This easy-to-understand book is for everyone involved with church sound: sound people, worship teams, clergy and others. Whether you want to design a new system or get the most out of the one you have, this handy guide will help you let your message be heard! It covers everything you need to know about: design and layout of your sound system; choosing the right microphones; speaker setup and positioning; feedback trouble-shooting and control; mixers; and much more.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
Buy this book if you dont know what a microphone is.:
This book is clearly intended for someone who has never seen a sound system let alone work with one.There is absolutely no useful information in this book for anyone who has the slightest clue about sound systems. It is just totally lacking in any thing technical. It is also the thinnest book, (that is if you can even call it a book: a leaflet may be more appropriate) I have ever bought because it has nothing to offer. in short a total waste of money unless you are an idiot when it comes to sound.
Few errors, not much substance either:
I am an acoustical and systems design consultant who specializes in the design and functional rehabilitation of worship facilities. I recently purchased this book as part of a survey of available literature to recommend to the church staff members and volunteers I routinely train in technical operations. At 45 pages, this is more of a pamphlet than a book. While most of the information is suitable for the audio beginner, some space is wasted on a superficial discussion of loudspeaker placement options.... more info
good for small churches:
I found this book a good basic intro. It should work well for those without an electronics background. For formulas and numbers, and more technical information see the Guide to Sound Systems for Worship by Jon F. Eiche.
Music Coordinator, Musician:
Read this book before you buy your sound equipment.
This book presented a simple and general overview of a sound system. It is perfect for people with limited or no previous knowledge of sound systems. It gives those who do know something about sound systems - the tools to share a basic knowledge with others. Read this book to train your sound people. It is not enough to know what knob to turn on your mixer - this book will help you to understand what happens when you turn that knob. It's not... more info
