Church Sound Podcast

In Episode 148, the hosts discuss the approach when encountering a bad mix, identifying priorities and key areas of focus, particularly when time is tight. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 147, the hosts discuss how to determine when and/or if it’s time to upgrade an existing mixing console. What’s needed for your particular worship style and/or space, input counts, anticipating future growth, and a whole host of additional aspects to consider when working through the process. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 146, James and Gary discuss when to consider upgrading the sound system at your church. It might be necessary for a number of reasons — to better meet a particular worship style, or due to general aging and/or various components failing, and more. The hosts go through these issues as well as ways to troubleshoot problems joined by some tricks and tips they’ve picked up along the way. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 145, James and Gary discuss issues that arise between the stage and the console. Success starts with a clean stage, from microphone stands to proper cable management, and much more. The hosts offer ways to troubleshoot problems as well as tricks and tips they’ve picked up along the way. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 144, James and Gary discuss how to manage unwanted acoustical noise from the drum kit, as well as other instruments on stage, and much more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.