You've got a digital mixer and want to take your audio mixing skills up a notch, but how do you do it? Chris Huff talks with long time audio engineer and recent entrepreneur Gary Zandstra who has just the answer. Gary details his start in audio production and how there's new technology that makes ... Read More
Loudspeakers are available in active and passive models, but which is right for you? Chris and Brian detail the differences between the two models, the advantages of each, and how a church sound system can benefit from either. Powered and non-powered speakers have come a long way compared to ... Read More
Floor monitors, personal mixing systems, and even small spot monitors are available for musicians to use on stage, but which type is the best? The answer lies in a number of factors and Chris Huff and Brian Gowing cover all of them. Did you know the quality of the headphones used with personal ... Read More
Microphones, cables, projectors, and many other AVL components require annual maintenance (some more often). In today's episode, Chris Huff and Brian Gowing go over the areas of maintenance and give you tips on how to perform each one. Brian covers his ears as he lets Chris cover the disgusting ... Read More
Constructing a new sound booth in an existing sanctuary is not an easy task. My church completed construction on a new sound booth in our sanctuary a few years ago. This article outlines our experiences and how we ended up with exactly what we needed. Remember The Line-of-Sight ... Read More
Short Description: A limiter is a compressor with a quicker attack time. It is used for a safety device in live applications to prevent sudden spikes in volume like a dropped microphone or any other sudden sound blast. Details: A limiter is a compressor with a stronger ratio and quicker ... Read More
Last week, I was called into a church for resolving a wireless microphone problem. Over the phone, it sounded like an easy fix. Once I got there, that's when the real trouble started. "If I can re-create the problem then I can fix the problem." Those are the words I have used throughout my life. ... Read More
You could put a lapel mic on anyone in seven seconds. An ear-worn microphone might take a little longer. But this isn't a rodeo. You don't win anything for the fastest time. Most of all, the person being miked is already uncomfortable and a quick accosting just makes it worse. Let's jump into ... Read More
