BTM 026: Finding the Perfect Volume for Live Audio Production

Finding the ideal music volume for a congregation can be hard, especially when you're new to live audio production.  On today's podcast, Chris Huff and Brian Gowing talk about all of the facets of volume, in live church audio production, and their tricks to find that perfect volume.  They cover sound meter usage, the importance of measuring sound throughout a room, volume complaints, and share their methods for finding that right volume no matter the type of church. Chris and Brian start the show talking about things going on in their production world, including Shure rechargeable batteries, Alclair in-ear headphones, and a possible event on the horizon.  Jump to the 7:35 mark if you want to skip it. Resources: How to Find the Perfect Volume Alclair In Ear Monitors Shure Rechargeable Batteries  

Om Podcasten

Chris Huff, from the Behind the Mixer Blog, reveals tips and tricks to mixing sound in the realm of church audio production. He covers everything from building a music mix from scratch to upgrading your audio console. You’ll even learn how things work, like audio compression and gating, so you can be a better sound tech. Discover the latest gear, newest mixing strategies, or learn the foundational audio production processes every church sound guy should know. You’ll even catch interviews and find out how other church audio engineers are coming up with creative solutions to everyday problems. Chris has been working in church audio for over twenty years, writes for pro audio publications, helps other church audio techs through his web site, and has authored several church sound system guides. He helps you with audio mixing, mixing monitors, working with musicians and church staff, buying new audio equipment, understanding how signal flow works, and most every aspect crucial for creating a top notch audio production, while working in the unique church environment.