Sound Levels in the Auditorium During Worship: Too hot? Too low?

Sound level in the auditorium during church services has recently been a big topic of discussion among staff. Church staff hear both “the music is too loud” and “I can’t hear the singers”…. often during a single church service. It’s counterintuitive, but sound level is only one issue. Another is the “hard box” nature of the auditorium walls and floor which reflect the sound and makes it harsh. We have hired a consulting firm with substantial church experience to help us improve how the audio sounds and to help us plan for other audio and video improvements. When we get their recommendations in a few weeks, we will begin implementing them and we expect this will improve the overall listening experience for everyone.