Time to talk DI boxes and answer all the related questions I get. For example, what’s the difference between an active direct box and a passive one? For that matter, is there a difference in audio quality between a $40 passive DI and a $200 passive DI? And then there’s the big one, “do I even ... Read More
Do you set the mix once for the band and never touch it again? What do you do when the skill level of the sound techs greatly varies? Brian and I, Chris, have seen a lot of things done wrong and a lot done right regarding both questions. In this podcast episode (#31), we go deep as we answer these ... Read More
How well we work determines the results of our work. In an article by veteran audio guy and Vice President of Sales at Lectrosonics, Karl Winkler tackled what he considers the seven habits of highly effective sound people. Today, I want to cover these habits and dive deeper into each one. Catch ... Read More
We're taught that everything builds off of something else. A house is built off of a foundation, then the walls go up, then the roof, etc. So many times, when we talk about building anything, everything is about planning and then execution. But, have you ever finished a project only to look at it ... Read More
I'm giving away the whole article in this next sentence. Just because you always do something the same way doesn't mean there's a better way. If you want to learn how I've done this with drums, continue on. I THOUGHT IT WAS PERFECT I'd tested a variety of methods for miking and mixing the ... Read More
Dread, anxiety, depression, these are not symptoms of some new medical condition, they’re what happens when a massive division exists between the technical team and the worship team. If you’re in this situation, I hope the following can help. If you’re not, hopefully some of this will help you ... Read More
There are six things I wish someone would have told me when I started in church audio production. They're simple to understand yet, no one talks about them. That ends today. The following is the transcript of the podcast. Check out the end of the article for direct links to the podcast on ... Read More
Guitar and bass amps on stage can be frustrating as stage noise grows and house mix control seems to be hampered. There are valid reasons for these amps so let's look at the options available. There are three ways of working with guitar and bass amplifiers and the choice is up to you. 1. Use an ... Read More
