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The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonCSP Classic: Put Down the Phone While Serving in the Media MinistryServing in the media ministry is more than pushing buttons—it’s about stewardship, focus, and creating a space where people can encounter God without distraction. But let’s be real: too often, media teams get caught scrolling, texting, or checking social feeds during service. The result? Missed cues, audio mistakes, awkward camera shots, and ultimately, a break in the flow of worship.In this episode, host Prentiss L. Thompson gets real about why putting down the phone matters when you’re serving. He unpacks:The discipline of focus and why media ministry is spiritual work, not just...
2025-08-1910 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonCSP Classic: Top 3 Tips for the Praise and Worship Singer | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWhat separates a good worship moment from a powerful, Spirit-led experience? In this impactful episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host and audio veteran Prentiss L. Thompson shares the Top 3 Tips every praise and worship singer should know to serve more effectively—from the stage to the sound booth.Drawing from years of working behind the board and collaborating with worship teams across denominations and styles, Prentiss reveals the often-overlooked habits that build trust with your audio team, enhance vocal presence, and eliminate the friction that can derail an otherwise powerful worship experience.In this ep...
2025-07-2208 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonCSP CLASSIC: Top 3 Tips for a Pastor | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonIn this focused Midweek Service edition of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson shares a heartfelt message to pastors and ministry leaders—three essential tips from the perspective of an experienced audio engineer who’s spent years behind the board, in the booth, and in the trenches of Sunday and midweek worship services.Too often, there's a disconnect between leadership and the tech team—one rooted not in intention, but in communication, expectations, and understanding. When pastors and audio teams aren’t aligned, it can cause unnecessary stress, missteps in execution, and ultimately, distractions that pull foc...
2025-07-1509 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonWhat Do You Expect? Unrealistic Standards in Church MediaIn this eye-opening episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson tackles a hard truth in ministry: the disconnect between expectation and preparation. Many churches desire broadcast-quality sound and visual excellence but fall short in equipping their teams with the training and tools needed to deliver it. Prentiss unpacks the cultural pressures, the silent assumptions, and the behind-the-scenes frustrations that volunteer tech teams often face when expected to “just make it happen.”Drawing from real-life scenarios, he explores how setting unrealistic standards without proper investment in knowledge or gear not only burns out volunteers, but also...
2025-06-0324 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonTeamwork in Action: Ministry in HarmonyIn this powerful episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson dives deep into one of the most overlooked but essential elements of thriving ministry: teamwork in action. Ministry doesn’t happen in isolation—it’s a collaborative effort built on trust, communication, and shared responsibility. But what happens when that teamwork breaks down?Prentiss shares a real-world situation from a church ministry setting where misalignment between the audio team and worship leadership caused unnecessary tension, confusion, and ultimately disrupted the flow of service. He then walks you through the steps taken to resolve the confli...
2025-05-2016 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonLearning the Language of an Audio engineer and empowering your media TeamIn this essential episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson unpacks one of the most overlooked aspects of church tech training—learning the language of an audio engineer. If you’re building a volunteer-based sound team, communication breakdowns can easily derail your service quality. That’s why developing a shared vocabulary is critical—not just for mixing and running gear, but for fostering unity, clarity, and professionalism.Prentiss explores how terms like EQ, gain staging, compression, signal flow, feedback loops, and “flattening the board” aren't just technical jargon—they’re the core of a smooth-running s...
2025-05-0627 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonLet's Talk Church with SERMON SHOTS | Founder Corey AlderinListen, Laugh and Learn as our host Prentiss L. Thompson and Corey Alderin the founder and CEO of Sermon Shots take a deep drive into this popular software used to utilize social media and save man hours in the process. https://sermonshots.com/Network: Join the Movementemail. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWebsiteshttps://churchsoundpodcast.com/https://repurposenetwork.com/MERCH https://merch-dogs.creator-spring.com/Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/churchaudiovideosolutions/https://www.facebook.com/thechurchsoundpodcastBe Invisible...
2023-10-1726 minThe Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe Church Sound Podcast Live from the Inspire Media ConferenceLive from the Inspire Media Conference 2023 in Memphis, TN. Prentiss L. Thompson is joined guests Christopher Franklin and friends to discuss media and culture with live demonstration. Listen, Laugh and Learn.... Repurpose Network: Join the Movement email. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWebsiteshttps://churchsoundpodcast.com/https://repurposenetwork.com/MERCH https://merch-dogs.creator-spring.com/Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/churchaudiovideosolutions/https://www.facebook.com/thechurchsoundpodcastBe Invisible Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=s...
