Speech that reaches the seating
Assess the room’s reflections and the distance between microphones and speakers. Loudspeaker placement and microphone technique are central to intelligibility and feedback control.
Industry solutions · Edinburgh & Scotland
AV for worship, speech and participation.
Sound reinforcement, presentation and hearing-loop systems planned around the building, congregation and people operating them.
Discuss your venue ›Start with the working day
What does the system need to do?
In a worship space, clear speech and comfortable listening depend on more than equipment power. We consider the acoustic character, seating, microphone positions and volunteer workflow before recommending changes to the existing installation.
Presentation without distraction
Choose screen or projection positions around sightlines, ambient light and the building’s appearance. Text, lyrics and slides need to be readable from the furthest intended seats.
A routine volunteers can follow
Agree a normal service setup, charging procedure and a small set of useful controls. Additional event or visiting-speaker inputs should not make routine operation unnecessarily complicated.
An illustrative room & zone plan
Give every area a clear purpose.
Use this as a starting point for a site discussion. It is an example planning schedule, not a completed project or a prescribed equipment package.
| Area | System requirement | How it is operated |
|---|---|---|
| Lectern or speaking position | Consistent speech pickup and a clear microphone routine. | Simple mute and channel identification. |
| Main seating | Appropriate speech and presentation coverage. | Agreed normal operating levels. |
| Overflow or adjacent space | An appropriate feed where required. | Independent level or source arrangements. |
| Hearing assistance area | A designed listening system for intended users. | Documented checks and visible user information. |
Equipment in context
Relevant options from our service ranges.
Presentation microphones
Sennheiser SpeechLine Digital Wireless
Sennheiser SpeechLine can be considered for handheld or hands-free speaking, with the selected format matched to the service routine.
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Installed loudspeaker options
FBT ARCHON
FBT ARCHON offers cabinet choices to assess against coverage, mounting and the acoustic conditions of the building.
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Hearing-loop design
Ampetronic C5-1
An Ampetronic C Series driver can form part of a hearing-loop system, with the loop layout, metal loss and commissioning requirements established first.
Explore this system ›Examples from our service ranges, not a fixed package. Final products, quantities and any software or accessories are specified after the site requirements are established.
Survey, installation & handover
Resolve the practical details early.
What we consider on site
Older or protected buildings may require particular agreement about fixings and cable routes. We coordinate access and working methods with the building’s responsible team, consider discreet equipment positions and plan service access. Any required permissions for the building are established before installation proceeds.
At handover, the agreed operating tasks are demonstrated with the venue’s actual sources and controls. We discuss the documentation and support arrangements needed to keep those tasks manageable after installation.
Our installation process ›Your questions
Before you choose a system.
Can new speakers solve a reverberant room?
Equipment and placement can help, but they do not remove the room’s reverberation. We assess the acoustic conditions and explain where operational or acoustic measures may be needed.
Can existing microphones or speakers be retained?
Potentially. We assess their condition, coverage and compatibility against the required result before deciding what can be reused.
Does a hearing-loop driver guarantee coverage?
No. The loop design, background magnetic noise and building metalwork affect performance. The system needs appropriate design, measurement and handover checks.
Let’s plan your installation
A better AV system starts
with a conversation.
Tell us about your space, your priorities and what needs to work better.