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1. E Legend Pre processor Connection Post processor Connection Sanctuary Sound Processor i INT Crying Room t 9 Sound Mixer T Kitchen amp Sunday LU LU LU i B School Room StageRight lt Stage Left 1 6XLRJacks Ll 7 12 XLR Jacks Monitor A tue MonitorA H H LU LU LU LU Monitor B Monitor B Control Circuit ges Stage Center BL 13 Pulpit XLR Jack v 14 Alter XLR Jack ER m M Control AN Network oe ee rt cae a Ga ey ec wb ele hy a a rg 7 MUMC Sound System Page 13 Sound Capture The MUMC sound system can capture both live and prerecorded sound It must be noted that the MUMC sound system is a mono sound system Although the mixer has balancing controls on all channels and does accept stereo inputs on two channels all the channels are combined into a single channel prior to output from the system Therefore all outputs from the system are mono including the speaker zones and the recorders the Sound PC and the Cassette Recorder As a result all pan balance controls are normally set at unity centered Changing the pan control on either of the stereo inputs channels 21 22 or 23 24 can result in muting one of the stereo channels Capturing Live Sound Live sound is captured through eighteen 18 XLR MIC input jacks and three 3 wireless microphones XLR MIC Input Jacks Fourteen 14 of XLR jacks are located on the sanctua
2. Assist the Pastor in putting on the wireless lapel MIC and make sure it is turned on Ensure that channel 17 on the Mackie Mixer is muted and that the sound present indicator is flashing If it is not flashing ensure that the unit has not been turned off inadvertently and that it is not muted on the send unit MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 71 Step Action 23 Five 5 minutes before the service starts switch the External Speaker source from the Cass CD Player to the main mix This will play the prelude and the service on the External Speaker This can be done from the Main Control screen button labeled Main or through the Select 8 Panel fifth light down Set the output level for the external speaker to 4 using the Main Control screen 24 If you are going to use a CD during the Service replace the CD in the Cass CD Player with the CD you are going to use Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the Cass CD Player and use the controls on the player to queue the CD 25 Just before the Service starts do the following e Turn on the Handheld MIC and place it to the left on the sound room counter It will be used to capture the bell ringing from outside and then for the announcements at the beginning of the service e Occasionally someone may make an announcement ex birthdays or anniversaries from the choir MIC before the service starts If this happens unmute chann
3. F H Mode Fellowship Only on the daVinci screen No sound goes to the Sanctuary Speakers or the Stage Monitors they are inactive The Fellowship Hall mix controlled by the Volume 8 Panel or the Fellowship Hall Screen is sent to the Fellowship Hall speakers the Aux Speakers and Line Out Not Labeled Cass CD on the daVinci screen The Cass CD is played on the External Speaker Not Labeled Fellowship Hall on the daVinci screen The Fellowship Hall Mix is played on the External Speaker Not Labeled Main on the daVinci screen The Main Mix from the Mackie Mixer is played on the External Speaker Ext Speaker High High on the daVinci screen The external speaker is unmuted and the volume is set to high 0 Ext Speaker Low Low on the daVinci screen The external speaker is unmuted and the volume is set to low 15 Ext Speaker Mute Mute on the daVinci screen The external speaker is muted Volume 8 Panel The Volume 8 Panel is located on the wall in the Fellowship Hall under the monitor It is used to control the volume level of the Fellowship Hall speakers and the inputs sources that make up the Fellowship Hall mix To use the Volume 8 Panel press the knob in to cycle through the available volume controls A light will indicate which volume control is currently selected Turn the knob up or down to adjust the volume As you adjust the volume progressive lights will display showing the volume level yellow first and then
4. see Step 18 above Note that the Fellowship Hall Mix is no longer muted the MICs will capture sound it will be played on the church s speakers and it will be recorded You are now ready for the performance to begin MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 80 Mackie Mixer Default Settings Default Settings Currentl Channel Type y Jack Location MIC Type Aux Aux Aux Aux Assigned Trim 1 2 3 4 Mono Input Aux 5 Aux 6 EQ HI EQ EQ EQ MID Freq Low an 1 2 2 4 1 MIC Stage Right olo ol o el 2 o 2 MIC Stage Right 0 0 0 0 3 Mc X JjsStegeRgt 0 o 0 4 MIC Background Stage Right Condenser 4 o O 0 5 MC JsStegeRgt 0 o 0 6 MC JsStegeRgt 1 90 o 0 Mc j stegtiet 0 oO MIC Choir MIC Red Stage Left Condenser 6 3 2 0 MIC PianoSolo MIC Stage Left Dynamic 6 3 3 0 10 MC Diretin Stegelet 6 4 3 0 MIC Piano MIC White Stageleft Condenser 5 o o 0 MIC SoloMiC Stegeleft Dynamic o o o 0 MIC Pulpit PulpitFloor Condenser 6 3 1 0 MC Laecpeoa Ss 15 MIC Headset Wireless Condenser 6 o o 0 16 oen Ss co co 17 mic lapel Wireless Condenser 4 2 2 0 18 MIC Hand
5. 7 Band FH Master Vol Sanctuary Ded Preset Buton 6 _ Line Ow High Pass Fer be Lewer bs Line Out Comp Limiler FH Mic 1 Fellowship Hall Only Sanctuary Only FH Mic 2 Ext Sp Cass CD _Felowship Hal Ded _Felowship Hal Ded Ded FH Mic 3 Ext Sp FH Volume geg Reset FH Mic 4 Ext Sp Main Line en pu Wireless Lapel Ext Sp HIGH SSC Line Out Not Leveled Not Leveled Wireless Handheld Ext Sp LOW PreSenke SL Meter LO Meter Cass CD Player Ext Sp Off MUMC Sound System FH Out RMS Meter Ext Speaker 1 Main Output 2 Monitor Output 3 FH Output 4 Aux System 5 Line Output 1 Main Output 2 Ext Speaker 3 Monitor Output 4 FH Output 5 Aux System 6 Line Output CS Output 6Channel Output Peak Meter Page 39 Sound Output Sound is output from the Nexia CS Sound Processor to amplifiers for playing on the church speakers and directly to Line Out to other sound system components Speakers Sound is output to the following locations in the church and the volume in each location is controlled depending on the preset that is active the Main Control screen Location Sound Source Volume control in Volume control in Label Combined mode Fellowship Hall mode Sanctuary Nexia Output 1 1 Main Mix Slider None output is inactive Main Main Output 2 Main Output level in Speakers the Main Control
6. Action Unmute and mute input channels at the appropriate time Readjust the input channel and the main mix fader to the desired sound level whenever the mix changes channels are muted or unmuted Unmute the appropriate input channel and then start any prerecorded sound required at the proper time Cass CD Player and or Video PC During a Service performance there will be occasions where the main mix is made up of multiple input channels sound sources Adjust the fader for each input channel so that the source is heard at the proper level in the main mix You can also solo individual channels or groups of channels to monitor their level using the headphones and meter If the Solo Mode button is up the sound is PFL pre fader listen before the fader for the soloed channels and if it is down the sound is AFL after fader listen after the fader for the soloed channels You can also adjust the balance of the source by using the EQ controls for individual input channels Solo the channel and then use the headphones to monitor the channel as you make adjustments Continually adjust the input and main faders as new sources are added sources are removed the mix changes the performance changes and or the environment changes number of people temperature humidity etc Continue to monitor for feedback Turn down the fader and or the trim for the channel if feedback occurs The only other t
7. MUMC SOUND SYSTEM ABSTRACT The purpose of this document is to capture the information learned during the recent retuning of the MUMC Sound System and the reprogramming of the Nexia CS Sound Processor by providing a description of the sound system at Motley United Methodist Church as of July 2015 It can used to troubleshoot the sound system and as a starting point when making any future additions and or changes to the sound system It is also provided as a reference document to anyone who wants to learn how to operate the MUMC Sound System APPENDICES The appendices to this document are a series of Quick Reference Guides to assist in performing specific functions associated with the MUMC Sound System Table of Contents Sound KE une TEEN 3 Sound System Componentzs enne enne nenh nnn sss r inen ne tasa sides sss senate ass ss sess enne na nsn nns 5 are M 5 eut ci parois DT er 6 Preprocessors and Ke e dE 6 Mixers and EC 7 Mackie Mixer RE Nt TENE 7 Direct Digital Sound Processor Path ege EEGEN ee 8 Sound Mixer and Processor Components EEN 8 Amplifiers epe ie rer essa HE eerie Seegen ER bos tiri ner eve idees engen Crea oet Ob used eto bte debeas eo AE 9 Out le 9 Hol t REEL 11 ill erro ES 12 Sound Recording and Editing EE 12 Sound Monitoring and COM d TE 12 Nexia elei null TE 12 Component Schemat eene nnnnnn sns S nnns as
8. Record button and then the Pause button in Audacity Check the meter at the top of the Audacity window that sound is present It should be peaking around 12 If it is not adjust the Aux Send Master 4 If the meter is not showing sound refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound 12 On the Mackie Mixer mute stereo channel 23 24 and unmute the main output if it was muted 13 Check that the batteries in the wireless lapel and handheld MICs are charged Turn each unit on and check the battery status indicator in the LED for each unit If the batteries are not fully charged replace them with batteries from the charger on the sound room counter If necessary you can use standard AA batteries but never try to recharge these batteries in the charger After checking the battery status turn the wireless MICs off until just before the service save the batteries 14 Ensure all channels on the Mackie Mixer are still muted 15 Based on the activity in the Sanctuary check that sound is present on the proper input channels by checking the signal present indicators on the Mackie Mixer for those channels where sound is being generated close to the MIC When the performers are rehearsing this should include channels 4 Sanctuary ambient sound 8 choir MIC 11 piano MIC or 2 choir MIC and 13 Pulpit MIC The signal present indicator for Stereo channel 23 24 Cass CD Player should still be flas
9. Connect the MIC or the Direct in Box to the proper input jack Do NOT use a patch cable to connect a non MIC directly to an XLR jack the impedance levels are not the same and this can result in damage to the system Instead use the Direct in box Pay attention to where a MIC is placed relative to the main speakers and stage monitors this is especially important for condenser MICs If the system is off you can now turn the system on Ensure MIC Direct in Box is turned on Condenser MICs are always on Ensure the Main Mix is not muted Tape Return to Main Mix is up disengaged and the Main Mix Fader is set to its normal level or 0 Disengage the mute for the selected channel If you are connecting a MIC turn the Trim knob for the selected channel up until you hear feedback and then turn back down until no feedback is heard If no feedback is heard or you are connecting a Direct in Box set the Trim knob for the channel at U Unity Reengage Mute for the selected channel Have someone make noise at the anticipated level and location for the MIC or play the instrument if you are using a Direct in Box Ensure that the 20 dB light for the channel is flashing green this indicates that sound is present If it is not flashing then check your connections ensure the MIC Direct in Box is turned on and then repeat step 4 MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 55 St
10. External Speaker External Speaker Wire 4 3 Nexia Output 4 Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Wire 3 4 Nexia Output 5 Aux System Aux System Wire 2 Outputs Sound is output to the following locations in the church 1 Speaker Zones The church is divided into the following sound zones with speakers permanently mounted in each All of the zone speakers are connected to the amplifiers and controlled by the Nexia CS sound processor a Sanctuary Two speakers mounted on the ceiling at the front of the sanctuary stage b Fellowship Hall Fifteen 15 ceiling speakers mounted evenly in the Fellowship Hall ceiling c Crying Room A single ceiling speaker mounted in the center of the Crying Room ceiling A volume control for this speaker is located next to the door in the Crying Room d Sunday School Room A single ceiling speaker mounted in the ceiling at the front of the Sunday School Room A volume control for this speaker is located next to the front door to the Sunday School Room e Kitchen A single ceiling speaker is mounted in the ceiling of the Kitchen A volume control for this speaker is located next to the phone in the Kitchen f External Speaker A single speaker is mounted above the front door to the church 2 Movable Speakers The church currently has two movable unamplified floor speakers that are used as stage monitors One 1 XLR amplified speaker jack is located in the Sanctuary stage left and one 1 stage
11. Its primary purpose is to control what sound is played where in the church It also processes the sound based on the location where it is played to maximize the quality of the sound in that location The Nexia CS program has been written to accept control input that selects pre programmed options and or controls selected functions from the following locations in the church see the Nexia CS Sound Processor section of this document for a more complete description of the program the pre programmed options that are available and the functions that can be controlled o Select 8 Panel This panel is located in the sound room and is used to select pre programmed options Presets that affect sound output o Volume 8 Pane This panel is located in the Fellowship Hall and is used to control pre programmed options that affect sound volume input or output levels in the Fellowship Hall MUMC Sound System Page 19 o Sound PC The Sound PC is located under the Mackie Mixer in the sound room with the monitor and keyboard for the PC located on the counter directly to the left of the Mackie Mixer The daVinci program installed on the Sound PC allows for the monitoring and control of selected functions in the Nexia CS Sound Processor Mackie Mixer e FE a a we iz To o Ge iT nz EE E RES BS TIG In Mackie Mixer A Mackie Mixer model SR24 4 VLZPRO is located in the sound room and is run by a sound operator It
12. LED for all input channels should be solid red 2 Stop the recording on the Sound PC and or the Cassette Recorder In Audacity on the Sound PC click on the stop button On the Cassette Recorder press the Stop button 3 In Audacity save the recording by selecting File and then Save Project As Give the recording a descriptive name and save This will save the recording in an Audacity project file You can reopen edit and export the recording at a later time Close Audacity if you are not going to edit the recording at this time DO NOT close Audacity until you have saved the recording 4 If you recorded the Service performance on a cassette rewind the cassette remove the cassette from the Cassette Recorder and then label it Put the cassette into its case and store it where it can be found again 5 If a CD is playing stop and then turn off the Cass CD Player 6 Turn off any wireless MICs that were used 7 Turn off the power in the counter sound equipment rack power switch at upper right The integrated power system will then power down the sound system components in the proper sequence with the proper delays 8 The daVinci program will time out and then close If it does not close automatically close the program by clicking on the X at the upper right of the daVinci window 9 Turn off the Sound PC monitor Leave the Sound PC on 10 If you are the last person in the sound room turn off the light and clo
13. Since the input channels are muted no sound will be heard through the sound system You are now ready for the performance to begin MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 76 Fellowship Hall Service Performance The steps you take for other occasions will depend on the type of service performance the MICs that will be required and where in the church the sound will be played The following is a list of the basic steps that should be followed for any type of service or performance where the sound is being captured in the Fellowship Hall Step Action 1 The majority of the MUMC Sound System components are powered by an integrated power system Turn on the power in the counter sound equipment rack power switch at upper right The integrated power system will then power on the sound system components in the proper sequence with the proper delays Check that all input channels on the Mackie Mixer are muted the Mute Solo LED for all input channels is solid red and that all the settings on the Mackie Mixer are at their default settings see Mackie Mixer Default Settings If the Sound PC is off turn the Sound PC on and sign on to Windows User ID Motley UMC and password Cross6466 Wait until all drivers are up and Windows is fully loaded Go to the Window s desktop Double click on the daVinci icon on the Window s desktop to start the daVinci program The progra
14. Step Action If you are using the External Speaker check that the External Speaker Ext S is not muted and that the level is set between 0 and 15 11 5 seems to work well on the Main Control screent You can also use the Select 8 Panel to select the Ext Speaker Low preset volume is set to 15 If you are not using the External Speaker mute the External Speaker output channel on the Main Control screen or on the Select 8 Panel If you are going to use the wireless Lapel and or Handheld MIC check that their batteries are charged Turn each unit on and check the battery status indicator in the LED If the batteries are not fully charged replace them with batteries from the charger on the sound room counter If necessary you can use standard AA batteries but never try to recharge these batteries in the charger 10 Position and plug in any MICs you will need in the Fellowship Hall 11 When the sound source is from the Sanctuary you can adjust the mix on the fly by using the Mackie Mixer When the sound source is the Fellowship Hall you can only adjust the mix from the Fellowship Hall screen or from the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall As a result you should create the mix before the performance begins and only make adjustments during the Service Performance if necessary On the Fellowship Hall Control screen do the following e Check that the inputs Signal Source
15. 5mm stereo mini jack or a 1 4 inch stereo phone jack to balanced XLR mic level output required by XLR input jacks The two 2 Behringer ULTRA DI DI100 Boxes convert unbalanced line level input from an XLR jack or a 1 4 inch TRS jack to balanced XLR mic level output Both can be used to connect unbalanced line level input example acoustic guitar internal pickups to any of the XLR MIC input jacks in the Sanctuary or the Fellowship Hall They can also accept speaker level input from an electric guitar amplifier through the 1 4 inch stereo phone jack The Pro Co AV 1A can also accept input from a laptop PC through stereo RCA jacks One Direct In Box normally sites on the floor behind the piano is used to connect the internal pickups of the pianist s acoustic guitar and is connected to channel 10 The other two Direct In Boxes are located in a sound room drawer MUMC Sound System Page 15 Wireless Microphones The church has the following wireless microphones 1 Headset MIC This unit is a Samson Airline 77 Headset with a separate receiver unit The headset is fully contained including a unidirectional condenser microphone cardioid polar pattern see diagram and transmitter with no belt pack or cable The transmitter pack has a mute button power switch and low battery LED It is for those performers who do not want to use a belt pack transmitter or the ear worn microphone of the lapel MIC It also provides an additional hands free wireless MIC
