Are you new to church audio? Check out this page just for you. Then, come back here and read through the archive of Church Audio 101-level articles written with YOU in mind.
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
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 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
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
The band is on stage and the gain levels are set. It's the perfect time to reach for an EQ control. Or so you think. Instead, the next step should be to balance the instrument and vocal volumes so every musician is heard in the right relationship to the others. In short, the first part of mixing ... Read More
The perfect volume for a church service isn’t found in a magic number. Truth be told, what one person finds perfect, another thinks is too loud or too soft. Who's correct? This guide helps you find the ideal volume for your sanctuary and implement a process so all audio techs mix a consistent ... Read More
