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MICROPHONES FOR HOUSE OF WORSHIP

Being heard, and more importantly understood, by the congregation is key. They are there for one singular purpose – to hear what the pastor has to say. If the speech is unintelligible, then the sermon is not heard properly, and the message is not received.

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Microphones for amplifying house of worship

2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Microphone

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4099 Instrument Microphone

Instrument Explore now

4060 Series Omni Miniature Lavalier Microphone (4060/4061/4062/4063/4071)

Lavalier Explore now

6060 Series Subminiature Lavalier Microphones

Lavalier Explore now

4488 Directional Headset Mic

Headset and Earset Explore now

6066 Omnidirectional Headset Subminiature Mic

Headset and Earset Explore now

4466 Omnidirectional Headset Mic

Headset and Earset Explore now

4266 Omnidirectional Flex Headsets and Earsets

Headset and Earset Explore now

4288 Directional Flex Headsets and Earsets

Headset and Earset Explore now

4188 Directional Flex Headsets and Earsets

Headset and Earset Explore now

4080 Cardioid Lavalier Mic

Lavalier Explore now

4097 Supercardioid Choir Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

2028 Vocal Handheld Microphone

Handheld Explore now

2012 Compact Cardioid Microphone

Pencil Explore now

4166 Omnidirectional Flex Headsets and Earsets

Headset and Earset Explore now

2015 Wide Cardioid Microphone

Pencil Explore now

2011 Twin Diaphragm Cardioid Microphone

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4055 Kick Drum Microphone

Instrument Explore now

d:facto™ 4018V Softboost Vocal Microphone

Handheld Explore now

d:facto™ 4018VL Linear Vocal Microphone

Handheld Explore now

4015 Wide Cardioid Microphone

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4011 Cardioid Microphone

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4098 Ceiling and Tabletop Microphones

Gooseneck Explore now

4011F Gooseneck Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

4011F Floorstand Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

4018 Supercardioid Tabletop Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

4018F Gooseneck Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

4018F Floorstand Microphone

Gooseneck Explore now

New 2061 Miniature Microphone

The 2061 Omnidirectional Miniature Mic is a professional lavalier that meets sound engineers’ need for an amazingly high-quality mic. It offers fantastic speech intelligibility combined with durable construction with sweat-repellent and water-resistant capabilities.

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Miking church music for livestreaming

Upgrade the existing microphone system at Westminster Presbyterian Church to improve the sound of its livestream for those unable to attend services in person. Working with Westminster Presbyterian Church Director of Music/Organist Dr. F. Anthony Thurman, Bullington was tasked with designing a custom microphone package capable of delivering a livestream with accurate, intelligible sound that highlighted the church’s outstanding music ministry.

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Speech intelligibility is important

This is primarily due to two specific challenges. First of all, many church facilities do not have adequately designed acoustics. This challenge may be costly and difficult to overcome. So, care must be taken to work around it. Secondly, some congregations include members requiring hearing assistance. Taken together, these two issues can make it nearly impossible for a core group of the audience to have a great experience. Fortunately, the correct microphone can assist greatly in delivering an accurate intelligible message.

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The microphone is the first, and thus most important, piece of equipment in the sound chain. Every part of the audio chain after the microphone will attempt to replicate the original sound source, but speech intelligibility will be diminished when using subpar audio equipment. In order to ensure that the best possible sound reaches the ears of the congregation, you must ensure that the best possible sound enters the sound chain. This means you must focus on purchasing the right microphone for the speaker, taking into account his / her specific style.

For more information on microphones for worship situations, take a look at this article featured in Church Executive Magazine by Gabriel Antonini, Sales Support at DPA Microphones.

Bodyworn mics for House of Worship

For those pastors who move around a lot and need a microphone that allows them the freedom to deliver a riveting sermon, there are a variety of miniature microphones that can be worn comfortably on the body that will meet their needs.

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Best sound is close to the source

DPA Headset and Earset Microphones are small and elegant in design. They are lightweight and flexible; ideal for pastors who place more importance on accurate voice reproduction, comfort and easy setup, than concealment. These microphones benefit from being placed extremely close to the mouth, which is the best position from which to get the best sound.