16. Level Control for Output unmuted and the volume is set to low on Panel Channel 2 External Speaker to 15 15 8 1003 Mute Ext 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The external speaker is muted Speaker Mute 2 Sets the Output Level Control for Output on Panel Channel 2 External Speaker to Mute Line Out Presets NA 1018 Not Leveled 1 Bypasses the Line Out High Pass Filter Line Out Nexia Output 6 is not leveled 2 Bypasses the Line Out Leveler and provides the maximum sound 3 Bypasses the Line Out Comp Limiter quality NA 1019 Leveled 1 Activates the Line Out High Pass Filter Line Out Nexia Output 6 is leveled to 2 Activates the Line Out Leveler reduce rapid changes in sound on the 3 Activates the Line Out Comp Limiter Assisted Listening System ALS MUMC Sound System Page 35 Other Presets NA 1017 Volume Reset The CD Level Control is unmuted and set to Q All channels in the Output Level Control are unmuted and set to 0 All input channels in the Fellowship Hall Level Control are unmuted and set to 0 All channels in the mid Main amp Monitor Control are unmuted and set to 0 The output from the Fellowship Hall Mixer is unmuted and set to 0 Unmutes and resets all the Level Controls to 0 Returns all mutes and levels in the Nexia CS unit
17. Page 64 Main Control Surface E g S x D g a EI a E MUMC Sound System Line Out Leveling MID RMS Meter Main Mixer MID Level Control Do EX ED e Appendix C daVinci Program Output Peak Meter Output Level Control Page 65 Fellowship Hall Control Screen The Fellowship Hall screen is divided into the following sections Volume Reset The Volume Reset button will unmute and return to 0 all level controls This is an easy way to return the system to a known state Main The Main button will take you to the Main Control Screen Presents This section is a duplication of controls on the Main Control Please reference the Main Control Screen for a description of how to use these controls Fellowship Hall Source Mix This section of the control surface depicts the current status of the Fellowship Hall Mixer The lite boxes show which input Signal Source is included in the Fellowship Hall mix You can manually change the mix by clicking on a box to include or remove an input Single Source from the mix Normally all inputs are included in the mix If you remove an input from the mix it must be added back to the mix on this screen It cannot be added by selecting a different preset or using the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Source Levels This section of the control surface includes the meters mute buttons and level contr
18. Pro model MDX2200 audio interactive dynamics processor is located in the main sound equipment rack and performs a very specific function for two input sources That function is to dynamically modify the volume level of the sound captured by the wireless lapel and handheld microphones by decreasing the volume of sound that is too loud and increasing the volume of sound that is too soft When this is done by how much and how quickly is controlled by a series of knobs on the front of the unit This unit has been setup by a qualified sound engineer and should not be changed without first contacting a qualified sound engineer Fiddler beware 2 MIC Splitter A 4 channel ProSound MS42 MIC splitter is located in the main sound equipment rack and accepts the two outputs from the Dynamic Processor wireless lapel and handheld MICS Its function is to take each input and split it into two outputs while matching the signal level of each output to the input For the wireless lapel MIC one output is sent to the Mackie Mixer channel 17 and the other to the Nexia CS sound processor Nexia Input 4 For the wireless handheld MIC one output is sent to the Mackie Mixer channel 18 and the other to the Nexia CS sound processor Nexia Input 5 Two channels are unused MUMC Sound System Page 18 3 Audio Splitter Amplifier An analogue audio splitter amplifier is located in the back of the counter sound equipment rack It takes a single stereo input amplifies it
19. Sound PC Use the Aux 4 knob for each channel to remix the sound sent to the Sound PC Please note that the sound sent to the Sound PC is not impacted by the input channel faders since Aux 4 is set as pre fader on all channels the signal is taped prior to the channel fader for this channel but after the trim mute and EQ settings 20 If you want to play sound in the Fellowship Hall during the service ex overflow crowd you need to setup the Fellowship Hall sound near the end of the sound check If there is no sound check then use the Cass CD Player as an alternative sound source by unmuting Stereo Channel 23 24 on the Mackie Mixer Setup the Fellowship Hall sound by performing the following steps e Inthe Main Control screen select the Sanctuary Dedicated preset or use the Select 8 Panel to select the Combined Mode e Unmute the Fellowship Hall FH output channel in the Main Control screen if it is muted e Adjust the sound level in the Fellowship Hall by adjusting the Fellowship Hall level control in the Main Control screen or the Master Vol on the Volume 8 Panel Errer Bookmark not defined e Mute the Fellowship Hall FH output channel in the Main Control screent 21 Check with the performers to determine when various MICs will be used during the Service Create a cheat sheet showing which MICs will be used and when Post the cheat sheet near the Mackie Mixer 22
20. ambient sound in a room Since they have a wide pick up range they are also excellent for inexperienced performers The church currently has three 3 condenser MICs and all three are used on a typical Sunday Adding one or two additional condenser MICs would add flexibility to the system estimated cost 150 to 450 per MIC e Drum MIC Set Over the last five years there have been one or two occasions where this capability was required If it happens again we should purchase a Drum MIC Set to handle this situation estimated cost 200 to 500 Audio Control System The one area where there has been significant improvements in the technology since the current system was installed is in computer automation Although expensive up to 4 times as expensive as a comparable manual mixer they can automate many of the functions performed by a sound operator That would reduce the amount of training required for a sound operator and ensure consistency between different operators When and if the current Mackie Mixer fails this option should be considered before a replacement manual mixer is purchased Audio Conferencing The Nexia CS Sound Processor has significant capabilities to support audio conferencing including ambient sound compensation last MIC hold open MIC limits auto mixers mix minus specialized mixing for audio conferencing and much more Using the MUMC Sound System for this purpose would require the addition of specialized audio c
21. buttons will display You can now use the control surface to monitor and control the Nexia CS Sound Processor If the connection to the Nexia CS unit is lost and or the sound system is turned off the daVinci program will display an error and close If this occurs correct the problem re establish a connection to the Sound System wireless router may occur automatically and repeat this step MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 61 Using the Control Surface The control surface contains a set of meters mutes level controls and buttons that can be used to monitor and control the Nexia CS Sound Processor Buttons and mute are activated by clicking on the appropriate icon in the control surface Sound levels can be changed by moving the appropriate slider up down or double clicking in the black box under the slider or keying in a number remember to key in the minus sign as the first character Muting a channel will mute the channel before the meter and does not impact the level setting The functions are located on a Main Control screen and a Fellowship Hall screen A button at the top right of each screen allows you to change screens Main Control Screen The Main Control screen is divided into the following sections Volume Reset The Volume Reset button will unmute and return to 0 all level controls This is an easy way to return the system to a known state Fellowship Hall The F
22. capture the sound from a drum set and our current MICs do not function well in that environment MUMC Sound System Page 44 Outputs The Kitchen Crying Room and Sunday School Room are combined on a single output channel As a result the sound level in these areas cannot be individually controlled from the sound room but instead are controlled by wall mounted Volume Controls in each room So far this has not presented a problem but it is a limitation of the system Ease of Use The current MUMC Sound System is not automated and requires a trained operator to run the system Since the Mackie Mixer cannot retain multiple settings any change to the configuration adding new MICs changing the location of a MIC etc requires time and testing before it can be implemented This was a limitation of sound systems when the current system was installed but newer systems do provide automation of the many of the functions done on the Mackie Mixer that are currently done manually at MUMC Age The major components in the current MUMC Sound System are approaching 10 years in age As with any technology those components have a limited but unpredictable lifespan Therefore the church should anticipate that over the coming years one or more of the sound components will fail and require replacement This is especially true of the Mackie Mixer The model of Mackie Mixer used at MUMC has a history of failing in specific the connections within the mixer can
23. delays Composer Pro MIC splitter UHF Modulator Nexia CS Sound Processor and amplifiers MUMC Sound System Page 11 Sound PC A PC running Windows 8 1 is located under the Mackie Mixer with the Monitor Keyboard for the PC on the sound room immediately to the left of the Mackie Mixer This is the Sound PC There is also a PC running Windows 7 located behind the door in the middle of the counter with two monitors and a keyboard located above the PC This is NOT the Sound PC but instead the MUMC Video PC that is used to control the MUMC Video System Sound output from the Video PC is connected to the Mackie Mixer stereo channel 21 22 and sound from this PC can be played through the MUMC Sound System but it is NOT the Sound PC Please reference the MUMC Video System document for a description of the MUMC Video PC The Sound PC is connected through a Mono line to the output from the Mackie Mixer through the Aux Send Master 4 output and to the Nexia CS Sound Processor through a wireless Internet connection The Sound PC performs the following functions Sound Recording and Editing The Aux Send Master 4 mono output from the Mackie Mixer can be recorded and then edited on this PC using any sound capture editing software currently the church uses Audacity for capturing and editing sound A headset is connected to the PC for monitoring the sound and for use when editing Sound Monitoring and Control Mo
24. each of the inputs to the Fellowship Hall Mix see below This includes the Cass CD Player the Wireless Lapel Mic the Wireless Handheld Mic and the Mics connected to the four 4 XLR input jacks in the Fellowship Hall It only applies to the level of sound in the Fellowship Hall Mix and does not impact the level of sound from the Cass CD Player the wireless Lapel Mic or the Wireless Handheld Mic in the Main Mix or when the Cass CD Player is routed directly to the External Speaker This Level Control can be controlled through the Nexia CS Volume 8 control panel in the Fellowship Hall An RMS meter is provided to monitor the output level of each source Routing Controls The routing section of the program distributes and balances the input channels for distribution to the Output Channels see below through the following three 3 mixers 1 Fellowship Hall Standard Mixer This mixer combines the inputs from the Cass CD Player Wireless Lapel Mic Wireless Handheld Mic and the four 4 XLR MIC input jacks in the Fellowship Hall input a single output A Comp Limiter is then applied to the output to reduce transient peaks and MUMC Sound System Page 29 create the Fellowship Hall Mix An RMS meter allows monitoring of the level of the Fellowship Hall Mix 2 External Speaker Standard Mixer This mixer selects which of three 3 sources Main Mix Cass CD Player or Fellowship Hall Mix will be played on the External Speaker The setting of this
25. each performer is different If at all possible check with the performers during a rehearsal to ensure the monitors are at the proper level and the mix is correct Adjust as necessary until the performer is happy MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 57 Pianist s Monitor Monitor B Setup After the MIC Direct in Box has been added to the system see above perform the following steps to add the sound from that MIC Direct in Box to Monitor B pianist s monitor Step Action 1 Turn the sound system on if it is off Engage the channel mute for all the input channels Mute the main mix engage Tape Return to Main Mix or slide the main mix fader to the bottom Turn the Aux Send 2 Monitor B feed for the selected channel to 0 2 Ensure MIC Direct in Box is turned on Have someone make noise at anticipated level and location for the MIC or play the instrument for the Direct in Box Check the 20dB LED to ensure sound is present 3 To add the new MIC Direct in Box to the pianist s monitor Monitor B disengage the mute for the selected channel Ensure all other SOLO buttons are off UP and then engage the SOLO for Aux Send Master 2 Disengage the mute for the selected channel Even though the main mix is muted sound will still be routed to the stage monitors and can be heard in the Sanctuary 4 Slowly turn up the Aux Send 2 feed for the selected input channel while monitori
26. following based on the location where the sound cannot be heard Sanctuary Check that the main mix on the Mackie Mixer is not muted that the Tape Return to Main Mix button is up disengaged and the Main Fader is set to its normal level or 0 Fellowship Hall On Main Control screen check that the FH mute is not on and that the FH Output Level is set to 20db or higher If you do not have access to the Sound PC go to the Volume 8 Panel Etror Bookmark ot defined in the Fellowship Hall and ensure the Master Vol level shows at least three 3 red lights Aux Speakers This includes the Kitchen Crying Room and Sunday School Room Locate the control knob in each room and ensure they are set to 7 or higher MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 51 Step Action Ext Speaker On Main Control screen check that the External Speaker Output Level is at 15db or higher If you do not have access to the Sound PC go to the Select 8 Panel in the sound room and select the Ext Speaker High preset the External Speaker Level is set to 0 If the problem is only with the external speaker and this did not resolve the problem go directly to Step 9 Sound PC Go directly to Step 10 If the output sound levels are set correctly and sound is still not heard proceed to the next step 6 If a signal is being received and the output levels are set correctly then the
27. heard in the Fellowship Hall When in Fellowship Hall Only Mode F H Mode on Panel the main mix cannot be heard but all the other inputs can be combined and heard simultaneously in the Fellowship Hall on the Auxiliary Speakers and are sent to Line Out Note 3 Changing the Master Vol will increase or decrease the sound level in the Fellowship Hall in both modes Note 4 In the Fellowship Hall Only Mode the level of sound of each input in the final sound the Fellowship Hall Mix is controlled by changing the level of each input In essence the Volume 8 panel operates as a mini mixer with channel 1 operating as the main fader and channels 2 8 operating as channel faders for each input MUMC Sound System Page 38 Nexia CS Program Diagram This diagram is a graphic representation of the current Nexia CS Sound Processor program Seet Main Input e QMontorinpu Monitor Input SR Cass CD Player E Wireless Lapel Montor pma Wireless Handheld eS FH Mic 1 _ FHMc 2 e Hall e e gFHMc3 be CD Level Control 9 FH Mic 4 10 Future MID RMS Meter High Pass Fiter High Pass Fiter High Pass Fiter FH RMS Meter Inpug Peak Meter 50ms Delay Select 8 Spk ionitr Parametric EQ 7 Band p Feedback Suppressor 7 Band be 50ms Delay A I F Parametric EQ 7 Band 50ms Delay Volume 8 Remote Preset a ig S _ Parametric EQ
28. of the feedback If the MIC is a condenser MIC the next step is to change the MIC to a dynamic MIC This will dramatically reduce the pickup range of the MIC and may not be possible if you are trying to capture the sound from a group Inform the performer of the MIC change and if they are inexperienced instruct them on using a dynamic MIC Fellowship Hall MICs MICs plugged into the one of the four 4 XLR MIC jacks in the Fellowship Hall are directly connected to the Nexia CS Sound Processor and therefore many of the steps relate to changing the settings on the Nexia CS Sound Processor This can be done on the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall or through the daVinci program on the Sound PC Step Action 1 If you do not have access to the Sound PC proceed to Step 3 If you have access to the Sound PC you can immediately stop the feedback by muting the input channel that is creating the feedback You can also use mute to determine which channel is creating the feedback Once you have identified which channel is causing the feedback use the daVinci program to adjust the volume for that channel until the feedback stops If you cannot achieve the desired sound level without creating feedback proceed to the Step 4 If you do not have access to the Sound PC use the Volume 8 Panel to reduce the volume of the suspected input jack until the feedback stops This is done by pressing the knob until th
29. pan knob for an input is set full left then sub channels 1 and 3 receive that signal When the pan knob is set full right then sub channels 2 and 4 receive that signal In addition the pan function uses constant loudness which ensures that the output remains at the same level regardless of where the pan is set Since the church only uses mono outputs the input channel pan knobs are only used to control which sub channel receives an input signal Unless you have assigned an input channel to a sub channel the pan knob for the input channel should be left centered The pan knobs for the sub channels should always be left centered 8 Tape In The tape in function allows the operator to replace the output to the headphones sound room speaker and or the main mix with input from the tape in jacks Since nothing is currently connected to the tape in jacks engaging the Tape Return to Phones or Tape Return to Main Mix button will have the effect of muting the headphones or the main mix If you are not hearing any sound in the Sanctuary and or the headphones these are the first buttons you should check MUMC Sound System Page 22 9 Output Outputs from the Mackie Mixer are connected to o Main input on the Nexia CS unit Nexia Input 1 from the Mono Main Out o Monitor A input on the Nexia CS unit Nexia Input 2 from Aux Send 1 Out o Monitor B jacks in the Sanctuary from Aux Send 2 Out o Line In on
30. problem resides in the Nexia CS Sound Processor You should check that the source and output channels are active sound is being processed from the source or sound is being sent to the output by checking that the proper preset is active in the Nexia CS Sound Processor This can be done through Main Control screen or from the Select 8 Panel in the sound room The following sources and or outputs are inactive not processed depending on the preset selected e Sanctuary Dedicated Combined on the Select 8 Panel The Fellowship Hall Mix including the Fellowship Hall XLR jacks is inactive e F H Only F H Mode on the Select 8 Panel The Sanctuary Speakers Monitor A Monitor B the Sound PC and every source connected through the Mackie Mixer are inactive e Sanctuary Only not available on the Select 8 Panel The Fellowship Hall Mix including the Fellowship Hall XLR jacks and the speakers in the Fellowship Hall are inactive e Fellowship Hall Dedicated not avail on the Select 8 Panel The Sound PC Monitor A Monitor B and every source connected through the Mackie Mixer are inactive If the preset is correct and sound is still not heard proceed to the next step 7 On the Main Control screen press the Volume Reset button This will unmute all channels and reset all sound levels in the Nexia CS Sound Processor to O If you are still not hearing sound and or you do not have access to the Sound
31. recording device has been started Audacity on the Sound PC and or the Cassette Recorder and that all the input channels on the Mackie Mixer are muted the Mute Solo lights for all input channels are solid red Unmute the initial input channel source just before the Service performance begins For a Sunday Service this includes the wireless lapel MIC for the Pastor channel 17 and the handheld MIC to capture the bell ringing channel 18 Adjust the input channel and the main fader to the desired sound level Turn down the fader and or the trim for the channel if feedback occurs this is one of the few things you can do during a performance These actions are continually repeated as new sources are added sources are removed the mix changes the performance changes and or the environment changes number of people temperature humidity etc As soon as you can check that the recorders are receiving sound meter in Audacity and or the Cassette Recorder meter Adjust Aux Send Master 4 Send for the Sound PC and the Input dial on the Cassette Recorder as necessary Check the quality of sound being recorded on the Sound PC by soloing Aux Send 4 and using the headphones You can also use the headphones attached to the Sound PC MUMC Sound System Appendix E Sound System Operation Page 82 During the Service Performance During the Service performance perform the following actions as required
