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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 007: Five Steps to Picking the Right Audio Mixer Oct 10, 2017

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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.

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Arria.Live System Review

BTM 006: How to Create a Great Mix on an Analog Mixer Sep 28, 2017

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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.

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BTM 005: Improve Mixing Skills Through Multi-Track Recording: Interview with Gary Zandstra Sep 21, 2017

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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.

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Behind the Mixer: NemoSyn NDrive Product Review

BTM 004: Microphones: Solving Common Problems and How to Pick the Right Microphone Sep 14, 2017

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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.

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The Guide:

Equipping Your Church for Audio

BTM 003: Why Your Wireless Microphones May Need Replaced ASAP Sep 06, 2017

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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/

How to Work with Musicians and the Heart of Worship, Interview with Apryl Allen - 002 Sep 06, 2017

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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.

From the Lighting World to Church Audio Production, Interview with Eric Weedon - 001 Sep 06, 2017

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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.

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