For far too long people have associated sound systems in churches as "PA Systems", whilst this assumption is in fact technically correct, it fails to describe adaquately the exact type of end result we like to achieve. The correct end result is natural "sound reinforcement" of the spoken word which provides clear, intelligible speech reproduction. Hence "SR" systems have to operate under greater extremes than "PA" systems resulting in greater demands on design, product selection, installation and set-up. This is not the domain for amateurs, musicians and other "experts"!
The first step in acheiving these aims is
to ensure that the best possible microphones are employed in order to capture the source of sound (i.e. the person speaking) which then allows us to process this signal with the electronics and loudspeakers in the next stages of the system. Without good quality information at the start of the audio chain, we will never achieve a good result further along it.
The second most important element of a good system is the choice of loudspeakers and their placement in the building. We have numerous products available to us from across the globe which offer many options for buildings with difficult acoustics, architectural constraints and finishes. In the case of large and demanding schemes, we can call upon computer aided design programmes to assist us in developing a system which performs well in extreme conditions.
Let our experience and knowledge assist you with developing or improving the quality of speech in your building!
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