Are custom molded in-ears that easy to make? How do they sound? I’d seen the how-to videos so I decided to give it a try. The results were surprising. I use a set of Logitech Ultimate Ears UE600 IEMs on the road, good for what I need without being so pricey I worry about I losing them. They ... 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
Do you load in and load out your system every weekend? Does your church meet in a school, movie theater, community center, or other location that requires the church to provide the gear? Portable churches have unique audio gear needs and the below highlights three custom systems, by budget ... Read More
The question of, "Should we upgrade now," is one I hear from time to time. Every piece of gear will eventually need to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded. There are five times when a replacement or an upgrade is due. I need to pause and say that an upgrade does not mean an improvement in ... Read More
A cajón, pronouced ka-hone, is nothing more than a wooden box. And while a percussionist is whacking away at the exterior, there is a whole lot going on both inside and out. Through the right miking combination, you can create a cajón mix with great mid and high end sounds as well as substantial ... Read More
There are four wireless microphone mistakes that get a sound tech in trouble. The first mistake is one I'm often asked about. I will be upfront and say that I've made two of these mistakes. Two, maybe three. No, two. Forgive and forget, right? [sigh] 1. Allow signal seepage (that sounds... ... Read More
The Shure SM58 is the most popular counterfeit microphone on the market. You might own one. Sennheiser's have been faked. Even rack components are being faked now. Here's the kicker, in some cases, the fakes are being sold at the same price or higher than the authentic products! And the fakes ... Read More
Are you running sound at a small church or a new start-up church? If so, chances are you're struggling with the sound reinforcement system. I’ve seen a lot of "inventive" systems cobbled together by well-meaning folks and believe it's time to toss out a life-line. I’ve put together a list of the ... Read More
