The Behind the Mixer Podcast - TopPodcast.com

View Top 200 Chart

Back to Rankings Page

The Behind the Mixer Podcast — Music
The Behind the Mixer Podcast

Chris Huff, from the Behind the Mixer Blog, reveals tips and tricks to mixing sound in the realm of church audio production. He covers everything from building a music mix from scratch to upgrading your audio console. You’ll even learn how things work, like audio compression and gating, so you can be a better sound tech. Discover the latest gear, newest mixing strategies, or learn the foundational audio production processes every church sound guy should know. You’ll even catch interviews and find out how other church audio engineers are coming up with creative solutions to everyday problems. Chris has been working in church audio for over twenty years, writes for pro audio publications, helps other church audio techs through his web site, and has authored several church sound system guides. He helps you with audio mixing, mixing monitors, working with musicians and church staff, buying new audio equipment, understanding how signal flow works, and most every aspect crucial for creating a top notch audio production, while working in the unique church environment.

Latest Episodes:

BTM 017: Which Monitors are Right for You? Dec 21, 2017

Show notes

Floor monitors, personal mixing systems, and even small spot monitors are available for musicians to use on stage, but which type is the best? The answer lies in a number of factors and Chris Huff and Brian Gowing cover all of them. Did you know the quality of the headphones used with personal mixing systems contributes to the success of their use? The guys even talk about which in-ear headphones they recommend and those to avoid.

Resources:

BTM 016: Build Your First Audio Production Team Dec 14, 2017

Show notes

Too many people work on a one-person audio team. No vacations, no sick days, and burnout is just around the corner. Now imagine recruiting another person to join the team and that team growing. But how does that happen? In this episode, Chris details the exact steps to take to recruit and train a new person.

Resources:

Behindthemixer.com

BTM 015: Four Bad Habits of Mixing and How to Overcome Them Dec 07, 2017

Show notes

There are four ways in which live audio production can sound unprofessional or otherwise detract from the event. Chris details each of these while he battles through the seasonal crud that gives him a voice no one would want to mix. Two of these areas focus on mixing vocals.

Resources:

BTM 014: Sound System Tuning with Nathan Lively Nov 30, 2017

Show notes

Are your speakers in the best spot for your room? Are you confused about the sound you're getting from the subwoofers? In this episode, Chris interviews audio engineer Nathan Lively, author of 105 Questions about Sound System Tuning. They explore common questions and answers and ways to improve the sound quality in a venue. Chris also finds out about Nathan's change from aspiring musician to audio engineer.

Resources:

105 Questions About Sound System Tuning
Sound Design Live (Nathan's Site)

BTM 013: A Personal Thank You Nov 25, 2017

Show notes

What would a time of THANKSGIVING be without giving thanks to every person across the globe who is working behind the mixer, devoting their time and energy to helping their church, their congregation, and everyone within the church. Chris extends that thanks in this episode.

BTM 012: Learning the X32 and Everything Audio: Interview with Brandon Wilson - 012 Nov 16, 2017

Show notes

Jumping into the world of live audio production is no easy task. This week, Chris interviews church audio tech Brandon Wilson and finds out how he went from zero experience to mixing on an X32 digital mixer. Brandon also explains how finding an online community of audio techs was a blessing.

Resources:

The Behind the Mixer Online Community

BTM 011: Listener Q and A: Tackling Feedback, Mentoring, and More Nov 10, 2017

Show notes

You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include compression, feedback, mentoring, and what to do with your old equipment. If you've got a question for Chris and Brian, drop them an email via the link in the podcast resource links.

Resources:

BTM 010: Listener Q and A: Tackling Compression, Wireless Microphones and More Nov 02, 2017

Show notes

You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include sound booth placement, the pros and cons of digital microphones, line array versus point source speakers, and how best to silence a channel (SILENCE, I MUTE YOU). If you've got a question for Chris and Brian, drop them an email via the link in the podcast resource links.

Resources:

BTM 009: Are Powered or Non-Powered Speakers Right For Your Church Oct 26, 2017

Show notes

Loudspeakers are available in active and passive models, but which is right for you? Chris and Brian detail the differences between the two models, the advantages of each, and how a church sound system can benefit from either. Powered and non-powered speakers have come a long way compared to fifteen years ago. Chris and Brian also debate which is best.

Resource:

BTM 008: Chris and Brian Hit the WFX 2017 Conference Oct 19, 2017

Show notes

The WFX 2017 conference was packed full of AVL equipment and Chris Huff and Brian Gowing tackled it...or it tackled them! In this episode, they cover how to get the best out of a conference and the dangers that could cost you thousands. Chris also hits some of the gear highlights.

Note: Most of the audio from this podcast came from their first video which can be found here:

See the WFX Video

Related Podcasts