20 Steps to Better Sound
20 Steps to Better Sound
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2017 Midwest: Human & Holy
Audio
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.
Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 1)
Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 1)
David Wilcox | WorshipGod 2011: The Gathering
Audio, PDF
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 God through joyful serving.
Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 2)
Building and Caring for a Tech Team (Part 2)
David Wilcox | WorshipGod 2011: The Gathering
Audio, PDF
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.
Caring for Your Sound System
Caring for Your Sound System
Darryl Wegner | WorshipGod 2008: Rediscovering the Psalms
Audio, PDF
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? These and other questions will be answered in this seminar that focuses on buying, maintaining, and upgrading your sound system.
In-Ear Monitors
In-Ear Monitors
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2008: Rediscovering the Psalms
Audio
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.
Lowering Stage Volume
Lowering Stage Volume
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2011: The Gathering
Audio
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 amp simulators, personal monitors and mixers, "buttkickers," drum shields, electronic instruments, and mute boxes. We'll explore these one at a time and explain the benefit…
Microphone Applications
Microphone Applications
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2014 West: Triune
Audio
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 feedback, why less is more, tips and techniques for vocalists, drums, guitar cabinets, choirs and acoustic instruments and more. Also included at additional charge is…
Microphone Applications
Microphone Applications
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio
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, reducing feedback, why less is more, tips and techniques for vocalists, drums, guitar cabinets, choirs and acoustic instruments, and more. Also included at no additional…
Microphone Primer
Microphone Primer
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2011: The Gathering
Audio
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 rules or calculators, Doug insists he’s math-challenged.
The Undervalued Art of Lyric Projection
Understanding Plug-Ins
Understanding Plug-Ins
Rick Mead | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
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 amp? Want more punch out of your drums or bass? Do you want more consistent presence out of your vocals? Leveraging plugins can help solve…
Understanding the Mixer
Understanding the Mixer
Doug Gould | WorshipGod 2014 West: Triune
Audio
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.