Church Sound Podcast

In Episode 138, Paul McWhirter of Shure joins the show to talk everything wireless antennas. Discussion includes antenna setup, RF basics, and how to make the most out of the gear and budget you have. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.
Currently a product specialist for Shure, McWhirter previously served as an audio engineer for the U.S. Air Force Bands, performing shows across the United States and around the world. He has degrees in Theater, Recording Arts & Marketing and is the father of four amazing girls.
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Shure Academy
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 137, James and Gary discuss vocal EQ (equalization) and microphone placement — what boosting and cutting particular frequencies can do to a vocal, how different mics and mic placement affect the vocal, how to achieve an overall natural sounding and clear result, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 136, James and Gary discuss the relationship between the worship leader and the tech team. A key is bridging the gap caused by different technical language, personalities, and perspective to reach a common goal. Ultimately, how do we understand everyone’s roll and responsibilities to get the most out of the entire team? The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 135, James and Gary share practical tips and tricks when using in-ear monitors. They discuss the key components of in-ear mixes and how to level and manage those components to deliver a full but clean sound. They also discuss how in-ear mixes might change based on the role of the user. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

In Episode 134, James and Gary dive into “everything wireless.” Wireless system problems can cause distractions and be difficult to troubleshoot, with the hosts providing insights and tools to help make your systems more consistent and reliable. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure.
Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.
Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.
Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.
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