Overcome the fear of messing up behind the mixer
In this video are practical tips on how to overcome the fear of screwing up at the mixer. We also share some of our own mistakes because, well, it should…
In this video are practical tips on how to overcome the fear of screwing up at the mixer. We also share some of our own mistakes because, well, it should…
If you try to tackle the whole mixer at once, you are sure to get paralyzed. But if you focus and take it one step at a time, it all…
When you are new to running sound, it is all very intimidating. Even after you’ve been at it for a while, insecurities tend to pop up. In this video, we…
Almost all the leaders we talk to desire a better team culture. Many times, the leader feels like they’re doing all the work and the team is doing the bare…
As a church volunteer or staff member, a lot is expected of you. And if you don’t set some boundaries, you’ll find yourself resenting the fact that you ever got…
In this video, we compare three different kinds of drum stick alternatives for reducing drum volume. We give an in-depth example of each, and how they compare to regular drum…
Drummers pretty much have their own insider language. So, when you need the drummer to do something different, it can be tough to get on the same page. In this…
Mixing vocals for a live stream is more tricky than mixing for the room. Does it need different EQ? What about effects? Autotune? In this full-length episode, Nathan Drake joins…
When it comes to vocal mixing, 95% of the result will come from EQ, compression, and reverb. But what about the last 5%? Nathan Drake joins us to share how…
Have any of your vocalists listened back to the live stream recording and said “Yuck, is that me? I sound awful.” The fact of the matter is, live streaming makes…
When you get reverb right, it brings depth and energy to your vocals. This is especially true in a live stream mix when you don’t have natural room reverb to…
It’s impossible to get a good live stream mix without compression. Without it, everything will be jumping in and out of the mix and you’ll never achieve balance. Nathan Drake…
Cutting, boosting, sweeping… EQ can do a lot for your vocals. But it can get you into lots of trouble as well. Nathan Drake joins us to share his simple…
If the worship team practices their craft before service, it makes sense that sound guys would too, but how? Virtual soundchecks. A virtual soundcheck is a great way to practice…
​Getting your mix to sound good can be a challenge, especially when you’re mixing for tiny mobile phone speakers. Chad Kirkpatrick joins us to share tips on getting the drums…