32. red as volume is increased The following volume controls are available through the Volume 8 Panel SLO b pac de Master Volume output to the Fellowship Hall speakers are increased or decreased Mic 1 Volume from the MIC plugged into XLR jack 1 is increased or decreased Mic 2 Volume from the MIC plugged into XLR jack 2 is increased or decreased Mic 3 Volume from the MIC plugged into XLR jack 3 is increased or decreased Mic 4 Volume from the MIC plugged into XLR jack 1 is increased or decreased Wireless Lapel Volume from the Wireless Lapel MIC is increased or decreased in the Fellowship Hall mix Wireless H Held Volume from the Wireless Handheld MIC is increased or decreased in the Fellowship Hall mix CD Cassette Volume from the Cass CD Player is increased or decreased in the Fellowship Hall mix MUMC Sound System End Notes Page 86
33. right for connecting stage monitors labeled Monitor A MUMC Sound System Page 9 3 Pianist Monitor An amplified speaker is set next to the pianist and is connected to the Monitor B jack in the Sanctuary stage left A second Monitor B jack is located in the Sanctuary stage right The Pianist Monitor can also be used as a remote mixer in the MUMC Portable Sound System Please reference the MUMC Portable Sound System document for additional information on how the unit can be used in that sound system 4 Sound PC A mono line out is connected to the Sound PC from the Mackie Mixer Aux Send Master 4 for recording on the Sound PC Audacity is used as the Audio Editor 5 Sound Room Speaker An amplified speaker is located on top of the counter sound equipment rack and is connected to the Mackie Mixer R Control Room Out jack The following three 3 output locations are connect to a terminal strip in the Main Sound Equipment Rack The input to this terminal strip is from the Nexia CS Sound Processor Output Channel 6 Line Out 6 Cassette Recorder A mono line out is connected from the Nexia CS Sound Processor Output Channel 6 Line Out to an Analogue Splitter Amplifier and then to a Tascam 102 MKII cassette recorder located in the counter equipment rack for recording on a cassette tape 7 Assisted Listening System ALS The church currently has an assisted audio sender unit and six 6 receiver units The sender unit is located o
34. screen Monitor A Nexia Output 3 1 Aux Send Master 1 None output is inactive Stage Monitor Output 2 Monitor Output level Monitor in the Main Control screen Monitor B Mackie Mixer 1 Volume control on the None output is inactive Pianist Aux 2 Output speaker Monitor 2 AuxSend Master 2 knob Sound Mackie Mixer 1 Volume control on the Volume control on the Room R Control Room Out speaker speaker Speaker 2 Phones C R Level Phones C R Level knob knob Fellowship Nexia Output 4 1 Volume 8 Panel Volume 8 Panel Hall FH Output Master Vol Master Vol 2 Main Mix Slider Volume 8 PaneP input 3 FH Output level in the volume controls Main Control screen FH Output level in the Main Control screen Crying Nexia Output 5 1 Wall Control Wall Control Room Aux System 2 Main Mix Slider Volume 8 Panel input 3 Aux Output level in volume controls Aux Output level in the Main Control screen MUMC Sound System Page 40 Location Sound Source Volume control in Volume control in Label Combined mode Fellowship Hall mode Sunday Nexia Output 5 1 Wall Control 1 Wall Control School Aux System 2 Main Mix Slider 2 Volume 8 Panel input Room 3 Aux Output level in volume controls the Main Control 3 Aux Output level in screen the Main Control screen Kitchen Nexia Output 5 1 Wall Control 1 Wall Control Aux System 2 Main Mix Slider 2 Volume 8 Panel i
35. sound equipment rack Two 2 remote panels and the Sound PC are used to control the Nexia sound processor A Select 8 Panel is located in the sound room to select sound presets and a Volume 8 Panel is located in the Fellowship Hall to control sound volumes to and from the Fellowship Hall The Sound PC is located under the Mackie Mixer with its monitor and keyboard immediately to the left of the mixer The daVinci program on the Sound PC can perform all the functions of the Panels plus additional functions See the Sound Processing section of this paper for a description of how the Nexia CS unit processes sound the current presets that are available and where that sound is sent MUMC Sound System Page 8 Amplifiers After the sound has been captured mixed split and or processed it is amplified for playing on the speakers located throughout the church see Outputs The church has the following sound amplifiers located in the main sound equipment rack 1 Crown CL1 A two channel sound amplifier with both channels sent to the Sanctuary speakers see Outputs with channel 1 connected to the Sanctuary stage right speakers and channel 2 to the stage left speakers Input is from Nexia Output 1 Main 2 Crown CTS 4200 A four channel sound amplifier with the following channel assignments Amp Channel Input from Output to 1 Nexia Output 3 Monitor Monitor A Wire 1 2 Nexia Output 2
36. stereo sources Reference Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC for the steps to follow when adding a new MIC or moving a MIC to a different channel 2 Mixing Each input channel can be added mixed at the desired level on up to eleven 11 different output channels A mute function will remove the channel from all outputs except solo see below The level of each output channel can be controlled separately The outputs include the main mix six 6 auxiliary channels and four 4 sub channels In addition the four sub channels can be routed to the main mix All output channels are mono except for the main channel which can be either stereo or mono the church only uses the mono output 3 Internal Effects Processing Each input channel can be equalized by boosting or cutting low mid and high level frequencies In addition an AIR function is provided for each sub channel that boosts the signal up to 10 dB centered at 16K Hz This adds a crystalline effect allowing the sub channel to stand out in the main mix 4 External Effects Processing External effects processors compressors equalizers harmonizers etc can be connected to any input channel aux channel sub channel or the main mix The signal is sent to the effects processor and then returned to the mixer for addition to the main mix Effects can be added serially or in parallel with the original signal The church does not currently have any external effects processors so
37. the Sound PC from Aux Send 4 Out o Headphones from Phones 1 o Sound room speaker from R Control Room Out The Main Outs TRS and XLR Sub Outs Aux Send 3 Out Aux Send 5 Out Aux Send 6 Out and Tape Out on the Mackie Mixer are currently not used by the church Mixer Controls The following are the controls that are used to manage the mixer s functions If the church does not use a function then the controls for that function are listed but they are not described The mixer s controls are divided into two areas Channel Strip Controls Master Controls e Channel Strip Controls This area includes the controls for the mixer s inputs and is grouped by input channel e Master Controls This section includes controls for the aux channels sub channels stereo aux returns solo talk back tape return and the master fader It also includes a sound meter MUMC Sound System Page 23 Channel Strip Controls Each input channel has the following controls 1 Trim Knob This knob adjusts the sensitivity of the MIC or line input connected to that channel On the mono channels 1 20 it boosts the signal from a MIC from O to 60dB and for a line input from minus 15dB to plus 45dB For a stereo channel 21 22 and 23 24 the input is adjusted from 20dB to 20dB 2 Aux Send Section These knobs 1 6 tap a portion of the signal and send it to the aux channel associated with that knob Aux channel 1 an
38. wrong with either the sound system and or the Sound PC Ask for help from someone who is qualified and familiar with our system MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 54 Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC The purpose of this Quick Reference Guide is to define the steps required to add a new microphone Direct in Box in the Sanctuary even one the church already has or to move a MIC Direct in Box already connected to the system to a different XLR jack in the Sanctuary These steps do not work for a MIC Direct in Box connected to one of the XLR jacks in Fellowship Hall The following steps should be done well before the performance begins MIC Setup Perform the following steps to add a new MIC Direct in Box or move an existing MIC Direct in Box to a new XLR jack in the Sanctuary These steps will add the MIC Direct in Box to the Mackie Mixer and to the main mix that plays on the speakers in the church Step Action 1 Turn the Trim to 0 and set the Channel Fader to ee Infinity for the selected channel Add this channel to the main mix by ensuring the L R button for the selected channel is DOWN Engage Mute for the selected channel Set all the Aux Send channel knobs for this channel to 0 Set the SOLO mode to Pre Fader Listen PFL Mode Solo Mode button is up If possible turn the system off to avoid spikes when cables are connected
39. you are going to use are selected blue light is lite in the Fellowship Hall Mixer Click on the box next to each input to add or remove the input from the mix e Inthe Fellowship Hall Source Levels ensure any input channel you are using is not muted and mute any channel you are not using Set the level control for each source is at 10db or higher to ensure sound can be heard the final level will be set during the sound check e Inthe Fellowship Hall Output Levels section ensure the Fellowship Hall FH Mixer Output is not muted and the level is set to O Ensure the Fellowship Hall FH Output is not muted and the level is set to 10db or higher the final level will be set during the sound check 12 The sound system is now ready for a sound check Have the performers start and press Play on the Cass CD Player if you are using a CD MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 78 Step Action 13 On the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall select Master Vol and adjust the volume so that at least three red lights are lite and then do the following for each source you are using e Select a source and adjust the volume until you achieve the desired level e Continue to readjust the Master Vol as more sources are added This is an iterative process Repeat the above steps for each source until the desired mix is obtained and the volume is correct The above steps can also be d
40. you are going to use the Wireless Headset MIC ensure that the receive unit is on next to ALS system on top of the counter sound equipment rack 13 Ensure all channels on the Mackie Mixer are still muted MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 74 Step Action 14 If sound from the Video PC is included in the service test it now and ensure sound is being received on the Mackie Mixer sound present indicator for Stereo channel 21 22 is flashing If sound is not being received refer to the MUMC Video System document Appendix B Playing Sound from the Video PC 15 The sound system is now ready for any sound checks you need to make before the service starts Check with the performers to see if some of the MICs need to be repositioned and or additional MICs added If additional MICs are added refer to Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC For each input channel adjust the trim knob to eliminate feedback and the channel fader to obtain the proper sound level in the main mix If feedback is a problem refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Feedback 16 During the sound check recheck the input levels on the Sound PC input meter in Audacity You can also solo Aux Send 4 and use the headphones to check the level and quality of the sound Use the Aux Send Master 4 Send knob to adjust the sound level sent to the Sound PC Use the Aux 4 knob
41. Have someone make noise at anticipated level and location for the MIC or play the instrument for the Direct in Box Check the 20dB LED to ensure sound is present To add the new MIC Direct in Box to the stage monitors Monitor A disengage the mute for the selected channel red light is off Engage the SOLO for Master Aux Send 1 if you want to check the sound level using the meters or the headphones Even though the main mix is mute sound will still be routed to the stage monitors and therefore you may get feedback Slowly turn up the Aux Send 1 for the selected channel while monitoring for the desired sound volume and feedback stage monitors can be sensitive to feedback depending on the placement of the MIC Mute the input channel if you cannot quickly resolve feedback EQ can also be used to reduce feedback room is sensitive to 800Hz feedback The sound from the new MIC Direct in Box has now been added to the stage monitors Monitor A Aux Send Master 1 Turn main mix mute off disengage Tape Return to Main Mix and or slide the main mix fader back to its normal location At the beginning of the performance or rehearsal disengage all other channel s SOLO so the Rude Solo LED is off Engage the SOLO for Aux Send Master 1 Monitor A and monitor it using the headphones to ensure the new MIC Direct in Box is at the proper level for the stage monitors Monitors are for the performers and
42. MC and password Cross6466 Wait until all drivers are up and Windows is fully loaded Go to the Window s desktop Double click on the daVinci icon on the Window s desktop to start the daVinci program The program has been setup to automatically connect to the Nexia CS unit download the control surface and then run that control surface in a window on the Sound PC A window with meters level controls and buttons will display in a window on the Sound PC Position the daVinci window at the top of the screen Use the Main Control screen to select either Sanctuary Dedicated or Sanctuary Only depending on where you want the output heard You can also select Combined Sanctuary Dedicated on the Select 8 Panel The available presets are described in Nexia CS Presets section of the MUMC Sound System document Check the Output Levels section of the Main Control screen to ensure the locations Output Channels where you want sound to play are not muted and the levels are set high enough so sound can be heard in that location 10db or higher Finals levels will be set during the sound check Even if you are not going to use the Cass CD Player turn the Cass CD Player located in the counter sound equipment rack on insert a music CD and press the Play button on the player On the Mackie Mixer the signal present indicator for Stereo Channel 23 24 should be flashing If it is not flashi
43. Mackie Mixer are muted the Mute Solo LED for all input channels is solid red and that all the settings on the Mackie Mixer are at their default settings see Mackie Mixer Default Settings If the Sound PC is off turn the Sound PC on and sign on to Windows User ID Motley UMC and password Cross6466 Wait until all drivers are up and Windows is fully loaded Go to the Window s desktop Double click on the daVinci icon on the Window s desktop to start the daVinci program The program has been setup to automatically connect to the Nexia CS unit download the control surface and then run that control surface ina window on the Sound PC A window with meters level controls lights and buttons will display in a window on the Sound PC Position the daVinci window at the top of the screen Check the Main Control screen in the daVinci program and ensure that the active Preset is Sanctuary Only You can also use the Select 8 Panel in the sound room to select the Combined Mode preset Sanctuary Dedicated If you use the Select 8 Panel mute the Fellowship Hall FH output channel in the Main Control screen or use the Volume 8 Panel3Error Bookmark not defined to urn the Master Vol completely down off In the counter sound equipment rack turn on the Cass CD Player Insert the CD you want to play on the External Speaker before the service starts and press Play If you are note playing
44. Mixer is controlled by programmed presets see Nexia CS Presets 3 Main Matrix Mixer This mixer determines which of three 3 sources Main Mix Monitor Input and Fellowship Hall Mix will combined and routed to five 5 Output Channels Main Monitor Fellowship Hall Auxiliary System and Line Out see below The setting of this Mixer is controlled by programmed presets see Nexia CS Presets Output Controls Based on the settings of the Mixers sound is routed to the following Output Channels Output Channel Output Usage 1 Main speakers in the Sanctuary 2 External Speaker 3 Monitor A jacks in the Sanctuary that are connected to stage monitors 4 Fellowship Hall speakers 5 Auxiliary sound speakers includes Crying Room Sunday School Room and Kitchen 6 Line Out to the Assisted Listening System ALS send unit the Cassette Recorder and a UHF modulator connected to the Church A V network A Level Control and Output Peak Meter is provided for each Output Channel The sound on each Output Channel is processed as follows Channel 1 Main speakers in the Sanctuary A 7 Band Parameter Equalizer is applied to tune the sound A Feedback Suppressor is applied to reduce feedbacks A 50ms Delay is added to reduce echoes and feedback Channel 2 External Speaker A 7 Band Parameter Equalizer is applied to tune the sound Channel 3 Monitor A jacks A 7 Band Parameter Equalizer is ap
45. Note that the meter will not show activity and sound will not be passed through to the headphones unless Audacity is recording recording can be paused b If sound is not present on the meter and or in the headphones check that Audacity is set to the proper input by clicking on the box next to the microphone symbol should be set to Line In c Check that the Line In input channel has not been muted on the Sound PC by opening Dell Audio on the Window s desktop Check that Line In is not muted and the level is at 80 or higher Check that the Speakers are not muted and the level is at 70 or higher Check that Speaker Enhancement and Microphone Enhancement are off d Asalast step do a normal shut down of the Sound PC wait 1 minute and then turn on the Sound PC Sign onto the PC start Audacity wait until all drivers are loaded and then repeat Step a Workaround If the above does not work a temporary workaround is to switch the output from the Sound PC to the Video PC and then use the Video PC to record sound Do this by unplugging the cable connected to Aux Send 4 at the back of the Mackie Mixer and plugging in the cable connected to the Video PC This cable is laying behind the Mackie Mixer and has a 1 4 inch TRS plug Go to the Video PC and ensure that the sound driver is working Start Audacity on the Video PC and proceed with recording If the above does not work then something serious is
46. PC proceed based on the following e Fellowship Hall Source If the source of the sound is from the Fellowship Hall proceed to Step 8 e External Speaker If sound is not playing on the external speaker proceed to Step 9 e Sound PC If the sound is not being received by the Sound PC proceed to Step 10 MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 52 Step Action e Sanctuary and or Fellowship Hall If sound is still not playing in the Sanctuary and or the Fellowship Hall something is seriously wrong and the Sound System needs to be serviced by a qualified audio technician 8 Fellowship Hall Source On the Fellowship Hall Control screen check that the source is selected in Fellowship Hall Mix box that the signal is greater than 20db on the FH RMS Meter that the channel is not muted and that the FH Level Control for the channel is set to 20db or higher If at this point if you are still not hearing sound then something is seriously wrong and the Sound System needs to be serviced by a qualified audio technician If you do not have access to the Sound PC go the Volume 8 Panel Errer Bookmark not efined and check the volume of the source and the Master Vol are set high enough at least 3 red lights are lite If at this point you are still not hearing sound then assume you are not receiving a signal from this source and return to Step 2 9 External Speaker If the
