Podcast Notes: The Church Front Show - Studio Setup & New Products Episode Overview

In this episode of The Church Front Show, hosts Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer discuss plans for their podcast studio setup, review newly released audio/video products, share updates about Church Front Conference 2025, and explore potential expansion plans for their company.

Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:00]

• Jake and Matt joking about camera specifications and recording quality
• Initial discussion about their podcast setup needs

Podcast Studio Equipment Plans [00:45]

• Microphone considerations:
  • Shure SM7B microphones (with mention of the DB version with built-in preamp)
  • Discussion about the need for Cloud Lifters with standard SM7Bs
• Audio equipment:
  • Yamaha DM3D digital mixer with Dante capabilities
  • Headphone monitoring options (in-ear vs. over-ear)
• Studio furniture:
  • Plans for a larger 72" x 36" Uline cafe table
  • Preference for a setup where hosts face each other for better interaction
• Acoustic treatment:
  • Prime Acoustic panels already installed
  • Need for cloud panels (jokingly assigned to Chris)

Lighting Setup [07:21]

• Nanlite PavoTubes for accent lighting
• Discussion about permanent vs. flexible lighting options
• Consideration of Aperture softboxes for overhead lighting
• Preference for movable stands with casters for flexibility

Camera Equipment [10:13]

• Currently using Sony FX3 camera
• Plans to transition to PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras with NDI connectivity
• Benefits of NDI: single ethernet cable for power, control, and video
• Production approach using ECAMM Live software
• Discussion about camera mounting options

New Warehouse Plans [16:54]

• Looking at additional warehouse space with the same landlord
• Need for more assembly, rack-building, and testing space
• Benefits of pre-programming and pre-building systems before installation
• Goal of improving craftsmanship in rack builds

Church Front Conference 2025 [31:30]

• Announcement: moving to Rock Harbor Church in Florida
• Limited capacity of 200-250 attendees (down from ~400 last year)
• Conference dates: November 4-5, 2025
• Location benefit: half a mile from the beach
• Advice to get tickets early due to limited availability

New Product Reviews [33:31]

• Shure SLXD4Q Dante:
  • New Dante-enabled version of SLXD wireless system
  • Comparison with higher-end ULX-D and QLX-D systems
  • Price point and channel count considerations
  • Space-saving quad-channel receiver in single rack space
• Dante Virtual Sound Card Pro:
  • New subscription model ($100 first year, $125 subsequent years)
  • Increased channel count: 128x128 at 48kHz
  • Discussion about subscription pricing models
• Waves Titan Sound Grid Server:
  • High-performance audio processing server
  • Comparison with other Waves servers (Proton)
  • Use cases for high channel counts and plugin-heavy mixing
• Waves Classic LV1 Console:
  • Price increase from $8,000 to $9,500
  • Church Front has three units coming in (with two potentially available)
  • Discussion about modular vs. all-in-one system approaches
• Stream Deck rack mounts and panels:
  • Custom mounting solutions for Stream Deck controllers
  • Companion satellite server integration options
  • Applications for church control systems

Concluding Segment [54:44]

• Request for feedback on the new show format
• Plans for future in-person and remote guest episodes
• Mention of potential call-in question format
• Information about joining the Church Front crew

Equipment Mentioned

• Shure SM7B microphones (including DB version)
• Yamaha DM3D digital mixer
• Uline cafe tables
• Prime Acoustic panels
• Nanlite PavoTubes
• Aperture lighting products
• Sony FX3 camera
• PTZ cameras with NDI
• ECAMM Live software
• Shure SLXD4Q Dante wireless systems
• Waves Titan server
• Waves Classic LV1 console
• Stream Deck mounting solutions

Action Steps

1. Visit churchfront.com to connect with their team
2. Join the waitlist at churchfront.com/crew if interested in working with them
3. Consider attending Church Front Conference 2025 in Florida (get tickets early)
4. Email [email protected] with any questions
5. Leave a review if listening on podcast platforms

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