Church sound systems

The traditional approach to sound systems in churches is to position column loudspeakers on the structural pillars or the walls of the church , painted to blend in with decor or the stone. Column speakers are particularly suited to this environment giving a well balanced speech reproduction with good projection to the rear of the congregation with minimal reverberation. The amplifier is in most cases is placed in a room (the vestry perhaps) in a secure environment with a radio microphone (lapel) and one or two wired mic’s on the pulpit and lectern, all linked to an induction loop system. In this configuration you have a practical solution to amplifying speech in the church with minimal cost and simple to operate. We are happy to install this system if it is suitable for your purpose but are there drawbacks to this method?
In our experience we need to keep it simple but have a good degree of control over the volume of the mic’s.
Do you have guest speakers? Stand in Ministers? Small midweek worships? Large weddings? Larger Funerals? School services?
With different ministers having soft or powerful voices using the same microphone we need to alter the volume and with a large congregation the increase in background noise and sound absorbsion this will not only effect the perceived volume but the tonal qualities of the system. So what do you do ? Adjust the controls, but can you hear from the vestry?
We are increasingly building cabinets inkeeping with the surroundings to accommodate amplifiers & mixers with secure storage and accessibility, positioned at the back of the church. This gives the user more control over the sound, listening via the same loudspeakers as the congregation and not via a monitor in a room that you cannot get to discreetly. With systems already installed we are upgrading them by adding a mixer only reducing the cost by keeping your amplifier and speakers but giving you more control and more channel inputs, commonly 10 mic’s and 2 tape / cd inputs This should keep the Schools happy with more mic’s the ability to record the service and play prerecorded music or plugging in an electronic keyboard.
The speakers may be upgraded to a “bose” column or cabinet type used in the more modern church for the reproduction of live music etc but this will increase cost substantially although we are happy to design and install systems for live music with “professional” equipment, it is not the prime concern of this web page.

With all of this in mind why not contact us for a quote on installing a new sound system, deaf-induction loop or upgrading your old system for more control, extra  mic inputs or a new radio microphone.
 

Inter-m LoudSpeakers

The CS-720, CS-730 and CS-740 Indoor Column Speakers (20, 30 and 40w 100V line respectively) are designed for both music and speech.
Their light grey colouring and compact, clean lines will harmonise with most decor and make them ideal for churches, leisure centres and shopping malls.
The CS-700 Series speakers are supplied complete with universal brackets.

Wharfedale Loudspeakers

The demands of high output near field reproduction are complex.   The operating band must be wide enough for credible music and natural speech reproduction and the sound must remain clean at high levels.  The Program 60’s combination of compact size, even coverage and high output make the system an excellent choice for a broad range of applications.  The Program 60 is a dual 6.5 inch LF and one 1 inch HF driver system with Wharfedale proprietary designed driver units.
 

Music/voice tone control switch to adapt to different acoustics, voice or music styles
Built in rigging points for permanent mounting
High power output, low distortion sound quality
Trapezoidal micro array design
High quality crossover components minimize power losses and maximize reliability
Pole mount socket for portable sound system use
Daisy chain speakon connection and barrier strip input connector for ease of installation
Tough punched steel grille
High frequency drive unit in protection circuit
Available in painted black and white finish

Please contact us for more information.
Denis & Ian Pearce. Cleanmoor. Wiveliscombe. Taunton. Somerset.TA4 2AG
Tel / Fax 01984 623382
ian.pearce@paspecialists.co.uk