Technological advancement has greatly affected Nigerian musical space including churches. This is evident in the use of gadgets such as the public address system and other items that have aided music-making in one way or the other in almost all churches. These include the amplifier, microphone, video camera, projector, speaker of various capacities, and standards are found across the churches in Nigeria for the performance of music in worship.

Audio Recording Technology

Technology has had great impact production of music, with the invention of different technological gadgets and equipment that has made music readily available to all. In worship, this impact cannot be overemphasized, as different avenues are being created to get all aspects of worship recorded and made available for worshippers both within and without of the worship services, thereby creating a wholesome and awesome worship experience.

One of these technological tools is the audio recording equipment, which is used for recording the audio ministrations in worship, including music, prayers, sermons, and other elements and aspects of worship. This audio recording equipment has an audio interface machine that is connected to a computer system that makes a live recording of voice or audio presentations. These recordings are further edited using a voice editing application on the computer system and presented in file format to worshippers. Sometimes, these edited voice recordings are sent to the internet through the church’s media outlet. Examples of the computer application systems used for editing the recorded audio include Audacity, Adobe Audition, Garage Band, Pro Tools, Wave Pad Audio Editor, FL Studio, and many more. 

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“If the medium, which is the sound that goes through the speakers is not well-fitted then it will not be delivered properly.”

“We try to also project the words of the song and the interpretation of each of those songs so that nobody is left behind.”