47. and then sends it to up to 6 outputs It amplifies the output from the Cass CD Player and then sends it to the Mackie Mixer stereo channel 23 24 and after combining using an RCA cable connector to the Nexia CS unit Nexia Input 3 Four 4 outputs are unused 4 Mackie Mixer A Mackie Mixer model SR24 4 VLZPRO is located in the sound room and is run by a sound operator who manipulates knobs buttons and sliders to select combine split modify and finally output the sound that has been captured until the operator achieves the desired result The Mackie Mixer is both limited by and greatly benefits from the experience the knowledge and the ear of the operator It is best suited to a dynamic environment where the performers input devices output requirements and even the overall performance environment are continually even dynamically changing and cannot be accurately forecast in advance The Mackie Mixer is used to mix and process all live sound captured in the Sanctuary along with prerecorded sound from the Video PC and the CD Cassette Player reference Appendix B for the steps to follow when adding or moving a Sanctuary MIC 5 Nexia CS Sound Processor The Nexia CS Sound Processor is located in the main equipment rack and can perform all of the functions performed by the Mackie Mixer plus a few more Whereas the Mackie Mixer is controlled by an operator the Nexia CS unit is controlled by a program written by a qualified sound engineer
48. annel 3 Monitor A 6 The Cass CD Source is routed to Output Channel 4 Fellowship Hall speakers except the external speakers The Main Mix is sent to the Line Out The Cass CD input is sent to the Fellowship Hall External Speak er Source Presets 3 1008 Cass CD not 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The Cass CD is played on the External labeled on 2 Sets the External Speaker Mixer to the Speaker Panel Cass CD source 4 1009 Fellowship 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The Fellowship Hall Mix is played on the Hall not 2 Sets the External Speaker Mixer to the External Speaker labeled on Fellowship Hall Mix Panel MUMC Sound System Page 34 Select Preset Button Actions Impact 8 Line Code Label 5 1007 External 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The Main Mix from the Mackie Mixer is Speaker Main 2 Sets the External Speaker Mixer to the Main played on the External Speaker not labeled Mix on Panel External Speaker Volume Presets 6 1005 High Ext 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The external speaker is turned on Speaker High 2 Sets the Output Level Control for Output unmuted and the volume is set to high on Panel Channel 2 External Speaker to 0 0 7 1004 Low Ext 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The external speaker is turned on Speaker Low 2 Sets the Output
49. are inexperienced instruct them on using a dynamic MIC MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 49 No Sound Even when you have followed the startup procedures when you test the system there could be no sound in one or more of the speaker zones in the church Resolving this problem can be difficult because the problem can reside in one of multiple locations Don t panic and perform the following steps to isolate and then resolve the problem Step Action 1 The first step is to check that a signal is being received signal present by checking the Mackie Mixer or the Nexia CS Sound System If the source is from the Sanctuary check the Mackie Mixer or if the source is from the Fellowship Hall check the Nexia CS Sound System as follows Mackie Mixer If the problem relates to a source connected to the Mackie Mixer check the 20db LED signal present indicator for the source channel to ensure the Mackie Mixer is receiving a sound signal the light is flickering on and off If it is flickering a signal is being received proceed to Step 5 If it is not flickering a signal is not being received check that the trim control for the source is set correctly and not set to 0 If the trim is set to 0 then nothing you do will work because the Mackie Mixer is muting the source before it is received If a signal is still not being received after the trim is set
50. cepts up to 10 inputs and then coverts them to digital signals An RMS Meter is connected to the Input Block for the monitoring of all inputs The inputs are currently connected to the following sound sources Gain Level Phantom Input Label Connection Origin In In Power 1 Main Input Mixer Mono Out Main Mix 18 0 Off 2 Monitor Input Aux Send Master 1 Out Aux channel 1 0 0 Off 3 Cass CD Player Direct Cass CD Player 0 0 Off 4 Wireless Lapel MIC Splitter Channel 1 Lapel Mus 30 0 Off Receiver 5 deed MIC Splitter Channel 2 E MIC 24 0 Off 6 FH Mic 1 Direct FH XLR jack 1 36 0 On 7 FH Mic 2 Direct FH XLR jack 2 36 0 On 8 FH Mic 3 Direct FH XLR jack 3 36 0 On 9 FH Mic 4 Direct FH XLR jack 4 36 0 On 10 Future Unused 18 0 Off Program Overview The Nexia CS program is divided into the following four 4 sections Input Controls This section of the program prepares the sound for level control and routing It includes Comp Limiters for the Main Input and Monitor Input to reduce transient peaks The Cass CD input is split with outputs sent to the external speaker and Fellowship Hall level control High Pass Filters are used to tune the input that will be sent directly to the Fellowship Hall Please note that the CD Cass Player Wireless Lapel and Wireless Handheld have been split with output sent directly to the Mackie Mixer and to the Nexia Processor This allows the inpu
51. ckie Mixer includes a Tascam CD A500 CD Cassette player Output from the player is connected to the Mackie Mixer and the Nexia CS Sound Processor 4 Video PC A PC running Windows 7 is located under the counter with a VIA audio card It is connected to the Mackie Mixer and is used to play sound from a DVD CD video CD or a computer file 5 Direct in Box Currently the church has three 3 Direct in Boxes One 1 Pro Co AV 1A and two 2 Behringer ULTRA DI DI100 Boxes These boxes convert unbalanced line level inputs to balanced XLR mic level output required by XLR input jacks The Pro Co Direct in Box is normally used is to connect a Laptop and the Behringer Direct in Boxes to connect a guitar pickup to an XLR input jack 6 Blu Ray Player The Blu ray player can be used to play Blu ray discs DVDs and audio CDs It cannot play older video CDs these can be played on the PC The Blu Ray Player is normally not connected to the MUMC Sound System but it can be connected to the Mackie Mixer with the proper cables MUMC Sound System Page 5 Stands and Cables Stands and Audio Cables are an important part of the sound system that are used to hold MICs place them were needed and connect them and other instruments to the sound system 1 MIC Stands The church currently has nine 9 MIC stands to hold stand mounted MICs Each stand consists of a base the church has 3 weighted or 6 tripod an extendable tube and an optional top component t
52. correctly proceed to the next step Nexia CS Sound Processor If the problem relates to a source in the Fellowship Hall Mix a MIC plugged into one of the four 4 XLR jacks in the Fellowship Hall the Wireless Lapel MIC the Wireless Handheld MIC or the Cass CD Player check that the Nexia CS Sound Processor is receiving a signal by checking the input levels for the source channel in the Main Control screen Check that the input channel is not muted and then check the meter for activity If the meter shows little or no activity less than 30db on the meter this indicates that a signal is not being received and you should proceed to the next step If the meter shows activity 20db or greater then a signal is being received and you should proceed to Step 5 If you do not have access to the Sound PC go the Volume 8 Panel Select the source in question and ensure a least 3 red volume lights are lite At this point you do not know if you have a sound signal or not so if the problem is not resolved proceed to Step 5 assuming you do have a signal Proceed through Step 8 and if the problem is not resolved return and proceed to Step 2 MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 50 Step Action Step 2 this step Step 3 and Step 4 assume that a source signal is not present First check that the sound source is turned on and generating sound as follows Dynamic MIC Check that the MIC is on Ca
53. d 2 are always pre fader the signal is taped prior to the channel fader for this channel but after the Trim mute and EQ settings and post fader for aux channels 5 and 6 signal is sent after channel fader and after the Trim mute and EQ settings When the Pre button is engaged down aux channels 3 and 4 are pre fader and when disengaged up post fader 3 EQ Section These four knobs provide equalization control for the input channel cutting or boosting the signal within a defined frequency range The first knob is centered at 12k Hz The last knob is centered at 80Hz Fora mono channel the 2 knob sets the level and the 34 AD knob defines the target frequency from 100Hz to 8k Y X V Hz On mono channels there is also a low cut button that cuts bass frequencies below 75Hz at 18dB per octave to reduce stage rumble and MIC handling clunks On stereo channels the 2 knob is Low Mid centered at 800Hz and the 3 knob is Hi Mid centered at 3K Hz MUMC Sound System Page 24 4 Pan Knob For mono channels this knob moves the signal from the left to the right of the stereo output channel allowing the operator to place the input within the main mix On the stereo inputs it operates as a balance control attenuating one side or the other 5 OLand 20db LEDs The OL LED flashes red if the signal is too hot causing an overload The 20db LED will flicker when the input level is above 20db also known as a signal prese
54. d added to the monitors it is not part of the feed to the Sound PC and will not be recorded To add the new MIC Direct in Box to the sound recorded on the Sound PC perform the following steps Step Action 1 Turn the sound system on if it is off Engage the channel mute for all the input channels Turn the Aux Channel 4 feed for the selected input channel to 0 Ensure that SOLO for all channels is off the Rude Solo LED does not flash red Enable SOLO for the Aux Send Master 4 press the Solo button for Master Aux Send 4 down The Rude Solo LED and the Solo Aux LED will now flash red Ensure the MIC or the Direct in Box is turned on Have someone make noise at anticipated level and location for the MIC or play the instrument if you are using a Direct in Box Check the 20dB LED to ensure sound is present Disengage the mute for the selected channel and slowly turn up the Aux Send 4 feed for the selected channel monitoring the results on the headphones and the meter Adjust the Aux Send 4 feed for selected input channel as necessary Since Master Aux Send 4 does not play anywhere in the church there is no danger of feedback as you adjust the Aux Send 4 for the selected channel If there is feedback the MIC was setup incorrectly and you should refer to MIC Setup or Appendix A Troubleshooting At the beginning of the performance or rehearsal SOLO Aux Send Master 4 disengage all other c
55. der and an RCA cable that can be connected to the Sound PC These units are not shown in the Component Schematic Mixers and Processors After preprocessing and splitting the sound is mixed multiple sound sources are combined leveled the volume of each source is adjusted and then processed before being amplified As shown in the following diagram there are two 2 different paths sound can take through the MUMC Sound System Please note that the sound from the Wireless Lapel MIC the Wireless Handheld MIC and the Cass CD Player are split and follow both sound paths Mackie Mixer Monitor B Jacks Sanctuary XLR Jacks Video PC RERBERRER BE 3 TE E ks a I EEELTY S ben Non gt UU eadset Receiver us BEE EE e i Handheld amp Lapel Receivers Fellowship Hall XLR Jacks Mackie Mixer Sound Path Main System gt Direct Digital Sound Processor Path Amplifiers Mackie Mixer Sound Path Some sound sources XLR MIC input jacks in the Sanctuary Video PC Cass CD Player Wireless Lapel Mic Wireless Handheld Mic and the Wireless Headphone Mic are mixed using the Mackie Mixer and are then sent to the Nexia CS Sound Processor for processing prior to amplification MUMC Sound System Page 7 Direct Digital Sound Processor Path Some sound sources XLR MIC input jacks in the Fellowship Hall Wireless Lapel MIC Wireless Handheld MIC and the Cass CD Player are sen
56. e input is inactive Volume from the MIC plugged into increased or decreased XLR jack 1 is increased or decreased 3 Mic 2 Mic 2 Fellowship Level Control is None input is inactive Volume from the MIC plugged into increased or decreased XLR jack 2 is increased or decreased 4 Mic 3 Mic 3 Fellowship Level Control is None input is inactive Volume from the MIC plugged into increased or decreased XLR jack 3 is increased or decreased 5 Mic 4 Mic 4 Fellowship Level Control is None input is inactive Volume from the MIC plugged into increased or decreased XLR jack 4 is increased or decreased 6 Wireless Lapel Wireless Lapel Fellowship Level None input is inactive Volume from the Wireless Lapel Control is increased or MIC is increased or decreased decreased 7 Wireless H Held Wireless Handheld Fellowship None input is inactive Volume from the Wireless Handheld Level Control is increased or MIC is increased or decreased decreased 8 CD Cassette Cass CD Player Fellowship Level None input is inactive Volume from the Cass CD Player is Control is increased or decreased increased or decreased Note 1 The action is performed even if the channel is muted so it will have an impact when the mode is changed In addition the level is not reset when the system is turned off the last settings for each channel are retained Note 2 When in Sanctuary Only mode Combined Mode on Panel only the Main Mix can be
57. e light next to the desired jack is lite then rotate the knob counter clockwise to reduce the volume of that input If you cannot achieve the desired sound level without creating feedback proceed to the next step MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 48 Step Action 4 The next step you can take is to reposition the MIC This is especially true if the MIC is a condenser MIC they have a large pickup range Note where the MIC is positioned relative to the ceiling speakers in the Fellowship Hall The dynamic and condenser MICs used by the church only pickup sound that originates in front of the MIC so if you reposition the MIC so that the speakers are behind the MIC this will reduce the potential for feedback In the Fellowship Hall there is one dead zone next to the Crying Room door and behind any ceiling speaker Since all the ceiling speakers will be in front of the MIC positioned at this location it will significantly reduce the potential for feedback However sound bounces off walls and other objects including people therefore even moving the MIC to the dead zone does not guarantee the elimination of the feedback 5 If the MIC is a condenser MIC the next step is to change the MIC to a dynamic MIC This will dramatically reduce the pickup range of the MIC and may not be possible if you are trying to capture the sound from a group Inform the performer of the MIC change and if they
58. e not routed Speakers and Line Out NA 1012 Sanctuary 1 Setsthe appropriate status displays The Main Mix is played on the Main Only 2 Mutes all FH Mixer inputs Speakers in the Sanctuary Nothing is 3 Setsthe Main Matrix Mixer to route the played in the Fellowship Hall it is Main Mix to Output Channels 1 Main inactive Speakers 5 Aux System and 6 Line Out The Monitor source is routed to Output Channel 3 Monitor A Nothing is routed to Output Channel 4 Fellowship Hall MUMC Sound System Page 33 Select Preset Button Actions Impact 8 Line Code Label NA 1016 Fellowship 1 Sets the appropriate status displays The sound captured In the Fellowship Hall Dedicated 2 Unmutes all FH Mixer inputs Hall Fellowship Hall Mix is played in the 3 Setsthe Main Matrix Mixer to route the Sanctuary and in the Fellowship Mall Fellowship Hall Mix to Output Channels 1 Main Speakers 3 Monitor 4 Fellowship Hall 5 Aux System and 6 Line Out The Monitor source is routed to Channel 3 Monitor A NA 1020 Pre Service 1 Sets the Output Level Control for the The main mix is now played on all Fellowship Hall to 5 and all other Output Channels to O 2 Sets the appropriate status displays 3 Mutes all FH Mixer inputs 4 Sets the Main Matrix Mixer to route the Main Mix to Output Channels 1 Main Speakers 5 Aux System and 6 Line Out 5 The Monitor source is routed to Ch
59. el 8 choir MIC and adjust the fader for the channel appropriately Re mute the channel when they are finished e Start the recording in Audacity on the Sound PC click on the pause button e f you are playing sound in the Fellowship Hall unmute the Fellowship Hall output channel in the Main Control screent You are now ready for the service to begin MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 72 Sanctuary Service Performance The steps you take for other occasions will depend on the type of service performance the MICs that will be required and where in the church the sound will be played The following is a list of the basic steps that should be followed for any type of service or performance where the sound is being captured in the Sanctuary Step Action 1 The majority of the MUMC Sound System components are powered by an integrated power system Turn on the power in the counter sound equipment rack power switch at upper right The integrated power system will then power on the sound system components in the proper sequence with the proper delays Check that all input channels on the Mackie Mixer are muted the Mute Solo LED for all input channels is solid red and that all the settings on the Mackie Mixer are at their default settings see Mackie Mixer Default Settings If the Sound PC is off turn the Sound PC on and sign on to Windows User ID Motley U
60. ellowship Hall button will take you to the Fellowship Hall Control Screen Input Levels This section of the screen provides meters and mute buttons for the 10 inputs connected to the Nexia CS unit only 9 inputs are used channel 10 is unused and normally muted If the meters are showing sound above 20db then a sound signal is being received If the level is below 30db then the meter is probably showing noise that is present in any sound system If the meter consistently extends into the yellow or red zone then the signal is too hot and should be muted can happen with feedback is occurring Turn down the source to resolve the problem You can mute any input by clicking on the mute button for that channel MID Levels and Controls This section of the control surface includes the meters mute buttons and level controls that have been included in the Nexia CS program after the inputs have been converted to digital but before the sound is mixed Main Monitor and Cass CD mixers This allows you to control the level or mute any of these inputs before they are mixed for output Output Levels and Controls These meters show you the output level that is being sent to the speakers and line out The level controls and mute button allow you to control the sound level throughout the MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 62 church by controlling the level of sound output by the Nexia CS Sound Processor on each out
61. ep Action 6 While making noise or playing the instrument engage that channel s SOLO button Ensure all other SOLO buttons are off UP The Rude Solo LED will now flash red If you are using a Direct in Box or you did not hear feedback in Step 4 adjust the Trim knob for this channel until the Meters peak near O 7 Change the SOLO mode to AFT After Fader Listen by pressing the SOLO mode button down While continuing to make noise disengage the channel s Mute Monitor with headphones and slowly raise Channel Fader until the proper sound level is obtained Adjust the EQ as desired 8 Remove the headphones Disengage SOLO for the selected channel UP Ensure the Main Mix is not muted Tape Return to Main Mix is up disengaged and the Main Mix Fader is set to its normal level position or 0 Disengage the mute for the selected channel red light will go off 9 While continuing to make noise monitor for feedback and adjust Trim as necessary Mute the channel if you cannot quickly resolve feedback EQ can also be used to reduce feedback room is sensitive to 800Hz feedback Adjust the Channel Fader for the selected channel to achieve the proper sound level If you cannot achieve the proper sound level without feedback reposition the MIC If you are using a condenser MIC you can also change to a dynamic MIC they have a much shorter pickup range 10 Before a rehearsal or performance begins ensure the perform
