The Behind the Mixer Podcast
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The Behind the Mixer Podcast
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 b...
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47 EpisodenInterview with House of Worship Market Manager, Richard Gaspard from Presonus - #51
There's a lot going on in the world of church audio and it's not all good. Chris and Brian talk with Richard Gaspard, the House of Worship Market Man...
Interview with My Worship Minister, Jason Wetherholt - #50
What do you call a man so devoted to the Chicago Cubs that he named his dog, Wrigley? You call him Jason Wetherholt, Worship Minister at Greenwood Ch...
What You Should Teach Rookies Techs...But Likely Don't
Episode 45 - Back from a short hiatus, Chris and Brian talk about the topic everyone should teach their new audio techs right from the start. Unfortu...
Are You Breaking Music Copyright Laws? Probably.
Episode 40 - Music copyright laws are in place to protect musicians and the original music owners. However, there are popular myths that churches hav...
Tips on Volunteer Recruitment and Retention
Episode 43: What mistakes are we making as tech team leaders? For that matter, what mistakes are we making as volunteers? In this episode, Chris inte...
Gear Recommendations: Walking Through a Typical Church System
What speakers should we buy? What about the mixer? These questions are part of typical conversations Chris and Brian have had with many churches over...
A Theology of Church Tech Arts: Interview with Dr. Josiah Way
What's the purpose of technical production in the church? What about your church? Josiah Way answers this in his new book, Producing Worship: A Theol...
Reviewing the New Personal Monitoring System by Audio Fusion Systems
Audio Fusion Systems is a new contender to the personal monitor mixing realm and they are unlike everything else in one big way. They claim you can g...
Why Low End Frequencies Can Kill Your Mix
Low end frequency problems can plague a mix if they aren't identified and addressed. In episode 39, Chris Huff discusses how the low end frequencies...
Your Production Successes in 2018 and What the Future Holds
It's the end of the year so Brian and Chris decided to take time to reflect on production successes of 2018 and what the future holds for Behind the M...
Microphones 101 and Why The Basics are Critical to Creativity
Don't assume there are only two different types of microphones; vocal and instrumental. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing explain how microphones are differ...
How to Deal with Tech Team Bullies
Bullies exist even in the church technical production realm and if you're dealing with one then this episode is for you. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing e...
Your Live Audio Questions Get Answered
How can I eliminate feedback? How can I get our ear-worn mic to stay on? Why do our new microphones sound so different? Chris and Brian answer these...
BTM 034: Mercy Me, Touring Audio Engineers, and How to Take Advantage of Concerts
Have you ever wondered how a live audio engineer got a particular sound, when you attended a concert? Do what Brian and Chris do, just ask! In today...
BTM 033: What’s it Like to Be Married to a Church Sound Guy
Ever notice your spouse sitting alone (without you by their side) in the congregation while you're running sound? You probably didn't see them before...
BTM 032: The Guide to Portable Church AVL
Portable church audio, video, and lighting can be a beast of production work each week. Load it all in, pack it all away, and hope everything in betwe...
BTM 031: How Much Should the Music Mix Change Each Week?
Do you set the mix once for the band and never touch it again? What do you do when the skill level of the sound techs greatly varies? Chris and Brian...
BTM 030: Seven Habits of Highly Effective Sound People
Isn't running sound only about mixing and working with gear? Far from it! In a recent article, Karl Winkler discussed the seven habits (skills) ever...
BTM 029: What To Do When The Tech Team And The Band Are At Odds
ENOUGH! At some point, someone in the band angered the tech team and things haven't been the same. Maybe the animosity felt between the groups is th...
BTM 028: The Six Things No One Told Me About Church Audio
Move past the microphones and mixers and technical side of church audio production work and you'll find there's a whole lot more to learn. If you're...
BTM 027: Ten Music Mixing Tips
Your growth as an audio mixer might have stalled out because you've allowed yourself to put limits on how you mix. Chris covers ten tips that will he...
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 an...
BTM 025: The Art of Mixing Drums (Part 2)
Drum mixing is a complex topic which requires stage work, mix work, and working with the drummer. Episode 24 focused on much of the stage work - the...
BTM 024: The Art of Mixing Drums (Part 1)
Drum mixing is a complex topic which requires stage work, mix work, and working with the drummer. Add on to that subjects like shielding and volume i...
BTM 023: New Audio Products for 2018, Announced at NAMM
New audio products are coming to the market this year (2018) and Chris and Brian go to the NAMM trade show in Anaheim, California to check out the new...
BTM 022: Joining the Sennhesier Advisory Council
How much does a pro audio company care about the church market? In the case of Sennheiser, quite a lot. In this episode, Chris Huff and Brian Gowing...
BTM 021: How to EQ Acoustic Guitars
How does one EQ an acoustic guitar? It's not a simple one-step process but a process that begins on stage. Chris Huff walks you through every step,...
BTM 020: Tips to Working with Audio, Video, and Lighting in Portable Churches
Are you hauling AVL equipment in and out of a venue each weekend because your church doesn't have it's own building? There is a lot that can go wrong...
BTM 019: Interview with David Manners
There's a world of other church audio techs out there and Chris interviews David Manners about how such a community benefits each member. Call them a...
BTM 018: Audio and Video Maintenance
Microphones, cables, projectors, and many other AVL components require annual maintenance (some more often). In today's episode, Chris Huff and Brian...
BTM 017: Which Monitors are Right for You?
Floor monitors, personal mixing systems, and even small spot monitors are available for musicians to use on stage, but which type is the best? The an...
BTM 016: Build Your First Audio Production Team
Too many people work on a one-person audio team. No vacations, no sick days, and burnout is just around the corner. Now imagine recruiting another p...
BTM 015: Four Bad Habits of Mixing and How to Overcome Them
There are four ways in which live audio production can sound unprofessional or otherwise detract from the event. Chris details each of these while he...
BTM 014: Sound System Tuning with Nathan Lively
Are your speakers in the best spot for your room? Are you confused about the sound you're getting from the subwoofers? In this episode, Chris interv...
BTM 013: A Personal Thank You
What would a time of THANKSGIVING be without giving thanks to every person across the globe who is working behind the mixer, devoting their time and e...
BTM 012: Learning the X32 and Everything Audio: Interview with Brandon Wilson - 012
Jumping into the world of live audio production is no easy task. This week, Chris interviews church audio tech Brandon Wilson and finds out how he we...
BTM 011: Listener Q and A: Tackling Feedback, Mentoring, and More
You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include compression, feedback, mentoring, and what to do with your old equipment. If you've got a q...
BTM 010: Listener Q and A: Tackling Compression, Wireless Microphones and More
You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include sound booth placement, the pros and cons of digital microphones, line array versus point sou...
BTM 009: Are Powered or Non-Powered Speakers Right For Your Church
Loudspeakers are available in active and passive models, but which is right for you? Chris and Brian detail the differences between the two models, t...
BTM 008: Chris and Brian Hit the WFX 2017 Conference
The WFX 2017 conference was packed full of AVL equipment and Chris Huff and Brian Gowing tackled it...or it tackled them! In this episode, they cover...