"There are no other headset mics out there that offer the same benefits as the 6066. Our communicators really appreciate the redesigned ear grips and cable management, and our video team loves how the smaller element blends in on camera. The new locking boom also ensures that the mic element is in the right place, every time!"

 – Sean McDermott, production director, LCBC Church

DPA Omnidirectional Headset and Earset Microphones offer consistent audio performance at all sound pressure levels, impressive gain before feedback and durable construction. They are truly a plug-and-play solution for any situation.

DPA Directional Headset and Earset Microphones reject side and background noise while creating higher separation from nearby sound sources. This improves the gain-to-feedback ratio and offers the user more channel control. Natural voice intelligibility is preserved along with very high SPL capabilities.

Choose an omnidirectional if:

  • You need a microphone that is not sensitive to positioning
  • The microphone is being used by untrained personnel
  • Background noise is not a problem
  • Feedback is not an issue

Choose a directional (cardioid) if:

  • Background noise is a problem
  • Feedback is a problem

The best “do-it-yourself” option

Other options for religious leaders who prefer to roam away from the pulpit are our headset and earset mcrophones and our miniature lavalier mics (as well as all other types of DPA microphones) can easily interface wirelessly with all leading wireless microphone manufacturers, such as Audio Technica, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Zaxcom and many more. This makes them a very easy and flexible microphone solution that can meet many needs within any House of Worship setting.

Podium mics for house of worship

When a pastor prefers to stay at the pulpit while speaking to the parishioners, a familiar and excellent choice is a podium microphone.

A useful and flexible means to capture the pastor’s voice, these mics are designed to be used from a distance of several inches, thus allowing some latitude of movement without a great change in the level and tonal quality of the audio.

DPA's gooseneck microphone delivers high speech intelligibility. It combines controlled directionality with rejection of off-axis (background noise). Speech intelligibility is strengthened by the fact that there is uniformity around the microphone capsule, which enables the pastor to turn his or her head slightly without sounding off-mic. In fact, even if the pastor walks a few feet away from the microphone, it can still deliver fantastic, intelligible sound.

There are several variants of our goosenecks, so the microphone can be tailored to a preferred length allowing it to be flexible enough to work with multiple users.

Our gooseneck microphones, as well as all other types of DPA microphones, can easily interface wirelessly with all leading wireless mic solutions, such as Audio Technica, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Zaxcom and many more. This makes them a very easy and flexible microphone solution that can meet many needs within any House of Worship setting.

Microphones for the church choir

Amplifying choirs can be a major challenge. In many cases, the choir is performing against an orchestra with a high stage level. At the same time, stage monitors may be loud, making voice clarity difficult to achieve.

Many tend to use a lot of spot mics for the choir, sometimes placing handheld mics with each singer. Unfortunately, this increases the channel number and noise, and may introduce the risk of comb filtering, leading to a very unnatural-sounding choir.

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Using fewer, but properly placed directional microphones, such as the our gooseneck mic, is the way to resolve this issue. Place the DPA's gooseneck microphone either on mic stands or suspend them from the ceiling. In addition, the newest solution, the 4097 CORE Supercardioid Choir Mic is an unobtrusive, versatile and great sounding choir mic for use in houses of worship as well as for live broadcast shows with choir or ensemble vocal performances. Point the capsules to the last row of singers. The directional pick-up pattern will attenuate the sounds to the side and produce a natural balance between the nearest (loudest but attenuated) and the furthest (weakest level, but performing to the microphones most sensitive direction). Follow the 3:1 distance rule, use proper panning—or a combination of the two.

For more information about the 3:1 distance rule or other issues relating to miking a choir, read our full Mic University article: How to mic a choir.

DPA's Gooseneck Microphone, the 4097 Supercardioid Choir Mic as well as all other types of DPA microphones, can easily interface wirelessly with work with all leading wireless mic solutions, such as Audio Technica, Lectrosonics, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony, Zaxcom and many more.  This makes them a very easy and flexible microphone solution that can meet many needs within any House of Worship setting.

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