Evaluating Your Sound System: House of Worship

We found this checklist at worshipfacilities.com. Let's face it, not all facilities have a dedicated sound or AV person. Answer these questions before spending the time and resources looking for outside assistance.

1) Was your sound system designed by a reputable audio consultant who understands the needs of the organization, the acoustical properties of the space, and the capabilities of those who operate the system?

2) Was your sound system installed by a certified individual employed by a reputable systems contracting firm?

3) Is the company that installed the system still in business, and involved in your additions and changes?

4) Has your system been installed in phases or added to over time?

5) Are system operators well trained and knowledgeable?

6) Does your physical layout require a lot of audio equipment to be moved around and re-connected between services?

7) Does your organization struggle to find trained, motivated people to run the system?

8) Does your system produce random hums and buzzes, level changes, dropouts, crackles, distortions, pops, feedback or other noises that seem to go unexplained?

9) Do you own and consult instruction manuals and documentation on your equipment and system?

10) Is your system subject to regular maintenance inspections?

If you answered “yes” to checklist items 1, 2, 3, 5, 9 and 10 – and no to the rest – then your system is probably in good shape.

If not, it’s time to consider taking the proper steps in making sure your space is a distraction-free place to worship. Call us for help, or just to say hello. Will never cost you a dime, plus, we like to talk.