Are you hauling AVL equipment in and out of a venue each weekend because your church doesn't have it's own building? There is a lot that can go wrong. There's a lot that people do wrong. Chris and Brian want to help by talking about the ways in which you can streamline your load-in/load-out ... Read More
So there I was, hunkered down in the sound booth with the congregation rioting around me. Two instruments were vying for the same dominant frequencies and I could hear an elder yell, "MAKE THIS NIGHTMARE END!" Sweat was pouring down my face. "Think man, think," I told myself. "You've trained for ... Read More
Drum miking is an art form you might be missing. How many drum mic's do you really need? Do you have that many mixer channels to spare? Are you feeding your drummer the right mix? Four microphones might be all you need. My current stage setup includes an acoustic drum kit with eight ... Read More
It's my responsibility to know how to fix acoustic guitar issues when they happen. I'm not talking about a busted a string; I'm talking about audio issues. Over the years, I've dealt with everything from loose internal pickups, to dead batteries in the onboard EQ, to a simple issue that made me ... Read More
Analog mixers are used by top-notch live audio touring engineers. Yet, many people think only a digital mixer can create a great mix. In this episode, Chris takes you through the five steps to acheive a great mix with an analog console. Even though church audio production technology has jumped by ... Read More
You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include sound booth placement, the pros and cons of digital microphones, line array versus point source speakers, and how best to silence a channel (SILENCE, I MUTE YOU). If you've got a question for Chris and Brian, drop them an email via the link ... Read More
You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include compression, feedback, mentoring, and what to do with your old equipment. If you've got a question for Chris and Brian, drop them an email via the link in the podcast resource links. Resources: How to Use Compression Remove ... Read More
How does one EQ an acoustic guitar? It's not a simple one-step process but a process that begins on stage. Chris Huff walks you through every step, from determining the natural sound of the guitar to dealing with monitor feedback to the final EQ and effects work. He includes steps to avoid common ... Read More
