Help with sound for Churches

Good technique for lectern microphone use includes:

  • Do adjust the microphone position for proper placement.
    • If you are unsure about the correct position for your existing
      microphone(s), please do not hesitate to contact us. Quote the
      make and model number and we will endevour to give you the manufacturer's recommendation.
    • If you are finding that the microphone position is impractical, you may consider changing the type of microphone.
  • Do maintain a fairly constant distance (typically 6-12")
  • Don't blow on a microphone, avoid touching the microphone or it's mount
    when in use
    • Fit an good quality foam screen if your microphone is prone to
      "popping" during normal use.
    • Fit an isolation or shock mount to reduce unwanted picked of surface noise.
  • Do speak to your listeners in a clear and well modulated voice.

    Good technique for altar microphone use includes:

  • Do observe proper placement.
    • If you are finding that a stand microphone is impractical, you may
      consider changing to a boundary microphone.
  • Do speak within the coverage area of the microphone
  • Don't blow on a microphone, avoid touching the microphone or it's mount
    when in use
  • Do speak to your listeners in a clear and well modulated voice.


    Good technique for lavalier or tie-clip microphone use includes:
  • Do observe proper placement.
    • If you are finding that a stand microphone is impractical,
      you may consider changing to a boundary microphone.
  • Do speak within the coverage area of the microphone
  • Don't blow on a microphone, avoid touching the microphone
    or it's mount when in use
  • Do speak to your listeners in a clear and well modulated voice.

    Good technique for choir microphone use includes:

  • Do observe proper placement.
    • If you are finding that a stand microphone is impractical,
      you may consider changing to a boundary microphone.
  • Do speak within the coverage area of the microphone.
  • Don't blow on a microphone, avoid touching the microphone or
    it's mount when in use.
  • Do speak to your listeners in a clear and well modulated voice.

    Adequate pickup of a spoken voice from 12-18" is typical
    performance from suitable equipment combination and setup.
    If your present installation doesn't achieve this, then contact us and
    make an enquiry.

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