The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. Thompson

The CSP  crew speaking with Pastor Kasson Weldon about transitioning to other church as a music minister. 
The emotions, the differences, the adjustment in the center of it. Hearing God's voice, learning about yourself in the process. 

Be Invisible Book One Link: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Invisible-successful-Audiovisual-Ministry-ebook/dp/B09HDLCQJ5

The word communication literally means “to make common.” At its most basic level, it means letting your needs be known. At its highest level, communication means building strong, trusting relationships with people whose perspectives are very different from your own. 

From the moment we pop out of the womb, we start expressing what we want. We communicate we are hungry, or sad, or happy. Over time, we learn how to use words.  Why 
Stop learning??? Listen Laugh & Learn

Pastor Caleb interviews new author Prentiss L. Thompson on his first book of book series called Be Invisible - This House of Worship series explores the inner workings of a successful audiovisual ministry. The question is, "What does success look like" Sunday to Sunday. I wrote these series of books to draw you near to knowledge. In Proverbs 18:15 it says, “The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.” In his concept of training we have labeled it the IVM theory. 

Book  Link : https://www.amazon.ca/Be-Invisible-successful-Audiovisual-Ministry-ebook/dp/B09HDLCQJ5

Why create a training manual for members of a Church Audio/ Video Live  (A/V/L) Ministry Team. It is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts (with a fair amount of detail) concerning the operations of sound, lighting, and video equipment that maybe found in today's contemporary Church services.
Listen, Laugh and Learn .... 

Be Invisible Book One by: Prentiss L, Thompson 
Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1

Being apart of a AVL ministry can be hard, it comes with long hours and the CSP crew understands the importance  of appreciation. Yes, we serve God and show our appreciation towards him, but we must show it one to to another.  It makes people feel valued and drives them to do their best. It also helps with wellbeing and mental health, so it really can make a difference. Listen. Laugh and Learn

Why are these words so difficult:

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Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down The proximity effect  why its important to understand.

The basic explanation is this — in a directional mic, a signal is generated through the difference in pressure between the front of the diaphragm and the back of the diaphragm. If the pressure on each side is the same, the diaphragm doesn’t move.
Mics all handle proximity differently. As a general rule of thumb, the more directional a mic, the more pronounced the proximity effect will be. Ribbon microphones are a serious culprit here, and they have the most pronounced effect. Anything bi-directional will be pretty strong. Cardioids are next in line. And as mentioned before — Omnis exhibit no proximity effect at all. Anything with a variable polar pattern will be subject to this reality: the closer to omni you go, the less proximity effect — the tighter the polar pattern, the greater proximity effect

Christopher Spahr’s 20+ year career spans the music, recording arts and pro audio industries.
Currently DPA Microphones’ Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the U.S. 
Our guest has a great discussion with CSP Crew about the selecting the best mic for a Pastor and mic applications.

This is filled with loads of information that can be applied at your church. So. Listen, Laugh and Learn as we talk Church with DPA Microphones. 

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down audio cables in his very unique way, along with a few guests. 
Do Audio Cables Make a Difference?

They certainly can, but it’s important to note that cables don’t “improve” your sound. Their purpose is to translate sound from the source as transparently as possible. Along the way, cables can pick up extra noise or experience degradation if the required specifications for their use are not met, which differs based on the context.

Starting a Podcast comes with alot of questions. This episode answers the most important questions that surrounds the artform. 

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the mindset of Preparation which is the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration - something done to get ready for an event or undertaking. In the AVL  Ministry or ministry as a whole is way of thinking and the greatness is in the details. When plan and but in the work God can do more with it.