The Behind the Mixer Podcast

Chris Huff
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.

  1. Interview with House of Worship Market Manager, Richard Gaspard from Presonus

    17/06/2020

    Interview with House of Worship Market Manager, Richard Gaspard from Presonus

    There's a lot going on in the world of church audio and it's not all good.  Chris and Brian talk with Richard Gaspard, the House of Worship Market Manager about what he, and PreSonus are doing to help.  They also talk about the night and day difference between the first PreSonus digital console and what they offer today.

    1 h y 1 min
  2. Interview with My Worship Minister, Jason Wetherholt

    14/01/2020

    Interview with My Worship Minister, Jason Wetherholt

    What do you call a man so devoted to the Chicago Cubs that he named his dog, Wrigley?  You call him Jason Wetherholt, Worship Minister at Greenwood Christian Church.  Today, Chris Huff interviews him and he answers the question of what musicians expect from the sound tech - the answer might surprise you. Resources: Greenwood Christian Church The Worship Architect: A Blueprint for Designing Culturally Relevant and Biblically Faithful Services Behind the Mixer

    36 min
  3. What You Should Teach Rookies Techs...But Likely Don't

    07/08/2019

    What You Should Teach Rookies Techs...But Likely Don't

    Episode 45 - Back from a short hiatus, Chris and Brian talk about the topic everyone should teach their new audio techs right from the start.  Unfortunately, it's a topic that's usually taught last.  They also discuss the top 3 qualities a church tech leader needs but why it's often only one that gets any attention - and how that can spell disaster. Resources: Audio Essentials for Church Sound The Soundcheck Checklist

    44 min
  4. Are You Breaking Music Copyright Laws? Probably.

    21/03/2019

    Are You Breaking Music Copyright Laws? Probably.

    Episode 40 - Music copyright laws are in place to protect musicians and the original music owners.  However, there are popular myths that churches have believed for years that have resulted in copyright infringement.  Chris covers these myths, myths on video licensing, and what you should be doing. Reference: Your Guide to Playing Church Music and COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT! Video copyright Myths and Copyright Infringement Church Copyright Toolkit

    21 min
  5. Tips on Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

    07/03/2019

    Tips on Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

    Episode 43: What mistakes are we making as tech team leaders?  For that matter, what mistakes are we making as volunteers? In this episode, Chris interviews his wife, who has worked in a variety of leadership roles, including the volunteer coordinator at the local hospital where she oversaw 90 volunteers.  Gina brings up key areas for retention as well as recruitment and they talk about how understanding personality types goes a long way to helping team members and becoming a better leader. Resources: Submit Questions to Behind the Mixer Personality Test Which Animal Are You (Personality Test) Equipping You for Real Life (Gina’s Site) Conflict Resolution

    29 min
  6. Gear Recommendations: Walking Through a Typical Church System

    21/02/2019

    Gear Recommendations: Walking Through a Typical Church System

    What speakers should we buy? What about the mixer? These questions are part of typical conversations Chris and Brian have had with many churches over the years.  Only this time, Chris is playing the role of the pastor and Brian plays...Brian.  Discover how they look at a church system, the types of questions they ask, and how you should take a new look at your system. Resources: Talk with Chris and Brian

    30 min
  7. A Theology of Church Tech Arts: Interview with Dr. Josiah Way

    07/02/2019

    A Theology of Church Tech Arts: Interview with Dr. Josiah Way

    What's the purpose of technical production in the church?  What about your church? Josiah Way answers this in his new book, Producing Worship: A Theology of Church Technical Arts.  On today's show, Chris Huff interviews Dr. Way to talk about the basis of the book and the important aspects of church technical work that's often overlooked by tech artists.  You'll also find out why Chris believes this book should be mandatory reading for pastors, worship leaders, and everyone in the church tech community. Resources: Producing Worship: A Theology of Church Technical Arts Dr. Way's Higher Ed AV Podcast

    53 min
  8. Reviewing the New Personal Monitoring System by Audio Fusion Systems

    24/01/2019

    Reviewing the New Personal Monitoring System by Audio Fusion Systems

    Audio Fusion Systems is a new contender to the personal monitor mixing realm and they are unlike everything else in one big way.  They claim you can get pro-level wireless monitoring using software on the devices you already have.  And it's unbelievably affordable and easy to use.  Does their product live up to the hype?  Find out as Chris Huff interviews co-founder Brandon Leafblad. Resources: Audio Fusion Systems

    33 min
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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.

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