Sound, Lighting and Video: A Resource for Worship

APPENDIX C

Checklists and Procedures

SOUND SYSTEM POWER UP/OFF SEQUENCE

Power-Up Sequence:

Console

Accessories (CD players, mini-discs, etc.)

Equalizers, compressors, and other processing equipment

Amplifiers

Power-Off Sequence:

Amplifiers

Equalizers, compressors, and other processing equipment

Accessories (CD players, mini-discs, etc.)

Console

TIP

It is important to turn the amplifiers on LAST and to turn them off FIRST. This will reduce the chance of getting speaker pops and thumps that can damage your equipment. Ideally, you should use a power sequencer that will allow you to turn your components on and off with a throw of a switch.

LAMP CHANGE SEQUENCE

While it may seem like common sense, you would be surprised how many people forget ...