When it comes to a church service, or any spoken word event, vocal intelligibility is king. Why? Because it's all a surprise. Everyone in the audience is hearing the words for the first time. Imagine if we tried to have a conversation while standing on the opposite ends of a giant ... Read More
Low end frequency problems can plague a mix if they aren't identified and addressed. In episode 39, I discuss how the low end frequencies can work both positively and negatively. I also discuss how you can control excess low end both on stage and in the sound booth. Update: Just to be clear, when ... Read More
Today, you’ve got it easy. I started learning audio in the early days of the internet with dial-up connections into services like AOL and Compuserve. There wasn’t a central hub, like Behind the Mixer, where you could go to learn everything. Today, it’s so much easier to learn the art of church ... Read More
The end of 2018 is here and that means it’s time to reflect on our successes, yours included, and look to 2019. You can listen to the podcast and hear Brian and I talk about these successes, read some of your successes on the air, and talk about our plans for 2019 and 2020. Or, read below for the ... Read More
Don't assume there are only two different types of microphones; vocal and instrumental. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing explain how microphones are different, why they're different, and how to pick the right one for your need. They also talk about creative miking solutions for kids choirs, drums, ... Read More
How can I eliminate feedback? How can I get our ear-worn mic to stay on? Why do our new microphones sound so different? Chris and Brian answer these questions and others related to live audio production. They even discuss how to route channels on a Behringer X32. The Questions: Should we ... Read More
Have you ever wondered how a live audio engineer got a particular sound, when you attended a concert? Do what Brian and Chris do, just ask! In today's episode, the guys talk about how much you can learn by attending live events and listening with a critical ear. They also talk about how they talk ... Read More
The vocal mix will make or break your church service or any event, truth be told. From the spoken word to that which is sung, it’s all equally important to properly mix. Today, I’m highlighting a few things I do, or have done, in both types of vocal mixing that have made a big difference in the ... Read More