62. er in the Output Levels section of the Master Control screen This can be done from the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall by ensuring that the Master Vol has a minimum of three 3 red lights During the sound check adjust the Fellowship Hall volume to the desired level from the Master Control screen or from the Volume 8 Panel If you are not playing sound in the Fellowship Hall mute the Fellowship Hall FH output in the Output Levels section of the Master Control screen or turn down the Master Vol on the Volume 8 Panel until no lights show 19 Check with the performers to determine when various MICs or prerecorded sound will be used during the Service Create a cheat sheet showing which inputs will be used and when Post the cheat sheet near the Mackie Mixer 20 After the sound check mute all the input channels on the Mackie Mixer Move the headphones back to the Mackie Mixer if they are still plugged into the Cass CD Player or the Cassette Recorder 21 Just before the performance begins do the following e Check that the wireless MICs you are using are turned on and not muted e Check that the dynamic MICs are turned on unless the performer is experienced and controlling the MIC e Start recording in Audacity on the Sound PC click on the pause button e If you are also recording on the Cassette Recorder start the recording press the Play or Pause button
63. ers know the type of MIC they are using condenser or dynamic During the rehearsal or performance readjust the Channel Fader for the input channel where the new MIC Direct in Box is connected to add the new MIC Direct in Box to the main mix Continue to monitor for feedback At this point the new MIC has been included in the main mix but it is not included in mix for Monitors or the computer output Since the stage is a dead zone performers cannot hear the sound from this MIC until you include it in the mix for the monitors In addition the sound from this MIC will not be recorded on the Sound PC Since the Cassette Recorder records the main mix it will be included in a cassette recording If you want the sound included on the monitors or recorded on the Sound PC you should perform the following steps MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 56 Stage Monitors Monitor A Setup After the MIC Direct in Box has been added to the system see above perform the following steps to add the sound from that MIC Direct in Box to Monitor A stage monitors Step Action 1 Turn the sound system on if it is off Engage the channel mute for all the input channels Mute the main mix engage Tape Return to Main Mix or slide the main mix fader to the bottom Turn the Aux Send 1 Monitor A feed for the selected input channel to 0 Ensure MIC Direct in Box is turned on
64. external speaker is not playing any sound then you need to ensure the speaker is getting sound from the correct source Main Cass CD or the Fellowship Hall On the Main Control screen click on the button for the correct external speaker source Although covered in previous steps you should check that the source channel is not muted sound is present on the source channel Input Meter the External Speaker output channel is not muted the external speaker output level is set to 10db or greater and sound of 20db or greater is present on the output channel Output Meter If you do not have access to the Sound PC go to the Select 8 Panel in the sound room and then turn the knob until the light next to the correct source is lite they are not labeled light 3 is Cass CD light 4 is the Fellowship Hall and light 5 is the Main Mix from the Mackie Mixer Push the knob in to select the source and the light will turn to green If at this point you are still not hearing sound then something is seriously wrong and the Sound System needs to be serviced by a qualified audio technician MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 53 Step Action 10 Sound PC If sound is not being received and or recorded by the Sound PC do the following a Start a recoding in Audacity by clicking on the record button Check the input meter in Audacity and or the headphones connected to the Sound PC
65. fail This causes individual channels and even groups of channels to become unusable If this occurs it would require either a factory rebuild of the unit cost unknown or the purchasing of a replacement unit estimated cost 2 000 Future Changes and Additions The underlying technologies used in a sound system of the type used at MUMC have not changed significantly since the current sound system was installed The move to digital sound processors occurred just before the installation of the current system and a top of the line digital sound processor Nexia CS unit is included in the current system As noted earlier replacing the current system with a newer system would not provide significant improvements in the sound quality at MUMC There are however additions that could be made to the system that would increase the ability to handle specific situations and or the ease of use of the MUMC Sound System Additional Microphones It is recommended that the following types of microphones be added to the system as and when the need arises e Piano MIC Adding a piano MIC would provide additional flexibility in meeting situations where the existing condenser MICs are needed elsewhere and improve the quality of sound captured from the piano estimated cost 450 MUMC Sound System Page 45 e Condenser MIC Condenser MICs are very flexible and can be used to capture sound from groups individual performers musical instruments and even
66. for each channel to remix the sound sent to the Sound PC Please note that the sound sent to the Sound PC is not impacted by the input channel faders since Aux 4 is setup as pre fader the signal is taped prior to the channel fader for this channel but after the trim mute and EQ settings 16a If you are also recording on the Cassette Recorder do the following during the sound check e Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the Cassette Recorder e Press record on the Cassette Recorder it will automatically pause e Using the headphones and the input meter on the Cassette Recorder adjust the input to the desired level with the input dial on the Cassette Recorder 17 During the sound check adjust the Main fader on the Mackie Mixer until the sound is at the correct level in the Sanctuary Adjust the Aux Send 1 knob until the sound is at the correct level on the Monitor A Speakers The pianist can adjust the sound level of the Monitor B Speaker pianist s monitor on the speaker but you should adjust the mix by adjusting the Aux 2 on each source channel unmute each channel included in this mix solo Aux Send 2 and then use the headphones to adjust the mix MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 75 18 If you are going to play sound in the Fellowship Hall check that the Fellowship Hall FH output channel is not muted and that the level is set to 10db or high
67. hannel s SOLO so the Rude Solo LED is off and then engage the SOLO for Aux Send Master 4 and monitor it using the headphones to ensure the new MIC is at the proper level for the mix sent to the Sound PC Readjust Aux Send 4 for the selected channel as necessary Do not readjust the Master Aux Send 4 knob unless you are having a problem with the overall sound level of the Aux Send Master 4 mix Record a performance and check the results to ensure the recording meets your high expectations MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 59 Appendix C daVinci Program The daVinci program allows you to monitor and change the Nexia CS Sound Processor either before during or after a performance The daVinci program downloads a control surface from the Nexia CS Sound Processor and therefore you can monitor and control the Nexia CS Sound Processor from any PC that has daVinci installed and is connected to the sound system s wireless router Startup Before starting the daVinci Program you should start or turn on the MUMC Sound System The MUMC Sound System has an integrated power system that will turn on all of the sound system components except the Sound PC when the power switch on the counter sound equipment rack is turned on Sound PC Wait 15 seconds after the MUMC Sound System has been turned on before you start the daVinci program on the Sound PC to ensure all the sound system compone
68. hantom power is present AA Rechargeable Batteries The wireless microphone s sending units receive power from rechargeable AA batteries in each unit that must be removed and recharged when required The receivers for the wireless MICs are part of the integrated power system see below Internal Rechargeable Batteries The Assisted Hearing receiver units are powered by internal rechargeable batteries or AA non rechargeable batteries There is a switch inside each receiving unit to set the battery type DO NOT try to recharge a unit that has non rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries must be recharged between uses by being plugged into the recharging station The Assisted Listening System ALS send unit is part of the integrated power system see below Direct Power The Sound PC and the Blu ray Player receive power directly from a wall outlet As such each component must be plugged in if unplugged and turned on manually Integrated Power System All other sound system components receive power through an integrated power system When the counter sound equipment rack main power switch is turned on power is sent to the sound components in the sound room Mackie Mixer Cassette CD Player Cassette Recorder Wireless Headset MIC send unit and Assisted Listening send unit and a signal is sent to a Furman power unit in main sound equipment rack That unit then turns on all other sound components in the proper sequence and with the proper
69. has a large number of knobs buttons and sliders that are used to select combine split modify and finally output the sound that has been captured The operator manipulates these controls during a live performance to control how different sound inputs are combined mixed and the quality of the sound that is output Although intimidating at first acceptable results can be obtained with minimal training With experience a trained operator can produce amazing results In addition the unit has capabilities and functions that are not currently being utilized by the church MUMC Sound System Page 20 The purpose of this section is to provide an overview of the basic functions of the Mackie Mixer how those functions are controlled and how the church currently uses those functions It is not intended as a training manual or a substitute for the unit s user manual Appendix D Sound System Setup defines the default settings for the mixer for a typical Sunday Service This Appendix can be used as a starting point to fine tune the mix or to reset the mixer to a known state if it is not performing as expected Mixer Basic Functions The Mackie Mixer performs the following basic functions 1 Inputs The mixer can accept and control the level of input from up to 22 different sound sources The first 20 channels 1 20 accept mono input from either a MIC or line level input The last two channels 21 22 and 23 24 accept line level input from
70. he church has 2 goosenecks or 2 booms The top components are threaded and can be attached to any MIC stand A stand without a top component is referred to as a straight MIC stand and is used with condenser MICs where the performer can and should be at least 12 from the MIC A stand with a gooseneck top component can be used for either condenser or dynamic MICs A stand with a boom top component is used where the MIC must be positioned at a distance from the stand ex pianist s solo MIC and requires a tripod base Either a dynamic or a condenser MIC can be used with this top component but they are normally used with a dynamic MIC A MIC Stand Clamp is also required to mount the MIC to the stand that is designed to work with a specific MIC 2 Audio Cables Audio Cables are used to connect sound system capture components MICs Direct in Boxes and Wireless Receiver to the sound system There are multiple types of cables that are used based on the components that are being connected a XLR Cables These cables have a female XLR and a male XLR jack They are used to connect MICs and Direct in Boxes to the sound system The church has one 1 7 cable nine 9 25 cables and two 2 30 cables of this type b TRS Cables These cables have a TRS jack at both ends They are used to connect instruments to Direct in Boxes and the Wireless Receiver to the Mackie Mixer The church has one 1 7 cable and three 3 30 cables of th
71. held Wireless Dynamic 6 3 3 0 19 Opn open Jo flofofo 20 jOpn opn j ojo oj o Stero Input 7 11 12 13 14 o Uc Un 7 7 o 2 ojojo zziz o 2 CH 2 o ojojo 21 22 Line Video PC N A 7 0 0 0 2324 line CD Casette NA 5 3 To 0 A tine Monitora j Aux2 tine Monitore j 6 o z as ees t wer d Aux A Line Sound PC Aux 5 Line Open Aux 6 Line Open dE ee ER E ai MUMC Sound System a ae eee Knob settings are shown as relative positions with O fully counter clockwise down and 10 fully clockwise up U or a setting of 5 indicates straight up Appendix E Sound System Operation Page 81 Appendix E Sound System Operation and Shutdown Operating the MUMC Sound System is more of an art than a science It isa matter of unmuting the proper input channel sound source at the proper time muting channels that are not being used and adjusting the sound levels to maintain the desired mix and sound level Some operators make few adjustments during a Service performance and others continually make adjustments there is no right or wrong way The following are just the basic steps required to run the sound system Beginning Perform these steps at the very beginning of the service Step Action 0 Just before the Service performance starts check that the
72. hing indicating that the Cass CD is playing If one or more of the signal indicators are not flashing even when sound is present refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound 16 If sound from the Video PC is included in the Service test it now and ensure sound is being received on the Mackie Mixer signal present indicator for Stereo channel 21 22 is flashing If it is not being received refer to the MUMC Video System document Appendix B Playing Sound from the Video PC MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 70 Step Action 17 The sound system is now ready for any sound checks you want to make before the service starts Check with the performers to see if some of the MICs need to be repositioned and or additional MICs added If additional MICs are added refer to Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC 18 During the sound check adjust the trim knob to eliminate feedback and the channel fader to obtain the proper sound level for each input source included in the main mix If feedback is a problem refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Feedback 19 During the sound check recheck the input levels on the Sound PC input meter in Audacity You can also solo Aux Send Master 4 and use the headphones to check the mix level and quality of the sound Use the Aux Send Master 4 knob to adjust the sound level sent to the
73. hing you can do during the Service performance is adjust the EQ for the channel The Sanctuary is sensitive to feedback in the 800Hz range Sent the MID Range EQ to around 800Hz and then reduce the gain for that frequency using the FREQ knob for the input channel next knob under the MID Range knob Periodically check that the recorders are receiving sound meter in Audacity and or the Cassette Recorder meter Adjust Aux Send Master 4 Send for the Sound PC and the Input dial on the Cassette Recorder as necessary Check the quality of sound being recorded on the Sound PC by soloing Aux Send 4 and using the headphones You can also use the headphones on the Sound PC One thing that can help is to know when the input channels either MICs and or prerecorded sound are going to be used during the Service performance Before the Service performance begins check with the performers and create a cheat sheet Post the cheat sheet near the Mackie Mixer or keep it with you if the sources are in the Fellowship Hall and refer to it during the Service performance so you can anticipate when input channels need to muted and un muted MUMC Sound System Appendix E Sound System Operation Page 83 After the Service Performance Shutdown Perform the following steps after the Service performance to shut down the MUMC Sound System Step Action 1 Mute all the input channels on the Mackie Mixer the Mute Solo
74. ie sects Eed ENEE ege 48 NO SOUND EE 50 Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MI 55 MIG SOE TEE 55 Stage Monitors Monitor A Setup EE 57 Pianists Monitor Monitor B Setup aseene oh note Er dee Aen en be e ugin 58 Sound PC Record Setup niii e ie RP nadie 59 Appendix C cdaVinicl PFOBFalrieu sec eda oO QU v Pie Se Se ela Decr Ro Re e PR Co E i 60 StartUp sisi T 60 lie HE 60 Othet PC cibo da ie erem cte E E E 60 Using the Control Surface EE 62 Malti Control SePeer EE 62 Fellowship Hall Control Screen 66 Appendix D Sound System Startup iosia aa a Aa iE ah 69 Sunday Service EE eid iiie edite nee nir 69 Sanctuary Service Performance cerei tbotut i risum od el Cni Deor c dua aad a rc dn ane a da ci dau deas 73 Fellowship Hall Service Dertormmance esses eene enhn eerte 77 Mackie Mixer Default Settings o deu c en RE E Re Aene Ono ea tin ooiaun Masa e ada be MA RE 81 Appendix E Sound System Operation and Sbutdown enne 82 Tlf M 82 During the ServiceZPerforimialcesoi soie Hate mies ule fei qi diee tit erg dee ite eii tette duas aded 83 After the Service Performance Shutdown 84 Sunday Service Cheat Sheet scored ecd dace SUUM oa radar eie Une rtu rec luda SD deans 85 EMG NGUCS 5 fi c E 86 MUMC Sound System Page 2 MUMC Sound System Sound System Overview Motley United Methodist Church currently has three 3 sound systems 1 MUMC Sound System This sound system has componen
75. is document sound can be captured from multiple sources Microphones CD Cassette Deck Video PC and Direct in Box The sound can then follow one of two paths through the MUMC Sound System refer to Mixers and Processors section of this document and where the sound can be recorded Sound PC and or Cassette Recorder depends on the path it follows Note that the MUMC Sound System is a mono system and as a result even though both recording devices are stereo both recorded stereo channels will have the same sound track Sound PC The Line In jack on the Sound PC is connected to the Aux Send 4 jack on the Mackie Mixer It can only record sound that has been routed through the Mackie Mixer Mackie Mixer Sound Path and CANNOT record sound that has been routed directly to the Nexia CS Sound Processor Direct Digital Sound Processor Path including the four 4 XLR MIC input jacks in the Fellowship Hall The Sound PC has Audacity installed and this program can be used to capture sound edit the sound and convert the sound to an MP3 file for uploading to the Internet Please note that the resulting sound files can be very large Cassette Recorder A Tascam 102 MKII Cassette Recorder is located in the counter equipment rack and is connected to a terminal strip that in turn is connected to Output Channel 6 on the Nexia CS Sound Processor Line Out Any sound routed through Nexia CS Sound System Output Channel 6 Line Out can be recorded on the Cas
76. is type c XLR TRS Cable These cables have a male XLR jack and a 4 TRS jack They are used to connect instruments to Direct in boxes The church has two 2 15 cables of this type d Other The church has numerous other types of cables that are dedicated to connect various sound system components and are therefore not described in this document Preprocessors and Splitters After input the sound is preprocessed and split by the following components 1 Dynamic Processor A Behringer two channel Composer Pro model MDX2200 audio interactive dynamics processor is located in the main sound equipment rack Inputs are from the wireless lapel MIC and the handheld MIC It is used to level the volume of the sound from those inputs MUMC Sound System Page 6 2 MIC Splitter A 4 channel ProSound MS42 MIC splitter is located in the main sound equipment rack with two inputs from the Composer Pro It is used to split the inputs from the wireless lapel and handheld MICs for input to the Mackie Mixer and the Nexia CS Sound Processor Two channels are unused 3 Audio Splitter Amplifier Two 2 analogue stereo splitters amplifiers are located in the back of the counter sound equipment rack One is used to split the output from the Cass CD Player for input to the Mackie Mixer and the Nexia CS Sound Processor The other is used to split the Line Out channel from the Nexia CS unit for input to the Assisted Listening System ALS the Cassette Recor
