1. © soundkat production Ministries Topics on Being a Sound Team Prepared by: Rob France

2. © soundkat production Ministries Technical Ministries Include: Audio Presentation Graphics Lighting Video Production All in support of the worship team and other worship components (sermon, drama, etc.)

3. © soundkat production Ministries Who are the customers? Congregation If they cant hear it or see it then the impact of the message is diminished – or even lost Worship Team If the team cannot hear or see they cannot perform to their best 1 Chronicles 25; 2 Samuel 6: 12

4. © soundkat production Ministries Our Focus Not all organizations require all facets of technical ministries Most organizations start with adding sound reinforcement capability The rest of this presentation will focus on audio related technology. Some of the material applies to the other disciplines

5. © soundkat production Ministries Components of being a sound person Electrical knowledge Acoustics knowledge Musical – theory & concepts Ear training Leadership Servant-hood Ecclesiastes 4: 8-12

6. © soundkat production Ministries Electrical knowledge For example: Phantom power – 48 volts Amplifier power consumption Balanced vs. unbalanced  and noise rejection Parallel vs. series circuit Over-modulation Gain structure Filter design

7. © soundkat production Ministries Acoustics knowledge For example: RT60 Reflection Absorption Comb-filtering SPL Ambient sound Proximity effect

8. © soundkat production Ministries Musical theory For example: Arrangement Dynamics SATB Harmony Discord Rhythm Performance energy (live show)

9. © soundkat production Ministries Ear training For example: Blending elements for cohesiveness Using musical elements to create a feel Using EQ to create “space” in the mix Finding the melody Creating – or destroying harmonies Continual process AVOID prolonged exposure to loud noises/sounds. HEARING LOSS IS PERMANENT!

10. © soundkat production Ministries Leadership Realize our role can have huge impact Build Confidence in skills to run sound Develop Strategies to help lead the worship team to successful performance/rehearsal Take initiative to tackle sound related problems as they arise Embrace tasks and worship team FLY THE PLANE!

11. © soundkat production Ministries Servant-hood Realize that we are but a component of the worship team Support the worship team since they are performing worship as unto the Lord in front of the entire congregation. Support and encourage each other as you work through problems. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6; Colossians 3:23; Ephesians 5:21

12. © soundkat production Ministries Working session System block diagram & capabilities assessment Hands-on training Dynamic vs. Condenser Gain section Aux routing Insert / Patching Reverb and other effects Compression / gates / etc.

13. © soundkat production Ministries Working session (cont.) EQ treatments Types (fixed, graphic, sweep, parametric, HP/rolloff) Low stuff Bass – drums High stuff Cymbals Sibilance Full range stuff Keyboards – synths Vocals Listening fatigue and intelligibility

14. © soundkat production Ministries Working session (cont.) Troubleshooting techniques Break problem into smallest parts Power on checklist Topical checklists (soloist; choir number; etc) Tips Always suspect a cable Always check power to devices Always suspect that things are not cabled as they should be Always suspect that the console bussing is not configured right Avoid suspecting major system unit failure until you are sure it isn’t something else Learn how to repair connectors via soldering

15. © soundkat production Ministries Questions? ?