 2011
Video Projection - Front Versus Rear

Many people are unaware of the differences between front and rear video projection. In nearly every case, rear projection will provide a brighter image not affected by ambient light for about half the cost of front projection ...

September 16, 2011
Lighting for the Congregation – Even Levels

It is important to understand one of the most important design details of the lighting system ...

October 12, 2011
Is Your Room Noisy?

Noise is considered to be any audible sound not produced by a performer. A performer is someone who is supposed to be making sound whether through speech, singing, or instrumentally. Some have compared having noise in a room to looking through a dirty window....

October 26, 2011
Complete Design, Phased-in Installation

What a church needs and wants is not always what their current budget can finance....

November 11, 2011
Consumer or Professional Equipment?

Churches are often tempted to use consumer-level equipment in their media systems. Sometimes this can work for a “long” period of time. Unfortunately, there are more cases of failure....

December 02, 2011
Equipment Maintenance

Most would agree that dirty, dusty equipment looks bad. For some equipment, it also affects the performance and lifespan....

December 16, 2011
Lighting Areas & Color Temperature

In a sanctuary, there are two distinct lighting areas: the platform and the congregational seating area. The platform is typically lit using....

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