Sound of Worship: A Handbook of Acoustics and Sound System Design for the Church

Sound of Worship: A Handbook of Acoustics and Sound System Design for the Church
ISBN-10
0240813391
ISBN-13
9780240813394
Category
Architecture
Pages
307
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Author
Douglas R. Jones

Description

Churches are not all the same. Understanding the acoustics and sound system needs of a church depends on the style of worship practiced within. Approaching from a historical and theological perspective. Sound of Worship includes overviews of the major church denominations, an analysis of the predominant worship styles, and demonstrations of how to utilize and optimize the acoustics and sound systems for each. A resource section details the major acoustical issues facing all churches. The companion website, www.sound-of-worship.com, includes sound examples of concepts developed in the book. Sound of Worship is a must read for acoustical engineers. sound system designers, and architects who wish to work with the church. It is also a valuable resource for church building committees considering new or expanded facilities.

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