77. l until the feedback stops This changes the level of amplification or attenuation that is applied by the Mixer to the input from this MIC the level of MIC hotness 3 When you change the trim you will affect the sound level of this source This will require changing the channel fader for the affected channel to achieve the proper sound level in the mix This can in turn reintroduce the feedback requiring a readjustment of the trim Adjusting the trim for a channel also changes the sound level for all the Aux Sends Monitor A Monitor B and the Sound PC on that channel requiring a readjustment of the Aux Send knob for each Aux channel to maintain the proper sound mix If you cannot achieve the desired sound level without creating feedback proceed to the next step MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 47 Step Action The next step you can take is to reposition the MIC This is especially true if the MIC is a condenser MIC they have a large pickup range Note where the MIC is positioned relative to the main speakers and stage monitors The dynamic and condenser MICs used by the church only pickup sound that originates in front of the MIC so if you reposition the MIC so that the speakers are behind the MIC this will reduce the potential for feedback But sound bounces off walls and other objects including people therefore moving the MIC does not guarantee the elimination
78. ll regardless of the source The output level for the Fellowship Hall can also be changed from the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 67 Fellowship Hall Control Surface Fellowship Preset Mode Fellowship Line Out Leveling Fellowship Hall Source Ms Fellowship Hall Mixer nm NIN el MIC Wireless La Wireless Handheld MIC Page 68 Appendix C daVinci Program MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Although it looks long 25 steps starting up the MUMC Sound System is not difficult and normally can be done in less than 5 minutes not including sound checks and as long as there are no problems It should be done at least 30 minutes before a performance starts to allow time for performing a sound check if required and to resolve problems if they do occur The steps you take will depend on the type of performance service and the sound source Sunday Service Perform the following steps to startup the MUMC Sound System for a typical Sunday Service Step Action 1 The majority of the MUMC Sound System components are powered by an integrated power system Turn on the power in the counter sound equipment rack power switch at upper right The integrated power system will then power on the sound system components in the proper sequence with the proper delays Check that all input channels on the
79. ly one preset can be selected active within the group Selected activating a preset in a group will turn off deactivate all other presets in that group The following presets are available MUMC Sound System Page 32 Nexia CS Presets Select Preset Button Actions Impact 8 Line Code Label Main Mixer Presets 1 1001 Sanctuary 1 Sets the Output Level Control for the The Main Mix is now played on all Dedicated Fellowship Hall to 5 and all other Output speakers except the external speakers Combined Channels to 0 The Main Mix is sent to the Line Out Mode on 2 Sets the appropriate status displays Panel 3 Mutes all Fellowship Hall Mixer inputs 4 Sets the Main Matrix Mixer to route the Main Mix to Output Channels 1 Main Speakers 4 Fellowship Hall 5 Aux System and 6 Line Out 5 The Monitor source is routed to Channel 3 Monitor A 2 1013 Fellowship 1 Sets the appropriate status displays No sound goes to the Sanctuary Hall Only F 2 Unmutes all FH Mixer inputs Speakers or the Stage Monitors they are H Mode on 3 Sets the Main Matrix Mixer to route the inactive The Fellowship Hall mix Panel Fellowship Hall Mix to Output Channels 4 controlled by the Volume 8 panel or Fellowship Hall 5 Aux System and 6 Line the Fellowship Hall screen is sent to Out Output Channels 1 Main and 3 the Fellowship Hall speakers the Aux Monitor A ar
80. m has been setup to automatically connect to the Nexia CS unit download the control surface and then run that control surface ina window on the Sound PC A window with meters level controls and buttons will display in a window on the Sound PC Position the daVinci window at the top of the screen Use the Main Control screen to select either Fellowship Hall Only or Fellowship Hall Dedicated depending on where you want the output heard You can also select F H Mode Fellowship Hall Dedicated on the Select 8 Panel The available presets are described in Nexia CS Presets section of the MUMC Sound System document Check the Output Levels section of the Main Control screen to ensure the locations Output Channels where you want sound to play are not muted and the levels are set high enough so sound can be heard in that location 10db or higher Finals levels will be set during the sound check If you are going to use the Cass CD player insert the CD you will use into the player Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the Cass CD Player and use the controls on the player to queue the CD Check the Main Control screen and ensure that the External Speaker Source is set to the source you want played on the External Speaker You can also select the source you want on the External Speaker from the Select 8 Panel MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 77
81. n the top of the counter equipment rack in the sound room and receives mono input from an Analogue Splitter Amplifier that is connected to the Nexia CS Sound Processor Output Channel 6 Line Out 8 Church A V Network A line from the Nexia sound processor Output Channel 6 Line Out is sent to a UHF Modulator and combined with the church video signal and output on a coaxial cable into the church s A V network Each of the TV Monitors three in the sanctuary and one in the Fellowship Hall has its own set of speakers They receive sound through the HDMI inputs on each monitor and are currently not directly connected to the MUMC Sound System Please reference the MUMC Video System document for a description of the monitors and using them to play sound MUMC Sound System Page 10 Power Power is supplied to components of the sound system in the following ways 1 Phantom Power Phantom power is a 48 volt DC current sent to the XLR MIC jacks in the sanctuary from the Mackie Mixer and the Fellowship Hall from the Nexia CS sound processor The phantom power in the XLR jacks is part of the integrated power system see below Wired microphones and the Direct in Box receive power through the phantom power in the XLR jacks Note Condenser microphones and the direct in box require a power source either through phantom power or batteries Dynamic microphones do not require power but most dynamic microphones are not harmed if p
82. nd engineer The daVinci program includes mute buttons and meters for all initial input MID Fellowship Hall Input and output channels The Volume 8 Panel can be used to increase or decrease the sound level of the Fellowship Hall Mixer input channels and the Fellowship Hall output channel volume of the speakers in the Fellowship Hall The panel also includes a very rudimentary display of the current settings with five 5 lights As the volume is increased the lights turn sequentially from off to yellow and then to red indicated the setting of the volume control This is not a meter but instead indicates the current setting of the level control The Master level control is always functional when sound is being played in the Fellowship Hall and impacts the level of sound played in the Fellowship Hall The other level controls will only impact the sound when the sound source is the Fellowship Hall The following table shows the volume controls impacted by the Volume 8 Panel MUMC Sound System Page 37 Volume 8 Control Panel Volume Label Action when knob is turned Impact in Sanctuary Only Impact in Fellowship Hall Only 8 Line Combined Mode on Panel F H Mode on Panel 1 Master Fellowship Hall Output Channel 4 Volume output to the FH is Volume output to the FH is is increased or decreased increased or decreased increased or decreased 2 Mic 1 Mic 1 Fellowship Level Control is Non
83. ndix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC This appendix provides a description of the steps required to add or move a Sanctuary MIC Appendix C daVinci Program This appendix provides an overview of the daVinci program that can be used to monitor and control the Nexia CS Sound Processor from the Sound PC Appendix D Sound System Startup This appendix provides a description of the steps required to start the MUMC Sound System and prepare for a Service performance It includes the steps you should follow for a Sunday Service a Service performance when the sound is captured in the Sanctuary and a Service performance when the sound is captured in the Fellowship Hall This appendix also includes the default settings for the Mackie Mixer Appendix E Sound System Operation and Shutdown This appendix provides an overview of what is required to run the MUMC Sound System during a Service performance and then shut down the system after the Service performance is completed You should not try to run the MUMC Sound System without receiving instruction from a qualified operator unless absolutely necessary End Notes A set of notes that apply to the complete document including the appendices Some individual pages have footnotes that apply to that page only MUMC Sound System Page 4 Sound System Components The sound system at MUMC is composed of the following components Inputs Sound is received into the MUMC Sound System from the following s
84. ng for volume using the Headphones and or the meter the Pianist s Monitor is rarely sensitive to feedback because of its placement and sound level Please note that sound is also being routed to the stage monitors Monitor A but they are not affected as you adjust Aux Send 2 to adjust the stage monitors see Stage Monitors Monitor A Setup That is why you should use the headphones meter when adjusting the level Aux Send 2 Monitor B for this channel The sound from the new MIC Direct in Box has now been added to the Pianist s Monitor Monitor B Master Aux Send 2 5 Turn main mix mute off disengage Tape Return to Main Mix and or slide the main mix fader back to its normal location 6 At the beginning of the performance or rehearsal disengage all other channel s SOLO so the Rude Solo LED is off Engage the SOLO for Aux Send Master 2 Monitor B and monitor it using the headphones to ensure the new MIC Direct in Box is at the proper level in the mix for the Pianist s Monitor 7 Monitors are for the performers and each performer is different If at all possible check with the pianist during a rehearsal to ensure the monitors are at the proper level and the mix is correct Adjust as necessary until the pianist is happy MUMC Sound System Appendix B Adding or Moving a Sanctuary MIC Page 58 Sound PC Record Setup Even though the new MIC Direct in Box is now part of the main mix an
85. ng System If you want to record the Line Out you can disable this function by clicking on the Not Leveled button and then return to leveling by clicking on the Leveled button A blue light next to the buttons will show if the Line Out is leveled or not leveled e Main Mixer This section of the control surface shows the current status of the Main Mixer in the Nexia CS Sound Processor The lite boxes show which input is being routed to which output The External Speaker is not controlled by the Main Mixer and therefore its output channel is not shown The FH Input row is the Fellowship Hall Mix that is controlled on the Fellowship Hall screen or through the Volume 8 Panel The Fellowship Hall mix is a combination of the Cass CD Lapel MIC Handheld MIC and MICs connected to the four 4 Fellowship Hall XLR jacks MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 63 If all the boxes in a row on the Main Mixer are not lite then the source for that row is inactive the source is not being routed to any output If all the boxes in a column are not lite then the output for that column is inactive no sound is being routed to the output The mix lite boxes is changed as different presets are selected You can manually change the mix by clicking on a box to add or remove an input row from an output column The entire mix all boxes is reset when a preset is selected MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program
86. ng refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound Unmute that channel if someone is rehearsing you can mute the main output Sound is now being sent to Aux Send Master 4 Sound PC MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 73 Step Action Start Audacity on the Sound PC by double clicking on the Audacity icon on the Windows desktop or clicking on the Audacity icon in the Windows task bar Position the Audacity window at the bottom of the screen below the daVinci window so you can see both windows Select the Record button and then the Pause button in Audacity Check the meter at the top of the Audacity window that sound is present It should be peaking around 12 If the meter is not showing sound refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound 9a If you are also going to record on the Cassette Recorder do the following e Inthe Line Out Leveling section of the Main Control screen select Not Leveled e Inthe Output Levels section of the Main Control screen ensure that the Line Out channel is not muted the level is set to O and the meter shows that sound is present e Turn on the Cassette Recorder in the counter sound equipment rack insert a blank cassette and advance past the leader 10 On the Mackie Mixer mute stereo channel 23 24 and unmute the main output if it was muted 11 If you are not going to use the Cass CD Player
87. nge from 40dB to Clip At 10dB the LEDs change to yellow and red at 20dB The normal range of the main mix for the church is 15dB to OdB c I ul rss uliiibini duram s ETA L ulbiibinidbin dl p D mafi vull cke Td a Em Ty a Lh MUMC Sound System Page 26 5 Solo Section The level knob in this section controls the level of output from all soloed channels that is sent to the sound room speaker and the headphones It does not affect the meters When the mode button is disengaged all soloed channels are input before the channel fader for each soloed channel PFL pre fader listen This is the normal setting for live sound applications When solo mode is engaged the signals are tapped after the channel fader AFL after fader listen The AUX LED will flash red if any aux channel has been soloed and the SUB LED will flash red if any sub channel has been soloed 6 Talkback Section This section controls the sound room MIC input volume and where it is output The church does not have a MIC in the sound room and all these controls should be off 7 Main Mix Section The Phones C R Level knob controls the volume of the headphones and the sound room speaker It is normally set very low to avoid hearing loss The sound room speaker also has a volume control on the speaker Since nothing is connected to the Tape In jacks engaging the Tape Return to Phones will mute the headphones and the sound room s
88. ngineer when the program is written but some of the settings can be changed or modified by an operator either before or during a performance They can be changed from the Select 8 Panel in the sound room the Volume 8 Panel in the Fellowship Hall or through the daVinci program on the Sound PC The daVinci program includes all the capabilities available from the Panels additional functions not available from the Panels and sound level meters The settings that can be changed where determined by the sound engineer when the program was written in the following ways MUMC Sound System Page 31 Presets Presets are groups of related settings When a preset is selected becomes active all the settings related to that preset are changed Presets can be selected activated on the Select 8 Panel by turning the knob on the panel until the light next to the desired preset is lite and then pressing the knob in to select activate that preset The daVinci program has buttons for each available preset with a light next to each button showing which preset is selected active Clicking on a button will select activate that preset The daVinci program also has additional presets that are not available from the Select 8 Panel reference Appendix C for a description of the daVinci program Presets belong to preset groups Within a preset group the program has been written so that on
89. nitoring and control of selected sound levels and presets on the Nexia CS Sound Processor can be done from this PC either before after or during a performance This is done through the daVinci program on the Sound PC Open the program by double clicking on the appropriate icon and it will download a parameter file from the Nexia CS Sound Processor connect to the Nexia unit over the Internet and then open a window with various meters and controls You can then use this window to monitor sound levels and change presets in the Nexia CS Sound Processor Reference the Appendix C daVinci Program for a complete description of daVinci program control surface Nexia CS Programming This PC can also be used to reprogram the Nexia CS Sound Processor This should only be done by a qualified sound engineer and the instructions to perform that function are not included in this document MUMC Sound System Page 12 Component Schematic Assisted Listening Main Sound Equipment Rack Send Unit e Wireless Receivers Headset I Wireless Counter Equipment Rack Receiver n FH AR CD Cassette Player MIC Splitter Sanctuary XLR Jacks FHXLR F Kem fasa j 7 Y T ee Sound Processor Mixer In U Sound Room Fellowship Hall Amplifiers Control Panel Processor Sound Mixer Mixer Out Isi Select 8 Wirelessto Monitor B Er Sound Jacks Processor H
90. nput 3 Aux Output level in volume controls the Main Control 3 Aux Output level in screen the Main Control screen External Nexia Output 2 1 Ext Speaker Output 1 Ext Soeaker Output Speaker Ext Speaker level in the Main level in the Main Control screen Control screen 2 Select 8 Panel presets 2 Select 8 Panel presets Note Volume controls are listing in the sequence of recommended usage with the control nearest to the speaker listed first Always adjust the sound in an area by using the first control listed but be aware that if any other control listed is changed you will need to readjust the first control to maintain the same sound level in that area MUMC Sound System Page 41 Line Out A mono line out is connected to the following sound system components and the volume on each component is controlled depending on the preset that is active Location Sound Source Volume control in Combined mode Volume control in Fellowship Hall mode Cassette Recorder Terminal Strip Nexia Output 6 Input control on recorder Line Out output level in the Main Control screen Main Mix Slider Input control on recorder Volume 8 Panel input volume controls Line Output level in the Main Control screen Assisted Listening Terminal Strip Nexia Output 6 Volume control on each ALS receiver Output control on ALS send unit Line Out
91. nt indicator 6 Mute Button This button severs the input signal from all subsequent outputs and the Mute Solo LED will glow red A muted channel can still be soloed if the Solo Mode is set to PFL Pre Fader Listen see Solo Section under Master Controls 7 Solo Button When this button is engaged the signal for this input channel is sent to the sound room speaker headphones and meters When engaged the Mute Solo LED will flash red If the mute button is also engaged the LED will pulsate red A muted channel can still be soloed if the Solo Mode is set to PFL Pre Fader Listen see Solo Section under Master Controls 8 1 2 3 4 and L R Buttons When engaged these buttons route the final signal for this input channel to the appropriate sub channel pair 1 2 or 3 4 and or the main mix L R Typically only one of these buttons will be engaged To route the signal to sub channel 1 or 3 turn the pan knob fully to the left To route the signal to sub channel 2 or 4 turn the pan knob fully to the right Otherwise leave the pan knob at unity centered Channel Fader This slider controls the sound level sent to the post fader output channels for this input channel The sub channels and main mix are post fader Aux 1 and Aux 2 are pre fader not affected by this slider Aux 5 and 6 are post fader they are affected by this slider Aux 3 and 4 are either pre or post fader see Aux Send Section The solo is either pre or po
