Learning

At Messenger Media Systems, Inc. training is an integral part of what we do. Training internally for our sales team and engineers and training for our customers and associates. The following links and articles can offer valuable insights on the world of worship technology. Hopefully these resources will help you use technology to refine and expand your vision for ministry.

Class Presentations (Click here to get PowerPoint viewer )

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	Design Considerations for Projection Systems
	Georgia Church Music Conference (Basics of Sound Systems and Acoustics)
	Trade Show Presentation
	PowerPoint Tips (click for accompanying text file)

Educational Articles

Audio Systems for Houses of Worship PDF 793KB
Comprehensive review of microphones, wireless microphone systems and mixers for church sound applications. Specific sections covering miking techniques for altar, lectern and choir.

Audio Systems Guide For Music Educators PDF 376KB
This guide covers everything from recording to live sound reinforcement and will help you choose equipment for a variety of applications.

Audio Systems Guide for Theater Production PDF 1578KB
The purpose of this booklet is to provide useful tips, practical advice, and a general knowledge of microphones and other audio tools – all with the clear intent of making theater productions as understandable, clear, and impressive as possible.

The Basics of Equalization and Feedback
How to effectively approach equalization and avoid feedback.

Cleaning Microphones
This document provides several simple yet effective techniques for cleaning microphones.

Critical Distance and Microphone Placement
Audio and acoustic principles involved in finding the critical distance where the direct speech and the reflected (or reverberant) speech are equal in intensity.

Microphone Techniques for Drums PDF 87KB
Some suggestions to follow when miking musical instruments and drums for sound reinforcement.

Microphone Techniques for Music - Sound Reinforcement PDF 1,466KB
Recommended microphone type and placement for a large variety of vocal and instrument situations.

Focus on Technology - Data Terminators

Issue Focus - The History of Lighting

Church Builders, Construction Companies, Services

Professional Organizations

Tandberg Network Configuration Test

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