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Aim of Training To create an environment conducive to worship and teaching for all members of the church and visitors using: PA system T-loop Recorded media

How will we achieve this Good communication between ‘stage’ and ‘balcony’ Good preparation by the PA team Informed decisions based on good training and understanding/knowledge

Knowledge The PA system

Schematic

Knowledge Microphone types Condenser – radio mic’s and our ‘standard’ mic’s

Condenser Mic Will ‘pop’ if you get too close (NEVER SHOUT DIRECTLY INTO A CONDENSER) That’s you Dave Fielder…. Has a reasonably good pick up field

Lapel Mic Position close to mouth without getting it right under your chin Try not to attach where clothing can rub against it Position centrally (as this is generally where your mouth is…) Should indicate channel 001 or 002 on belt-pack – mute should be OFF Red light on, but not flashing

Hand-held Mic Primarily for vocal use - hold at 90 degrees to the mouth, NOT right up close … Bear this in mind if you are holding it for someone else Should indicate channel 003 on stem – mute should be OFF Red light on, but not flashing

Stage Mic Will pick up from a fair distance and in a fairly wide pattern Suitable for all types of instruments and vocals Best all-round general purpose microphone

Knowledge Microphone types Condenser – lapel mic’s and our ‘standard’ mic’s Dynamic – ‘loud’ instruments and singers only

Dynamic Mic ‘Close Vocal’ use only Not suitable for readings, prayers etc.. If you see this mic available on the stage, look for another one…unless you plan to sing into it!

Knowledge Microphone types Condenser – lapel mic’s and our ‘standard’ mic’s Dynamic – ‘loud’ instruments and singers only Microphone positioning for stands

Mic positioning PA speakers 90 o

Knowledge Microphone types Condenser – lapel mic’s and our ‘standard’ mic’s Dynamic – ‘loud’ instruments and singers only Microphone positioning for stands Feedback

Caused by the signal from the speakers ‘leaking’ back into the same microphone Starts with a bit of an echo, develops into a howl Usually happens if you are too far away from the microphone If you hear it, backing away from the mic does not help….

Communication It is essential for the service leader and PA team to discuss the requirements for a service For those preparing a service, it helps us if you have an idea of what microphones are required It is essential to have multi-media ASAP

Communication During the service, establish eye contact EACH time you plan to speak If you plan to talk over an outro, or during a song, establish eye-contact first Between items is the busiest time for the PA team

Communication Use signals if you want to talk to the PA team via your lapel mic Wait for them to put on headphones so that they can hear you

When there is a problem Get eye contact with the balcony and follow any direction Don’t stop talking….we need the signal

Stage position Please direct interviewees or anybody that you invite onto the stage to a suitable microphone ‘Feel’ for the stage lights so that you are as well-lit as possible for lip-readers

Recap Good communication between ‘stage’ and ‘balcony’ Good preparation by the PA team Informed decisions based on good training and understanding/knowledge If anyone wants to take this further, please consider training with the next draft of PA volunteers

Thank you