Disaster strikes and it's usually during the service. In the early days, I panicked. Now, I use a four-step plan that serves me well. As a quick note, if you've NEVER experienced a production problem, your time is coming. Refer to the recent Grammy Awards to see what I mean! I have to confess, ... Read More
When I was the father of a newborn, I had two backup plans; keep a spare set of diapers in the upstairs closet and keep an extra can of baby formula beside it. When it comes to church audio, techs need audio production backup plans. "It will never happen" always turns into, "I can't believe it ... Read More
My mom used to say, "never assume anything." This is never truer than with audio production. I've made many a costly mistake because of an assumption. I made one just last wee...um, never mind I said that. I'd normally jump in with a story but today, I'm getting right to the details! The ... Read More
Time for part 2 of developing technically transparent worship; PLANNING. The best results come when the whole team participates in a brainstorming session, with the pastor acting as the moderator. Using a whiteboard, for recording ideas, is helpful. There are no wrong ideas at this point. The ... Read More
No. That's the answer one can assume when looking at the extensive planning that goes into proper technical church production. Even audio production planning seems to leave little room for God. Or, so one might think. Brian Gowing and I have been involved in church audio production for decades ... Read More
Vital...Propel...Next Level...Can four production tips make THAT MUCH of a difference? Yes, they can! The sad part is a good number of people aren't using these tips and their sound is suffering. Answer this question; when does the mixing work begin? Once you enter the sound booth. Once ... Read More
Have you looked at the set list for next weekend? Do you have any idea what songs you'll be mixing? The standards, right? A worship team worth their weight in salt (that's a lot of salt) will be rotating in new songs now and then. The musicians will practice their respective parts, the worship ... Read More
The band has just finished rockin' it with "Whom Shall I Fear [God of Angel Armies]" and they bring it down a notch...way way down. I'm talking dropping out the drums, bass, and electric guitar and going with piano, acoustic guitar, and a vocal. You need to make some mix changes and fast. What ... Read More