2023-09-2624 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 265: Put Down The Phone | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonRepurpose Network: Join the Movementemail. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/Websiteshttps://churchsoundpodcast.com/http://www.invisiblemediaconsulting.com/MERCH https://merch-dogs.creator-spring.com/Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/churchaudiovideosolutions/https://www.facebook.com/thechurchsoundpodcastBe Invisible Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1
2023-06-3010 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 263: Mixing Front of House Guitars | with Preston RussEngineer and sound designer Preston Russ talks about mixing guitars with jost Prentiss L. Thompson. Listen, Laugh and LearnRepurpose Network: Join the Movementemail. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/Websiteshttps://churchsoundpodcast.com/http://www.invisiblemediaconsulting.com/MERCH https://merch-dogs.creator-spring.com/Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/churchaudiovideosolutions/https://www.facebook.com/thechurchsoundpodcastBe Invisible Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5...
2023-06-201h 02
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 260: Compression Color | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonRepurpose Network: Join the Movementemail. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-06-0910 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 258: Comp & EQ Revisited | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonCompression and EQ Illustrated. Repurpose Network: Join the Movementemail. repurposepodcastnetwork@gmail.comRPN VideoWAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-06-0210 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 256: Spatial Audio and the Church | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonLet's Talk about Spatial audio, it is a technology that creates a 3D sound experience for the listener. Why not have this in our churches? Listen, Laugh and LearnWAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-05-1915 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 253: Camera and Audio 360 Degrees | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonUnderstanding the camera differences and why is very important to not only image quality, but purchase prices and camera accessories. Having great audio is more important than the image. Wanna know why? Listen, Laugh and Learn. WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-05-0515 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 251: Difference between Aux and Bus| MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonLearn what a bus and an auxiliary track are. Unlike an aux track, a bus is a connection of many different signals, seen sometimes as a channel strip’s send. The send controls however much of the signal you want the bus to send or “transport” to a specified location, such as an auxiliary track.WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-04-2812 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 249: Microphone Comparistions for Content Creators| MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWe compare everything, cars, houses, sports team and..... microphones????? But this is different, we are in the DIY content creation age this episode covers lav's and shotgun mic.. WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-04-2109 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 246: How Loud is too LOUD | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonVolume Levels and Hearing we measure volume in decibels. Many listeners and sound techs believe the volume level should be different depending on the style of music being played for worship. That is simply not the case. The style or genre of music does not dictate the volume (although it could be the choice of the sound tech or worship leader). It is the listening environment that most often dictates the minimum volume levels required.Room acoustics also play a considerable role in the amount of audio energy a room can be subjected to before things become hard to...
2023-03-3114 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 244: The Church and Artificial Intelligence | Part 3 THE HOW | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. Thompsonhis is the THIRD installment of The Church and A.I. - How should the church respond to society’s growing dependence on artificial intelligence? Does it have the potential to divide us further as the algorithms of social media have? Or will it lead to life-saving innovations. It's time to learn and explore A.I.Popular websiteshttps://chat.openai.com/https://www.synthesia.io/https://tribescaler.com/https://vidyo.ai/WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-03-2415 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 242: The Church and Artificial Intelligence | Part 2 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThis is the second installment of The Church and A.I. - How should the church respond to society’s growing dependence on artificial intelligence? Does it have the potential to divide us further as the algorithms of social media have? Or will it lead to life-saving innovations. It's time to learn and explore A.I.Popular websiteshttps://chat.openai.com/https://www.synthesia.io/https://tribescaler.com/https://vidyo.ai/WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-03-1018 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 240: The Church and Artificial Intelligence | Part 1 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonHow should the church respond to society’s growing dependence on artificial intelligence? Does it have the potential to divide us further as the algorithms of social media have? Or will it lead to life-saving innovations. It's time to learn and explore A.I. Popular websiteshttps://chat.openai.com/https://www.synthesia.io/https://tribescaler.com/https://vidyo.ai/WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-03-0316 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 239: Ordered Steps Through TechnologyPrentiss L. Thompson talks through the approach of ordered steps when selecting equipment or making changes without the best guidance. WE have a solution.. Listen, Laugh & Learn.... WAVE event Registrationhttps://wave-event.co/conferences/fall-2023/registration/ >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-2822 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 238: Mixing in search of the Melody | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe Song is the King, the Melody is the Queen. Mixing with that in mind is very important. Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the science behind the song. Melody gives music soul, while rhythm blends the expression of harmony and dynamics with the tempo of the passage. All are necessary to create a recognizable pattern known as a “song. Repetition helps listeners identify meaningful musical patterns and provides clues about the musical relationships present in a melody. Almost any melody you can think of has elements of repetition.>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-2414 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 236: The Organ information guide | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson brings back a requested show from 2022, talking all things ORGAN.. if you wanna learn the Do's and Don'ts this is for you. Like, share and subscribe.. Listen, Laugh & Learn >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-1710 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 235: Let's Talk Church with Cue Audio and guest Kyle CampbellPrentiss L. Thompson speaks with Kyle Campbell from Cue Audio. This product connects audiences, Churches and brands with solutions that bring attendees closer to the experience with what everyone has in their pocket, the SMART PHONE. Imagine synchronized light show in your church, controlling the attendees’ phone screens, flashlights and much more. Listen, Laugh and Learn as they explore the many possibilities of this product. Watch the show on our YouTube channel. Cue Audiohttps://www.cueaudio.com/Email Kyle@cueaudio.com and tell him you heard him on the Church Sound Podcast to receive a dis...
