Understand Mic Pickup Patterns in 8 Minutes
Cardioid, hyper cardioid, super cardioid, omnidirectional….. what do they all mean and where do you use each of them? Doug Gould (former Shure executive) joins us to break down each…
Microphone Placement Tips
When it comes to live sound your output is only as good as your input, and good mic placement can mean the difference between crisp, clear sound and a garbled…
Dynamic Microphone VS Condenser Microphone
Former Shure executive, Doug Gould, joins us in this video to explain the differences between dynamic microphones and condenser microphones. He also reveals when you should use each. In this…
Former Shure Executive Shares Common Mic Problems
When it comes to live sound, good microphone placement can prevent a lot of headaches at the sound booth. Former Shure executive, Doug Gould, joins us to talk about how…
Eliminating Audio Feedback Issues with EQ
If you want the entire audience to turn around and look at the sound booth, feedback is the way to do it. There is no greater interruption in a church…
Vocal EQ for Amazing Vocals
Let’s face it: No two vocalists sound the same. However, that doesn’t mean that they don’t have a few things in common. James Wasem joins us to share a baseline…
Ep 40: Podcast Finale ft. Kade and Dillon Young
While our podcast is going away, we aren’t. Keep an eye out for us and we look forward to having you join us in our other videos. Every video we…
Frequency Search and Destroy | EQ Sweeping
Let’s say one of your vocalists sounds nasally, or the guitar just sound muddy coming out of your speakers, what do you do? James Wasem joins us to talk about…
Ep 39: Microphone Mastery ft. Doug Gould
How important are microphones? Well, if you don’t choose the right microphone and use it correctly, your mixing efforts are going to be like polishing a turd. The output is…
Put this EQ on EVERY channel
A common mixing mistake is boosting the low end EQ. After all, we all want punchy sound! Turns out, you get a clean and powerful low end by cutting lows…
Best Software for Church Live Stream
The first step to a good looking live stream is the right lighting (more on that here). Once the lighting is in place, the right camera can make a huge…
How to Simplify EQ with James Wasem
Why do we make EQ complicated? For the beginner, EQ just seems so obtuse. But it’s actually really helpful. Sound is invisible, but EQ is interesting because it actually makes…
The Most Important EQ Techniques
It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or have been mixing for years, EQ is probably the most overwhelming thing on your mixer. But turns out, there are actually…
When to Use an Audio Matrix | Behringer X32 Matrix
When first introduced to digital mixing, one of my first thoughts was, “What the heck is a matrix?”. Coming from a simple analog setup, the only Matrix I knew of…
How to Set Gain on Your Mixer
Download Gain Sheet Sheet (free) If the knobs on your mixer could talk, gain would definitely be throwing a fit about feeling misunderstood. Gain has this great purpose, but often…
