Operations
7
Section 2.7
Post-Service
After the service, transition smoothly to post-service music, care for the equipment, and prepare for the following week.
2.7.1
Post-Service Music
As the worship team finishes, transition smoothly to post-service background music.
Level Guide
Post-service music should be present and warm, but not intrusive. A good test: stand in the middle of the auditorium and have a normal conversation. If you have to raise your voice, the music is too loud.
| Task | |
|---|---|
| Pre-cue the post-service music playlist before the final song ends. | |
| Cross-fade from the live mix to the post-service music as the worship team finishes. | |
| Set the post-service music level so those in the auditorium can hold a conversation without having to speak above the music. |
2.7.2
Muting & FOH Speaker Power-Down
| Task | |
|---|---|
| Mute all live input channels. | |
| Mute all DCA groups. | |
| Power off the FOH speakers first (always first off). | |
| Fade out and mute the post-service music channel. |
2.7.3
Equipment Care & Management
Battery Management
Never start a service with batteries that have already been used. Always use fresh batteries for the service itself. Batteries removed after a service may still have enough charge for sound check and rehearsal the following week — store these separately in the 'Serviceable' container.
| Task | |
|---|---|
| Collect all handheld and headset microphones from the stage. | |
| Sanitise handheld and headset microphones with alcohol wipes before returning to storage cases. Handle with care — microphone diaphragms are sensitive. | |
| Remove batteries from all wireless transmitters and IEM bodypacks. | |
| Sort batteries into the labelled containers: 'New' (unused) and 'Discard' (depleted). | |
| Batteries showing serviceable charge should be stored for use during sound check and rehearsal the following week, then replaced with fresh batteries before the service begins. | |
| Return all microphones and accessories to their designated storage cases. |