If you need to invest in a new sound system or upgrade the old, consider the fundamentals of our design philosophy and let us know if they make sense to you too.

Design Philosophy

1. ALL sound systems designed by Spinnaker are developed within a 3D computer model of a room (Fig.1). As previously discussed on our Acoustics page, if a room’s acoustic behavior is out of control even the best equipment will never work effectively.

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Fig 1. Pre-Construction Computer Model of Church

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Fig 2. Ss. Simon and Jude Church.

2. ALL computer modeling, design, and recommendations are performed by Spinnaker. We do not outsource any engineering work to other consultants or manufacturers.

3. For each project we thoroughly examine:

  • Architectural plans to ensure performers and technical volunteers needs are included in the design
  • HVAC plans to determine if they are/may cause unwanted noise during room use
  • Electrical plans to investigate if high-voltage noise might interfere with sound or dimming system use

4. ALL sound systems designed by Spinnaker are subject to a Sound System Comparative Analysis TM. Our clients SEE (Fig. 3, 4) which manufacturer performs best, then commit funds with confidence.

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Fig.3 Manufacturer A

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Fig.4 Manufacturer B

5. ALL sound systems designed by Spinnaker are based on Performance-to-Budget criteria. Manufacturer sales incentives have no bearing on our recommendations.

6. ALL sound systems designed by Spinnaker receive Contractual Performance Guarantees. We detail what every person in every seat will HEAR before you commit to the installation phase.

We don’t run from written guarantees, we embrace them.

Training

Far too many technical volunteers quit because they carried the burden of poorly designed systems and the blame for not knowing how to “make it sound good”.

We are committed to stand alongside your volunteers through as many worship services as needed until they have the confidence to go it alone.

But when stuck with a problem they can’t resolve we’re a phone call away.

Sunday to Sunday, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.