- Arrive with the set-up crew so that you can practice with the band – typically greater than 45 minutes before the first congregational activities
- Roll cart to the back of the room; this is often completed before we arrive
- Make sure that the cart does not block the view from the audience to the slide projection table
- Remove the lid from the cart
- Before Plugging In Any Cables: Ensure that the amplifier switch in the amplifier closet is OFF
- Plugin the audio black snake
- Plugin the power extension cable
- Plugin the light controller cable
- Place the traffic cone to stop people from tripping on the snake
- Lift computer monitor
- Put monitor pad into the cart
- Turn on the power strip
- Make sure that the following turn on
- Sound console
- All three Audio-Technica wireless receivers (dbx feedback suppressor – we aren’t using this equipment currently)
- The computer monitor and computer will turn on
- Start Audacity recording software to record the Discipleship Hour
- Turn on the secret switch in the amplifier closet to turn on the amplifier rack
- Turn on the transmitters for the head-worn mic, lapel mic, and handheld mic
- After 5 minutes, check the battery levels on the transmitters – note that they may give a false, “full” reading for the first couple of minutes. If you’re not sure, it’s better to use fresh batteries than to have an interrupted service
- If any of the packs show less than four bars, replace the batteries in all of them.
- If requested for communion, check the iPod’s charge by playing a song – plug it into the charger, if necessary
- When the band starts, check the monitors for proper operation
Rambling stuff…