Sunday Service Checklist: Audio

Sunday Service Checklist: Audio
Please fill out the following checklist when serving as the audio tech during worship. If any issues or irregularities arise throughout the course of the service, please make a note of it at the bottom of the checklist.
Date *

Month Day Year
Full Name *

First Name Last Name
Best Practices
1. Remain near the sound board at all times (or find someone to cover for you if you have to leave)
2. Be constantly aware of what is required based on the current stage of worship (as well as any upcoming stages)
3. Avoid being distracted by other people or duties
4. Mute any audio channels that are not currently in use
5. Mute FX A when worship leader is speaking (i.e., not singing)
6. Play MP3s at a constant volume from the beginning of the song rather than "fading them in"
7. Periodically step out of sound booth to ensure that volume level is not too quiet or loud
Pre-Service *

Review best practices above (please do this every time to minimize issues, mistakes, etc.) Ensure that the computer's active network is set to [WiFi:metropres-SL] Check battery levels for all wireless mics (replace if < 30% power remaining) Turn on projector display and fans Ensure that airplane mode is activated and Music app volume is maxed out on iPad Check bulletin to determine whether [Playlist:Sunday Service-Communion] is applicable for current week (only applies to weeks when communion is served) Ensure that MP3s have been properly loaded into all playlists Equip preacher with wireless mic Perform mic check with presider, Scripture reader, and preacher Begin playing [Playlist:Sunday Service-Beginning] at time specified on Post-it note attached to iPad When first prelude MP3 begins, inform the prelude and worship teams that they are on deck
Mid-Service *

Review best practices above (please do this every time to minimize issues, mistakes, etc.) Slowly fade out synth/loop channel as worship leader begins closing prayer of opening praise set Play [Playlist:Sunday Service-Confession] immediately after presider initiates time of private confession Slowly fade out confession MP3 as presider begins Word of Encouragement Unmute preacher's mic immediately after closing 'amen' of Prayer for the City (unless preacher is leading Prayer for the City) Mute preacher's mic immediately after concluding 'amen' of sermon-closing prayer Play [Playlist:Sunday Service-Communion] immediately after pastor/elder initiates distribution of the elements (if applicable) Slowly fade out synth/loop channel as worship leader begins closing prayer of final praise song
Post-Service *

Play [Playlist:Sunday Service-End] immediately after closing prayer/benediction Retrieve, turn off, and store all wireless mics Ensure that the sound booth is clean Upon completion of [Playlist:Sunday Service-End] , shut off the sound system in the following order: speakers (top main speaker first followed by subwoofer), mixer, computer (wait until sermon upload is complete), overall rack power (Furman conditioner) Place cover over mixer Turn off projector display and fans
Notes (if necessary)
Please ensure that all boxes have been checked before submitting.
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