Audio Consulting
Shamblin Sound offers comprehensive audio consulting/consultant services for improving everything from Sound Systems to Room Acoustics, and all points in-between. With 35 years of across-the-board experience in audio ranging from recording to live sound reinforcement as well as performing, along with a solid reputation for honesty and integrity backed by being an accredited BBB business without a single complaint, we offer certain advantages over other audio companies who may only be interested in selling you more equipment that you might not even need.
In contrast, our primary goal in Audio Consulting is to help you get the most out of what you already have, with as little additional investment as possible. Since we are not an equipment retailer, and do not tack on the typical additional "percentage override" on equipment purchases made on your behalf, we simply have no motive as your Audio Consulting/Consultant representative to sell you things you don't really need. However, we can provide you with any equipment that you do need, and at unbeatable prices, on a direct-ship basis right from our national suppliers with absolutely no markup whatsoever! This is one of our main advantages that sets us apart from the competition.
In the words of Contemporary Christian recording artist Greg Crowe, "Your biggest advantage is the fact that you don't sell equipment!" (Successful solo artist, nat'l syndicated TV show on PAX "Backstage With Greg Crowe," in addition to groups such as Poet Voices, The Southmen, etc.). He recently called us in for his church, Valley View Baptist, because over and over with each company they tried, they were sold more equipment instead of fixing the existing problems with the equipment they already had. We were able to make a substantial improvement in sound quality without any substantial investment in new equipment. Often times major gains can be accomplished from such things as the proper repositioning of speakers, addressing wiring issues and operator errors, rearranging the stage layout, and even bypassing gear that is doing more harm than good. We approach things on the basis of what's best for you; not our wallet!
"I have been working with Michael Shamblin for over 20 years in several music endeavors. Recording in-house projects, Jingles, Demo's, LIVE recordings, and recently revamping our sound system and acoustics at my Church. Mike is always knowledgeable and ahead of the curve when dealing with new and updated systems that help you obtain the best sound available. After traveling across the country and dealing with many sound consultation and studio services, I always find myself calling Mike because I know he will be honest, educated and give me the best chance for superior results!"
-Greg Crowe, Valley View Baptist Church
Below: Grace Church after acoustic panels install, speaker repositioning and troubleshooting, and mixer operational errors corrected:
“I’ve used Michael on two projects now and have been pleased with his knowledge, thoroughness, and ability to do what it takes to get the job done right.” -Tim Thomassian, Worship Leader, Grace Church, Tuscaloosa, AL
Below: New Beginning Church, before acoustic treatment and major sound system rewiring and corrections:
Below: New Beginning Church, after acoustic treatment and major sound system rewiring and corrections:
Similar improvements have been accomplished in similar ways with our other clients as well. We have even found ways to effectively resolve problems that other companies had deemed undoable. While each client has different needs, the outcome is the same; a very noticeable improvement in sound, with a very minimal investment.
Our Real-Time Analysis procedure can make any system sound better. All serious recording studios as well as sound reinforcement companies always perform this procedure before utilizing the system, because of the vast difference in performance it can make. This process involves feeding a signal of all frequencies at equal loudness, in random, commonly referred to as "pink noise" into the sound system. Then a highly-sensitive calibrated microphone picks the sound up and feeds it into a real-time analyzer which shows you visually on-screen exactly what you are hearing, sound system and room acoustics combined. While most people's ears can tell them generally whether there's too much or too little highs, mid's, or low's, this is very specific and much more accurate and divides the entire frequency spectrum up into 24 discrete bands per octave, so that highly accurate adjustments can be made. This information can then be utilized in achieving a near-perfect e.q. curve on the house equalizer in order to counteract the peaks and dips. The results are a much smoother-sounding system with more clarity even at lower volume levels, and the results can be often quite amazing. Before-and-after graphs can be printed out, showing the improvement in the sound, along with hearing the results.
If you would like to explore what Shamblin Sound can do for you, contact us by either clicking here or calling us today to discuss your individual needs and assess your situation with no obligation. We offer a comprehensive solution to sound improvement, with no underlying ulterior motives to worry about.
Shamblin Sound . . . "Sound Advice" without the worries!
Consulting Fees are based on a fixed, flat price; terms are 50% in advance, the other 50% due upon completion of work to be performed, which will be spelled out in writing in our assessment/evaluation. For our other experience besides consulting, click on the "Experience" button at the top of the page.
