One of the reason that I came to Honduras was to manage a large sound system.  But after a time I realized that God was creating a dream in my heart.  It took 2 years for him to fully develop in my heart what he wanted from me.  I am always a little fearful telling people my dreams, but I want my supporters and pray partners to know what to pray for and to understand my vision.  This is not something that I have ever dreamed about doing.  This is something that God has laid on my heart. 

I believe that God is going to give me a sound ministry.  We will have a sound system that we can travel around Central America doing Crusades and Festivals.  There is such a need here.  We can't ever find the right equipment or people to do the crusades.  I believe God has trained me in such a way that I am ready for this responsibility.  I want to show you what I have put together in my folder that I keep with me every day.  This project is a one.  But I know that God has the cattle on a thousand hills and he maybe speaking to someone right now that I don’t even know.  God is awesome like that.  He puts a dream in someone’s heart and then finds other to help them with their dream. 

So Below is what God has laid on my heart and the equipment that I want to purchase.  I believe this is a start.  It is new and as we do more crusades and more festivals we will be able to purchase more equipment.  Most of the equipment is used. 

From my heart,... Ben. ----

I have created a proposal for those that want more information into the reasons and plan for this ministry.  It is in an PDF files.  I have sent it to some of you to review but if others are interested you may download it here.  Sound Minstry Proposal

Speakers and Amps

Meyer M3D Powered Line Array

 

The self-powered M3D features Meyer Sound’s state-of-the-art BroadbandQ technology. BroadbandQ marries a new high-frequency manifold system with proprietary, award-winning directional low-frequency technology to precisely control vertical and horizontal coverage between 35 Hz and 18 kHz. The result is truly optimized line array behavior, affording performance that is superior to conventional line array systems.

At high frequencies, Meyer Sound's patented REM ribbon emulation manifold feeds a constant-directivity horn from two Meyer Sound compression drivers. REM controls the drivers’ output and introduces it to the horn throat within a 3-inch path length, dramatically minimizing distortion. The M3D horn design produces a coherent wave front that is characteristic of — but much more powerful than — a large ribbon driver. Vertical coverage is restricted to approximately 10 degrees and interaction minimized, yet distortion remains extremely low.

At the lowest frequencies, two front-facing, long-excursion 15-inch drivers combine to reproduce powerful, coherent bass. A proprietary system of rear-facing low drivers, separately driven by a complex phase manipulation circuit, generates a wave front that interacts with that produced by the front-facing low drivers, affording directional low-frequency output to 35 Hz with a 90-degree polar pattern and 25 dB reduction in sound level behind the cabinet. In the mid frequencies, the integral crossover feeds only one of the two front drivers, eliminating interference that would occur at shorter wavelengths, and maintaining optimal polar and frequency response characteristics.

Stage and Platform 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sound Console FOH

 

 

 

 DESCRIPTION: YAMAHA PM4000 M (1998)

FEATURES: 48 MONO CH

EXTRAS: GREY CASE WITH DOGHOUSE

MODIFICATIONS: 100% WORKING CONDITION

HISTORY: LOCAL SOUND COMPANY

COMMENTS: WORKS WELL

THIS UNIT WAS NEVER TOURED

Snake

WHIRLWIND 56 CHANEL SNAKE 300' 56X12 WITH MASS CONNECTOR TAILS AND STAGE BOX

300' MAIN SNAKE 56CH

25' MONITOR SPLIT 56 CH

300' DRIVE 12 CH

56 X 12 STAGE BOX

2 - 56 CH FAN 4' TAILS

THERE IS ONE BROKEN PIN ON CHANNEL 29.

THERE ARE TWO FANTAILS, ONE FOR THE HOUSE, ONE FOR THE MONITOR END.

THE ANVIL RACK THE STAGE BOX IS IN IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE, BUT I WILL SELL IF HE WANTS, JUST ADD $600

 

Monitors

 

DESCRIPTION: EAW SM500 (?) (S#: TBD) SUPERB (8-9)

FEATURES: EAW SM500 MONITORS. EXCELLENT CONDITION.

EXTRAS: I HAVE CASES FOR 8 (TWO TO A CASE) AND TWO HAVE CLOUD 9 COVERS. BUY TWO AT A TIME AND GET THE CASE OR COVER FREE!

MODIFICATIONS: THESE ARE THE PRE-MACKIE SM500'S AS THE PRICE REFLECTS. MUCH MORE HEAVY-DUTY AND SUPERIOR AUDIO PERFORMANCE.

HISTORY: THESE WERE USED IN CHURCH AND CORPORATE WORK. VERY LIGHT DUTY WITH NO DRIVER FAILURES.

COMMENTS: THESE CAN BE USED EITHER BI-AMP OR PASSIVE. VERY RIDER FRIENDLY

THIS UNIT WAS NEVER TOURED

Wireless

 3 SHURE U4D DUAL CHANNEL RECEIVERS WITH ANTENNAS AND FRONT MOUNT KITS.

1 SHURE U4S SINGLE CHANNEL RECEIVER.

6 SHURE U2 HAND HELD TRANSMITTERS: 2 WITH BETA 87 MICS, 1 WITH BETA 58 MIC, 3 WITH A SM58 MICS

7 SHURE U1 BELT PACK TRANSMITTERS

2 WL184 LAVALIER MIC.

2 SHURE UA830-UB IN LINE ACTIVE REMOTE ANTENNA AMPLIFIERS

Microphone Cable

 

We have some options here.  WE can purchase them for more money or just buy the cable and connetors.  I think buying the cable in bulk and just building them is the best, it will same more than $1,500 if I build them.

