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Church design is so varied a building may sound completely different from the one next door. However, the sound of a building can be changed - and improved - with the help of acoustical consultants. These experts know the science of sound, and they are prepared to tackle any situation, whether it is a new construction or refurbishing of an older building. Regardless of the project, your church will undoubtedly be pleased with the new and improved sound quality.
Where to begin? Nick Colleran, marketing director of Acoustics First Corporation, says, "A church should work with an architect to plan the acoustical design of a building before construction begins." He adds that if you are remodeling, rather than building a completely new structure, it is best that you fix the acoustics before you replace the sound system. He says, "There is very little bad equipment these days, so changing amplifiers, speakers and microphones will have little effect on the sound problem unless the wrong type of equipment was specified initially."
Because a room is active, electronics alone will not "fix a bad room," Colleran says. Instead, he advises that by thinking about acoustics first, any sound system will perform to specifications while using less power and eliminating the harshness that is created when a church tries to use the sound system as compensation for poor sound.