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February 11, 2014

Can You Create a Great Mix with Headphones?

Are you mixing with headphones?  If not, you should be.  If you are, you shouldn't be.  Confused?  Good.  There's a right time and a wrong time for using headphones. When NOT to use headphones All of the time. I get it, headphones provide sound isolation and therefore make for easier mixing.  ... Read More

June 16, 2014

Which Four Wireless Microphone Mistakes are You Making?

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

June 3, 2014

The Next Microphone You Buy Could Be Counterfeit – Spotting Fakes

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

October 14, 2014

One Cajón Plus Two Microphones Equals Two Instruments

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

March 31, 2009

Metronomicon: Piping in a Metronome

Give me the beat boys and free my soul I want to get lost in your rock and roll and drift away. When the band drifts away from song tempo, one of two things happen; the song slows down or speeds up.  Most noticeable is the rushing during choruses and lagging during verses. This ... Read More

January 9, 2012

Creating Your First Equipment Loan Policy

Opening the microphone case, I was shocked when I noticed a microphone was missing.  I checked another box.  I checked the sound booth.  I checked the microphone stands.  That's when I remembered the women's retreat.  The women's group held a retreat over the weekend and even though the retreat went ... Read More

Stage Preparation: The Three Key Areas of Importance

January 28, 2013

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

June 24, 2008

Types of Audio Cables

Cables have three main parts. They have two ends, with appropriate connectors depending on the use, and the wire that runs between them. Cables are typically male/male such as 1/4 TRS cables or male/female such as microphone (XLR cables).  Cable Types XLR connectors: XLR's are typically ... Read More

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