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  • Wednesday, April 17, 2013
    Church Sound: Defining Factors Of Analog And Digital Consoles
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    Jeff McLeod 04/17/13 03:56 PM,
    This article is provided by Church Audio Video.   In the last few years, there have been so many digital mixing consoles released that it’s almost mind boggling to keep up with them. But let’s look at some of the big-picture differences between analog and digital consoles. Perspectives first…If you’re the sound technician at your church, then what you may like about a console could be very different from what the money people or the congregation think about it. Here… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Blog • Study Hall • Analog • Consoles • Digital • Mixer

  • Thursday, December 13, 2012
    Church Sound: ‘Tis The Season For Recording
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    Jeff McLeod 12/13/12 01:00 PM,
    This article is provided by Church Audio Video.   Have you ever wanted to record your worship team, choir, or worship leader? As a songwriter myself, I’ve been recording my own and others’ music for over three decades, so I’ve seen lots of changes through the years. Here are some guidelines to consider: Know the reason for the project. Remember the verse “Without a vision, the people perish/cast off restraint” (Proverbs 29:18)? Don’t just record a project because you want… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Blog • Education • Engineer • Signal • Stage • System • Technician

  • Monday, November 12, 2012
    Church Sound: Does Your System Need A Tune-Up?
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    Jeff McLeod 11/12/12 04:50 PM,
    This article is provided by Church Audio Video.   Wouldn’t it be great once we’ve gotten a new audio system up and running that it never required any attention? That’s probably the most frequent dream church sound techs have besides that brand-new automated digital console, right? The fact is that even the best designed and installed sound systems require a tune-up every now and then to perform at their best. Before you break out the toolbox (or the checkbook), here… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Blog • Consoles • Loudspeaker • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement • System

  • Wednesday, May 09, 2012
    Church Sound: How Do I Budget For Our A/V/L Needs?
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    Jeff McLeod 05/09/12 04:16 PM,
    This article is provided by Church Audio Video.   The modern church is becoming increasingly more dependent upon technology. Whether it’s just a simple analog mixer for a children’s area or a full-blown computer-controlled audio, video and lighting system, one thing is for sure: Knowing WHAT you need is not nearly as important as knowing WHY you need it. Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven philosophy is a powerful reminder that if we’re not careful, we’ll allow the tyranny of the urgent… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Study Hall • Education • System • Audio

  • Thursday, August 04, 2011
    Choosing The Right Earset Microphone For Church Sound Applications
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    Jeff McLeod 08/04/11 09:49 AM, 0 Comments
    This article is provided by Church Audio Video.   Earset, headworn, and over-the-ear microphones are quickly taking the place of lavalier and handheld microphones in many houses of worship. As with all microphones, choosing the right one for your application is important, so here I will discuss a few of the deciding factors all churches should consider, and I’ll make some recommendations on specific models. Why choose an over-the-ear microphone in the first place? Since the diaphragms of most earset… View this story
    Filed in: Church Sound • Feature • Poll • Microphone • Sound Reinforcement