Sound/Audio System
System Owner: Jeremy Bond
Purpose and Scope:
With an emphasis on the smooth operation of audio & sound technology, this system is purposed to facilitate an atmosphere in which church members can be easily involved in all aspects of the worship service, free of distractions.
Procedure:
Acknowledge
This system has been reviewed with me and I have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss pertinent details. I understand my role on the team.
Purpose and Scope:
With an emphasis on the smooth operation of audio & sound technology, this system is purposed to facilitate an atmosphere in which church members can be easily involved in all aspects of the worship service, free of distractions.
Procedure:
- All members of this system will receive extensive training prior to becoming involved in the operation of all audio & sound technology.
- The audio & sound systems owner will ensure that new members will have at least one mentor in their area of operations, that will provide continued guidance as new members orient to the system.
- Members will participate in ongoing, on the job training (as needed), to ensure working knowledge of all equipment.
- Members will respond to Planning Center Online (PCO) scheduling requests, to indicate whether or not they will be able to participate in upcoming worship services.
- Members scheduled to operate equipment for a particular service, will be present during all choir & praise team practices, as well as for other rehearsals (as specified by the Lead Pastor).
- If a member is unable to attend a rehearsal for which they are responsible for attending, the member will notify the systems owner in order to find a replacement.
- Members will not operate video/audio technology for a service he or she was not present at rehearsals for.
- Members will be responsible for turning off all equipment as specified by the systems owner, at the end of services.
- Members will notify the systems owner of challenges & barriers that threaten the effective operation of all equipment immediately when these challenges/barriers occur.
- Members will work closely with the Lead Pastor, praise team leader, & band members to ensure audio & sound equipment is effective, during rehearsals.
- Members will be in their designated areas at least 15 minutes prior to the start of service.
- Members will be attentive to agreed upon cues from the Lead Pastor, praise team members, & others operating in a platform ministry, throughout the worship service.
Acknowledge
This system has been reviewed with me and I have had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss pertinent details. I understand my role on the team.
OLD SYSTEM NEEDS UPDATED:
Sound Booth System
Operation Instructions
Please see audio/visual system for additional information regarding system expectations
Turning on Sound Equipment:
Turning on DL32R:
Additional Information:
Located on the counter, behind the DL32R is a black electrical plug that needs to be plugged into the white power strip, in order to enable an additional microphone for services. Make sure this is plugged in.
DL32R System
Operation Instructions & Expectations
Review the Sound Booth System for instructions on how to turn sound equipment on.
During the Service:
Select the SHOW needed for the specific service you are assisting with. Select the “WORSHIP SHOW.” If the choir is singing, wait until all choir members are in place on the platform, before selecting “CHOIR SHOW.”
Listen for anyone (singer or musician) whose volume may be overpowering and adjust their volume accordingly. Also, adjust singers/musicians that are more difficult to hear.
Adjust controls to ensure that all voices are blending together.
Make sure that you can hear the keyboard, drums, congas and guitars and that no instruments dominate the overall sound.
Monitor Controls:
Sanctuary Monitors are the three white monitors directed at the audience. “Slide Controls” control what is heard (volume, mix, etc.) in the sanctuary/congregation.
Vocal Monitors are the two white monitors directed at the praise team and platform. You can control volume, mix, etc. from these monitors, using the “Vocal Monitor Control.”
Music Monitors are the black monitors located on the platform. Control volume, mix, etc. using the “Music Monitor Control.”
The Main slide located on the right of your control board controls the overall volume. This will turn everything (singers/band, etc.) up or down. All other controls adjust sound individually.
You can control each individual microphone or instrument as needed.
End of Service:
Review the Sound Booth System for instructions on how to turn off all equipment. Turn off all equipment at the end of service.
Sound Booth System
Operation Instructions
Please see audio/visual system for additional information regarding system expectations
Turning on Sound Equipment:
- Arrive at least 30 minutes prior to any rehearsals scheduled on Sunday mornings
- Turn on both projector screens using designated remote controls
- Turn on the Mac
- Turn on both power strips on the floor and then both amps on the floor; power strips and amps are located in the sound booth
- Sign into the Mac (password - BetterTogether2017)
- Allow all pictures to load on the desktop before accessing ProPresenter
- Open ProPresenter
- Click on UPDATE and then OK
- In the top right section, click on “New Prayer List”
- In the bottom right section, click on any song title
Turning on DL32R:
- Turn on the DL32R
- Turn on all iPads (one at a time) (password - 6070)
- Click on “Settings” on the iPad
- Make sure wifi is on “Mackie DLR,” then close Settings
- Open the “Master Fader 4” application
- Click on the gear icon (top of screen, just right of the center of the screen)
- Click the DL32R picture (this will sync the iPad to the DL32R)
- If you are prompted about what to sync to, select “iPad”
- Select “SHOWS” (top right corner)
- Select “Recall” followed by “Yes”
- See DL32R system for further instruction if you have been scheduled to operate the DL32R for service.
Additional Information:
Located on the counter, behind the DL32R is a black electrical plug that needs to be plugged into the white power strip, in order to enable an additional microphone for services. Make sure this is plugged in.
DL32R System
Operation Instructions & Expectations
Review the Sound Booth System for instructions on how to turn sound equipment on.
During the Service:
Select the SHOW needed for the specific service you are assisting with. Select the “WORSHIP SHOW.” If the choir is singing, wait until all choir members are in place on the platform, before selecting “CHOIR SHOW.”
Listen for anyone (singer or musician) whose volume may be overpowering and adjust their volume accordingly. Also, adjust singers/musicians that are more difficult to hear.
Adjust controls to ensure that all voices are blending together.
Make sure that you can hear the keyboard, drums, congas and guitars and that no instruments dominate the overall sound.
Monitor Controls:
Sanctuary Monitors are the three white monitors directed at the audience. “Slide Controls” control what is heard (volume, mix, etc.) in the sanctuary/congregation.
Vocal Monitors are the two white monitors directed at the praise team and platform. You can control volume, mix, etc. from these monitors, using the “Vocal Monitor Control.”
Music Monitors are the black monitors located on the platform. Control volume, mix, etc. using the “Music Monitor Control.”
The Main slide located on the right of your control board controls the overall volume. This will turn everything (singers/band, etc.) up or down. All other controls adjust sound individually.
You can control each individual microphone or instrument as needed.
End of Service:
Review the Sound Booth System for instructions on how to turn off all equipment. Turn off all equipment at the end of service.