Where Each Instrument Fits in the Mix
As a sound tech at church, you not only have to possess a wide array of technical knowledge, but you also need an understanding of where each instrument fits in…
How to Use Your Digital Mixer’s EQ
Digital mixers use parametric equalizers – which is a god-send for those who are used to a graphic equalizer with an analog system. Parametric EQ allows for so much more…
Reverb Techniques for Church Sound
Reverb holds the power to take your mix from sounding dead to alive. But, it also comes with the risk of making your mix unintelligible and frustrating to the listener….
How to Set EQ with iPhone Sound Frequency Analyzer
When you get EQ right, the end result is amazing. You no longer have problems with feedback and you can run your sound at a higher volume without irritating people’s…
A Quick Guide to Mixing Vocals for Worship
Mixing vocals is an art. It’s tough to get them right, especially hearing the lead vocal throughout the entire song without things getting to loud. To help you navigate the troubled…
DIY Sound Absorbing Panels for Churches
There is a good chance your church sanctuary was not built with sound in mind. Or, maybe you rent a gym, warehouse or some other type of building that is…
How to Set a Compressor for Vocals
Compression works wonders on vocals. It allows you to bring them to the front of the mix while not having to worry about their ‘power note’ making everyone in the…
How to Make Your Pastor’s Mic Sound Amazing
The most important microphone at church is the pastor’s. So, let’s go through a few simple steps to making your pastor’s mic sound amazing. Use the right microphone. When budgeting…
5 Tips for an Amazing Drum Mix
Have you ever left a high-caliber concert completely amazed at how the drums sounded? I know I have. I could feel the kick drum, the snare was clear and punchy…
How to Solve Behringer P16 Volume Problems
If you are using Behringer P16 personal mixers with the X32, chances are, you have run into volume problems. A majority of people I come in contact with who are…
How to Make Drums Quieter (without a drum cage)
Drummers are a wild bunch. And for the safety of everyone in the church, we put them in a cage. Okay, so maybe this isn’t the real reason. But a…
How to EQ Your Room with the X32
If you are ready to take your mix to the next level, it is time to EQ your room. This is also a great way to solve feedback problems. This…
The Most Important EQ Techniques for Church Sound
Have you ever been overwhelmed with EQ? Yeah, me too. Just when I think I have a good grasp on it, there is something new to learn. But turns out,…
When to Use an Audio Matrix (and How To Set It Up on the X32)
When I first set up the Behringer X32, one of my first thoughts was, “What the heck is a matrix?”. Coming from a simple analog setup, the only Matrix I…
How to Set Gain on Your Mixer
There is a knob at the very top of your mixer that often gets mistaken as volume control. But, it is so much more. Properly setting gain is foundational to…
EQ for Clean Backup Vocals
Backup vocals can add a lot of depth and strength to a worship team. But they can also muddy the mix if you’re not careful. The challenge often comes when…
Unexpected EQ for Better Bass Guitar
What’s the first thing to do when you want more of that big bass sound? “Boost the bass!” with a low shelf EQ filter. OK, don’t lie. We’ve all done…
One EQ Filter for Better Drums
Does it sound like your drummer is hitting a cardboard box? Or, are the drums sounding a bit muddy? Depending on your room and the drums, this is most likely…
Hymns vs Modern Worship
The two primary criteria I use when choosing worship songs are “Is it theologically sound?” and “Is is singable for the congregation?”. All other criteria are secondary, and that includes…
How to Achieve a Better Mix for Your Worship Band [Podcast]
iTunes I was stoked when Jake Gosselin with Churchfront invited me to be a guest on the Churchfront Podcast! In the podcast, we talk practical tips for achieving…