Avoid spending unnecessary money on your next audio mixer by walking through the five easy steps Chris suggests.  He explains how to invest in the church audio mixer you need, not what you think you need.  You'll also find out the critical step most people forget.

Resources:

• Arria.Live System Review

Analog mixers are used by top-notch live audio touring engineers.  Yet, many people think only a digital mixer can create a great mix.  In this episode, Chris takes you through the five steps to acheive a great mix with an analog console.  Even though church audio production technology has jumped by leaps and bounds, you can still create a great mix with an analog mixer.

Resources:

• Audio Essentials for Church Sound
• How to Set Gain Levels in Live Sound – Three Methods

You've got a digital mixer and want to take your audio mixing skills up a notch, but how do you do it?  Chris Huff talks with long time audio engineer and recent entrepreneur Gary Zandstra who has just the answer.  Gary details his start in audio production and how there's new technology that makes multi-track recording and playback simple - and perfect for working on your craft.

Resources:

• Behind the Mixer: NemoSyn NDrive Product Review

Are you frustrated with wireless microphone problems?  Does it seem like your microphones aren't giving you the great sound they should?  Have no fear, Brian and Chris are here!  Together, they cover common wireless and wired microphone problems...and solutions.  They also discuss the four major microphone properties every sound guy should know to guarantee they are using the right microphone for the job.

Resources:

• Horizon batteries
• Shure Wireless Workbench
• Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager
• The Vocal Microphone Guide

The Guide:

• Equipping Your Church for Audio

Do you use wireless microphones or wireless in-ear transmitters? If so, you might be in for a nasty surprise. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing dig into the details of the FCC's latest changes to the 600MHz frequency range accessibility and what it means for churches across the nation. Some churches already have to replace equipment because of this move.  They also discuss what you need to do next.  

Resources: http://www.behindthemixer.com/wireless-microphones-fcc-600-mhz/

Have you ever heard of grace under pressure?  Chris interviews church audio tech Apryl Allen to find out how she started in church audio, what goes on in a typical day in her life as a tech, and how the spiritual side of audio production is greater than we often think. Please subscribe to the podcast to catch interviews, gear reviews, and mixing tips and strategies.

Welcome to the first episode of the Behind the Mixer Podcast. Chris Huff starts with an interview with church audio tech Eric Weedon to find out how Eric started in church audio, what he believes is a sign of success, and the most important non-techie thing a sound tech needs to know. Please subscribe to the podcast to catch interviews, gear reviews, and mixing tips and strategies.