How Often Should Church AVL Equipment Be Replaced?
Updated: Oct 12
Equipment should not be replaced just because it is old.
It should be replaced when keeping it creates a bigger problem than replacing it.
Some equipment can run reliably for a very long time.
Other technology becomes obsolete much faster because formats, software, networking or connectivity change.
We typically look at four things:
Reliability: Is it failing?
Capability: Can it still accomplish what you need?
Support: Can it still be repaired or updated?
Risk: What happens on Sunday if it stops working?
A ten-year-old amplifier that works perfectly and has an easy replacement path may not be a problem.
A ten-year-old video switcher that occasionally crashes and has no backup may be a very different conversation.
Build replacement planning into your budget before equipment fails.
That gives you the ability to make intentional decisions instead of emergency purchases.
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About the author
Chris Eslinger is a founder and partner at Ignite Sound + Stage and Creative Production Director at Greenwood Christian Church. A contributor to Technologies for Worship Magazine, he helps churches improve audio, video, lighting and volunteer workflows through practical, hands-on training.
Read Chris's Yamaha DM7 mixing console review in Technologies for Worship Magazine.
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