The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. Thompson

Pastor Larry Austin "PLA" joins the conversation with the CSP Crew as they delve into Urban missions on the left coast. The "PLA" shares his powerful testimony through being a top college football player to being in the music business to street evangelist.

The CSP crew talks about the ups and downs of leaving a ministry position.
How do leave? - When do you leave? - Should you leave? - Why do you want to leave?
Is God apart of your decision or is it emotional ?. It's really a tough place to be and we have some answers. Just because your passion is fading in one area doesn’t mean your tenure at a church is over. Whether you work at a church, school, or business, philosophical and cultural fits are two of the most overlooked factors in hiring or accepting a job. In churches, I would argue they are almost as important as theological fit. Here's the check list:
1. Listen to the right voice.
2. Remain faithful to the vision of the house.
3. Don’t go looking for greener pastures.
4. Don’t get into fear.
5. Remember no matter what, God is in control;
6. If it is time to go, never look back.
7. God operates by the law of mutual benefit.

Church Production | Lights, Camera Action. Greg Boyd of Greg B Studios in Virginia joins CSP crew discussing camera selection. What is media production, the do's and don'ts of camera operation, How to shoot and what are the popular cameras for church production and more. You laugh and learn.

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down how to use a parametric EQ on a mixing console from a F.O.H. - Front of House perspective.

Prentiss L. Thompson and Pastor Caleb Windley discuss how the do ministry with a passive leader. We are all humans and we all have different personalities, as people in ministry we must learn to work together. Learning to navigate passive leadership whether a Pastor or a department leader it can be tricky, but it is possible. Listen, Laugh and Learn.

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the difference between a TS connection and a TRS connection. Understanding the what, what and how is more important then the term alone. You Gonna Learn Today!!!!

The CSP Crew is joined by the We As Women founder Mrs. Jacquline Taylor discussing the trails of being or not being a first lady of a church. What are the challenges of being ministry, finding your voice and your passion. How technology has help in the development of her non-profit and how she works with women empower them moving forward in ministry.

Prentiss L. Thompson explains the use of an Auxiliary or “Aux Send”. Which is a type of output used on most live sound and recording mixers. It allows you to create an “auxiliary” mix in which you have individual level control over each input channel on your mixer to your “Aux Send” output.  The aux sends on a mixer work independently of the main mix output and give you the ability to route multiple input channels to a single output while leaving out the channels you don’t want to hear. 

The number of sends is connected to the
The amount of channels

Stage wedge
InEar
Livestream
Hallway
Bathroom
Pastor office

Prentiss L. Thompson and Pastor Caleb Windley discuss the difference between mediocre and excellence. How achieve it, recognize it and avoiding pitfalls within your ministry.
MEDIOCRE - only moderate quality; moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary, so-so

EXCELLENCE
The fact or condition of excelling; superiority; surpassing goodness, merit
The quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong.
How can a team get to the point of excellence
- Experience excellence and take it in
- Consult with a professional or someone that give you an honest answer
- Understand everything is not for everybody

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down Personal In-Ear Monitor Amplifier, It is a convenient hard-wired personal in-ear control center with a belt pack that can be used with your favorite headphones, earbuds, or custom-molded professional in-ear monitors Whether you're a keyboardist, drummer, or other musician whose performance keeps you anchored in one spot.
links:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1358427-REG/behringer_powerplay_p2_ultra_compact_personal_in_ear_monitor.html

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1069023-REG/whirlwind_pw_1_personal_wedge.html