Mixing live sound is a lot more involved than simply raising or lowering the volume level of various audio sources. You’ll want to use a few simple tools to help create a mix that has depth, texture, clarity, and focus. Fortunately most consoles have these simple tools built in... read more
Feedback from the sound system is one of the most annoying distractions from the sound system. As a new volunteer sound tech, feedback was my arch nemesis! A successful service was defined by the simple test of whether there was feedback in the middle of service or not. The interesting... read more
The humble EQ is the most important audio effect you’ll ever use. It’s so common that we often forget to think of it as an effect at all, but it is critical to our mix. I like to think of EQ as salt and pepper for my sound. Other effects... read more