There are six things I wish someone would have told me when I started in church audio production. They're simple to understand yet, no one talks about them. That ends today. The following is the transcript of the podcast. Check out the end of the article for direct links to the podcast on ... Read More
Tired of chaotic sound checks? Tired of getting last minute surprises and feeling overwhelmed and stressed out during the process? Let's change that. The change begins by starting your next sound check the day after the service. The extensive sound check checklist I give away on this site is ... Read More
This year, I'm starting off with two heart-issue blog posts. Last week, I covered participating in worship outside of the sound booth. You can't give your heart, mind, and spirit over 100% when you are in the sound booth. Today, I'm talking about audio ministry burnout. Burnout either has ... Read More
The sound check isn't the only time for mixing. Once the church service starts, you've got more work to do. The good news is it's not as complex as during the sound check. The trick is knowing when to mix and when to sit back and relax. The trick is knowing when to actively mix. You don't ... Read More
Have you ever found yourself crazy busy before a church service, trying to remember the 87 things you needed to do? Then a musician, a pastor, or a congregation member asks you to do something and the number jumps to 88! Here's a simple piece of equipment that will take inches off ... Read More
"I could never give up my venti latte!" "I absolutely HAVE to have a diet coke every day!" "I can't start my day without my Mountain Dew!" Sound familiar? There are two ways of looking at caffeine addiction; I HAVE TO HAVE IT TO SURVIVE and I WORK ... Read More
This morning, I awoke to the weather forecast; "another inch of snow is expected for Saturday." "NOOOOO!" I LOVE snow but this winter has lasted so long that even I (mild-mannered reporter for the Daily Planet) have become moody and crabby. And I'm not the ... Read More
Sunday's are filled with enough stress, right? Now add in all the requests, comments, and "suggestions" from well-meaning parishioners and it's a wonder we don't put up bullet-proof glass around the booth. This is where I'm talking about sound booth spam ... Read More
