A sound system is an appliance which amplifies the audio sounds of a minister or performers so that a large gathering of people can hear the preaching or singing. Consequently, a church needs a sound system as a vehicle to effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to an audience.
When properly installed and operated, a sound system is a subtle device which should not draw attention to itself. Within its technical abilities, it is intended to capture a live presentation and pleasantly amplify it with high fidelity without restricting a performers concentration or expression.
A sound system has legitimate purpose only when it effectively serves both the performer and the audience. It is not there to be served, but to be a servant. Whenever a sound system or its operation impairs the performance of a minister, or hinders the listening of a congregation, it has lost its reason for existing. The sound operator must be acutely aware of this fact and be sensitive to the needs of both.
A sound system has legitimate purpose only when it effectively serves both the performer and the audience. It is not there to be served, but to be a servant. Whenever a sound system or its operation impairs the performance of a minister, or hinders the listening of a congregation, it has lost its reason for existing. The sound operator must be acutely aware of this fact and be sensitive to the needs of both.
