Updating the ‘Front End’ is a good place to start; the microphones and the mixing of them. 

The ‘Front End’ refers to the sound inputs of the system.

Generally speaking for a complete sound system you would need: microphones, speakers, cabling, some form of audio mixing and some form of assisted listening system. 

This will vary greatly from site to site depending on any limitations on the type of building (historic, listed), whether you are replacing like for like speakers. The general rule is that speakers should be placed in the listening area as close to the listeners and as far away from the microphones as possible. 

Traditionally, column loudspeakers are for speech and background music. However, if the church has other requirements such as amplifying loud music, a column loudspeaker may not be suitable. 

Yes they can. There is a wide range of loudspeakers available that can be colour matched to blend into the existing fabric of the building if required. 

Every microphone has a specific intended use and should be chosen carefully bearing the purpose in mind. For example, a lectern microphone may generally have a gooseneck and an altar may have a flat boundary type microphone. 

This can vary greatly from equipment being old and worn out through to the system not having phantom power which more modern equipment relies on. We can offer fault finding visits through our maintenance agreements so please get in touch to arrange this cost effective way of ensuring your system stays in top condition. 

Depending on the size of the building, your requirements and choice of equipment; from around £5000 upwards.