Description

Podcast Notes: The Church Front Show - Studio Setup & New Products

Episode Overview

In this episode of The Church Front Show, hosts Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer discuss plans for their podcast studio setup, review newly released audio/video products, share updates about Church Front Conference 2025, and explore potential expansion plans for their company.

Time Stamps & Key Points

Introduction [00:00]

Jake and Matt joking about camera specifications and recording quality
Initial discussion about their podcast setup needs

Podcast Studio Equipment Plans [00:45]

Microphone considerations:
- Shure SM7B microphones (with mention of the DB version with built-in preamp)
- Discussion about the need for Cloud Lifters with standard SM7Bs
Audio equipment:
- Yamaha DM3D digital mixer with Dante capabilities
- Headphone monitoring options (in-ear vs. over-ear)
Studio furniture:
- Plans for a larger 72" x 36" Uline cafe table
- Preference for a setup where hosts face each other for better interaction
Acoustic treatment:
- Prime Acoustic panels already installed
- Need for cloud panels (jokingly assigned to Chris)

Lighting Setup [07:21]

Nanlite PavoTubes for accent lighting
Discussion about permanent vs. flexible lighting options
Consideration of Aperture softboxes for overhead lighting
Preference for movable stands with casters for flexibility

Camera Equipment [10:13]

Currently using Sony FX3 camera
Plans to transition to PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras with NDI connectivity
Benefits of NDI: single ethernet cable for power, control, and video
Production approach using ECAMM Live software
Discussion about camera mounting options

New Warehouse Plans [16:54]

Looking at additional warehouse space with the same landlord
Need for more assembly, rack-building, and testing space
Benefits of pre-programming and pre-building systems before installation
Goal of improving craftsmanship in rack builds

Church Front Conference 2025 [31:30]

Announcement: moving to Rock Harbor Church in Florida
Limited capacity of 200-250 attendees (down from ~400 last year)
Conference dates: November 4-5, 2025
Location benefit: half a mile from the beach
Advice to get tickets early due to limited availability

New Product Reviews [33:31]

Shure SLXD4Q Dante:
- New Dante-enabled version of SLXD wireless system
- Comparison with higher-end ULX-D and QLX-D systems
- Price point and channel count considerations
- Space-saving quad-channel receiver in single rack space
Dante Virtual Sound Card Pro:
- New subscription model ($100 first year, $125 subsequent years)
- Increased channel count: 128x128 at 48kHz
- Discussion about subscription pricing models
Waves Titan Sound Grid Server:
- High-performance audio processing server
- Comparison with other Waves servers (Proton)
- Use cases for high channel counts and plugin-heavy mixing
Waves Classic LV1 Console:
- Price increase from $8,000 to $9,500
- Church Front has three units coming in (with two potentially available)
- Discussion about modular vs. all-in-one system approaches
Stream Deck rack mounts and panels:
- Custom mounting solutions for Stream Deck controllers
- Companion satellite server integration options
- Applications for church control systems