This week the team discuss volunteers. How to train them, encourage them, keep them engaged and otherwise protect them. Lots of very practical ideas in this episode.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

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This week we talk with Bob Heil of Heil Pro Sound. Bob has an amazing story of getting into the live sound industry when there was no live sound industry. We also learn why he doesn't like condenser mics.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Bob Heil

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week, the team was foiled by the Grammy's. So instead, we talked about trade shows and conferences! Which ones to attend to find the best gear, and which ones for creative inspiration.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

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This week, we talk football! Well, not really. But we do talk about the half-time show, and the importance of art in the church, and maintaining the proper attitude toward other's art.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Camron Ware

EchoHub Article mentioned during the show

In The News:

ProPresenter 5

MXL V67 Recording Kit

Blue Microphones Mikey

Roland v. 2.5 Firmware for S-4000 Snake

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

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At every trade show, manufacturers tout their latest wares as "potential game changers." This week, the gang talks about what really changes the game, and why trade shows are important to techs.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Brad Duryea

Lee Fields

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

The guys pick their favorite products from the recent NAMM show in Anaheim. We cover the gamut from the Roland VR-3 video mixer to the new Behringer X32 audio mixer, and preview a completely new approach to digital mixing with the Line6 Scagescape M20d. Hold on to your hats, it's quite a ride!

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week, our diverse panel debates leaving equipment on 24/7, discusses life spans for various pieces of gear, we introduce our In The News segment and roll out some great picks of the week.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Bob Nahrstadt

Dave Stagl

In The News:

WFX Keynotes available online:

http://wfxweb.com/content/resources

Largest church in Minnesota installs mymix system

http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/article/minnesotas_largest_church_ads_new_mymix_personal_monitoring_system

New Jands Vista software out

http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/news/16573

Presonus to include Smaart system

http://www.churchproduction.com/go.php/news/16322

Picks:

Yamaha Portico 5045 Primary Source Enhancer (AKA Magic Box)

Cobalt Digital Open Gear Cards

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week guest Nicholas Rivero talks about what it took to produce all the exceptionally cool video from the Passion conference as well as some outstanding tips for video directors and camera operators.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Nicholas Rivero

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Jan 1, 2012 marks the very first ever "live call in" show. And we've assembled a large panel to handle the questions. We tackle topics such as picking a contractor, learning to mix, how to choose a new mixer and managing a soundcheck.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

John David Boreing

Colin Burch

Jason Cole

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

Jan 1, 2012 marks the very first ever live call in show. And weve assembled a large panel to handle the questions. We tackle topics such as picking a contractor, learning to mix, how to choose a new mixer and managing a soundcheck.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

John David Boreing

Colin Burch

Jason Cole

Theme song:

But I Play One on TV (Im Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.