Why sound processing in churches？
Why sound processing in churches？
Modern churches, from cities to villages, no matter how large or small the church is, whether the church decoration is exquisite or simple, one thing is unquestionable - people gather in churches to worship God and listen to the gospel message. These messages may be delivered through the voice of the pastor, or they may be expressed through singing in a choir or congregation. In this way, the clarity of the audible sounds in the church is more important than the splendor of the visible decorations.
Architectural acoustic design is very important when building a church, so some experts make suggestions on the selection and construction of building materials.
First of all, we need to analyze the reasons and directions of the bad sound in the church: if the reverberation time is too long, sound absorption is required; if the reverberation time is too short, diffusion is required; if the standing wave is too serious , it is necessary to reduce the symmetrical parallel planes in the building; if the low frequency is cloudy and weak, it may be necessary to do sound absorption and reduce the symmetrical parallel planes.
After the church has determined the desired sound direction, it selects materials for sound absorption. Be sure to choose a sound-absorbing cotton with a higher density, such as a sound-absorbing cotton with a density of 48 g/m3 or more. Don't use too loose, such as 32kg/m3 or 16kg/m3 sound-absorbing cotton, that will only absorb a little treble, and the bass will still be muddy. If you want to absorb bass, you must pay attention to the relationship between the space and the sound-absorbing board. The sound-absorbing board will make the space appear a little smaller, so the space that can often be used is the ceiling. If you want to diffuse, there are many diffusers on the market to choose from. Among them, the heavier the material, the better the diffusion effect on the mid-bass. As for the angle of diffusion and the amount of use, it will be calculated according to the environment of each church.
Why sound processing in churches？
A good acoustic effect is carefully designed, not just by pulling some building materials.
In order to make a good and clear voice appear in the church, we must get out of the following misunderstandings: First of all, it is better not to have a voice. Sound is better than no sound, but it is not pleasant to hear, it is uncomfortable to hear, screams, or can't hear clearly, or the music is not harmonious, the musicians can't hear each other and cannot perform well, is this good? In fact, not the louder the better. Contrast, "loud but unpleasant, or loud but inaudible and unpleasant" and "gentle, emotional and clear voice", which one would you choose?
The "good voice" of the church should be such that everyone who enters the church meeting can hear the message of the pulpit effortlessly, and as long as there is a seating area, the message must be heard clearly. This requirement is required! The second important thing is that the congregation can hear a sense of echo when they sing. Choir members can sing smoothly, and different voices can hear each other. In music, if you focus on real instruments or choirs such as the pipe organ, you will need a longer reverberation time. If you focus on electroacoustic bands, you will need to shorten the reverberation time.
Why sound processing in churches？
The combination of the four important elements of architectural acoustics, noise control, sound system design and construction, and church audio talent training can achieve the "good sound" of the church. We need excellent architectural sound designers to provide designs that meet the needs of the church, and to cooperate with architectural designers to make the church look good and sound good, and bury the noise. In terms of sound system, talent is more important than equipment, and design concept and level are more important than product value. A good sound system combined with good architectural acoustics can help the church have a "good voice". In terms of church talent training, sound control personnel are in great need of training to broaden their horizons, and it is best to have professional expectations. Start cultivating talents now, and there will be good results in two or three years.