2023-02-1433 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 234: Audio Cables Explained | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe cable industry is a small but competitive place, with some companies making big claims about why their audio cables are better than others. Prentiss L. Thompson takes you through the cable components, claims, and myths to “cut through the noise” and explain when cables affect your sound.>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-1011 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 233: Help my Small Church | with Max Randolf | WAVE ExperiencePrentiss L. Thompson sits down with Max Randolf of __________ about the small churches and their issues and how to provide solutions. It is vital for the congregation to not only hear words spoken by the minister but to also understand the messages that are being conveyed. Having a professional sound system can allow for the congregation to become more engaged and focused, while also helping the service run smoothly for the congregation and the music ministry>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-0738 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 232: Get to know G.I. Joe | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWhat is the word for when you know what you want?decisive. determining or having the power to determine an outcome. purposeful. How does that apply to the church? Leadership? Tech Team? Music Ministry? ... Listen, Laugh & Learn... >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-02-0312 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 231: Let's Talk Church with Sweetwater | WAVE ExperiencePrentiss L. Thompson talks with Jeff Barrett Director of Worship Sales & Grant Embery House of worship sales a SWEETWATER. They discuss the importance of training and Church solutions for live streaming and more. Listen, Laugh & Learn >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-01-3125 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 230: Stop throwing the Engineer under the bus | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson talks about the notion of calling out the audio engineer from the pulpit. We can build a better way to relay a message, >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-01-2716 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 228: Understanding Speaker Coverage | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson talks about the common complaint when it comes to sound systems for churches.Coverage | So Many Speakers, So Little Sound.By far the most common problem we encounter in church sound systems is uneven coverage of the seating area. Some seats are way too loud or harsh, while it may be dull or impossible to hear clearly in others. The reason this problem is so common is that good design takes a lot of engineering and experience.>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-01-2010 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 226: Healthy Team Building | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonTo Serve on a AVL Ministry / Media Team / Media Ministry to best ability is AVAILABILITY !!!!! Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, Wellness is maintained by paying attention to our daily lives in those areas To accomplish this, there are five simple keys or exercises: Self-Love, Breathing, Positive Choices, Balance and Trust. >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-01-1313 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 224: 2.4 Ghz Wireless System explained | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains 2.4 gHz wireless system. 2.4 GHz microphones are a great choice for those who only need a few channels and want hassle free setup. The predictable locations of WiFi channels allow 2.4 GHz mics to sniff out where occupied frequencies are and are not, and they are also great at communicating with other mics and self coordinating. Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2023-01-0610 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 222: Selecting frequencies | Multi Band Compressor pt 4 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson illustrates the use of a multiband compressor and how to select frequencies. You can choose to compress only a certain part of a track's frequency spectrum, or apply different flavors of compression to several areas of the spectrum. Listen to a hands or ear's on illustration>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-11-1112 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 220: Drums and Bass | Multi Band Compressor | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson illustrates the use of a multiband compressor on DRUMS and Bass with a live session. This allows you to split a track into different frequency ranges (called “bands”) and compress them independently. You can choose to compress only a certain part of a track's frequency spectrum, or apply different flavors of compression to several areas of the spectrum. Listen to a hands or ear's on illustration>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-10-2812 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 218: Vocals and the Multi Band Compressor | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson illustrates the use of a multiband compressor on VOCALS with a live session. This allows you to split a track into different frequency ranges (called “bands”) and compress them independently. You can choose to compress only a certain part of a track's frequency spectrum, or apply different flavors of compression to several areas of the spectrum. Listen to a hands or ear's on illustration >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-10-2110 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 216: How to use a Multi Band-Compressor | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonA multiband compressor allows you to split a track into different frequency ranges (called “bands”) and compress them independently. You can choose to compress only a certain part of a track's frequency spectrum, or apply different flavors of compression to several areas of the spectrum. Listen to a hands or ear's on illustration >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-10-1413 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 214: Sound Bullet Product Review | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe Sound Bullet is a very compact yet surprisingly capable audio test system, measuring just 130mm in length and roughly 30mm square, housed in a metal box and powered by an internal rechargeable battery. For fast problem solving on stage or in the studio the Sound Bullet covers four core functions: it is a simple signal generator (so it can substitute for a mic or DI box), a basic signal analyser (with metering and a monitor speaker), it measures phantom power, and it tests XLR cables. Its internal battery is charged via a micro‑USB port from any standard USB...
