Tech Gear Conversation

Have questions about your sound system, media, or gear? Want to know what’s available to serve your church better? This is the breakout for you. Rick Mead, technical Director for Highview Church, will be answering your questions about all things technical.

Technology and Your Sunday Gathering

From the printing press to the iPhone, from organs to IMAG, churches in every generation have had to wisely assess what role the latest technology might play in serving their congregations. How do we avoid the two extremes of “anything goes” and “the old is good enough?” What questions should guide us in determining what […]

Understanding Plug-Ins

Digital soundboards come in many different shapes and sizes but nearly everyone has a selection of plugins designed to enhance and manipulate the audio passing through your soundboard. Never before have churches had this kind of access to processing because it previously required a lot of expensive outboard equipment. Did your electric guitarist forget his […]

Microphone Applications

This is where it all begins in live sound reinforcement. Limit your potential problems and maximize better audio for your church by gaining valuable insight into how to choose the right mic and put it in the right place. Topics will include increasing the level of desired sound and reducing the effects of undesired sounds, […]

20 Steps to Better Sound

You don’t necessarily have to spend money you don’t have to improve your sound. Sometimes the small things can make a big difference. In this seminar we’ll walk through some very simple changes you can make that will have a positive impact on your mix.

Understanding the Mixer

Confused about knobs, faders, decibels, EQ, and speakers? Doug Gould has had years of experience helping not only newbies understand mixers better, but seasoned engineers as well. In this practical seminar you’ll gain skills that will help you do a better job in any mixing context.

Microphone Primer

This seminar will cover the differences between various microphones types, where to point a microphone, frequency response, how many mics to use, applications, tips, techniques, and more. Also included at no additional charge will be the Ten Things You Need to Know about Wireless (or more things if there’s time). No need to bring your slide […]

Microphone Applications

This is where it all begins in live sound reinforcement. Limit your potential problems and maximize better audio for your church by gaining valuable insight to how choose the right mic and put it in the right place. Topics will include increasing the level of desired sound and reducing the effects of undesired sounds, reducing […]

Lowering Stage Volume

How do you fix the problem of too much volume? Wear ear plugs? Fire the drummer? Put sheet music in front of the guitar player? There are better ways. In this seminar, Doug will explore options that don’t require any additional equipment, as well as suggest various ways technology can serve you. We’ll look at […]

In-Ear Monitors

Fighting a losing battle against excessive stage noise? Thinking about switching to in-ear monitors? Want to understand more about their advantages and uses? This seminar will help you understand the purpose of in-ear monitors and how to benefit from them.

Caring for Your Sound System

What should churches consider when faced with growth or a broken piece of equipment? How do you pursue quality without breaking the bank on audio equipment? If some extra money is found in the budget, what should you spend it on? How do you encourage musicians and other sound team members to care for equipment? […]

Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 2)

Peaceful and joyful service on the tech team comes when the right people are serving in the right place with the right training and the right information. In this seminar Dave will discuss ideas and practices to most effectively recruit, train, and deploy people on your team.

Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 1)

Serving week to week behind the scenes on a tech team can be a challenging task. Long hours, little recognition, and a lack of volunteers and test the most faithful team. In this seminar, Dave Wilcox will explore how Biblical motivation, ongoing care, and faithful leadership are essential to building a tech team that honors […]