92. nto the headphone jack on the Cassette Recorder e Press Record on the Cassette Recorder it will automatically pause e Using the headphones and the input meter on the Cassette Recorder adjust the input to the desired level using with input dial on the Cassette Recorder MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 79 Step Action 16 If you are going to use the Cass CD player you need to re queue the CD Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the Cass CD Player and use the controls on the player to re queue the CD 17 Check with the performers to determine when various MICs or prerecorded sound will be used during the Service Create a cheat sheet showing which inputs will be used and when This will tell you when you need to adjust the Volume 8 Panel or start the Cass CD Player in the sound room 18 In the Fellowship Hall Output Levels section on the Fellowship Hall screen mute Fellowship Hall FH Mixer Output This will mute the Fellowship Hall mix so no sound will be heard on the church s speakers until just before the Service Performance starts 19 Just before the Service performance begins do the following e Check that the wireless MICs you are using are turned on e Check that the dynamic MICs are turned on unless the performer is experienced and controlling the MIC e Start the recording on the Cassette Recorder e Unmute the Fellowship Hall Mixer Output
93. nts are fully up If the Sound PC is off turn the Sound PC on and sign on to Windows User ID Motley UMC and password Cross6466 Wait until all drivers are up and Windows is fully loaded before starting daVinci After the Sound PC is fully booted double click on the daVinci icon on the Window s desktop to start the daVinci program The daVinci program on the Sound PC has been setup to automatically connect to the Nexia CS unit download the control surface and then run that control surface in a window on the Sound PC If daVinci shows an error then the Nexia CS unit was not fully started Close daVinci wait at least 15 seconds and then restart daVinci A window with meters level controls and buttons will display in a window on the Sound PC You can now use the control surface to monitor and control the Nexia CS Sound Processor If the connection to the Nexia CS unit is lost and or the sound system is turned off the daVinci program will display an error and close Correct the problem ex turn on the sound system and then restart daVinci Other PC You can use the daVinci program on any PC that is connected to the Sound System s wireless router First install the daVinci program on the PC The setup file is located on the Video PC in the directory C Users Public Public Downloads Biamp daVinciSetup2 3 Copy this program to the PC and then run it to install daVinci MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 60 Ne
94. ols for each input Signal Source that can be included in the Fellowship Hall mix This allows you to monitor and control the input levels to create the mix you want Muting a source will remove that source from the mix but it will not change the level control for that source When unmuted the channel will return to the previous sound level The level of each source can be controlled from this screen or from the Volume 8 Panel located in the Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Output Levels This section of the control surface allows you to control the Fellowship Hall Mixer output FH Mixer Output and the sound output to the Fellowship Hall speakers FH Output The Fellowship Hall Mixer output FH Mixer Output is the output from the Fellowship Hall Mixer after the sources have been leveled combined see above but before it is sent to the Main Mixer This allows you to control the level of the Fellowship Hall mix before it is mixed with other sources and routed to an output channel in the Main MUMC Sound System Appendix C daVinci Program Page 66 Mixer Muting the Fellowship Hall Mixer Output has the same impact as removing deactivating the Fellowship Hall Mix FH in the Main Mixer The Fellowship Hall Output FH Output meter mute and level controls on this screen are a duplicate of the Fellowship Hall FH controls in the Output Levels section of the Main Control Screen These controls impact the sound played in the Fellowship Ha
95. on Varies Prayer after Receiving Lapel 17 Final Hymn Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Blessing Lapel 17 Postlude Piano 11 Varies each Sunday The MICs or prerecorded sound that are used during this section of a Sunday Service will vary from Sunday to Sunday Check with the performers before the Service starts and adjust the cheat sheet as required MUMC Sound System Appendix E Sound Syste m Operation Page 85 End Notes 1 daVinci Program The daVinci program runs on the Sound PC and is used to control the Nexia CS Sound Processor In has two screens Main Control and Fellowship Hall Control with multiple sections on each screen Each section contains buttons lights meters and or volume controls The lights indicate which presets are currently active Refer to Appendix C daVinci Program for a description of the screens and options available Select 8 Panel The Select 8 Panel is located on the wall next to the door in the sound room It is used to select predefined presets in the Nexia CS unit To use the Select 8 Panel turn the knob until the light next to the option you want is lite and then press the knob in to select that preset The following presets are available on the Select 8 Panel 1 8 Combined Mode Sanctuary Ded on the daVinci screen The Main Mix from the Mackie Mixer is played on all speakers except the external speaker see line 3 4 and 5 below and the Main Mix is sent to Line Out
96. one from the Fellowship Hall screent but you cannot hear the sound in the Fellowship Hall If feedback occurs at any point turn the volume down until it stops and refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Feedback Fellowship Hall MIC to resolve the feedback If sound is not heard even when the volume is turned up on the source and the Master Vol first check that the MIC is turned on If this does not resolve the problem refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting Feedback No Sound 14 On the Main Control screen do the following e If you want the sound captured in the Fellowship Hall played in the Sanctuary then in the Output Levels section adjust the volume for the Main channel until the desired sound level is achieved e f you do not want sound played in the Sanctuary mute the Main Output Channel 15 You cannot record the Fellowship Mix on the Sound PC instead it can only be recorded on the Cassette Recorder If you want to record the Service Performance do the following e Inthe Line Out Leveling section of the Main Control screen select Not Leveled e Inthe Output Levels section of the Main Control screen ensure that the Line Out channel is not muted the level is set to O and the meter shows that sound is present e Turn on the Cassette Recorder in the counter sound equipment rack insert a blank cassette and advance past the leader e Plug the headphones i
97. onferencing microphones but the system is very capable of supporting audio conferencing if ever needed by the church MUMC Sound System Page 46 Appendix A Troubleshooting The purpose of this Quick Reference Guide is to provide steps you can follow to resolve common problems you may encounter when operating the MUMC Sound System Feedback Changes in the weather the number of people in the room the type of sound you are capturing the location of objects in the room or almost anything else can impact the potential for feedback in a sound system As a result the setup that worked last week or even for the last year may create feedback today The steps you should take to eliminate feedback depends upon where the MIC is located as listed below Also please note that eliminating feedback in a sound system is more of an art than a science As a result you may have to repeat the following steps multiple times until you achieve the desired results Sanctuary MICs MICs plugged into the XLR jacks in the Sanctuary are initially connected to the Mackie Mixer and therefore the following steps relate to changes to the Mackie Mixer settings Step Action 1 To immediately stop the feedback so you can think mute the input channel that is creating the feedback You can also use mute to determine which channel is creating the feedback 2 Once you have identified which channel is causing the feedback adjust the trim for that channe
98. ound can be captured and played through the sound system from the following devices 1 Video PC The Video PC speaker output is connected to stereo channel 21 22 on the Mackie Mixer through the line inputs for that channel Any sound generated on the Video PC can be transmitted to the Mackie Mixer including CDs DVDs MP3 files and video files There are no other speakers connected to the Video PC and when headphones are plugged into the Video PC the output to the Mackie Mixer may be disabled The output from the Video PC can also be changed through the Sound Control Panel to HDMI for playing on the monitors located in the Sanctuary 2 CD Cassette Deck The CD Cassette deck is located in the counter equipment rack It is connected to stereo channel 23 24 on the Mackie Mixer through the line inputs for that channel and to the Nexia CS sound processor Nexia CS unit s input 3 3 Blu ray Player The Blu ray Player sites on the sound room counter or is in the Fellowship Hall and is normally not connected to the MUMC Sound System You can play the Blu ray sound through the Monitors by connecting the HDMI output from the Blu Ray player to the input jack on the HDMI splitter Please reference the MUMC Video Manual for the step by step instructions for using the Blu Ray Player with the MUMC Video System You can also play sound from the Blu Ray Player through the MUMC Sound System by running an RCA extension cable from the RCA jacks on
99. ources reference Appendix B for the steps to follow when adding a new or moving a MIC in the Sanctuary 1 Wired Microphones Currently the church has the five 5 stand mounted condenser MICs Choir MICs five 5 stand mounted dynamic MICs Solo MICs and a condenser MIC mounted to the podium They can be connected through a series of MIC jacks located at the left of the sanctuary stage 6 XLR MIC jacks on the sanctuary stage floor one XLR jack under the podium and one XLR jack center stage to the right of the sanctuary stage 6 XLR MIC jacks and in the Fellowship Hall on the wall 4 XLR MIC Jacks All the jacks are setup to handle either condenser or dynamic MICs all receive phantom power see Power All jacks are connected to the Mackie Mixer except the 4 XLR MIC jacks in the Fellowship Hall these jacks are connected directly to the Nexia CS sound processor 2 Wireless Microphones Currently the church has three 3 wireless microphones including an ear worn MIC condenser a handheld MIC dynamic and a head worn MIC condenser The receivers for the lapel and handheld MIC are located in the main sound equipment rack These receivers are connected to the Mackie Mixer and the Nexia CS unit through a MIC splitter The receiver for the headset MIC is on top of the counter sound equipment rack in the sound room and is connected directly to the Mackie Mixer 3 CD Cassette Deck A counter sound equipment rack to the right of the Ma
100. output level in the Main Control screen Main Mix Slider Volume control on each ALS receiver Volume 8 Panel input volume controls Line Output level in the Main Control screen A N System Terminal Strip Nexia Output 6 Volume control on each A V Unit Line Out output level in the Main Control screen Main Mix Slider Volume control on each A V Unit Volume 8 Panel input volume controls Line Output level in the Main Control screen Sound PC Mackie Mixer Aux 4 Output Aux Send Master 4 knob Line Input control s on Sound PC Aux Send Master 4 knob Line Input control s on Sound PC Note Volume controls are listed in the sequence of recommended usage with the control nearest to the unit listed first except for the Sound PC Since the Aux Send Master 4 knob is easily accessible on the Mackie Mixer the Aux Send Master 4 is listed first for the Sound PC Always adjust the sound sent to unit Cassette Recorder and Sound PC or played by a unit Assisted Listening and A V System by using the first control listed but be aware that if any other control listed is changed you will need to readjust the first control to maintain the same sound level at that unit MUMC Sound System Page 42 Sound Recording Sound that is played through the MUMC Sound System can be recorded for editing and later playback As noted in Input section of this th
101. peaker Engaging the Tape Return to Main Mix will mute the main mix output The Main Mix slider controls the volume of the main mix output from the mixer This impacts the volume of every speaker in the church the cassette recorder and the sound sent to the A V system It does not impact the sound sent to the Monitor A jack Aux Send Master 1 the Monitor B jack Aux Send Master 2 or the Sound PC Aux Send Master 4 The Fellowship Hall can be configured to receive sound from the mixer by setting the Nexia CS to the proper preset see the section Sound Processing Nexia CS Presets for a description of the presets and in this mode the sound level in the Fellowship Hall is impacted by the main mix slider The Nexia CS Sound Processor can also be set so that the Fellowship Hall receives sound directly from the Nexia CS unit by passing the mixer completely In these modes the main mix slider in fact any mixer setting has no impact on the Fellowship Hall Reference the Nexia CS Sound Processor section of this document for a more complete description of the different presets available MUMC Sound System Page 27 Nexia CS Sound Processor The Nexia CS Sound Processor is located in the main equipment rack and is used to control what sound is played where in the church It also processes the sound based on the location where it is played to maximize the quality of the sound in that location Nexia CS Inputs The Nexia CS input block ac
102. plied to tune the sound A Feedback Suppressor is applied to reduce feedbacks A 50ms Delay is added to reduce echoes and feedback MUMC Sound System Page 30 Channel 4 Fellowship Hall Speakers A 7 Band Parameter Equalizer is applied to tune the sound A 50ms Delay is added to reduce echoes and feedback Channel 5 Auxiliary sound speakers A 7 Band Parameter Equalizer is applied to tune the sound Channel 6 Line Out A High Pass Filter is used to limit sound levels A Leveler is used to reduce high level sounds and increase low level sounds A Comp Limiter is used to reduce transient peaks Nexia CS Outputs The Nexia CS output block converts the internal digital signals to analog and then sends the analog signal to six 6 outputs Output Mute Level Full Scale Connection Ultimate Destination Channel Out Out 1 Off 0 12 CL1 Amp Channels 1 Sanctuary Speakers amp 2 2 Off 0 18 ATS4200 Amp External Speaker Channel 2 3 Off 0 18 ATS4200 Amp Monitor A Stage Monitors Channel 1 4 Off 0 18 ATS4200 Amp Fellowship Hall Channel 3 5 Off 0 18 ATS4200 Amp Crying Room Sunday School Channel 4 Room and Kitchen 6 Off 0 24 Terminal Strip Cassette Recorder Assisted Listening and A V Network Dynamic Control Each of the controls in the Nexia CS program has multiple settings that determine how sound is processed by the Nexia CS unit These settings are determined by a sound e
103. put channel e Preset Mode This section allows you to select which preset is active Presets control what inputs sources and outputs are active inactive and control how sound is mixed in the Nexia CS Sound Processor A description of each present is included in the Nexia CS Presets section of the MUMC Sound System document The blue light next to the button is lite to show which preset is currently active e Ext Spk Source This section controls what source is output to the External Speaker The blue light next to each button will indicate which source is currently being output to the External Speaker You can also select the source from the Select 8 Panel in the sound room e Ext Spk Level This section controls the level of sound output to the External Speaker The blue light next to each button will indicate the last button that was selected either through the daVinci control surface or through the Select 8 Panel in the control room You can also directly control the sound level of the External Speaker by changing the level control for the External Speaker Ext S in the Output Levels section but this will not change which button is lite The External Speaker Ext S level control is set to O when High is selected 15 when Low is selected and muted when Mute is selected regardless of the input source e Line Out Leveling Normally the Line Out output channel is leveled for the Assisted Listeni
104. r That training will still require hands on instruction by a qualified operator Instead this document is provided as a reference document that describes the current status of the MUMC Sound System It can also be used as a reference document by an MUMC sound operator and or for future modifications to the system The document is divided into the following sections e Sound System Components This section describes the MUMC sound system equipment components and includes a schematic showing how they are connected It also describes how they are powered e Sound Capture This section provides an overview on how sound both live and prerecorded is captured and input into the system MUMC Sound System Page 3 Sound Processing This section describe how sound is mixed and then processed by the system Sound Output This section provides an overview of the sound zones in the church and how the sound level in each zone is controlled Sound Recording This section provides an overview of how captured sound is recorded for later playback MUMC Sound System Summary This section includes observations about the current state of the MUMC Sound System and recommendations on making changes or enhancements to the system in the future The document also includes the following appendices Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix provides a description of the steps required to resolve common problems encountered with the MUMC Sound System Appe
105. remove the music CD and turn the player off If you are going to use the player replace the music CD with the CD you are going to use Plug the headphones into the headphone jack on the Cass CD Player and use the controls on the player to queue the CD 12 Check the Main Control screen and ensure that the External Speaker Source is set to the source you want played on the External Speaker You can also select the source you want on the External Speaker from the Select 8 Panel 13 If you are using the External Speaker check that the External Speaker Ext S is not muted and that the level is set between 0 and 15 11 5 seems to work well on the Main Control screent You can also use the Select 8 Panel to select the Ext Speaker Low preset volume is set to 15 If you are not using the External Speaker mute the External Speaker output channel on the Main Control screen or on the Select 8 Panel 14 If you are going to use any of the wireless MICs check that their batteries are charged Turn each unit on and check the battery status indicator in the LED or the battery warning LED for each unit If the batteries are not fully charged replace them with batteries from the charger on the sound room counter If necessary you can use standard AA batteries but never try to recharge these batteries in the charger After checking the battery status turn the wireless MICs off until the sound check save the batteries If
106. ry stage 6 stage right 2 stage center and 6 stage left and are connected to the Mackie Mixer channels 1 through 14 Four 4 XLR jacks are located in the Fellowship Hall in a wall plate and are connected directly to the Nexia CS sound processor Reference Appendix B for the steps to follow when adding a new MIC or moving an existing MIC to a different XLR jack in the Sanctuary The following units can be connected to the XLR jacks 1 Condenser Microphones The church has four 4 stand mounted condenser microphones and a condenser microphone on the podium The polar pattern for all four is cardioid see diagram and all four can pick up sound from up 20 ft away from the MIC These microphones are excellent for voices groups and instruments Cardioid Polar Pattern especially acoustic guitars Because of the range of these microphones care should be taken that they are not placed in a location where the main speakers or the stage monitors are within their pick up pattern otherwise you will create a feedback loop This especially applies to the Fellowship Hall since the speakers are located in the ceiling facing down They are also sensitive to rough handling MUMC Sound System Page 14 Normally one condenser MIC is plugged into channel 4 and is located Sanctuary stage right facing the pews to pick up the audience Two condenser MICs are plugged into channels 7 and 12 Sanctuary stage left and are on stands next to the piano These t
