Finally! A way to make sense
out of buying a sound system!

This 56 page guide is written for those that want to understand how to own a good sound system and what's involved in the process. It will help you organize and plan your purchase plus may give you new ideas. Ideal for laying out our Genesis and Contractor Series sound systems.

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How much should a system cost?
What is meant by sound coverage?
How important is a sound system to our ministry?
Where's the best place to put the sound booth?
What is the price range of products commonly used in typical systems?
 

    
A question and answer planner interwoven with a complete primer
on sound system fundamentals in an easy to understand format!

Download and print your copy now! Get a quote on your new system
from Cathedral Sound. We really understand the special needs of church ministry.

Contents of Topics and Layout Charts	Page
Introduction	3
How to use this guide	5
Tell us about yourself	6
Our church ministries	6
Current System Overview	7
Current System Inventory	9
New Sound System Needs, Wants, and Concerns	10
Microphone Guide	11
Wireless mic facts	12
Wireless and Special Microphone Guide	14
Platform Mic and Speaker Jacks	15
The Mixing Console	17
Mixer Guide	21
Sizing Up Your Mixer	22
Mixer and Control Cabinetry	23
More about "Split Systems"	24
Choosing Your Cabinetry	25
Choir, Solo, Floor, and Musicians Monitor Speaker Systems	26
Monitor Speaker System Planner	32
Remote and Auxiliary Speaker Systems	33
Remote speaker locations	35
Options and Features	36
Hearing assistance and FM transmitter   !	37
Tape and Media Equipment	38
Processing equipment	40
The Main Speaker System	41
Choosing your speaker system	43
To Summarize Choosing Your Speaker System	44
Desired Performance and Quality	45
The true cost of owning a sound system	47
Measuring Your Sanctuary Seating and Acoustics	51
Where to send your completed sound system guide survey	56

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