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Using the Sound System

The Chaplaincy Central Space has a sound system which incorporates 1 each of wired, wireless and clip-on microphones, plus a 3.5mm aux cable and bluetooth* for streaming music. Laptops can be linked to the projector via HDMI / 3.5mm aux to carry sound.

Microphones and the controls for the sound system are kept in a locked cabinet to the left of the glass doors, behind the piano. If you need AA batteries for the radio mics, please ask the Chaplaincy Coordinator. Microphone stands are kept in the corner cupboard, behind the curtains to the right of the glass doors.

Register here to get Society access to the AV (PA) cabinet.


Using the Sound System and microphones

Video instructions right / below

  1. Use the key from the key cabinet (Deister) to unlock the padlock on the AV (PA) cabinet.
  2. Turn the sound system on at the plug to the left of the cabinet.
  3. Do not adjust the levels of the sound system. You are allowed to change the master volume.
  4. Remove a microphone from the space below the mixer panel (there's a brush along the edge).
  5. Wired mic:
    1. The wired mic needs to be plugged into the cable that is coiled on top of the sound cabinet.
    2. Chose the correct stand from the corner cupboard (labelled 'wired') and clip the mic into the stand.
    3. The mic is turned on using the switch on its side.
    4. After using the mic, please return the mic to the sound cabinet, return the stand to the corner cupboard and coil the cable on top of the cabinet.
  6. Wireless mic (hand-held):
    1. The wireless mic (hand-held) is powered by AA batteries.
    2. Choose the stand labelled 'wireless' from the corner cupboard if required.
    3. Turn the mic on using the button on its base.
    4. After use, make sure the mic is turned off before returning it to the sound cabinet.
  7. Clip-on (radio) mic:
    1. The clip on mic is powered by AA batteries.
    2. The on/off switch is located under the hinged panel (also access the batteries).
    3. Clip the mic to your shirt/top roughly 15cm below your chin. Secure the battery-pack in a pocket, or clip to a belt / waistband.
    4. Keep the radio mic switched off when you're not using it!
  8. Return all mics, cables and stands to where they belong.
  9. Secure and lock the cabinet (you need to use the key to unlock and lock the padlock).
  10. Turn off the power at the socket.

*Bluetooth

There is a plug-in bluetooth transmitter kept in the AV (PA) cabinet with the microphones.

  1. Plug the transmitter into a wall socket (3-pin plug) and turn on the sound system at its socket.
  2. Connect it to the 3.5mm aux cable that's coiled on top of the cabinet.
  3. Connect your device to the Esinkin BT Adapter and start streaming.
  4. Use your device to control the volume.
  5. Un-plug and turn-off all systems, return the bluetooth transmitter to its shelf and lock the cabinet.

Turning on the Sound System - instruction video:

Written instructions left / above

Using the microphones - instruction video:

Written instructions left / above