If you think you have more time to replace those 600 MHz-band wireless microphones in the sanctuary, think again. Your wireless microphones might stop working as soon as tomorrow. In some cases, it's already a problem. Backstory Originally, the United States Federal Communications Commission ... Read More
Thanks first to Church Tech Arts blog for covering this news bit on the FCC's proposal to ban 700 mHz wireless microphones . If you have wireless mics in the 700 MHz band, specifically from 698-806 MHz, you have six months to replace them or go wired...if the proposal passes.I did a bit of research ... Read More
Aux sends provide a great opportunity to use output audio signals for something other than monitors. Here's a list of aux send uses that will make you look like the superhero sound guy that you are! Aux sends on a mixing board send audio signals out to sources other than the house ... Read More
Alone on the stage sits your new electronic drum set. No cage around it. No elaborate microphone setup. It's perfect for your church. It might be an easier setup than an acoustic drum kit but electronic drum kits have their own challenges... Why electric drums sets ... Read More
iPhone apps are available to do almost everything. Here are the four iphone apps you should consider adding to your toolbelt. 1. SoundMeter: SoundMeter turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a handheld sound level meter. The iPhone’s built-in and headset microphones are suitable for basic sound ... Read More
The sound of the kick drum is critical to the overall sound of the drums. Today, you'll learn how you can get a great sound from a kick drum without a hole in the resonance head. Kick drums usually have two heads; the beater head and the resonance head. The beater head is the drum ... Read More
Running sound at church can be like running sound for a variety show. You never know what will next come your way. Today, you walk into the church and find out a singing quartet is on the roster. Their only request: only one microphone for all four of the singers. Let's investigate your ... Read More
How do you render a stage setup? That's the question posed to me by a reader. It’s a simple question that leads to a simple, yet lengthy response. Setting up a stage is more than just placing gear and placing people, it's about... …consistency. The email included this statement "Most of ... Read More
