Here is a great article about how the audio signal flows through an audio mixer. Essential reading for anyone running a sound desk at church.
Category: Further Reading
For further reading about tech stuff these articles all refer to resources elsewhere on the internet. Have a read through them and see if they are helpful.
Who will install your new sound system?
If you are planning on upgrading or replacing your sound system, this article from prosoundweb.com is helpful in helping you find the right installer for your project.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/selecting_the_right_contractor_for_a_church_audio_upgrade/
How well did you mix sound last Sunday?
If you are truly keen to improve the quality of your contribution to the ministry of your church, then you need to rate yourself objectively. Better still get a friend to rate you as well – if you are game!
This is a great resource from behindthemixer.com.
http://www.behindthemixer.com/content/interactive-church-audio-scorecard
Running cables on stage.
I found this interesting article on how to set a stage.
I don’t think I was ever “taught” how to do it, I just followed the lead of others.
From prosoundweb.com
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/print/stagecraft_wiring_a_stage_efficiently_neatly_safely
Pesky hums in sound systems.
When a system contains two or more pieces of equipment that are grounded, whether via power cords or other ground connections, a “ground loop” will likely be formed.
This post from prosoundweb.com explains what they are and how to get rid of them.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/pesky_ground_loop_problems …
What to do with those EQ knobs
The proper use of EQ is a fundamentally simple yet often a misunderstood and critical aspect of the mixing process.
This article from prosoundweb.com runs us through the different types of equalizerrs and how they can be used.
http://www.prosoundweb.com/article/improving_your_sound_with_eq