DM PA Training Day - Birmingham 18th July 2009

PA Training Day Places - Birmingham 18th July 2009 
You can book one or more places at £35 per person (including lunch) online now at dmmusic.com.
Discounts for DM Plus Account holders.

Seminars include:
- PA & Sound Basics 

- Mixing Desk Basics 

- Microphones
- Speakers 

- Recording in Churches ... and more!

The Day takes place at: St Paul's Centre, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5SY.

The New 'DM Plus Account'

New installation customers now qualify for our 
‘Plus Account’* ...and it’s free!

What do you get?

• 10% Off product purchases for church and congregation members!
• Church Credit Account for named users - 
   Purchase online, by phone or in person at your convenience
• FREE Service Call Out if a system fault develops
• 30% Off all DM PA & AV Training Events
• Priority notice on DM special offers, event tickets and promotions

Plus...
• Specialist Church Advice on Sound and Audio Visual Systems and musical instruments - including spare parts, accessories and repairs
• Emergency supply of spares for radio mics, cables and accessories
• We are specialists in listed Church Buildings installation
• Official UK Church supplier for Yamaha Clavinova, Audio Technica, Sennheiser, EV, Roland, Allen & Heath, Eiki and many more
• We are dedicated to the UK Christian Church, having been established for over 17 years with more than 2,500 Church Installations completed. We are a ‘safe pair of hands’ with a proven track record and the experience to support you and your church

Call us on: 01582 768844

*Terms & Conditions apply see here for details.

More Training Day Info:

PA Training Day - Sheffield 24th January

The PA Training Day is designed with a typical church worship group in mind and will progress through basic to advanced principles, covering the following topics:

• The 'Audio Chain'

• Microphone Types, placement & Techniques

• Avoiding Feedback

• Mixing Desk Basics

• Optional FREE AV Systems Seminar

• Outboard & Effects

• An Introduction to Digital Mixing

• Q&A Session

• Full band set-up, sound check and worship session

The day will begin at 9.30am (doors open from 9am) and we aim to finish between 4.30pm and 5pm.

Tea and Coffee will be provided. We are unable to provide lunch however, so we recommend you bring a packed lunch or pop in to the convenient local shops.

The day is just £50, and only £35 for installation customers!

Call on: 0844 980 9822 for more details.

Or book your place, online, now!  Click here >

DM Music Ltd!

As of the beginning of January 2008 DM Music has become DM Music Ltd.

It's all business as usual however, and we continue to offer you the same level of service and support. 

For help, advice or sales call on:  0844 980 9822

To arrange a Service Call, Visit for Sound or Audio Visual Installation please call: 01582 768844

Guide Mic'ing Children at Christmas

Guide to mic’ing children - make sure they are heard as well as seen!

We know that when children are involved in Christmas plays, nativity and speaking to the congregation some are natural performers and some are a bit more shy! Making sure that they can all be heard is something of an art but we have listed some tips that will help:

Use the right Microphone:
You need a condenser microphone! Dynamic mics such as the Sennheiser e840, Shure SM58 will only pick up sound very close to the mouth. Use a condenser mic such as the Audio Technica AT8033.

Positioning mics:
Armed with your condenser mic mount it on a mic stand around 1 to 3 feet away. For groups of children you may need 2 or 3 mics spread out across the front of the stage.

Reducing feedback:
That nasty squeal that occurs when microphones are near loud speakrs is the dreaded feedback! Make sure speakers are not to close or are turned slightly away from the mic – ideally speaker should be in front of the microphones. You may have Graphic Equalisers with your sound equipment – these will ‘tune out’ the troublesome feedback audio frequencies. Never turn up the mics too loud – slightly quieter sound is better than feedback any day!

Make it sound good:
This can be the hardest bit but to get a natural, warm reproduction of the speaking try turning down the low mid EQ at around 500Hz on your sound desk. This can be a great starting point to reduce that tinny vocal sound. Remember, it will only sound as good as the quality of the microphone – Cheap mics mean worse sound!

Be subtle:
This may sound obvious but most people (children and adults alike) get self conscious when a microphone is presented to them. With condenser type mics (eg. AT8033) or radio systems they can forget they are ‘wired up’ but you can still pick up the speech and singing – leaving everyone more relaxed and able to enjoy their worship.

Communicating the message

Christmas is a very busy time for all, especially Churches with increased congregation numbers and more services lined up to cover this important time.

The Church is in the business of communication and DM Music understands how importnat it is to have the right tools to make sure the Message is heard by all.

if you need extra microphones, sound equipment, audio-visual aids or just some advice please give us a call on 0844 980 9822 or visit the DM Music website www.dmmusic.com.