2022-10-0710 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 214: The Application of Communication | MIDWEEK SERVICE with Prentiss L. ThompsonHow to apply the art of communication for your ministry is a way of thinking and action. Are you ready to Listen, Laugh and Learn>>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-09-3014 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 212: Using PTZ Cameras | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonIf your church is ready to begin live streaming or broadcasting your worship services, you have some decisions to make. The number of cameras you need for your church will depend on the size and layout of your worship space, your plans for producing your stream or broadcast, and your budget. PTZ cameras have become very popular in churches because a single camera can capture multiple angles which can be set up by a remote operator. Therefore if you place a camera in the center of your church, it may be used to zoom into the pastor during certain...
2022-09-2310 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 210: OverHead Mic REVIEW | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonUnderstanding Overhead mix is important, but knowing the types can be helpful. Listen, Laugh and Learn.Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-09-1611 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 206: What's a High Pass Filter | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonLearn the uses of a HPF (HIGH PASS FILTER) A high pass filter is a simple, effective type of EQ curve, a filter which passes high-frequency signals and blocks, or impedes, low-frequency signals. In other words, high-frequency signals go through much easier and low-frequency signals have a much harder getting through, which is why it's a high pass filter. Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-09-0210 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 204: The Wireless Pulpit Mic option | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonA gooseneck microphone is a microphone element mounted onto a flexible gooseneck stand rather than on a cable. These mics have a flexible shaft that can be adjusted, allowing the microphone to be positioned in the best possible location for sound. A wireless version is a flexible option.It's time to learn .... Lets Go!!! Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-08-2610 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 202: Camera Series Part 4 | Lenses | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonA camera needs a lens and great images are created from great glass. A lens mount is a standard or proprietary interface used by camera and lens manufacturers to ensure a secure and accurate means for attaching a lens to a camera body. The lens adapter effectively serves to make up the difference in focal flange distance between the camera and lensEmail us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-08-1914 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 200: Camera Series Part 3 | Cinema Cameras | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonCamera Series: Selecting the best camera is important. In this episode we discuss the Cinema Camera and its Pros and Cons. In this unique season, filmmaking and video content creation ministries are proving to be more important than ever. The best cinema cameras are designed for high-end professional video work. They are often used to shoot movies and TV programs but as the prices of 'industry standard' cine cameras drop, more and more videographers are choosing to use them. While the ability to shoot in 6K, 8K or even 12K is a welcome feature, the form factor, video codecs a...
2022-08-0512 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 198: Camera Series Part 2 | The Camcorder | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonCamera Series: Selecting the best camera is important. In this episode we discuss the Camcorder and its Pros and Cons. A camcorder is a handheld, portable video camera that can store its data on a memory card like an SD card. Reasons to Use a Camcorder Instead of DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras in Field Production
Small, portable size.
Cinema-quality sensors.
Still image option.
Lower cost.
Fine shutter control.
High-quality imagery in low light.
Numerous lens choices.
Many accessory options for handheld and mobile productions.
Best Camcorders Panasonic AG-CX10Canon XA15Canon XF405Panasonic HC x2...
2022-07-2911 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 196: Camera Series Part 1 | The DSLR Pros and Cons | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonCamera Series: Selecting the best camera is important. In this episode we discuss the DLSR camera its Pros and Cons. As a Church, filmmaker or videographer, you’ve no doubt wondered on more than one occasion what is the best DSLR for video. As we discuss in this episode, it’s not a straightforward question. And the answer depends largely on your experience and the use-case you have in mind for a DSLR camera. However, with so many choices available to you it can be a daunting task to settle on a camera to purchase. There’s always the fear of...
