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How I Broke My Caffeine Habit in Six Days

I'm not going to knock you for wanting to drink a cola from time to time.  I'm not going to judge you for the occasional "venti-fat-free-cinnamin-half-sausage-half-pepperoni-latte." I'm sure in the near future I'll be enjoying a fountain soda myself. 

My job, your job, the whole realm of church audio has plenty of stressors and we must be able to control our emotions.  If we are medicating ourselves to "get through the morning service" then we are increasing the risk of burnout and inappropriate behavior.  

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07-26-2010
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Blog Blast - All Audio, All The Time

A collection of fun links for a Friday.

The post I enjoyed writing the most:
Luke, I am Your Father's Sound Guy

A post which had a great discussion:
Do You Sing When You Are Behind The Mixer?

(Possibly) My most helpful post
Dealing with Anger

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07-16-2010
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NCIS - What a Sound Tech Can Learn from a TV Show

Thanks to the USA Network, I'm now addicted to the show NCIS.  And yes, there is a direct relationship between the TV show and church worship production. 

On the show, Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, is a leader who you can count on get the job done.  He has his own "rules" that come up throughout the series.  Here are six where you and I and others in church worship production should focus so this next Sunday we are a better team.
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07-16-2010
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Help with Wireless Problem

I'm looking at a church system running an analog mackie board with four Sennheiser Freeport wireless microphones with noise problems.

They also have wireless mic's by Shure and Audio Technica that don't have any line noise problems.

I've turned down the gain on the freeport boxes but the line noise is still there.  Only goes away if I mute the channel.

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07-11-2010
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Everyone on a Team Sacrifices Something on Sundays

Today, I realized that all stories don't have to be shared in detail in order to educate others from what they teach.  In fact, if I shared it, I feel I'd be gossiping.  Here's the gist of it those; just because a person has a spouse and kids, it's not a reason to make others bat clean-up for you.  read more »

06-18-2010
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Building Relationships - Just as Important as Training

The longer this site is around, the more emails I'm getting from churches who want to implement a training program for their a/v teams.  I always respond with links to training companies, books, and videos.  However, I'm finding myself talking even more about teamwork.  The more I read other church tech blogs and forums, the more I realize that teamwork isn't something we can take for granted.  read more »

06-18-2010
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Where is My Sound Guy?

I became the last-minute sound guy when the scheduled sound guy didn't show.  I've run sound for years...no big deal, right?  That's where the perception of experience gets people in trouble.  read more »

05-21-2010

Wedding Contract

Download the free wedding contract template for audio and video production.  Easy to understand and easy to modify.

Newsletter Template

Create your own church audio newsletter for your team with this simple newsletter template. (View it in Print layout format within Word)

Team Organization

Download these team documents for tracking your existing team as well as recruiting new team members.

Inventory List

Track all your audio equipment with this excel sheet.  Great way to see what you have and keep for insurance purposes.