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...
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KLANG and DiGiCo Assure No Limits on Church Unlimited’s Monitoring
“Pretty much any time the church staff calls me up and asks if we can do this or can we do that, the answer I can always give them is, ‘Yes!’” says Parker Gann, System Engineer at MessengerAVL, the Conyers, Georgia-based integration firm that designed and installed a...
When Church Audio Engineers Make a Scene
Recently I polled a number of church production forums with the question: Who uses the scene function on your digital audio consoles, versus those who mix their entire service manually? For the uninitiated, scenes, (also called snapshots by some manufacturers) are...
How to Keep Fresh Ears, Fresh Eyes, and Fresh Hearts, Week After Week
One of the first pastors I worked with used to say, “serving in church is a grind, and it's not for everybody”. As we recover from the post-Easter-hangover, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the grind and discuss how we can protect ourselves from two of...
Broadcast Audio vs Auditorium Audio: Allocating Resources Wisely
Recently Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, announced that going forward they were only going to stream the teaching portion of their services. I respect their decision. I believe every church should be intentional with their use of technology as a reflection of...
The Lonely Life of Worship Musicians
If you've spent any time on social media lately, I'm sure you've seen lots of content created by worship musicians. Typically these are short clips with a POV camera showing the musicians doing their job. Sometimes we get a glimpse of their equipment, but for the most...
Worship Facility Gear Report: Column Array Speakers
Column array systems have become increasingly popular due to their sleek design, ease of setup, and crisp sound. However, with so many options in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your needs. When it comes to selecting column array speakers...
Church Audio… Any complaints?
It's quite possible that the majority of complaints received by the modern church, that aren't directed specifically to the pastor, are about the audio presentation. They come in various forms, from the carefully crafted email, to the brief hand-written...
How to Improve Your Church’s Audio Presentation in 30 Minutes
In the course of working with church audio engineers for many years, I like to ask, “What's the one thing, aside from equipment upgrades, you want from leadership that you're not currently getting? The answer is almost always, "more time". Since the implementation of...
DiGiCo Quantum338 Helps Christ Wesleyan Church
Christ Wesleyan Church (CWC) celebrated its centennial last year, a 100-year-old church community that has maintained its beliefs and traditions even as it grew into one of the largest megachurches in the Milton, Pennsylvania area. But there’s an entire other side to...
LEA Professional Launches Connect Series Half-Rack Amplifiers
Affirming its commitment to providing amplifier solutions for every customer's unique needs, LEA Professional, a manufacturer of innovative, high-quality, professional-grade amplifiers with cloud- and IoT-based technologies, announces the launch of its Connect Series...
Building Trust Between the Stage and the Booth
When considering what makes a great church audio engineer for your team, what qualities are most important? Everybody loves a good snare sound. Showing up early and prepared is always good. Mixing for First-Baptist “Mega-town” looks nice on a resume. Formally...
The Ethics of Pre-recorded Tracks in Worship
There was a time when being exposed for using backing tracks in a live performance was a career ending event. In 1989 Milli Vanilli's hard-drive “skip heard around the world” became the source of industry and public ridicule. We didn't use the term “cancel” in the...
Audio Connections is Going to Twice a Month!
I have some exciting news to share: Due to the overwhelming response to this newsletter, starting this month we’ll be doing 2 issues each month! As always all of our content will be directly aimed at the audio aspects of producing your worship service. Thank you for...
ATEOM Series Design Loudspeakers
Impressive sound, impeccable design, and superior installers' convenience are just a few reasons WHY you chose AUDAC's ATEO loudspeaker series over the past ten years. With the latest product update, you can add weatherproof for outdoor use to that list! AUDAC, a...
Church Drummers: Caged, Free-range, or Synthetic?
The challenges drums create on the worship platform manifest themselves in multiple areas; sound quality, musical technique, stage space, the visual aspect, and most prominently, loudness. As someone who has been helping churches with audio for decades and a former...
DPA Microphones Announces New 2012 and 2015 Pencil Mics
DPA Microphones, the leading manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions, unveils its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones. Featuring a durable, reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of touring, the new mics join the brand’s...
Does Your Church Have a Mix Philosophy?
One of my favorite things to do is train church audio people. Most of the time, it’s on the heels of a recent equipment upgrade — a new console, PA, or an entirely new system in a brand-new building. These are exciting times, and it’s a great time for a church to...
Welcome to Audio Connections!
I would like to personally welcome everyone to Worship Facility's Audio Connections, a new monthly email newsletter dedicated to Church Audio. Our goal is to provide helpful content designed to maximize the impact of your audio ministry. We'll be digging into every...
Beam Steering for All with Renkus-Heinz’s OmniBeam Software
When approaching new audio systems, system designers often face significant challenges with reflective surfaces, loudspeaker size, and aesthetics. An excellent solution to address these challenges is beam-steerable loudspeaker technology. Beam-steerable loudspeakers...