2022-07-2211 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 195: Whats an audio Embedder | MIDWEEK SERVICE with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the basics audio embedder. To embed or insert audio signal an audio inserter or audio embedder can be used. An audio to HDMI inserter device features a HDMI input and various audio inputs. What is an audio extractor?The audio extractor sends sound to a separate audio device (such as speakers or a soundbar) without impacting your HDMI video quality. This lets you play audio through a different playback device than your video and is useful when your video playback device cannot play audio.Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com
2022-07-1508 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 191: To Wedge or Not to Wedge | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe question is? To Wedge or NOT to wedge, in other words how many is needed on your stage. Perhaps the most common is the stage wedge, which gets its name from its shape. Stage wedges tend to sit on the floor and the speaker itself is then set at an angle pointing up toward the performers on stage. Listen, Laugh & Learn.Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-07-0110 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 189: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #7 | Failure to Communicate | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe seven C's of communication are a list of principles for written and spoken communications to ensure that they are effective. The seven C's are: clarity, correctness, conciseness, courtesy, concreteness, consideration and completeness.Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-06-2409 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 187: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #6 | Fixing the Audio Mess | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson talks through the problem of fixing clutter. We all have had our personal experience with household clutter or messy situations, but solving a problem that only your ears can solve is a bit different. but to assist with the final result we must have organization, CABLE ORGANIZATION.... Listen, Laugh and Learn. Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-06-1609 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 185: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #5 | Change your Position | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThere are two primary roles fulfilled by live mix engineers: front-of-house engineer and monitor mix engineer. The FOH (front of house) engineer, who works at a mixing board located in the audience, controls the sound heard by the audience through the venue's main speakers. So with technology, the engineer now has the ability to move around and really experience the church service from many different perspectives.. This is the best way to ensure what your mixing is translating evenly in every seat. Listen Laugh and Learn Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www...
2022-06-0910 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 183: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #4 | Understanding SPL & to use it | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonUnderstanding Loudness can help your Sunday go from Good to AMAZING!!!!!! Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the How, What, When, and WHY... Listen, Laugh & Learn Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-06-0209 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 181: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #3 | Mixing with your Eyes as your Ears | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L.Prentiss L. Thompson walks us through the third week of Top Seven Engineer Mistakes.A lot of times when people are getting advice, you'll see people say "_____ is usually how it's done, but mix with your ears, not with your eyes" or something similar to that. What instances are there where you should use your eyes? Listen, Laugh & LearnEmail us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-05-2607 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 178: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #2 | Levels | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson walks us through the second week of: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes - He calls it:LEVELS - Simply stated, at lower listening levels, human hearing drops off at high and low frequencies — but as audio levels increase, there’s less of a difference compared with the midrange.They’ll be listening at different levels, over different systems, sometimes with younger ears that can still hear high frequencies, sometimes with older ears that can’t. The bottom line is that once your music goes out into the world, you have no idea whatsoever how it will be pe...
2022-05-1910 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 176: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes #1| The Fader | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson walks us through the first week of: Top Seven Engineer Mistakes - He calls it:FADER WORK - Each channel on a mixer has a volume control (fader) that allows adjustment of the level of that channel. These are usually sliders near the front of the mixing board, although some smaller mixers use rotary controls to save space. Many of us learned this in the fire, under the pressure of the moment in the middle of a Sunday Morning service. Listen, Laugh and Learn. As our dear brother walks us to promise land of knowledge.
2022-05-0508 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 174: How to Negotiate and WHY!!!! | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWorking in an AVL { Audio - Video - Live } we must learn to work in harmony and within that, there is the process of adjustment. But there is a language of negotiation: "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." “Individual commitment to a Ministry effort—that is what makes a team work, a Church work, a society work, a civilization work.” Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-04-2810 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 172: Direct Boxes | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains to churches the How and Why of direct Boxes. A DI box, also called a direct box, converts the unbalanced, high impedance signal output of an instrument to a balanced low impedance mic-level signal. This enables the signal to travel distances of 100 meters (300 feet) without adding appreciable noise.Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-04-2109 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 169: Hammond organ tips | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. Thompson Prentiss L. Thompson FOH engineer talks about adding mic's to organs for the house and Live Stream Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-04-1510 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 166: AVL Ministry Operations | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonCan we talk about church Operations. Prentiss L. Thompson thinks so, Because everything needs your attention (and because many ministries need better systems) it’s tempting to do nothing at all – or to keep doing what you’ve been doing: to keep balancing all those ministry plates the best you can, and hope none of them hit the floor. Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-04-0709 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 164: Speaker Wire Gauge Explained | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains in detail speaker wire gauge, which is The thickness of the wire is represented by its gauge or referring to the American Wire Gauge (AWG). The thicker the wire the lower the gauge number & the thinner the wire the higher the gauge number or AWG. Email us: thechurchsoundpodcast@gmail.com Newsletter: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/contact->>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-03-3109 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 161: Instrument Cables -vs- Speaker Cables | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonIs there a difference between a 1/4-inch instrument cable and a 1/4-inch speaker cable? Yes.Cables and electrical wires take up a plethora of responsibilities in various industrial applications. There’s a reason you shouldn’t use guitar cables to connect an amplifier to a speaker cabinet, or speaker cables to connect a guitar to an amp. Speaker and guitar cables are not the same. Guitar cables are meant to carry the relatively weak signal from your guitar pickups to an amplifier. Listen, Laugh and Learn as Prentiss L. Thompson talk us the differences. Email...
