A sound tech from Washington writes regarding finding the right house volume levels, "It's either too loud for the elderly or too soft for the youth, or too much electric or not enough bass, it’s just impossible to please everyone." My grandmother's cooking immediately comes to mind. My ... Read More
This weekend, we did communion a different way. Instead of passing the plates, we had communion stations around the room so people could group up after getting the elements and then taking communion together. (Isn’t this supposed to be about volume? – Yes, stick with me.) The problem was the ... Read More
The perfect volume for a church service isn’t found in a magic number. Truth be told, what one person finds perfect, another thinks is too loud or too soft. Who's correct? This guide helps you find the ideal volume for your sanctuary and implement a process so all audio techs mix a consistent ... Read More
Finding the ideal music volume for a congregation can be hard, especially when you're new to live audio production. On today's podcast, Chris Huff and Brian Gowing talk about all of the facets of volume, in live church audio production, and their tricks to find that perfect volume. They cover ... Read More
New church techs ask four typical mixing questions and today I'm detailing my responses. Three of the questions aren't so much technical as they are situational - but it's a situation we all face every time we mix. Make sure to check out the quote at the end of the post - it's a tip we should ... Read More
The wall of sound is created when every channel in the music mix fights for sonic space and no one wins. Imagine all the channel volumes are equal so there's no spatial separation in the mix. The bigger the band, the easier this can happen. ... Read More
Looking beyond just a bad mix, there are several reasons for a bad sound. Primarily, it's because modern praise music is just plain wrong. Just kidding. There are a variety of factors that can kill any attempt at creating a beautiful sound for the congregation. Let's ... Read More
The answer to this question is easy. The problem is you might not like my answer. How loud is too loud? What a great topic for a Monday morning... The problem in giving the correct answer to this question is that, first, it depends on who is asking the question. Typically, a congregation ... Read More
