Choir Monitoring
Creating a workable monitoring environment can be tough, even with a basic rock band, but things can get way more complicated when you’re dealing with 90 voices. John McJunkin offers some practical solutions.
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Assistive Listening Technologies
In many churches, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act is not only a good idea — it’s the law. John McJunkin offers advice and insights towards achieving the goal of helping hearing-impaired parishioners enjoy both the music and the word.
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Optimizing Wireless Performance
The world of RF communications has gotten far more complex over the years. John McJunkin, our man in the pews, looks at some simple ways of ensuring solid wireless performance.
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Improving ‘Multi-Purpose’ Rooms
While our sanctuaries are often gilded with the latest audio gear, the ancillary spaces we sometimes work in are not necessarily so. John McJunkin looks at ways of giving these “venues” a much-needed boost.
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Audio for Large Events
With the approaching Easter and Passover seasons, many congregations are planning special events and services. Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, looks at ways of preparing for these expanded worship gatherings.
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Getting a Great Piano Sound
John McJunkin offers insider techniques for the not-so-simple task of getting a great live piano sound.
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Sound for Traditional Services
It seems as if everything in life continues to evolve and move forward, leaving tradition and history behind. And in many cases, it’s good for… Read More »Sound for Traditional Services
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Subwoofers in the House of Worship
Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, examines how additional low-end can improve your church’s overall worship experience and offers advice on achieving that goal.
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Preparing for the Big Event
Holy day celebrations, pageants, seasonal concerts and large special services are just weeks away, but is your gear and your crew ready? John McJunkin looks at some practical solutions.
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Teaching Mic Technique
Performers that cup or pop mics can create havoc for sound engineers. But rather than look for some new plug-in or technology solution, John McJunkin suggests that few minutes working with the vocalist can reap huge benefits.
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Acoustics — Pro or DIY?
John McJunkin ponders the question of church acoustics. So do you go in-house or hire an outside service to make improvements? That is the question!
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Wedges, IEMs — or Both?
Proper monitoring is a must. John McJunkin offers advice to help you determine whether wedges, in-ears or a combination of both is best for your church.
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