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September 26, 2019

Best Vocal Microphones for Under $200

“Our church doesn’t have much to spend on vocal microphones, what should we get?”  I see this question often so today, let’s attempt to answer that. To start, there’s a lot that goes into selecting the right vocal microphone.  It’s more than price, that’s for sure. There are 5 common properties ... Read More

September 5, 2019

How Much You Should Really Spend on Gear

Over the years, my view of gear has changed but that’s somewhat because the quality of budget-friendly gear has improved.  I used to get starry-eyed when I’d flip through the Sweetwater catalog or walk the floor of the trade shows. The more expensive, the better, right? The $100 Ebtech Swizz Army ... Read More

August 18, 2011

Top Seven Church Audio Budget Tips

[Guest Post: James Knight] It’s almost the end of the fiscal year in the States – and we all know who gets to do the church audio budget... Here are a few pointers – hopefully they’ll be of some use. 1. Know your Church’s mission statement. As a consultant, whenever I undertake a new project I ... Read More

July 8, 2014

Do You Have a Case of Big Church Envy?

Prepare to be uncomfortable.  You have fallen prey to Big Church Envy.  You know who you are and what I’m talking about and you’re starting to squirm in your seat. Just because a church the size of Willow Creek or Saddleback has a fantastic mondo sound, video, and lighting system doesn’t justify ... Read More

January 14, 2010

Create Your First Audio Budget

The results of the survey are in...Now it's time to take some action. 44% of survey respondents do not have an annual audio budget!  There are a wide variety of reasons that budgets are not present; no money, never had one before, and we just ask for stuff and we get it.  ... Read More

December 30, 2011

How the Church Gambles with Your Gear: 5 Ways to Protect It

Gambling with gear is something EVERYONE does at one point in their life.  Don't believe me?  When was the last time you changed your furnace filter, replaced your car tires, or oiled the chain on your bike?  Audio gear can often get the same treatment. Maybe it's your fault. Maybe, just ... Read More

March 3, 2011

A Forecast of the Future of Church Audio

The future of church audio is not all pretty flowers and sunshine.  A student from the Indiana University School of Music asked me my thoughts on the future of church audio.  The more I dwelt on the topic, the more I saw that the future is not pretty.  Here is my view of the future, why the church ... Read More

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