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…
How to Become a Better Problem Solver with Church Sound
It’s Sunday morning rehearsal, time is strapped, and something goes wrong with the sound. It worked just fine last week, why is it not working now? You frantically search for…
The Key to Great Church Sound
When it comes to great sound, there is one thing that often gets overlooked – especially in churches. We run to the mixer to fix problems that arise while ignoring…
3 Ways to Lower Stage Noise
In many churches, the sound coming from the stage is louder than the house mix…and this is a problem. You will never experience a quality mix if stage noise is…
Top 3 Things All Church Sound Techs Should Know
So many of us got our start in audio by simply being a “warm body” that was willing to help. And what started as “just helping out” turned into a trial-by-fire…
Understanding Panning, Faders and Groups
Fully understanding all the knobs and buttons on your mixer will relieve a load of stress and enable you to quickly diagnose and solve problems that show up week-to-week. So,…
The Ultimate Guide for Choosing Audio Cables
Does your sound system buzz, hiss or make some other kind of unwanted noise? The problem is most likely rooted in bad cables. Regardless of how good your mixer, amps…
Understanding Aux Sends on Your Mixer
Aux sends can be used for a variety of purposes, such as monitor mixes or signal processing (reverb, delay, compression, etc). Each aux send enables you to control the volume…