- During the winter my computer doubles as an extra radiator.
- Cooling fans generate white noise, which helps me get to sleep.
- Really, who has time for boot sequences?
- As long as the computer is running, it’s not broken.
- My computer doubles as a power failure notification device.
- I can claim CPU cycles donated to SETI@home, folding@home et al, as charitable donations on my income taxes.
- Somebody might say something important on IRC.
- It’s too difficult to find power switch with eye crust.
- When my computer is off, it is no longer protected by the firewall.
Consulting & System Services
Monthly Archive for April, 2009
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There are a million different factors that come in to play when designing a sound system of any size. The number of factors seems to double if sound system in discussion is a portable one. So where does one even being to nail down details?
I first asked myself the question; what does it mean to be portable? In my mind, being portable means two things. First, making sure equipment is protected for the rough road life. Second, quick setup is important to get your system up and running as fast and as smooth as possible. Lets take a look at each of these areas in more depth.
Protection. To protect the system, EVERYTHING needs to be properly placed in a case. Equipment cases are costly but not having cases for equipment is NOT an option.
Continue reading ‘Designing a Sound System for a Portable Church’
Usually when I am tasked with providing someone with a new computer I prefer to buy a prebuilt machine from one of the many manufactures that offer them. On this occasion though, I decided to build the computer from scratch. The task; to build a computer for a standard home user for under $700.
I wanted to build something that was unique and had some charachter. My thoughts drifted to a Shuttle barebone that I had seen a few years back. A quick internet search brought me to Shuttle’s website. They offered prebuilt machines and barebone systems. After browsing their selection of barebone systems, I was reasured that the Shuttle barebone would provide me with style of system I was looking for.
Churches blessed with growing congregations sooner or later have to make some important decisions on the most effective way to continue ministry once facilities have been outgrown. It is important not to dismiss the technical needs of a larger congregation when looking for the appropriate solution. The easiest thing to do, nothing, is neither biblical nor appealing. Doing nothing will stunt church growth and frustrate both leaders and the congregation. So what other options are there?
One of the most obvious solutions is to upgrade to a larger facility. The increased size of the space and the large audience will require a technical system to match it. Large, complex audio, video, and lighting systems will be required to enable each worshiper see and hear every aspect of the service. Also, due to the complexity of the systems, the church may need to hire additional staff just to manage these technical systems. The large price tag of installing and operating these technical systems combined with the price of the building can sometimes be crippling for a church looking for a more affordable option. Other churches, which can afford this option and are looking embrace technology in order for services to appeal to larger demographics, may find that this solution a good choice.
Continue reading ‘Technical Considerations for Outgrown Worship Facilities’
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