Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Different Ways To Achieve Quality Acoustics In Church Design

By Johnathan Louis


Jesus Christ did a lot of His teaching in the open, on mountains and over the seas, where sound could travel for long distances without much interference. However, today everything is different. Quality sound in churches is only possible through proper plan of the acoustic systems. It is therefore important to choose the right sound panels, drum shields and wall treatments to come up with quality acoustics in church design. This will also require a lot of consultation with a qualified acoustical engineer and other resources like books or even relevant trainings for those in charge.

Proper design requires that; all listeners in the place of worship are provided with good hearing conditions. This should also support sounds produced both by the assembly, the music ministers and the clergy when at the pulpit. The major difficult is how to account for the different sound patterns coming from the various sources.

For this reason, churches should choose a good structural plan and layout that will keep off most noise. Remember, quality of sound in the hall will depend on its shape and finishes. These are aspects of a building that are expensive to change once construction is complete.

Churches should also choose sound paneling that is fit for their building. This also depends on how they want their sound to be. Anything that works well for another congregation may not be suitable for you. In this case, engaging a sound engineer in your decision can ease the task for you.

Despite the architecture of the hall, well planned sound systems could be all you need to solve your problem, thus enhancing the worship experience. However, one has to make sure they integrate well with the hall paneling. This way, you will create a clear acoustical effect.

Always remember to test the sound levels when the treatments are in place. Alter the volume levels of the speakers to know whether the paneling is properly fitted. This is a useful step when doing the final touches on acoustics in church design.




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