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December 12, 2019

The New Behringer WING Mixer – Your Questions Answered

Have you ever looked at something and thought, “Either this is the greatest thing since refried beans or it’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen?” The new Behringer WING digital mixer, with touchscreen, enables the user to add tags (“vocal”, “guitar”, etc.) to each channel and thereby instantly assign ... Read More

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mixing acoustic guitar

October 17, 2019

No Drums, No Problem – Mixing a Striped-Down Band

I scanned the band roster for the upcoming practice and didn’t see a drummer listed.  Maybe Erik or Jason forgot to note it. We have plenty of drummers so it was probably an oversight, right? Every single drummer was working or on vacation. A number of musicians were on vacation due to this time ... Read More

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September 26, 2019

Best Vocal Microphones for Under $200

“Our church doesn’t have much to spend on vocal microphones, what should we get?”  I see this question often so today, let’s attempt to answer that. To start, there’s a lot that goes into selecting the right vocal microphone.  It’s more than price, that’s for sure. There are 5 common properties ... Read More

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September 5, 2019

Why You Missed That Mic Cue – And How Not to Miss It Again

I’ve missed a mic cue or two…or three.  When I was a rookie, I was nervous and mixing a service felt like juggling.  Missing a mic cue was bad but I forgave myself – sort of. If I miss one now, I beat myself up over it.  The reason is I know how to avoid these types of mistakes.It’s all ... Read More

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September 5, 2019

How Much You Should Really Spend on Gear

Over the years, my view of gear has changed but that’s somewhat because the quality of budget-friendly gear has improved.  I used to get starry-eyed when I’d flip through the Sweetwater catalog or walk the floor of the trade shows. The more expensive, the better, right? The $100 Ebtech Swizz Army ... Read More

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August 7, 2019

What You Should Teach Rookies Techs…But Likely Don’t

With episode 45 of the podcast, Chris and Brian return from a short hiatus to talk about the topic everyone should teach their new audio techs right from the start.  Unfortunately, it's a topic that's usually taught last.  They also discuss the top 3 qualities a church tech leader needs but why it's ... Read More

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Stage anxiety

August 1, 2019

How to Avoid the Anxiety of Live Audio Production

Last week, I talked about the psychological aspect of the job and how the anxiety can prevent us from doing our best. I used to get nervous myself both before and during the whole service or event. What if something went wrong? What if I forgot something? How will I deal with it? Today, I want to ... Read More

Filed Under: Church Audio 101

July 25, 2019

The Secret to Learning Audio Production – Recognize the Anxiety

Live audio production is easier than you think. After taking a bit of time off, I wanted to come back and start fresh. And to my long-time readers, that means I’m taking a new approach on some things. I wanted to start with the simple idea that audio production is easier than you think. But let ... Read More

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