2022-03-2408 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 158: Seven questions before Equipment Purchase | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss l. Thompson takes a deep drive into the seven question to ask before making an equipment purchase. So here is my suggestion: When you start looking at new equipment purchases, before you start asking what other churches are using ask yourself some clarifying questions.
What is the mission of our church?
How does this equipment advance that mission?
What do we want this to do?
What problems do we need to solve?
How should this equipment go about it?
What features do we need, and which ones do we not need?
Who will be using it and w...
2022-03-1713 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 155: The Color of Different Compressors | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonThe 5 types of audio compressors are VCA, FET, optical, tube, and PWM. Based on the DNA of analogue compressors, you can quickly determine the sort of sonic character they have, and how they will respond to the signal you're sending them.UAD 1176 Classic Limiter CollectionBill Putnam of Universal Audio designed the original 1176, which went on to become the most popular compressor of all time. It’s known for its character and aggression. It’s no surprise that the Universal Audio plugin emulation of the classic hardware unit is a standout. The Clas...
2022-03-1010 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 151: Understanding Drum EQ & Compression | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson illustrates drum EQ and Compression and how get to use these basic tools to create a full and dynamic drum sound for you church service. Knowing how you want your drums to sound is one thing, getting there is the difficult bit. ... Besides setting static fader mixes, using EQ early in a drum mix is one of the best ways of getting your drums sounding great. Improvised EQ curves rarely help when starting a drum mix. Compression can be tricky, but it's one of the keys to achieving a modern drum sound. It's common t...
2022-03-0310 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 148: KIck Drum Textures | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains and illustrates kick drum texture and why it's important when building a mix for FOH - Stage monitors or Broadcast. Understanding where the floor is and building a foundation is the key. Listen, Laugh and Learn .... >>>>>Invisible Media Websites
2022-02-2408 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 146: Neumann Stage Mic review | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson reviews the famous Neumann KMS-105.The KMS series links two worlds: it makes the delicate, silky condenser sound suitable for the stage in a sturdy package. While live microphones usually operate with dynamic capsules, we designed the KMS series as 'studio sound for the stage'. That’s why we chose condenser capsules. Due to their construction they capture the voice more vividly, with greater detail and a wider frequency response. This uncolored high definition sound doesn’t only convince on stage, it also delivers reference class sound in the home studio for vocals, acoustic guitars, and...
2022-02-1709 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 144: Top Church Worship Apps | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson walks us through the Top Church Worship Apps and why they are important.One of the most effective ways of keeping members engaged and encouraging new ones is by ensuring that worship services are lively, interactive, and rewarding. An excellent worship software can help your church achieve this goal.Volunteer (band/worship team) scheduling – Who’s playing and serving, when.Worship plans – Create unique plans for each service, including details on people, songs, and notes.Order of service – What’s happening, in what order.Rehearsal tools – Song library, tra...
2022-02-1010 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 139: OverHead Mic | Drum Series | THE CHURCH SOUND PODCAST MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson of the Church Sound Podcast breaks down the importance of overhead mcs and the different way to utilize them.Overheads are needed, a stereo pair of mics over the left and right sides of the kit, and equidistant from the snare drum, is the most popular technique. This has the advantage of giving good coverage and a degree of stereo imaging, as well as being easy to set up with two tall boom stands either side of the kitThe choice of overheads is very much dependant on the way...
