ALL ABOARD The Polar Pattern Express! Not the movie. 😁 Today, we will explore microphone polar patterns and examine specific applications suited to microphones with various polar pattern types. What Is A Polar Pattern? Each microphone has a polar, or pickup,...
As both a musician and worship leader, I have personally navigated the transition to in-ear monitors (IEMs) and understand the challenges performers face during this process. Additionally, as an experienced audio engineer, my perspective from both sides of the stage...
Why is it that so many people are eager to participate in the worship band, yet skilled audio technicians are so difficult to find? I've observed a trend in medium to small churches where there is often a shortage of experienced audio techs. In many cases, the audio...
Ok, hopefully that question got your attention. However, when deciding between a lavalier (lav) (lapel) or headset (headworn) microphone the better question to ask is, "Which mic is best for the application?" If you were to ask me or most pro audio sales engineers on...
I grew up in the music industry. My dad, Evan Williams, taught audio engineering and record producing at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, CA for 30 years. He became somewhat of a local legend as many of his students went on to be well-respected audio...
When it comes to using in-ear monitors, there are two camps of thought -- those who like them and those who don't. Either way, many musicians will be confronted with the prospect of having to use in-ear monitors (IEMs) at some point. For example, a venue that requires...
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW When it comes to using in-ear monitors, there are two camps of thought – those who like them and those who don’t. Either way, many musicians will be confronted with the prospect of having to use in-ear monitors (IEMs) at some point. For...
It’s not enough to just get volunteers; you have to nurture them to help them feel safe and connected
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW The main objective when dialing in monitors is to provide the best reference possible for each musician to help them to achieve their best performance. Properly dialing them in for each individual is critical to the performance of the band as...
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW When mixing live audio, one of the biggest mistakes a sound operator can make is aimlessly applying EQ without intentionality. This article will equip you with knowledge and understanding about frequencies and how to use your EQ tools, plus...
I have to be honest, when I sat down to write this article, I had a little bit of writer’s block. I was supposed to present “what worked” in my past Christmas productions before I presented “what didn’t.” I had trouble putting into words exactly what made these...
Once upon a time, churches had no sound systems. The congregation sang their lyrics and sight-read their vocal parts from hymnals. Fast forward to today; most churches are using current technology including sound systems, lighting, presentation software, cameras for...
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