107. se the door as you leave MUMC Sound System Appendix E Sound System Operation Page 84 Sunday Service Cheat Sheet A Sunday Service uses multiple input channels at different times during the Service The following table shows the input channels that are normally used during a typical Sunday Service a typical Sunday Service cheat sheet Section Sound Input Source Channel s Prelude Piano can vary 11 Welcome Lapel amp Handheld 17 amp 18 Announcements We Celebrate the Lord s Day Lapel amp Handheld 17 amp 18 Prayer of Preparation Piano can vary 11 Opening Hymn Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Call to Worship Lapel amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Hymn Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Opening Prayers Lapel 17 First Lesson Pulpit 13 Hymn Optional not always present Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Gospel Lesson Lapel 17 A Time for Children Optional may be skipped Lapel 17 Message Lapel 17 Hymn Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Prayers of the People Lapel amp Ambient 17 amp 4 Offering Varies Doxology Piano amp Ambient 11 amp 4 Prayer of Dedication Lapel 17 The Lord s Prayer Ambient 4 Communion when present replaces The Lord s Prayer and includes the following The Great Thanksgiving Lapel amp Ambient 17 amp 4 The Lord s Prayer Ambient 4 Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup Lapel 17 Communi
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109. sette Recorder This can include sound routed through either Sound Path That means that sound captured on the four 4 XLR MIC jacks in the Fellowship Hall can only be recorded on the Cassette Recorder All other sound sources can be recorded on the Sound PC and or the Cassette Recorder The Output Channel 6 Line Out can be leveled by the Nexia CS Sound Processor and this is the channel recorded on the Cassette Recorder To disable this feature and improve the sound quality sent to the Cassette Recorder select Not Leveled on the Main Control screen of the daVinci program on the Sound PC MUMC Sound System Page 43 MUMC Sound System Summary The MUMC Sound System was initially installed when the church was built in 2005 When the system was installed it used the most current state of the art sound technology that was available at that time Middle to high end commercial grade components were used and the system is primarily an analogue system with computer control limited to the Nexia CS Sound Processor More modern sound components do contain some features not available in the current system ex USB Output from the Mackie Mixer but they operate in substantially the same way as the current MUMC Sound System Replacing the current components would not provide significant improvements in sound quality A Dynamic Sound Processor was added in September 2014 to level the sound inputs from the Wireless Handheld and Lapel MICs At
110. sound on the external speaker insert any music CD Check the Main Control screen and ensure that the External Speaker Source Ext Spk Source is set to Cass CD You can also use the Select 8 Panel in the sound room to select Cass CD third light down MUMC Sound System Appendix D Sound System Startup Page 69 Step Action In the Output Levels section of the Main Control screen check that the External Speaker Ext S is not muted that the level is set between 0 and 15 11 5 seems to work well and that the meter is showing sound You can also use the Select 8 Panel to select the Ext Speaker Low preset sets external speaker level to 15 If the meter is not showing sound refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound If you are not playing sound on the external speaker you can skip this step On the Mackie Mixer the signal present indicator for Stereo Channel 23 24 should be flashing If it is not flashing refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting No Sound Unmute that channel if someone is rehearsing you can mute the main mix Sound is now being sent to Aux Send Master 4 Sound PC Start Audacity by double clicking on the Audacity icon on the Windows desktop or clicking on the Audacity icon in the Windows task bar Position the Audacity window at the bottom of the screen below the daVinci window so you see both windows 11 Select the
111. ss CD Player Check that the unit is on that a CD is inserted and that the CD is playing Use the headphones to ensure the CD has sound Wireless MICs Check that the unit is on and that the batteries are charged For the Wireless Headset check that the receiver is on Video PC Check that the sound driver on the Video PC is functioning and that the Video PC is generating sound Additional Steps to resolve a problem with the Video PC are included in the MUMC Video Manual Appendix D Playing Sound from the Video PC If any of the above is false resolve the issue and repeat Step 1 Otherwise proceed to the next step Turn the sound system off wait one minute and then perform the MUMC Sound System Startup Repeat Step 1 and if the problem still exists proceed to the next step Unplug and then re plug the cables that connect the source to the XLR jack and then repeat Step 1 If this fails to resolve the problem try a different cable and then repeat Step 1 If a signal is still not present try a different MIC and repeat Step 1 If this point if you are still not receiving a signal or you do not have access to the Sound PC and no sound is heard even after you performed all the recommended steps then something is seriously wrong and the Sound System needs to be serviced by a qualified audio technician If a signal is being received you need to check that the output levels are high enough so that the sound can be heard Do the
112. st fader see Solo Section MUMC Sound System Page 25 Master Controls These controls include 1 Aux Send Masters Section The Aux Send Masters are a series of knobs that control the output level for each aux channel 1 6 Next to each knob is a solo button that will send that aux channel to the sound room speaker headphones and meter when engaged 2 Aux Stereo Returns Section This section contains a set of controls for the aux stereo returns and tape return volume The church does not use any of these controls and they should be set at unity or off REDE 3 Sub Channel Section Each sub channel has a series of controls including AIR boosts high frequency Solo routes channel signal to control room speakers headphones and meter Pan not used leave at unity L R Assign routes sub channel signal to main mix and a sub channel fader to control the volume of this sub channel Ele Ss GS E d t p D Jd peni 4 Meter Section This section does not contain any controls but instead a series of LEDs The Power LED will light green when the mixer is receiving power The Rude Solo Light LED will flash red when any solo button is engaged This tells the operator that the meters are reflecting the solo inputs and not the main mix The meter is made up of two columns of thirteen 13 LEDs each Since the church s sound system is mono these columns should always match Thresholds for the meter ra
113. t from these devices to be added to the Main Mix controlled by the Mackie Mixer and or to be sent directly to each sound zone under the control of the Nexia Sound Processor MUMC Sound System Page 28 Internal Sound Level Controls This section of the program controls the level of each input after they have been converted to digital signals through the following level controls 1 Main Level Control This level control is normally not changed you change the levels of the Main Mix by adjusting the Master Volume on the Mackie Mixer An RMS meter is provided to monitor the output 2 Monitor Level Control This level control is normally not changed you change the levels of the Monitor by adjusting the Aux Send 1 Out on the Mackie Mixer An RMS meter is provided to monitor the output 3 Cass CD Level Control This level control is normally not changed and only applies to the Cass CD channel that is directly routed through the Nexia CS Sound Processor to the External Speaker It does not apply to the level of the Cass CD Player in the main mix that is controlled by the Mackie Mixer or the Fellowship Hall Mix that is controlled by the Fellowship Hall Level Control see below You change the levels of the Cass CD Player on the External Speaker by changing the output level for the External Speaker see Output Channels An RMS meter is provided to monitor the output 4 Fellowship Hall Level Control This level control sets the sound levels of
114. t to the Nexia CS Sound Processor for mixing and processing prior to amplification bypassing the Mackie Mixer Sound Mixer and Processor Components The following components mix and process sound prior to amplification 1 Mackie Mixer A Mackie Mixer model SR24 4 VLZPRO is located on the counter in the sound room The Mackie Mixer is used to combine multiple sound inputs mix into multiple sound outputs that can be heard in the church and recorded see Outputs below All sound inputs are connected to the Mackie Mixer except the 4 XLR MIC jacks located in the Fellowship Hall Outputs are to the Nexia CS sound processor the Monitor A jacks in the sanctuary the Monitor B jacks in the sanctuary the sound room speaker and the Sound PC A pair of headphones are connected to the mixer for monitoring Reference Appendix B for the steps to follow when adding a new MIC to this mixer 2 Digital Sound Processor The church has a Biamp Nexia CS Digital Sound Processor located in the main sound equipment rack It performs multiple functions including mixing volume control sound leveling equalization splitting feedback control adding delays and sound leveling The unit also controls what sound is played where in the church see Outputs by controlling what sound is routed to each amplifier channel see Amplifiers and direct output Line Out It is hard wire connected to the Internet through a Wireless router that sites on top of the main
115. that time the system was retuned and the Nexia CS Sound Processor was reprogrammed To better utilize the Nexia CS Sound Processor a Sound PC was added and connected through a wireless connection to the Nexia CS Sound Processor The Sound PC is used to digitally record sound from the Mackie Mixer and control monitor the Nexia CS Sound Processor These changes did improve the sound quality somewhat but significantly improved the flexibility of the system Limitations As with any system although more than sufficient to the meet the church s current needs the MUMC Sound System has the following limitations Inputs The church currently has five 5 condenser microphones five 5 dynamic microphones and three 3 direct in boxes with the cables required to connect them to the MUMC Sound System The church has never used all the microphones at one time but there have been rare occasions where the lack of a specific type of MIC has limited what can be done in the following areas e Piano MIC We do not have a MIC specifically designed to capture sound from a piano As a result we are forced to use a condenser MIC and leave the piano lid up Occasionally when the condenser MICs are required elsewhere we are forced to capture the sound from the piano as ambient sound on the other MICs we therefore cannot control the level of sound from the piano impacting the quality of the recorded sound e Drum MIC We do not have any MICs that are designed to
116. the Blu ray Player to stereo channel 21 22 on the Mackie Mixer replaces the current Video PC connection We currently do not have the cable or the required adapters for this connection MUMC Sound System Page 17 Sound Processing For the purposes of this section of the document we are using the broadest definition of the term sound processing including but not limited to preprocessing splitting mixing routing leveling adding delays equalizing and adding audio effects In essence we are including anything that modifies the sound after it is captured but before it is output for amplification or recording Overview Before the sound that has been captured can be played in the church it must be processed This ensures that each input can be heard at the proper level the piano does not overpower the singer that echoes are eliminated that feedback loops are stopped that annoying high pitched squeak that the output is rich in tone that the sound is not too loud or soft that the sound can be heard in the proper location s in the church or not heard and finally that the sound is tailored for the location where it is being heard Without sound processing a pleasing sound be it inspiring music or a thought provoking sermon can quickly become annoying noise Sound that has been captured is prepared for output processed by the following sound system components 1 Dynamic Processor A Behringer two channel Composer
117. this function is not used MUMC Sound System Page 21 5 Solo Each input channel aux channel or sub channel can be soloed When a channel is soloed its signal is sent to the sound room speaker site on the top of the counter equipment rack and is normally off the headphones and the meters The mute function on the input channels will not mute the solo channel if the solo mode is set to PFL Pre Fader Listen see Solo Section This allows the operator to monitor or preview an input channel for level and sound quality before adding it to the main mix If nothing is soloed the main mix is sent to the sound room speaker the headphones and the meters 6 Talk Back This function allows the signal from a sound room microphone to be routed to the main mix and or Aux channels 1 amp 2 This allows the operator to address the audience and or the performers The church does not have a microphone in the sound room so this function is not used 7 Pan Each input and sub channel can be panned For mono channels this moves the signal from the left to the right of the stereo output channel allowing the operator to place the input within the main mix On the stereo inputs it operates as a balance control attenuating one side or the other When an input is sent to the sub channels 1 2 or 3 4 the pan control for the input channel controls which sub channel receives what portion of the signal As an example if the
118. to a known state to help isolate problems MUMC Sound System Page 36 Routing Controls Mixers control how sound is routed through the Nexia CS Sound Processor and are impacted by the presets see above The Main Mixer is available on the Main Control screen and the Fellowship Hall Mixer is available on the Fellowship Hall Control screen of the daVinci program Volume Level Controls Volume Level Controls provide the ability to change the sound level and or mute a specific channel The channel can be an input channel an output channel or a channel bus or MID within the Nexia CS program Each volume level control also has a meter associated with it to monitor the current sound levels being processed by the Nexia CS unit The Channel Input and Outputs meters are Peak Meters that show the actual sound levels They are used to ensure that sound is not too loud or too soft when input or output The MID and Fellowship Hall Input meters are RMS meters that show an average level that is closer to how humans would perceive the sound They are used to balance or mix the sound levels The daVinci program on the sound PC provides access to all the MID Fellowship Hall Mixer Input and Output level controls in the Nexia CS program It does not provide access to the initial input levels before the sound is digitized These levels are tuned to the sound generated by each input source and should only be changed by a qualified sou
119. ts that are permanently located at the church with the purpose of capturing live and prerecorded sound playing an accurate and pleasing reproduction of that sound at multiple locations in the church and recording the sound for later playback Accomplishing those tasks requires a significant amount of sophisticated sound equipment that comprises the MUMC Sound System This purpose of this document is to provide an understandable description of this sound system and how it processes sound 2 MUMC Organ In addition the church has an organ that has its own speakers located at the back of the Sanctuary and is not directly connected to the sound system Organ music is only captured by the sound system as ambient sound on MICs positioned for other purposes Therefore the church organ is not included in this document 3 MUMC Portable Sound System The purpose of this sound system is the same as the MUMC Sound System located at the church but its purpose is to fulfill that purpose at a location other than the church Although many of the components of the MUMC Sound System can be used with the portable system MICs Direct In Boxes stands and cables many of the components are unique to the portable system and therefore this system is described in a separate document MUMC Portable Sound System It is anticipated that no one will ever read this document cover to cover In addition this document is not meant as a training manual for an MUMC sound operato
120. twork Setup After the daVinci program is installed you need to setup the PC to communicate with the Nexia CS unit Connect your PC to the Sound System wireless router NETGEAR53 and check to ensure you have access to the Internet The password is in the top middle drawer of the sound room counter Connecting to the church s main wireless network Motley UMC will not provide access to the Nexia CS unit Opening the Control Surface After you have connected to the Sound System wireless router NETGEAR53 start the daVinci program on your PC Use the File Menu or the Network Bar to connect to the network The program will connect to the network and then search for Nexia units on the network It will then will display the System Connect screen System List System ID System Ty System Description Device iud Locked Audio CNN NTC T7 OR RU ERR RR 7 NUNT UN 9 1112086 Audia Easy Listening ontrol Surface ontrol Surface Device List Update User Account Serial Device Ty IP Address Device ID Device D System ID System Descr 301112086 Audia 1921680 202 1 EE C3 Clear Control Surface Disconnect From Network Close Select the appropriate Nexia CS unit there is only one in our system and click on Open Control Surface No user name or password is required since the system is protected by the firewall in the Sound System wireless router A control surface with meters level controls and
121. when required The receiver unit sits on top of the counter sound equipment rack and is connected to channel 15 through the line in jack Due to the range of the MIC feedback can be a problem with this unit 2 Wireless Lapel MIC Although called a lapel MIC throughout the sound system documentation this is actually a ear worn omnidirectional see diagram condenser microphone that hooks over either ear It is cable connected to an Audio Technica belt pack transmitter can also be inserted in a pocket that includes an on off button mute button and an LED that displays battery level and frequency usage The Omnidirectional Polar Pattern receiver unit is in the main equipment rack It is connected through a MIC Splitter to channel 17 on Mixer and the Nexia CS unit s input 4 The limited range of the MIC limits feedback 3 Wireless Handheld MIC This is a handheld dynamic MIC with a cardioid polar pattern see diagram with an internal wireless transmitter As with the wired dynamic MICs this MIC has an on off switch located in the base and is sensitive to the distance between the MIC and the performer It also has an LED that shows battery level and frequency usage The receiver unit is located in the main equipment rack It is connected through a MIC Splitter to channel 18 on Mixer and the Nexia CS unit s input 5 The limited range of the MIC limits feedback MUMC Sound System Page 16 Capturing Prerecorded Sound Prerecorded s
122. wo are used for the choir voice solos and or instruments The fourth stand mounted condenser MIC is used to capture the piano and is plugged into channel 11 stage left 2 Dynamic Microphones The church has five 5 dynamic microphones The polar pattern for all five is cardioid same as condenser MICs see diagram and they are sensitive to the distance to the sound source Each MIC also has an on off switch on the MIC that can be used by the performer They normally used solo vocals Because of their sensitivity to distance they are called solo MICs and are less likely to create feedback but care should still be taken when placing them An experienced performer will also use this sensitivity to distance to vary the sound level during the performance by moving closer to and away from the MIC You should provide a gentle warning to inexperienced performers to turn the MIC on and to maintain a consistent distance from the MIC during the performance These microphones are also very rugged Normally one Solo MIC is connected to channel 8 and is placed on a stand next to the piano for use by the pianist The other four 4 dynamic MICs are stored in the sound room and can be connected to any XLR jack in the Sanctuary or the Fellowship Hall 3 Direct in Boxes Currently the church has three 3 Direct in Boxes one 1 Pro Co AV 1A and two 2 Behringer ULTRA DI DI100 Boxes The Pro Co AV 1A converts unbalanced line level inputs from 2 RCA jacks a 3

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