A Crash Course on Multiband Compression
Steve La Cerra shows how a multiband compressor, which splits audio into several different bands, can be used to optimum effect.
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Assistive Listening and Your Church
The hearing capabilities of church attendees varies, and diminished hearing afflicts young and old alike. In his March 2025 “Sound Sanctuary” column, John McJunkin discusses practical ways to help.
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AI Q&A
In his March 2025 FOH-at-Large column, Baker Lee wanted to find out the extent of the threat that AI poses to the future livelihood of all of us in sound production. So he got a few answers — from ChatGPT.
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No AC Power? No Problem
Ever do a gig where AC power was unavailable or very far away? More companies are offering DC-powered systems that could work as a solution to that problem. Check out the new array of options in the Feb. 2025 FRONT of HOUSE Buyers Guide.
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Wireless in 2025
In his Feb. 2025 “On the Digital Edge” column, Steve La Cerra shows how the wireless landscape for pro audio users in the U.S. is continuing to evolve.
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Preventing Feedback
Churchgoers are usually willing to forgive all kinds of sonic sins committed by FOH engineers. But as John McJunkin notes in his Feb. 2025 ‘Sound Sanctuary’ column, if there’s even the tiniest bit of feedback, brace for condemnation. He offers some tips on how to keep everyone’s ears safe.
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Automation vs. AI
As Baker Lee notes, while automation executes predefined tasks, AI learns from data, adapts and makes decisions without explicit programming. But not everyone will be eager to accept AI’s helping hand. To read his Feb. 2025 column, “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Get AI,” click the link below.
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Immersive Technology in the Live Environment
In the January 2025 issue of FRONT of HOUSE magazine, David Kennedy and Michael Garrison reflect on the current state of immersive installs with input from a bevy of experts from different companies in the field.
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The A, B and C of Weighting
We’ve all heard the terms dB(A) and dB(C) attached to SPL measurements, but do you really understand the difference between the various sound level weighting curves? With his January 2025 “On the Digital Edge” column, FOH contributor Steve La Cerra offers some answers.
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Budgeting for 2025
Now that we’re past all those holiday events, it’s time to plan for the upcoming year. But before you break out those spreadsheets, our man in the pews John McJunkin offers some timely tips and solid advice for financial salvation.
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Right and Wrong
Artistically, there are no rights or wrongs in the way one mixes, but as Baker Lee points out in his January 2025 FOH-at-Large column, there are still a few basic tenets to adhere to.
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Sound for Large Holiday Events
As if we weren’t busy enough this season, many congregations also add additional events – pageants, community sing-alongs, special concerts and more. In his “Sound Sanctuary” column for FOH’s Dec. 2024 issue, John McJunkin provides some advice on dealing with the extra workload.
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