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Acoustics in Worship Spaces

Have you ever worshiped in a facility where they had absolutely awesome equipment, but the sound system just didn’t sound like it should? It’s not always an issue of LOUDNESS; sometimes the speakers are tuned very well, but the way they interact with the surfaces in the room degrades the sound. Sure, they sound great up close because they’re not …

Going Digital

In the last few years, there have been so many digital mixing consoles released that it’s almost mind boggling to keep up with them. We compared three specific models in a recent post, but today we’ll be looking at some of the big-picture differences between analog and digital consoles. We like to describe ourselves as “purpose-driven” AVL gearheads around here, …

‘Tis the Season for Recording

Have you ever wanted to record your church’s worship team, choir, or worship leader? As a songwriter myself, I’ve been recording my own and others’ music for over three decades, so I’ve seen lots of changes through the years. Here are some guidelines you may want to consider: Know the reason for the project. Remember the verse “Without a vision, …

Giving Thanks

Is the expression “thank you” often on your lips? In Luke 6:45, Jesus said that “out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” I’ve learned through the years that the more thankful I am, the more I express it to God and the amazing people He has put in my life. I just wanted to take a moment …

Does Your Sound System Need a Tune-Up?

Wouldn’t it be great once we’ve gotten a new audio system up and running that it never required any attention? That’s probably the most frequent dream church sound techs have besides that brand new automated digital console, right? The fact is that even the best designed and installed sound systems require a tune-up every now and then to perform at …

Looking for a New Digital Mixer?

As summer is winding down and fall approaches, you know what that means… Christmas is coming! Many church music departments have already begun planning for their Christmas music productions; if you haven’t yet, it’s time to get started. Here is a question to consider: is your mixing console everything you’d like it to be? If the answer is no, there …

3 Events You Don’t Want to Miss

The dog days of summer are upon us (and here in Texas they are brutal!), but we are staying busier than ever here at Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com. In the coming weeks, we’ll be participating in three events that every worship leader, church tech and musician should attend. Come join us for some fun in the sun! (Just kidding …

CSD Group and ProAudio.com Group Form Strategic Alliance

CSD Group, Inc., an Indiana-based design/build firm offering comprehensive solutions for audio, video and theatrical lighting systems for worship facilities, is joining forces with Texas-based distributor ProAudio.com. CSD customers will gain access to ProAudio.com’s 400+ product lines for post-install equipment needs, allowing CSD to continue their focus on design and systems integration. This new alliance builds on each company’s expertise …

Essential Gear for Hosting Guest Musicians

Have you ever played a concert or led worship at a church and found their equipment to be inadequate? Or perhaps your church is hosting a local or regional artist? Surprising as it may seem, this is not uncommon. I have been leading worship for almost 10 years and I run into this situation quite frequently. Now imagine you are …

Building a Better Monitor Mix, Part 2

Continuing our series on the hot topic of monitoring, the following advice comes from Barry Pike, ProAudio.com Account Manager. A dedicated musician for most of his life, Barry plays electric guitar in three services at his church every weekend. If you read our post from February by Kevin Lorensen, you’ll see some common themes developing: add only what you need …

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