A/V TEAM GENERAL
CONSIDERATIONS

 4/8/2021 update

Recommended Qualifications:

1. Faithful in attendance

2. Arranges for replacement if not able to attend

3. Comfortable with technology

Provides support for the worship team/congregation:

1. Set-up before the service (check worship bulletin or website order of worship for possible needs)

2. Coordinate with worship leaders before the service in case they need something beyond the usual set-up

3. Test the state of readiness/replace batteries if necessary for all battery-powered devices (wireless microphones).

4. Pre-check the sound system to make sure everything is working

5. Start the projectors and verify operation (if required)

6. Operate the sound system / projection during the service

7. Secure microphones, etc. after the service, or help set up for the next service, as appropriate.

Provide support for worshipers at home via Live Streaming and provide audio assistance via FM Micro-broadcasting:

1. Start up Live Streaming equipment and test operation

2. Start up the FM transmitter and associated monitoring equipment

3. Start the Live Stream five minutes before the service starts (it may be necessary to re-start if the uplink fails initially)

Priorities during the service:

1. Maintain a good mix for the audience

2. Maintain a good mix for the choir (if present)

3. Maintain a good mix for the instruments/vocalists

4. Maintain a good mix for the recording/live streaming

5. Maintain the projection in sync with the service

6. Track activity in the stage area with appropriate camera selection, panning and zoom.