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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, …

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 …

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 …

Come See Us at RESONATE

Church Audio Video is proud to announce our platinum sponsorship of Resonate: Christ for the Nations annual worship conference taking place April 11-13, 2012 at CFNI in Dallas, Texas. Headlined by some of today’s most influential worship leaders including Ray Hughes and Dove Award winner Kari Jobe, this year’s event marks the fourth consecutive year we have sponsored the conference …

Three Great DIs for Worship Leaders

Choosing a DI (Direct Input) box can easily become overwhelming with all the different options available. I recently evaluated three models that could possibly be utilized in a worship setting. The first box I looked at was the Avalon Design U5, a high-end DI with an Internet/street price around $585. That may seem steep for a DI box, but it …

Building a Better Monitor Mix, Part 1

We have several talented musicians on staff at Church Audio Video and ProAudio.com. In the hopes that our readers could benefit from their advice, we asked a few of them to share their thoughts on the topic of monitoring. The following comes from Kevin Lorensen, ProAudio.com Account Manager. Kevin plays bass guitar and sings harmony vocals for Brandon Steadman Band, and is an …

Do My Loudspeakers Need to Be Replaced?

The answer to this question might not be as obvious as you think. What is obvious is that if the loudspeakers in your sound system don’t sound right, then something’s probably wrong (ain’t that a brilliant piece of deductive logic?). But is it actually the loudspeaker that is misbehaving? Here are a few troubleshooting questions to consider before you go …

1/4″ Connector Confusion Clarified

There is much confusion when one mentions the 1/4” connector. Guitar players and sound engineers are each seeking a certain type, but often have or are given the other. Let’s explore the simple 1/4″ connector that has come to complicate our world. We can start with how it is known: audio jack, phone jack, phone plug, jack plug. Specific types …

Choosing The Right Earset Microphone

Earset, headworn, and over-the-ear microphones are quickly taking the place of lavalier and handheld microphones in many houses of worship. As with all microphones, choosing the right one for your application is important, so here I will discuss a few of the deciding factors all churches should consider, and I’ll make some recommendations on specific models. Why choose an over-the-ear …

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