Sitting in the room, with cans the size of melons on my head, I raised my left hand. I was signaling that my left ear could hear the sound. Hearing testing in grade school was simple - pass or fail. But when was the last time you thought about testing your hearing? Mixing ... Read More
Stage Preparation: The Three Key Areas of Importance
The front of the church sanctuary is where all eyes are focused. It's the place where the pastor presents the Word of God. It's the place where the congregation is lead to worship in song. It's the place where people kneel at the cross. It's the place of most importance. I believe it's important ... Read More
Mastering Monitor Settings For Happy Musicians
Here is something you can try at your next service for monitor mixing...I've just read about this so take it for what it's worth...it's from a worship teams old blog. Everything seems theoretically sound...and it seems easy. 1. Have one person liasing the sound from the Stage with the Sound ... Read More
Why Audio Cables Fail
Cables fail when in motion. That is to say cables that are pulled, yanked, moved, and twisted are bound to fail. Some of the reasons for failure include: - Stepping on it. - Dropping something heavy on it. - Roll something over it. - Corrosion. Wire ... Read More
Passive and Active Direct Boxes : How They Should Be Used
A DI unit, DI box, Direct Box or simply DI is an electronic device that connects a high impedance line level signal that has an unbalanced output (a.ka. a piece of equipment) to a low impedance mic level balanced input, usually via XLR connector. DIs are frequently used to connect an electric ... Read More
The Most Frightening Article I’ve Ever Read | The Chain Sinnet
On April 18th, I read the most frightening article I've ever laid eyes on. Not that I pulled out my eyes and set them on the article. But as I read through the article, my eyes were ready to pop out. What was the title of the article? "No More Tangled Extension Cords: How to Wrap Up Your ... Read More
Baptismal Amplification and Safety
"WACO, Texas (AP) -- A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside his church Sunday morning when he adjusted a nearby microphone while standing in water, a church employee said. The Rev. Kyle Lake, 33, was stepping into the baptistery as he reached out for the microphone, which ... Read More