Few things are more distracting during a church service than the persistent hum or hiss coming from the loudspeakers. You just want it to stop.This article explores the most common causes of audible noise in PA systems and offers practical, effective solutions to...
I have been deeply involved in the live audio engineering industry for many years. Growing up, I was my father’s right-hand helper, initially performing tasks similar to those of a roadie—rolling cables, setting up and tearing down the stage and PA system. However,...
I recently had the privilege of participating in the NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, CA, as a representative of QSC. During the event, I had the opportunity to lead a TEC Track session and contribute to two House of Worship panels. A...
Why does church A/V tech seem to break down right before the largest and most technically complex services of the year, Christmas services? Rather than write an article about it, I put together this little parody in honor of all of us who had to “Tech the halls with...
ALL ABOARD The Polar Pattern Express! Not the movie. 😁 Today, we will explore microphone polar patterns and examine specific applications suited to microphones with various polar pattern types. What Is A Polar Pattern? Each microphone has a polar, or pickup,...
As both a musician and worship leader, I have personally navigated the transition to in-ear monitors (IEMs) and understand the challenges performers face during this process. Additionally, as an experienced audio engineer, my perspective from both sides of the stage...
Why is it that so many people are eager to participate in the worship band, yet skilled audio technicians are so difficult to find? I've observed a trend in medium to small churches where there is often a shortage of experienced audio techs. In many cases, the audio...
Ok, hopefully that question got your attention. However, when deciding between a lavalier (lav) (lapel) or headset (headworn) microphone the better question to ask is, "Which mic is best for the application?" If you were to ask me or most pro audio sales engineers on...
When it comes to using in-ear monitors, there are two camps of thought -- those who like them and those who don't. Either way, many musicians will be confronted with the prospect of having to use in-ear monitors (IEMs) at some point. For example, a venue that requires...
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REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW The main objective when dialing in monitors is to provide the best reference possible for each musician to help them to achieve their best performance. Properly dialing them in for each individual is critical to the performance of the band as...
Hello Worship Facility readers! I'm very proud to announce that we've made it even easier for you and your church teams to watch our webinars whenever you like. For the past year, you've enjoyed our webinars, featuring experts such as Samantha Potter, Ben Stapley,...
REGISTER AND DOWNLOAD NOW When mixing live audio, one of the biggest mistakes a sound operator can make is aimlessly applying EQ without intentionality. This article will equip you with knowledge and understanding about frequencies and how to use your EQ tools, plus...
We now have the first month of 2023 behind us, and I can't tell you how excited I am about what we have in store for you throughout the year. We're less than a year into our launch, and already you've shown a huge amount of interest in the content we've provided, week...
Capturing the best sound possible starts with the microphone. For many, choosing the right mic for a specific application can be a mystery. In this webinar, join Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and QSC Audio Instructor and worship performer Golden Presciado to...
I have to be honest, when I sat down to write this article, I had a little bit of writer’s block. I was supposed to present “what worked” in my past Christmas productions before I presented “what didn’t.” I had trouble putting into words exactly what made these...
Once upon a time, churches had no sound systems. The congregation sang their lyrics and sight-read their vocal parts from hymnals. Fast forward to today; most churches are using current technology including sound systems, lighting, presentation software, cameras for...
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