I think the closest person we have to a modern day MacGyver is the live sound guy (or gal).  It's up to us, no matter how bad the circumstances, to keep the church service running. 

What Was Your Best MacGyver Moment at Church? Or Another Audio Event?  read more »

Around The Globe News includes;
Three-part Series On an IEM Shootout
Do You Trust me?
Avoiding the Pitfall of Pride
and More Than One Way to Mic a Cat  read more »

Important information concerning wireless microphones is again coming out from the Federal Communications Commission.  read more »

I've been under the weather so here's some good stuff to keep you busy:  read more »

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 »

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 »

"Life is already so fragile in Haiti, and to have this on such a massive scale, it's unimaginable how the country will be able to recover from this."  read more »

New Site Design Update:

1. Fixed the commenting system.  Dropped the subject area.  Noticed that after the upgrade, the commenter name field was gone.  I've added that back in.

2. If you noticed anything broken, let me know.  In the meantime, I've got a lot of new articles that are ready to be written.  All 101-level stuff but will have some advanced stuff and practice application.  read more »

Sound tech's hear the same sermon at each service time.  As bastions of all that is “holy” technical, they have the opportunity to learn from each sermon regardless of the repetition.  Therefore, I present to you the top five thoughts of a sound tech during a three-service Sunday.

This particular Sunday, the focus is on Job.

8:30 am Sermon
1. "Job DID have a hard life."
2. "Get ready to play the video for the sermon illustration in 30 seconds."
3. "I should be very grateful for the blessings God has given me."
4. "Lord, forgive me for my failure to recognize your mighty power every day of my life."
5. "Annnnnnnnd mute the pastor's mic and bring up the worship team."  read more »

What audio gear do you wish was under your tree this Christmas?

Wireless IE's for the band?  A flash-drive based recorder?  A new mixer?

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