 Microphone Package

 With out getting to detailed this is what I am thinking about for our mic package.  Simple system.  But enough to do the Crusades and other events that we need.

sm 58

sm57

EV RE-20

SM 81

Audix drum pck

Wireless

Direct Boxes Wlwind

Direct Boxes Countrym

Stands w/boom

Short w/boom

Generator for Power

Manufacturer:  Kohler
Model:  130 kW
KW: 130
Hours:  13
Power:  Diesel
Serial#:  RG6081A071216
Unit#:  49643
Description:  Kohler 130 kW Prime-Rated Diesel Generator, Kohler Generator End Model #: 150ROZJ, Generator End Serial #: 606287, John Deere Engine Model #: 6081AF001, Engine Serial #: RG6081A071216, 13 Hours, 163 kVa, 60 Hz, 3 Phase, 451 Amps @ 120/208 Volt, Dual Voltage 120/240 or 120/208 Selector Switch, 12 Lead Reconnectable, 1800 Rpm, Auto Start/Stop, Safety Shutdown, 12 Volt Alternator, Air Cleaner, 600 Amp Circuit Breaker, Engine Mount Muffler, Block Heater, Std Generator & Engine Panel, Battery Charger, Engine Mount Radiator, 200 Gallon Double Wall Base Tank, Skid Mounted, Tandem Axle Trailer (Vin #: 1V9EF142XW1050292), Pintle Hitch, 12000 GVWR, Electric Brakes, Sound Attenuated Enclosure 72 db @ 50 Feet. Dimensions: 217" L x 74" W x 108" H.

Intercom System

 

 It is very important to be able to communicate with the platform from the sound console in the house to the monitor console.   

 Road Cases

 ARMANDO CASES CABLE TRUNKS TRUCK PACK 45 X 22.5 X 24 WDH

We will need 6 of these beautiful cases. 

 Audience light for the crusade

 HEAVY-DUTY, TRAILER-MOUNTED LIGHT TOWERS FEATURE A COMPACT AND NARROW BODY DESIGN FOR EASY TRANSPORT - TWO ABREAST A ON FLATBED TRUCK. DISTINCTIVE ELLIPTICAL LIGHT FIXTURES ALLOW LIGHT TO TRAVEL DIRECTLY TO THE WORK AREA FOR BRIGHTER ILLUMINATION. EACH LIGHT CAN BE INDIVIDUALLY ADJUSTED WITHOUT TOOLS AND A QUICK DISCONNECT POWER CORD ALLOWS FOR EASY REMOVAL PRIOR TO TRANSPORT. THE 360-DEGREE ROTATING MAST ALLOWS FOR LIGHT ADJUSTMENT WHILE RAISED.

NORMALLY WE DON'T HAVE A CRUSADE IN A STADIUM SO WE NEED TO HAVE LIGHTING FOR THE PEOPLE. SO THEY CAN SEE AS THEY ARE LISTENING TO THE MUSIC AND AS THEY PREACH.

Monitor Console

DESCRIPTION: YAMAHA PM3500M-52 (YOM: ?) (S#: TBD) SUPERB (8-9)

FEATURES: MONITOR CONSOLE 48 MONO INPUTS 4 STEREO INPUTS 4 BAND PARAMETRIC EQ SWEEPABLE LO AND HI PASS FILTER 16 AUXES 8 VCA'S 8 MUTE GROUPS 4 STEREO, 4 MONO MATRIX OUTPUTS

EXTRAS: 2 POWER SUPPLIES AND ROAD CASE INCLUDED

MODIFICATIONS: THIS UNIT IS LIGHTLY USED, AND IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER.

HISTORY: LIVE SOUND PRODUCTION COMPANY

COMMENTS: GREAT CONSOLE, WELL MAINTAINED.

THIS UNIT WAS NEVER TOURED

Truck and Trailer

I have spoke with a trucking company in the States and he says that it is better just to do the truck and trailer, it cost just a little bit more.  But if i got like a U-haul i would need 2 and with a Big rig only one truck, so half the money.

The End

 

If you made it this far than you are interested in what I am trying to do here in Honduras and in Central America.  I have a passion for this project.  Never in my dreams was having a Sound Ministry part of my plan.  I was content to work the states and for churches.  But God had other plans for my life.  I would love to talk to you more about my project and what I feel God is doing. 

Update: Monday August 27, 2007

Today I meet with my Crew Chief.  He is in charge of the workers, he informs me there is a great deal in Mexico.  A band wants to sell their equipment and buy new.  They have a Meyer sound system, 12 speakers an each side, a stage (the size we need) and canopy over the platform with 120 Par 64 and 20 Mac 2000 moving lights.  It is an exceptional deal, if true.  I need to find out more. 

Update: Septemeber 9, 2007

I have created a proposal for those that want more information into the reasons and plan for this ministry.  It is in an PDF files.  I have sent it to some of you to review but if others are interested you may download it here.  Sound Ministry Proposal.

 

I ask you pray for this and if you have questions please contact me at ben@brandfas.com.

 

blessings from Ben and JB Productions,