Episodes 148
Avg. Duration 52m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (27)
Since Feb 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Discussions and topics relevant to the house of worship sound community. Mixing techniques, IEM setup, building teamwork, and more. Between the technical aspects and the human aspects -- that's where church audio techs live. Hosted by James Attaway ([email protected]) and Gary Zandstra.

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143. Handheld Microphones

Jun 04, 2026 45m

In Episode 143, James and Gary discuss the many types of handheld microphones, including what they’re designed to do, how to properly use them, different pickup patterns, and much more. The Church…

142. New Projects & Audio Trends

May 21, 2026 49m

In Episode 142, James and Gary discuss a range of new projects they’re currently working on, trends they’re seeing around the audio industry, and much more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by…

141. Vocal Effects

May 08, 2026 42m

In Episode 141, the hosts discuss various vocal effects and how to apply them to mixes. Using the right vocal effects (and the right amount) can help glue a mix together and give it a little more…

140. Hiring An Integrator

Apr 24, 2026 52m

In Episode 140, the hosts welcome Justin Edmonds of EnhanceAVL to discuss understanding how to know you need help and what to look for when hiring an integrator. Simply put, with limited budgets and…

139. Vocal Compression

Apr 09, 2026 51m

In Episode 139, the hosts discuss when and how to apply compression to vocals so they’re front and center, and don’t get lost in the mix. They go through the various parameters of compression, when…

138. Wireless Systems With Shure Product Specialist Paul McWhirter

Mar 27, 2026 53m

In Episode 138, Paul McWhirter of Shure joins the show to talk everything wireless antennas. Discussion includes antenna setup, RF basics, and how to make the most out of the gear and budget you…

137. Vocal EQ

Mar 12, 2026 56m

In Episode 137, James and Gary discuss vocal EQ (equalization) and microphone placement — what boosting and cutting particular frequencies can do to a vocal, how different mics and mic placement…

136. The Worship Leader – Sound Tech Relationship

Feb 27, 2026 53m

In Episode 136, James and Gary discuss the relationship between the worship leader and the tech team. A key is bridging the gap caused by different technical language, personalities, and perspective…

135. Advanced IEM Tips & Tricks

Feb 05, 2026 40m

In Episode 135, James and Gary share practical tips and tricks when using in-ear monitors. They discuss the key components of in-ear mixes and how to level and manage those components to deliver a…

134. Wireless Tools

Jan 22, 2026 44m

In Episode 134, James and Gary dive into “everything wireless.” Wireless system problems can cause distractions and be difficult to troubleshoot, with the hosts providing insights and tools to help…

133. Growing The Team

Dec 23, 2025 44m

In Episode 133, James and Gary venture away from audio-heavy topics to discuss an import aspect of any successful team: growth. They discuss good places to start when growing the sound team, how to…

132. 4 Keys To Consistent Church Audio

Dec 11, 2025 39m

In Episode 132, James and Gary share four keys to achieving consistency when utilizing volunteers with varying backgrounds and skill levels. These keys include consistent inputs, a consistent…

131. A Conversation With Ralph And Brandon Heinz

Nov 25, 2025 52m

In Episode 131, James and Gary have a conversation with Ralph and Brandon Heinz of top loudspeaker developer Renkus-Heinz. The episode dives into the founding of the company and some of the…

130. Loudspeaker Design Basics

Nov 13, 2025 1h 1m

In Episode 130, James and Gary cover the basics of loudspeaker design. Loudspeakers can be a weak link in sound systems, with the hosts presenting language it’s important to know when choosing…

129. Time-Based Effects

Oct 30, 2025 1h

In Episode 129, James and Gary discuss time-based effects, which can be a great way to add space and depth to a mix. If done correctly, using time-based effects like reverb and delay can help…

128. Acoustics & Psychoacoustics

Oct 16, 2025 41m

In Episode 128, the hosts discuss acoustics & psychoacoustics, how sound behaves in space and how our ears gather and interpret that sound. Having an understanding of acoustics can help how we…

127. Compression Practicals

Oct 02, 2025 52m

In Episode 127, the hosts provide a deeper dive into compression, building on the discussion that began in the previous episode. They talk about a tricky aspect of compression: knowing exactly when…

126. Compression Basics

Sep 19, 2025 48m

In Episode 126, the hosts go through the basics of compression, when and how to utilize it correctly as well as what compression does and how we can use it to control and/or add consistency to…

125. EQ Practicals

Aug 27, 2025 45m

In Episode 125, the hosts continue their discussion on equalization (EQ). In Episode 124, they discussed the basics of EQ, and this time out, they dive into how to equalize specific instruments and…

124. EQ Basics

Jul 31, 2025 46m

In Episode 124, the hosts go back to the basics with one of the foundational blocks of processing audio: equalization (EQ). Discussion revolves around what EQ actually is, when you need to use it,…

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