Literally, not as a metaphor this time.
For the last several months (over a year) we have been borrowing a mixer and amp from a local media outlet (Thanks!!) and finally we chose and purchased equipment of our own, which arrived last week. NOw to use the new equipment we needed to redo some speaker wiring (well it needed it anyway, seeing as when I took the old connector apart the solder joint was about to break). SO today -- after spending an hour trying to get Blogger to post on the church blog, GRRRR-- I had someone come over and we spent part of the afternoon taking care of that and testing the settings on the new system .
NOw the next steps. One is a new wireless mic (currently also on loan from the media outlet). I have suggested to the Board that we get a headset mic since it won't get caught up with cross and stole around my neck. ANyone out there have a suggestion about what to look for (or what not to look for if your experience has been negative)? And then a recorder. I don't write manuscripts. People want to record my sermons (don't ask me why). Given the right equipment it is easy enough. THe recommendation I got was to do it on digital media and burn to CD. Unfortunately I know nothing about digital recorders (I know little about cassette recorders either but they are fairly straight forward). TIme for more research I guess.
Oh well, it is nice to spend money other than my own on toys though.
Hi Gord. We recently moved from a lapel mic to a 'diva' mic at SMRUC. The 'diva' mic is very small and hooks over the ear and has a little arm that hold the mike down by the mouth - it is hardly visible at all *and* we get way better sound than a lapel mic. It was quite extensive though, but worth it. We don't record our services yet, so I can't help you there, but would be interested in hearing what you come up with. If you want more info let me know.
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