Four Parts:

• Connection from Sound system to PC.
• Recording with a PC/saving in suitable format.
• Web Page/server/etc to access the sermons.
• Uploading file to the web.

Connection from Sound system to PC.

• One time operation

• Recording is done on PC.
• Easiest way involves taking “record out” or similar signal from the mixer and connecting it to “line in” on the PC’s sound card.
• Connectors vary wildly. Usually requires special cable/adapter.
• Levels out/in vary wildly. Usually requires a custom pad.
• With the right knowledge/tools can usually be done in <1hr.

Recording with a PC/Saving in suitable format.

• Requires a program to record from the sound card.
• One time setup, then repeat the process every week.
• Needs to save in compressed format e.g. WMA, MP3 (or add a step with WindowsMediaConverter)
• Useful features:
  •  Normalize Audio
  • Clean noise
  • Add extra information, e.g. Sermon Title, Pastor, open captions, etc.

Web Page/server/etc to access the sermons.

• Example:  http://www.opportunitypresbyterian.org/  -> Click on Worship/Sermons on Nav bar.
• Could be as simple as a link to the sermon directory, or as complex as a searchable data base.

Uploading file to the web.

• Somewhat dependant on what you do with the web page.
• Simple version: Web designer updates a page and uploads the page and the sermon file like any other page.
• Automated Version:
  • Very quick/easy!
  • Lots of features
  • Mostly foolproof
  • More customizations available.