2022-01-2008 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 137: Tom Toms | Drum Series | THE CHURCH SOUND PODCAST | MIDWEEK SERVICE with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson talks through what Tom-tom drums present. I think for most people the best tom sound can be achieved with a dynamic microphone. The techniques: Classic Method: Place the mic 2 or 3 inches over the head and above the rim, positioned at a 45 degree angle and aimed at the center of the head. This will get the most attack. For less attack and more ring, try pointing the mic closer to the rim.Again, the workhorse 57 makes an appearance. A common choice for toms, the mic seems to emphasize the attack and slap of the toms thanks t...
2022-01-1308 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 135: Snare Drum | Drum Series | THE CHURCH SOUND PODCAST | MIDWEEK SERVICE with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson takes short trip through some miking techniques on the snare drum.amplifying drums over a sound system are similar to those that an engineer would use in the studio, there is one key difference: in the studio, the engineer is trying to capture the sound of the kit (and often also the environment it is being recorded in), whereas in a live situation, the drums are being miked in order to reinforce their sound in the venue for the audience. The key word here is 'reinforce. For snare drums there has been one microphone that h...
2022-01-0607 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 133: KIck Drum | Drum Series | THE CHURCH SOUND PODCAST | MIDWEEK SERVICE with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson takes short trip through some miking techniques on the kick drum.The in and out concept - Putting a mic in front of the outer head is the most common kick drum mic placement, but there are still plenty of variables. Whether you put an E-V RE20, AKG D112, or Shure Beta 52A on the outside of the kick, you’ll find lots of variability in the sound depending on where on the head you position it and the distance away from the head. Placing a boundary mic on a pillow inside the kic...
2021-12-3007 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 131: Digital Mixer Planning 2022 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down how to plan to purchase a digital mixer in 2022 and why. Did you know there is a supply shortage and that may delay your purchase. However, the most important topic for a successful move to the digital realm is training. Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/opt-inIVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkoutBe Invisible Book Link:https://www.amazon.com...
2021-12-2309 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 129: Stay the Course | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson talks through the trials and tribulations of Covid within a AVL Ministry and to navigate this agent and stay safe. Stay the course keep going strongly to the end of a race or contesthttps://www.personcountync.gov/home/showdocument?id=14100Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/opt-inIVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkoutBe Invisible Book Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp...
2021-12-1609 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 128: Year End Goals | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the importance of a year end assessment for your Audio Video Livestream (AVL) Ministry. The Year End Assessment is a tool that enables you to assess the recent past and use the information gleaned to inform your thinking about what's next. Use this tool for yearly reflection and planning as part of an iterative process: Plan, Act, and Reflect. Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/opt-inIVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJB...
2021-12-0909 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 125: Happy Thanksgiving | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonNew beginnings and Thanksgiving IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkoutBe Invisible Bool Link:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1
2021-11-2609 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 123: Lets Talk about it - Church Podcasting Course | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss Thompson shares information about Invisible Media's first course. How to Start a Church Podcast This idea came through the response of the listeners of this podcast and God directed him to film a course for churches, the Pastors or anyone who would like information about podcasting.We believe it is time to the reach souls God's have designed for you or your Church in this digital age.IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link: https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkoutBe Invisible Book Link:https://www...
2021-11-1811 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 121: Assisted Listening on WIFI | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the basics of Assistive Listening. Assistive Listening technology systems are designed to help individuals needing auditory assistance or language interpretation overcome background noise, reverberation and distance from the sound source. Listen EVERYWHERE, the audio source is connected to a server to stream the audio over a Wi-Fi network. Users access the audio using an app on their own device. Be Invisible Book One: Linkhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1
2021-11-1109 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 119: Put Down The Phone | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson about a common everyday problem that was seeped into the AVL Ministry.Phone Distraction, our smartphone is probably one of the most—if not the most—distracting things in your life. However, it can also be a valuable tool for staying in touch with people, listening to music, capturing photos, or navigating. To help you follow these tips:
Put your phone on flight mode before you go to sleep. This way, when you wake up, you’re not immediately sucked into new messages and notifications.
Go on walks without your phone, and sim...
2021-11-0410 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 117: Church Livestream from your phone | iRig Stream 2 Review | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson reviews the first smart device audio interface designed for sharingToday’s mobile devices make it easier than ever to share your Church Service with world. From Instagram live-streams to YouTube, Facebook and more, social media and smartphones have become a key aspect of how many musicians get heard and connect with fans.iRig Stream makes it easier than ever to share, letting you connect instruments, mixers and more to your iPhone, iPad, Android device and Mac/PC, with convenient features designed just for use on today’s most popular platforms. Whether it’s...
