Whether you are designing a new system or need to update and get the most out of the one in place Sound of Worship will offer essential information to guide and inform you choices. Written to give the context to help you focus your choices as well as the technical information to understand options, this essential guide will help you avoid costly mistakes when working with acoustics and the sound systems of the church.

When planning a system this book has you covered! Considering everything from building design and understanding the purpose and use of the sound system to the technical aspects of the acoustic equipment and sound specification and types.

The website has numerous audio examples to illustrate points made and tools used in the book. It demonstrate the terms used and what different choices will sound like, with before and after recordings of acoustic treatment and how it effects the overall sound of the church.

About the Author
With other 30 years of experience Jones has worked and still consults worldwide on recording studio, small room and church acoustics. Now associate Professor of Acousitcs at Columbia College, Chicago, he is the founding chairman of the Department of Audio Arts and Acoustics, as well as organizing advanced TEF workshops and other in-service technical training. He was awarded the Heyser Award for his contribution to education and acoustical analysis.

Reviews

"This book includes technical information and resources pertaining to all churches; solutions and recommendations for different worship styles; a detailed explanation of typical church sound system written for those not professionally trained in working with sound system; case studies of churches in the four worship styles, and more. Approaching from a historical and theological perspective, this book includes overviews of the major church denominations, analysis of the predominant worship styles."--NeoPopRealismJournal.com

Book Information
ISBN 9780240813394
Author Doug Jones
Format Paperback
Page Count 320
Imprint Focal Press
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 657g