In Episode 132, James and Gary share four keys to achieving consistency when utilizing volunteers with varying backgrounds and skill levels. These keys include consistent inputs, a consistent starting place on the console, consistent targets, and a consistent workflow — see the theme? The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.

Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.

Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.

Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.