Mike is joined this week by Criss Niemann of AudioGeer and Dave Mendez of Shure. The trio talk about Axient, best practices for RF mics and a little about the new line of Shure ribbon mics that Mike is addicted to.

Guests:

Criss Niemann

Dave Mendez

Picks:

fccinfo.com

Theme song:

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

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This week we have the men behind Church Tech Leaders; Bill Swaringim, Dennis Choy and Jeff VanderGiessen. We talk about the vision of CTL, and how we can use it to connect with each other.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Bill Swaringim

Dennis Choy

Jeff VanderGiessen

Picks:

EV RE320 (Great Kick Mic) $225-ish

Harris Selineo Streaming Device (Media Streaming Device)

AMP Energy Drink

CTL T-shirt (not yet available--Send your requests to @billswaringim...)

Hosa CDL 313 (S/PDIF to AES and back converter) under $100

Theme song:

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

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This week the guys talk about the fuzzy line that separates what the congregation sees and what we experience. Also, the need for a support group and people in your life to encourage you.

Note: There will be no Church Tech Weekly next week (July 10) due to my vacation.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Picks:

Church Tech Leaders

Westone UM1

Flatirons Church

Google+

Theme song:

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

The topic this week is digital signage. Though we don't get through the entire topic, we have a lively discussion on displays, mounts and transport systems. Learn about various ways to get the signal distributed throughout the campus. And of course, picks of the week.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Karl Peterson

Picks:

INEO Superspeed USB 3.0 drive docks (Bare Drive Dock)

Just Ad Power VBS Suite (Send HDMI over Cat5)

Extron XTP CrossPoint 3200 Series (Multiformat Matrix Router)

Notetaker HD (iPad App)

Whiteboard pro (iPad App)

Theme song:

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

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On this special 1-year anniversary episode, we are bringing you complete InfoComm coverage; even though we weren't there. Hear more about Sanyo projectors, Blackmagic vaporware, iPad interfaces, and much, much more.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Marcus Hammond

Jonathan Davis

Picks:

Gigeasy Side Mount Micstand for iPad

Allen & Heath Dante Cards, XDR 16x8 IO Expander

Roland BA55 Powered Speaker (Not on their website yet)

Training is the topic of tonight's episode. How to train new volunteers, when is the best time to train and are there any positions you really should just have paid staff run?

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Jason Cole

Picks:

Good to Great (Book by Jim Collins)

Seeds (Web Resource from Church on the Move in Tulsa, OK)

LogMeIn (Web-Based Remote Control)

Theme song:

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

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This week's topic is all about video; IMAG, capture, streaming and why you should (or shouldn't) do any of the above. We answer questions posed on Twitter, making it our first user-generated show ever!

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Mark Hanna

Picks:

The picks are embedded throughout the show this week.

Theme song:

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

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This weeks topic is all about video; IMAG, capture, streaming and why you should (or shouldnt) do any of the above. We answer questions posed on Twitter, making it our first user-generated show ever!

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Mark Hanna

Picks:

The picks are embedded throughout the show this week.

Theme song:

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

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A very informative discussion on developing equipment budgets, maintenance and supplies stocking strategies and developing long term technology plans.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Karl Peterson

Picks:

Varilite VL400 (400W Discharge Moving Head)

HD Fury (Copy Protected HDMI to HD Component Video Converter)

LexPower E-String (spaced power cord)

Dugan-MY16 (Automixing Card for Yamaha Consoles)

Yamaha StageMix (App for iPad)

Smaart for iPad (Audio measurement app for iPad)

Kenwood TK3300UP two-way radio

Convert Ear PTT Mic & Acoustic Ear Tube (Mic Kit ofr TK3300UP)

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD

Theme song:

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

A very informative discussion on developing equipment budgets, maintenance and supplies stocking strategies and developing long term technology plans.

Guests:

Van Metschke

Duke Dejong

Karl Peterson

Picks:

Varilite VL400 (400W Discharge Moving Head)

HD Fury (Copy Protected HDMI to HD Component Video Converter)

LexPower E-String (spaced power cord)

Dugan-MY16 (Automixing Card for Yamaha Consoles)

Yamaha StageMix (App for iPad)

Smaart for iPad (Audio measurement app for iPad)

Kenwood TK3300UP two-way radio

Convert Ear PTT Mic Acoustic Ear Tube (Mic Kit ofr TK3300UP)

OWC Mercury Extreme Pro SSD

Theme song:

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