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The Right Fire Extinguisher For Your Sound Booth

I posted this question to a few audio tech's, "have you ever had a fire in the booth or on stage during an event?"  My favorite response was this one;

"Yeah, [it's] too depressing to talk about."

We can deny the possibility of a fire, but we can also be in that person's shoes in an instant.  read more »

02-01-2010
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Why I Love Being A Sound Tech

This morning, I felt I should post the reasons I love being a sound tech.

What Do You Love About Being A Sound Tech?  read more »

01-29-2010
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Top Six Ways to Identify the Sound Tech At Church



IMPORTANT

Sound techs, please distribute to all church members:

Whenever you are having problems, be it with the church microwave, a video player, or the church web site; please track down the church sound tech.  They can easily be identified using the following criteria.  Pay particular attention to #6.  read more »

01-28-2010
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What To Expect When You're Expected

This Sunday, as my family pulled into the church parking lot, my wife asked me the question "do you have to do anything at church today?"  My response was "I'll find out when I walk in the door." 

I had no official responsibilities that day.  Yet, after being there for less than five minutes, I heard someone calling my name.  The sound booth computer was acting up.  I put on my superman cape and jumped into action!  Ok, maybe without a cape...  read more »

01-25-2010
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Spam-Be-Gone

If you posted anything and it was rejected as spam, sorry about that.  Upgrading the web site, I was forced to use a different form of spam detection.  I thought I had tested it enough.  I've modified it to both loosen restrictions and now instead of deleting it, it places it in a queue for me to review.  :(

Sorry about the hassle.  read more »

01-25-2010
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How to Deal with Sound Booth Spam

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 (sbs).  SBS is anything thrown at us which detracts from our ability to do our job.  read more »

01-22-2010
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Top 10 Ways I've Messed Up Behind The Mixer

Top 10 Ways I've Messed Up Behind The Mixer

1. Hyper-focusing on a problem with one piece of equipment and forgetting I was ALSO running FOH.
2. Talking with the video person either because they were having programs or we were laughing about something.  I'm claiming the former.  read more »

01-20-2010

Wedding Contract

Download the free wedding contract template for audio and video production.  Easy to understand and easy to modify.

Newsletter Template

Create your own church audio newsletter for your team with this simple newsletter template. (View it in Print layout format within Word)

Team Organization

Download these team documents for tracking your existing team as well as recruiting new team members.

Inventory List

Track all your audio equipment with this excel sheet.  Great way to see what you have and keep for insurance purposes.