Loudspeakers are available in active and passive models, but which is right for you? Chris and Brian detail the differences between the two models, the advantages of each, and how a church sound system can benefit from either. Powered and non-powered speakers have come a long way compared to ... Read More
It’s not always obvious if a speaker is malfunctioning. I was back at a church 6 months ago for my once-a-year tune up. Nice d&b speakers, fairly new, and all networked through Dante. But something didn’t sound right. They’ve got a small center line array and a point-source on each side to ... Read More
Cell phones buzz, ring, sing, tell jokes, and play a variety of audio when someone calls. Technology has taken us from hearing a plain ring of a telephone to letting us sample our favorite song, play a movie quote, and even hear our own voice when the phone rings. I'm not totally against this. In ... Read More
A DI unit, DI box, Direct Box or simply DI is an electronic device that connects a high impedance line level signal that has an unbalanced output (a.ka. a piece of equipment) to a low impedance mic level balanced input, usually via XLR connector. DIs are frequently used to connect an electric ... Read More
Constructing a new sound booth in an existing sanctuary is not an easy task. My church completed construction on a new sound booth in our sanctuary a few years ago. This article outlines our experiences and how we ended up with exactly what we needed. Remember The Line-of-Sight ... Read More
Short Description: Speaker in the form of headphones, spot monitor, or stage speaker used to provide sound to specific individuals on the stage such as musicians and singers. Details: Monitors are meant to provide sound as an important part of a performance such as a soloist hearing the ... Read More
