Sound System Optimization Analysis (SOA)
It’s a beautiful day in the world of audio for worship ministries. Aaaahh, there’s nothing like the smell of sanctuary pews, the sound of church bells and the rumble of congregational chatters. But wait there’s more, at least for the sound guy that is. I must not forget that along with the before mentioned my senses also take notice the sites of good ol’ rack clutter, the sounds of buzzes and hums, and the all American spaghetti – mounds of wires piled on the floor. Don’t forget it’s a little louder over there and we can’t here you as well on this side. Aaah audio bliss. Or is it? To most audio professionals the latter is definitely unacceptable and to volunteers and ‘part time’ sound guys they know something just isn’t right.
But how do we fix it? You may wonder of a solution to these typical system issues that plague worship environments and studios. If I am asked the question ‘how’, the answer is J Sound Services and our sound System Optimization Analysis or SOA. Haven’t heard of it? That’ the first problem that we definitely and quite easily have a solution for. For the small investment of only $99; audio professionals from JSS will perform a complete diagnostic check of your system. Even if you have the ‘know-how’ needed to find and fix the issues, you may not have the time. In any case JSS can help. What JSS has created with the SOA is a comprehensive check list of your sound system. A complete physical exam similar to what ones health care physician would perform on the body.
I recall visiting a local church with JSS to perform a SOA. Here I witnessed a church who had a pretty decent set up. A Nexo system that included PS10′s and PS15‘s. If I may revisit a past post, I will mention again that Nexo systems utilize proprietary technology in their processing that if used correctly will sound like wonderful heaven to ones ears. You can be assured that the message will be delivered, and with unprecedented clarity and articulation.
Initially I asked what could be the problem. I was a bit confused until I took a look at the actual rack of gear that was stationed on a makeshift rolling cart in the amp room. At one glance I could see a major problem. The processors had been bypassed! By letting the Nexo processor sit and collect dust they were unknowingly missing the miracle of crystal clear sound that they already invested in and possessed.
I am confident in saying, because we see it time and time again that this case is very similar to what goes on in many places where audio systems are installed such as Houses of Worship and studios alike. As I think back on all the cases like this one that I’ve seen, it is very satisfying to perform the SOAs at JSS and bring life back into audio systems neglected or unintentionally compromised.
Contact Jontae Hall at JSS for more information about Nexo or to schedule an SOA.
(615) 534-1190 Ext. 8