Tuesday, August 14, 2012

A Quick Guide To 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.

There are different sound patterns coming from the various sets of people in the hall. These include the congregation, the choirs and the preachers at the pulpit. A quality acoustic plan requires that good hearing conditions are provided for all those present. This creates a great challenge on how to effectively account for sounds from these sources.

A good way is to have the right structural blueprint and building layout from the beginning. This should keep most noise away. Have in mind that quality of sound in any structure is determined by the finishes and its shape. If not done right, these aspects will be costly to change on an already constructed structure.

On the same, choose the correct sound paneling. Different congregations will have varying sound needs. The provisions that work well for one setting may not be suitable for another. Seek the help of a sound engineer to know what will comfortably suit your need.

Even with a good building layout, churches should come up with proper plan of their sound systems. These should fit well with the hall paneling to improve any worship session held in the place. This is only possible with a clear acoustical effect.

To be sure that you attained quality acoustics in church design, one should test the sound levels once they have the paneling in place. Vary the volume levels of speakers and listen to the kind of sound you get. This will also help determine if the treatments were properly installed.




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