Over the last six months, the popularity of behindthemixer.com has taken off. Thanks to the relationships that have started, I'm thrilled to announce the first ever equipment giveaway! Entering the contest is easy and on Tuesday, April 5th, I'll announce the winner of a Shure Beta58 Microphone! Let me first and foremost thank David, Duke, and Wayne at CCI Solutions. CCI Solutions is the company providing the Beta58 microphone for this contest. I've known David via twitter for quite a [keep reading]
How One Cheap Equipment Investment Can Be Your Best Investment
March 14, 2011 Mixed by
Have you ever found yourself crazy busy before a church service, trying to remember the 87 things you needed to do? Then a musician, a pastor, or a congregation member asks you to do something and the number jumps to 88! Here's a simple piece of equipment that will take inches off your waistline - well, maybe not but you won't be so stressed anymore. Back in February, I was reading from the blog "The Art of Manliness." No, it's not like GQ or some other [keep reading]
Wireless Issues in the UK: Channel 69
March 7, 2011 Mixed by
[Guest Post] This is a guest post from Jonathan H., a reader from across the pond in the UK. While in the USA, the 700 Mhz band has been a big deal for those of us working in the wireless arena, in the UK, they are dealing with a similar issue. Here's Jonathan to explain what's going on... As with many churches in the UK, my church, Northwest Church, has bought cheaper kit down the years to meet our needs and limited budget. We’ve got by with what was the best [keep reading]
Submit Your Sound Booth
March 2, 2011 Mixed by
Share your sound setup! I get the occasional emails where I'm asked what my sound booth looks like. Today, I'm extending that out to you as well. Post up photos of your sound booth, your view of the stage, and your view of the sound booth from the stage! I'd love to see photo's of you in the sound booth as well! I'm mixing a multi-band event this weekend and will grab photos' from that event for posting up. Feel free to post up your images here or [keep reading]
Top Ten Signs You’re Mixing for A Great Band
February 15, 2011 Mixed by
Mixing in different venues for different bands, I've seen my share of good and bad. My lasted gig has become my favorite. The band did everything I dreamed a band would do. Take this as an opportunity to think about what the musicians at your church do particularly well. 1. Drummer knows how to play softly for a given song or even the particular room. 2. Bass player asks "Do you want me to use my amp for the room or do you want me to run a [keep reading]
I'm Chris Huff and I've been working behind a mixer for over twenty years. Since 2008, I've been helping other sound techs learn all about the art of church audio through behindthemixer.com.
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