The speakers are the weakest link you have in your sound system at church. So how do you set them up the right way? And when you're picking new speakers, how do you arrange them? Today I'm going to walk you through some of the variables and some of the things you need to think about when you're talk...
Stop using EQ in the wrong place for the wrong job!
It’s time to bust some myths about where you should use which type of EQ. We'll cover it all, from channel EQ, room EQ, system EQ, and even where you should notch out that ringing feedback. Because when you're trying to make your church sound the ...
Alright, team roll-call! Keyboard player? Check. Singer? Check. Bass player? Keyboard player’s got a left hand, he can take care of it. Sound tech? Sound tech?? What do you do if there's no sound tech? If you're on the worship team at a small church, you don't always have a sound tech. So what are y...
Did you ever wonder what a DCA does on your soundboard, and how is that different from a group or a bus? Well today, I may not be Clarissa, but I'm going to explain it all.
Hey! If you're new here, my name is James and I help worship leaders and sound techs help eliminate the mystery and frustratio...
"Uhh, when did we get a big band? And why don't I see them on stage?" Multitracks are a great way to beef up the worship team with extra players that you heard on the record but maybe you don't have the band to pull off that arrangement. Today let’s talk about the approach I use when mixing multitra...
It's a tough spot to be in. You're on the front line serving, solving problems. But there's something that you need, and it costs money. And money can be tricky to talk about at church. Today, we're going to put all the gear and purchasing decisions in perspective as we talk about why we gather at c...
Does a direct box really matter? What does a direct box even do? And does one make a difference over another one? Let's jump in and find out!
Hey! If you're new here, my name is James and I help worship leaders and sound techs help eliminate the mystery and frustration around sound at church.
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Should you run your sound system in mono or in stereo? You want everyone to get the same mix, right? We'll go over the pros and cons of each, and even head into the Nerd Zone to find out what's really happening with multiple speakers in the same space.
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“Ugh, I feel like I'm singing in a tin can! My broadcast mix just isn't sounding like it matches the room!” Does this sound familiar? Yep? Then you need room mics.
Room mics, or crowd mics are critical if you're going to do in-ear monitors or broadcast mix. With everything closed mic to reduce nois...
It's all about the low end. When you get that right, everything else falls into place. I've said it again and again, but what does it mean exactly? Today we'll talk about what it means for the audience, for the system engineer, and for front-of-house and studio mix engineers. Plus a little guitar to...
Professionals get pro results because of their skills, but also because of their habits. In this blog post, I'm going to show you five things that I do every time I walk up to mix a new drum kit.
Hey! If you're new here, my name is James and I help church sound techs save the day by eliminating dis...
In live sound, we can just turn up the bass and drums, layer everything else, put the vocal on top, and call it a day. If it feels good, it is good. But for our broadcast mix, it gets a little trickier than that. We've got to worry about digital headroom and worry about how it sounds on other device...
Your church sound system may seem complicated, but when you understand how all the parts work together, it’s a lot simpler to understand.
Hey! If you're new here, my name is James and I help worship leaders and sound techs help eliminate the mystery and frustration around sound at church so that yo...
