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Tips to improve sound at your church

• Better microphone technique
• General tips, glossary of terms, links to other help web pages are located at our general help page.
• Problems with acoustics?
  • consult Apple Dynamics Ltd
• LINKS:
  • H.I.S. System at the Church Sound Network (USA)
  • Audio-Technica's website has a large section on microphone applications and useful tips for improving microphone techniques, including special pages for churches.

Here are a selection of simple tips for better sound at your church

Good microphone technique for lectern, altar, handheld, lavalier/tie-clip, choir.

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 handheld 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 Enquiry to us NOW!

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