Ron Cochran

So You Had a Bad Day

So You Had a Bad Day

Whether you're a church audio engineer—Broadcast, Front of House, professional, or volunteer—this article is for you. I know my content occasionally stirs up controversy; after all, I’m just one voice sharing my experience. Disagreement is fine, but here’s one thing...

Does Your PA Need a Tune-Up?

Does Your PA Need a Tune-Up?

Not long ago, I had a conversation with a young church Tech Director. He said their auditorium had some audio issues, mostly dead spots in the coverage, so they scheduled a contractor to re-tune the PA and remedy the issue. This brief discussion reminded me that there...

Four Church PA Controversies

Four Church PA Controversies

When it comes to church PA systems there are several commonly used designs  and multiple variations within those designs. Engineers and audio experts all have their individual preferences. As with so many issues we discuss here, there are always proponents of one side...

The Lonely Life of Worship Musicians

The Lonely Life of Worship Musicians

If you've spent any time on social media lately, I'm sure you've seen lots of content created by worship musicians. Typically these are short clips with a POV camera showing the musicians doing their job. Sometimes we get a glimpse of their equipment, but for the most...

Church Audio… Any complaints?

Church Audio… Any complaints?

It's quite possible that the majority of complaints received by the modern church,  that aren't directed specifically to the pastor, are about the audio presentation.  They come in various forms, from the carefully crafted email, to the brief hand-written...

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