Mastering the Art of Dynamic Concert Lighting: A Guide to Rocking the Stage with Busking and Cue Stacks

Approaching concert lighting production for busking a concert requires a combination of preparation, flexibility, and creativity. The following is one of the approaches I will often take, which is presented in a vendor agnostic approach – this can be accomplished on a GrandMA, Hog or ETC Eos platform, among many others: In summary, successful concertContinue reading “Mastering the Art of Dynamic Concert Lighting: A Guide to Rocking the Stage with Busking and Cue Stacks”

Balancing Act: Two approaches to Equalization in Professional Audio

When I first learned professional audio in the 80s and 90s, while the technology existed to cut and/or boost certain frequencies, the prevailing approach of all of my mentors was to cut only, infact there was several graphic equalizers and parametric equalizers that were cut only. However throughout the 90s we were boosting and cuttingContinue reading “Balancing Act: Two approaches to Equalization in Professional Audio”

BMD ATEM Video Issue [Solved]

A local church just purchased a few PTZ Optic Cameras to expand their current two camera setup. When connecting them via SDI to the ATEM Video Switcher there was no video. This is a common issue encountered when integrating new camera equipment with a video switcher. For example, the very popular BlackMagic Designs range ofContinue reading “BMD ATEM Video Issue [Solved]”

Copyright Laws and the Church

After reading recent (and often reoccurring) discussions concerning copyright law and its intersection with religious institutions, I realized that some individuals may have grown overly complacent regarding copyright regulations. It is undeniable that copyright laws can be intricate and multifaceted, and adhering to them correctly necessitates both time and financial resources. It is crucial toContinue reading “Copyright Laws and the Church”

Rising the Tide

Last week, I had the opportunity to handle audio mixing duties at a Native American Family Camp, where we had a crowd of just over 120 people, and I was using a PreSonus console. The worship experience was truly remarkable, and the sound quality was quite decent. It was a departure from my preferred console,Continue reading “Rising the Tide”