Memorial Chapel

Memorial Chapel Reservations

Audio Systems

Main Chapel Sound System

The installation of Memorial Chapel’s new sound system was completed in summer 2007. The new system has greatly improved the sound quality of spoken word in the Main Chapel and now features the ability to play pre-recorded music. We are thrilled to offer you the use of the new system and we ask that you adhere to the following guidelines to help us keep the new system in great condition.

Only the property of Memorial Chapel may be plugged into the microphone jacks in the Main Chapel. Clients may, however, plug cords into the electrical outlets in the Main Chapel.

CD, Cassette, mp3 player

The Chapel’s sound system has the ability to play prerecorded music from a CD, cassette or mp3 player such as an IPod. If you plan to use prerecorded music during your event, you will need to create one CD, cassette, or play list for your event with all the music you plan to use in the order that it will play during your program. This will eliminate the need to switch mediums during the event and will reduce confusion and make your program run more smoothly.

The Chapel staff member assigned to your event will train a member of your party (i.e., wedding coordinator, group member, etc.) on how to operate the playback controls on the system (i.e., play, pause, stop). This person will be responsible for controlling the music from the control panel inside the Main Chapel during the event. The Chapel staff member will insert your CD, cassette, or mp3 player into the system prior to the start of your event.

Microphones

The Chapel’s sound system includes 2 floor standing microphones, a lectern with microphone, one handheld wireless microphone and two wireless lapel microphones. Table-top microphone stands are also available. The Chapel Event Manager will meet with you at your rehearsal or set-up time for your event to review which microphones you will be using and where you would like them placed. They will make sure everything is on and working before your event begins. After your event, please do not allow members of your party to unplug microphones from the microphone jacks. This causes a loud popping noise that will damage the speakers. All wireless microphones must be returned to the Chapel Event Manager directly following the event. After an inventory is taken at the conclusion of your event, if any piece of equipment is missing or damaged, the renter will be charged the replacement or repair price of the missing item.

Assisted Listening Devices

The Chapel’s sound system is equipped with assisted listening devices to accommodate the hearing impaired and others that may benefit from their use. If you anticipate that any of your guests will need use of one of these devices please contact the Chapel office at 301-314-9866 at least two weeks before your event so we can make arrangements.

Feel free to call the Chapel to set up an appointment to test the new system prior to your event at 301-314-9866.