AV Tech Instructions

If no AV Tech has checked in for the service, check for any of the AVTechs in attendance and ask if they will fill in. 
If no AVTech is available, use the "Unattended" procedure below. Trained technicians include: 

Before Service duties:

  1. Power up system by turning on power strip along left wall under the table.

  2. Plug in wireless mic transmitter located on the Altar platform at the base of the Eternal Flame stand.

  3. Turn on auxiliary audio system by flipping light switch on the front of the cabinet in the Mechanical room. This will distribute the audio signal from the Sanctuary to the rest of the building (including the Listening Room).

  4. Install battery in cordless microphones.

  5. Install a battery in the handheld microphone (on mixer control #2) and snap into holder on pastor's small lectern. To use, turn on the mic by activating the 2 switches on the bottom base of the mic.

  6. Check the audio components to be sure the settings haven't been tampered with. It only takes a minor change to throw the sound off significantly. Be sure all settings are where they should be. See equipment settings details below.

 

During Services:

  1. Check for bulletin notes from Liz about special music requirements for the service. In most cases, controls # 4 and 5 (piano and choir) will accommodate special music needs but be prepared for alternatives should the need arise. There are other mic and (hook up) jack options available.

  2. Adjust microphones as needed during service. Generally, when in use, these are the target settings to try before more adjustment is needed. (See Audio Mixer settings below for further adjustment options).

  1. Ideally, there should be one unused mic left "on" at a moderate setting throughout the service. This provides ambient sound to the rest of the building (Listening Room, hallways etc.) during the service. In this way, the piano and congregation singing (for example) is broadcast so the remote areas are not left in silence.

 

After Service duties:

  1. Turn off the main system power strip along left wall under the table.

  2. Turn off the auxiliary audio system by flipping light switch on the front of the cabinet in the Mechanical room.

  3. Unplug the wireless mic transmitter located on the Altar platform at the base of the Eternal Flame stand.

  4. Collect and remove the batteries from all in cordless microphones.

 

Unattended:

  1. Power up system by turning on power strip along left wall under the table.

  2. Plug in wireless mic transmitter located on the Altar at the base of the Eternal Flame stand. 
    This is needed for the pastors mic.

  3. Turn on auxiliary audio system by flipping light switch on the front of the cabinet in the Mechanical room. This will distribute the audio signal from the Sanctuary to the rest of the building (including the Listening Room).

  4. Install battery in cordless microphones. Wearer (pastor) will need to activate the “mute” button during the service to block unwanted dialog or singing from being amplified. Another option is to set up the cordless handheld microphone on the stand to use instead of the lapel microphone. The handheld microphone is on mixer control (#2). Turn on the handheld microphone by activating the 2 switches on the bottom base of the mic.

  5. Preset the microphones to these levels:

  1. After the service, power off all equipment, collect all cordless mics and remove the batteries.

 

Audio Equipment Settings:

CHECK TO BE SURE THE EQUIPMENT IS SET TO THESE SPECS

Receiver/Amplifier Input: This is often changed during the week when the radio tuner is used. The proper setting to receive the input from the mixer is "VCR2" (Labeled with the red "Master" sticker). Also be sure the speakers are switched on and the volume level setting is correct (align red markings on volume knob).

Receiver/Amplifier Audio Mode: For best sound, this should always be in "Surround Sound" mode. This distributes sound through all 3 speakers in the front of the sanctuary with the majority of the spoken dialog coming from the front/center speaker. When NOT in Surround Sound mode, the sound only comes out of the corner (L+R) speakers and is much too "boomy" for our sanctuary. When in Surround Sound mode, you'll see "Surround Sound Dolby Pro Logic" in the upper right corner of the main display. "Center" (speaker orientation) should be in "Normal" mode and the sound level for this should be set at "+10". There are no rear speakers so this setting can be ignored.

Reverberation: This should be set to "#10 - Vocal Plate" and the "dry/wet" setting should be all the way to "wet". 

Audio Mixer settings: With this mixer, optimum sound is achieved with the Master fader level set to “0” (which is the maximum, top of the fader). The individual input channel faders are also targeted to “0” for ideal sound, except this is about 2/3rds up on the fader instead of all the way. The Trim knob at the top of each channel sets this range and is already preset for each channel. With that in mind, bringing each channel’s fader up to “0” should be adequate for most cases but when you need a little more volume due to a soft voice or excessive distance from the microphone, follow this sequence:

  1. Bring the channel’s Fader control up past “0” to maximum at the top of the fader.

  2. Turn the channel’s Trim knob clockwise until the max setting.

  3. If you still need more volume, turn the channel’s Aux2 knob (2nd from the bottom) clockwise until the source can be heard. This is the signal that is sent through the MR-1 Reverb unit. The more the Aux2 knob is turned, the more “reverberation” is added to the signal so be careful as it can quickly become distorted.

  4. Once these options are exhausted, the only option is to turn up the Master volume on the receiver/amp or to have the speaker speak louder and/or closer to the microphone.