The best church sound systems in the world can suffer from one simple problem:
Bad audio from the pastor’s microphone.
What a travesty! If there is anything a church sound system is designed to do, it is to provide clear and accurate transmission of the spoken word.
As filmmakers and visual storytellers, we can get caught up in the imagery and forget a key component of great picture...great sound. So, how do we make sure we don't sabotage our projects with inferior sound? Here are few ways in production and post-production that we can ensure our sound techniques are pristine while supporting the story and the visuals.
“Church tech on a budget.” Is that an oxymoron?
It doesn’t have to be!
Having great sound at your church doesn’t have to be a luxury reserved for large building budgets and a tech department with deep pockets. Even if your church has an older sound system, there are likely some budget-friendly ways you can enhance the quality of your sound.
If you've been around mobile devices and cinematographers for any amount of time, you've probably heard the refrain that mobile devices are "okay, but...
If you've ever led worship, you know the feeling of relying on a sound technician to keep everything running smoothly and sounding good. Sound equipment can be confusing, to say the least. We recently sat down with Ryan Young, Owner of NOMIXUPS, to hear about his nifty products to help create a more efficient set up for sound techs of every kind (and never use tape again):
The end of the year is drawing near. For churches, Christmas is obviously an important time of the year. Oftentimes, it's during this holiday that large quantities of people are looking for churches of their own, and it is extra important that the worship service be as flawless as possible.
Maintaining your church's production gear is an absolute must. Like any other kind of technology, it requires our care to continue working properly. I...