“Every time we use the gain knobs they make a terrible crackle so we just don’t touch them!” Yes, this was a statement from a church that I was helping. So many things have to be attended to in your ministry. Furnace filters, an oil change for the van or resealing the parking lot. But what about your sound system? Is it time to replace those old speakers, buy a new pulpit mic that doesn’t sag or a better wireless mic that doesn’t drop out every Sunday? Often, I encounter systems that have never been maintained. Problems build up, performance degrades and your tech crew gets frustrated because they don’t have tools to do the job. Consequently, church audio gear is bought in panic mode (because something has failed) even if it’s not the best tool for the job. Consider investing in some system maintenance this year. Try a phased upgrade plan where you replace gear as you save up. Your sound system gets used two or three times a week and it’s an important ministry tool. Don’t forget to take keep it in good condition.
