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May 25, 2015

How Low Can You Go? (When Volume Reduction is Required)

This weekend, we did communion a different way. Instead of passing the plates, we had communion stations around the room so people could group up after getting the elements and then taking communion together. (Isn’t this supposed to be about volume? – Yes, stick with me.) The problem was the ... Read More

Filed Under: Mixing

EQ'ing vocals starts with the right microphone.

June 3, 2013

How to EQ Vocals in Six Easy Steps

Vocal EQ work can make or break a mix. A solid vocal mix will capture the listener's ear. Follow these six steps to create a better mix with vocals that pop. EQ Vocals with these Six Steps 1. Select the Right Microphone Proper vocal mixing begins before ever touching an EQ knob. It starts on ... Read More

Filed Under: Church Audio 101, Mixing

August 13, 2008

How to Get A Great Acoustic Guitar Sound

An acoustic guitar produces a wonderful range of sounds from warm bass tones to crisp high notes; a range of 70hz to 700hz.  Because guitars are made out of different types of wood, they can produce different overall sounds.  Some guitars have an overall warm sound, others are bright, and ... Read More

Filed Under: Church Audio 101, Mixing

July 26, 2011

Top Eight Common Acoustic Guitar Mixing Mistakes

The most common mixing mistakes for church band instruments occur with the acoustic guitar.  It's a staple instrument of praise bands and for this reason it's an instrument that needs to be correctly mixed.  This article highlights the common mixing mistakes with the guitar and how you can avoid ... Read More

Filed Under: Church Audio 101, Mixing

May 14, 2012

Tackle Acoustic Guitar Mix Problems While Keeping Your Inner Hulk Away

Have you ever wanted to "go all Hulk" on an acoustic guitar by smashing it into tiny pieces? Ever had a time when every change you made to a guitar's EQ only made it sound worse? Let's look at the possible reasons for your frustration and what you can do to get the sound you want. There are three ... Read More

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February 18, 2013

Eight Tips For A Great Acoustic Guitar Mix

Want a great sounding acoustic guitar mix?  Check out these eight tips that should have your acoustic guitar mix sounding great. 1. Check out the acoustic guitar's on-board amplifier settings Acoustic guitars can have on-board amplifiers with EQ settings.  If the guitar's EQ settings aren't ... Read More

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February 25, 2016

Acoustic Guitar Distortion and Other Wacky Stuff that Works

Judge not lest ye be ready to hear the result.  Whether it's microphone placement or mix choices, there've been times where I thought, "that guy doesn't know what he's doing."  But then I heard the result.  The last newsletter covered low passing drums.  There are a number of other non-traditional ... Read More

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November 29, 2017

Mixing Acoustic Guitar: EQ, Effects, and Tone

Mixing guitar is more than EQ work to get a great sound. I grabbed my wire cutters and started walking toward his guitar.  I lifted it by the neck and that's when I heard him yell, "Ok, ok, I promise to change the strings!"  You can't create a great acoustic guitar mix if the guitar itself is ... Read More

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