Church Sound Podcast

In Episode 134, James and Gary dive into “everything wireless.” Wireless system problems can cause distractions and be difficult to troubleshoot, with the hosts providing insights and tools to help make your systems more consistent and reliable. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.

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In Episode 133, James and Gary venture away from audio-heavy topics to discuss an import aspect of any successful team: growth. They discuss good places to start when growing the sound team, how to hold on to that growth in the long-term, and skills and tools to consider and share along the way. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.

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In Episode 132, James and Gary share four keys to achieving consistency when utilizing volunteers with varying backgrounds and skill levels. These keys include consistent inputs, a consistent starting place on the console, consistent targets, and a consistent workflow — see the theme? The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.

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In Episode 131, James and Gary have a conversation with Ralph and Brandon Heinz of top loudspeaker developer Renkus-Heinz. The episode dives into the founding of the company and some of the technology that makes the company’s loudspeakers unique, along with general help and knowledge when it comes to loudspeaker setup and placement. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 130, James and Gary cover the basics of loudspeaker design. Loudspeakers can be a weak link in sound systems, with the hosts presenting language it’s important to know when choosing loudspeakers as well as guidance on placing them in the right location joined by a quick overview of how to tune them, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 129, James and Gary discuss time-based effects, which can be a great way to add space and depth to a mix. If done correctly, using time-based effects like reverb and delay can help transform a mix and give it a little extra polish. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 128, the hosts discuss acoustics & psychoacoustics, how sound behaves in space and how our ears gather and interpret that sound. Having an understanding of acoustics can help how we mic sources, how we use and place loudspeakers, how we adjust things like reverb and delay to make it fit within a mix, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 127, the hosts provide a deeper dive into compression, building on the discussion that began in the previous episode. They talk about a tricky aspect of compression: knowing exactly when it’s needed, backed up with examples and situations where it could be needed — or not. They also dive into the numbers, providing good starting points for aspects such as attack, release, and threshold. The Church Sound Podcast is sponso...

In Episode 126, the hosts go through the basics of compression, when and how to utilize it correctly as well as what compression does and how we can use it to control and/or add consistency to instruments and vocals with a large dynamic range, and more. They also discuss the basics of threshold, knee, and ratio. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 125, the hosts continue their discussion on equalization (EQ). In Episode 124, they discussed the basics of EQ, and this time out, they dive into how to equalize specific instruments and vocals, as well as when to use high/low pass filters, when to boost and when to cut, how that fits into the greater context of the mix, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 124, the hosts go back to the basics with one of the foundational blocks of processing audio: equalization (EQ). Discussion revolves around what EQ actually is, when you need to use it, and ultimately how to use it correctly. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 123, the hosts discuss how to not only build a great volunteer team, but how to get the most out of them. Recruiting volunteers can be difficult, but training and retaining them is the way to ultimately build a “dream team.” The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpod...

In Episode 122, the hosts discuss a proper gear maintenance plan to get the most out of your equipment and increase longevity. Setting up (and keeping) a schedule to dust, wipe down, and check the overall health of equipment can lead to better functioning service over a longer period of time. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 121, the hosts discuss strategies and workflow when working with a compact consoles. Some of the keys to success include properly utilizing DCAs and snapshots/scenes, staying organized, and much more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast.

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In Episode 120, the hosts dive in on future-proofing church tech. First, is it even possible? We might not be able to account for every upcoming change, adaptations happen and equipment wears out over time, but we can make informed decisions that make the future less daunting. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 119, the hosts discuss getting into a musician’s mindset to better understand arrangement and improve the overall mix. It benefits us to not only identify the various sections of a performance but also understand what the primary and secondary instruments or parts are and where to place them in the mix. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 118, the hosts discuss plugins, what they are and how they can be used. The bottom line is that plugins can be useful (and sometimes more) when used correctly, but they should be seen more as helpful tools rather than a quick fix to a complex problem. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 117, the hosts discuss the process of preparing and educating others on the team with mental and technical skills so they’re ready to step up when the time comes. They also highlight key areas to work on or have full understanding of before that torch is passed. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

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In Episode 116, the hosts discuss different physical and mental aspects of running the “perfect service” — or as close to it as we can get. Mistakes will be made and equipment will fail, but we can learn how to better manage those hurdles as they arise. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz.

Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram pa...