2021-10-2810 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 113: The AVL Church Operation System | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWhy create a training manual for members of a Church Audio/ Video Live (A/V/L) Ministry Team. It is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts (with a fair amount of detail) concerning the operations of sound, lighting, and video equipment that maybe found in today's contemporary Church services.Listen, Laugh and Learn .... Be Invisible Book One by: Prentiss L, Thompson Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1
2021-10-1408 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 110: The Proximity Effect | MIDWEEK SERVICE | With Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down The proximity effect why its important to understand. The basic explanation is this — in a directional mic, a signal is generated through the difference in pressure between the front of the diaphragm and the back of the diaphragm. If the pressure on each side is the same, the diaphragm doesn’t move.Mics all handle proximity differently. As a general rule of thumb, the more directional a mic, the more pronounced the proximity effect will be. Ribbon microphones are a serious culprit here, and they have the most pronounced effect. Anything bi-di...
2021-10-0709 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 106: All Cables are not the Same | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down audio cables in his very unique way, along with a few guests. Do Audio Cables Make a Difference?They certainly can, but it’s important to note that cables don’t “improve” your sound. Their purpose is to translate sound from the source as transparently as possible. Along the way, cables can pick up extra noise or experience degradation if the required specifications for their use are not met, which differs based on the context.
2021-09-3009 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 104: Preparation is the Key | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the mindset of Preparation which is the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration - something done to get ready for an event or undertaking. In the AVL Ministry or ministry as a whole is way of thinking and the greatness is in the details. When plan and but in the work God can do more with it.
2021-09-2307 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 96: The Sub Series part 2 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down What to Look for in a Subwoofer Power/Power HandlingSpeaker Size/Frequency RangeThe Crossover MethodThe Aux Mix Method
2021-09-0207 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 92: Lavalier Mic Placement 101 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L, Thompson illustrates the Do's and Don'ts of lavalier placement and why its important.Its show and Tell time education link; https://youtu.be/hONzIqjFeT0How far should a lapel mic be from your mouth?However, as a general rule, it's recommended that you position the mic on the chest, about a hand-span distance (20-30cm) from the mouth. This will give you a natural, uncoloured sound.
2021-08-1909 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 89: Top 3 Tips for the Church Musician | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonWhat are the top three tip for a church musician? Music is a essential part of a church, the songs bring people into the arms of God and the musician has a huge part in the connection. Listen, Laugh and Learn as Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down his top three tips.
2021-08-0507 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 88: Top 3 Tips for the Praise and Worship Singer | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson provides some insight from a engineers perspective. Listen to a few audio tips that could help all praise teams and singers.
2021-07-2908 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 85: Digital Snakes Part 2 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains third party digital snakes. These snakes can work with any console whether analog or digital. However they require two components, an input box and a output box. Listen and Learn.
2021-07-1509 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 83: Digital Snakes 101 | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down digital snakes. In digital snakes, the regular audio is encoded to digital with the assistance of converters. All the channels and their signals are packed and transferred with a single wire to the mixer and then reconverted to the analog signal again
2021-07-0807 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 78: How to achieve great LiveStream Audio with a mobile device | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson answers question #5 of the small church series. He presents a few options to get great audio with a mobile device to increase the quality of your church livestream. Get this product the iRig Stream 2: https://amzn.to/3gyvwDP
2021-06-1705 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 76: How to Fix Bad Livestream Audio | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the easy fix for bad audio in a LiveStream. The solution is understanding Mic level and Line Level. Which is louder and WHY??? Connecting a line-level source to a mic-level input will cause the sound to be loud and distorted because the line-level signal is much stronger than what the mic input will accept.
2021-06-1007 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 74: Audience mics for Live-Streaming | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L, ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down how to make your Livestream more Lively by using crowd microphones. The two main types of microphone pick-up patterns that every church should have are; Condenser mics and Cardioid Dynamic mics. These unique patterns respond differently to frequencies and choosing the correct microphone for your church setting and instrument is important, Listen, Laugh and Learn
2021-06-0305 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 68: Wireless Mics are NOT created Equal | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breaks down the different types of wireless systems for your church. We all know that buying something at a cheap price is not always the best option. When looking at wireless systems channel flexibility and range is very important You gonna Learn today!!!!! .
2021-05-1310 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 64: Top 5 Livestream Questions | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss Thompson breaks down the top five questions churches ask him about LiveStreaming. Tune in - Listen, Laugh and LearnAtem Mini Pro Link - https://amzn.to/3g4FhKa www.churchsoundpodcast.comwww.invisibleministry.com
2021-04-2908 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 62: Peavey USB-P Product Review | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson of the Church Sound Podcast reviews the USB-P USB Playback DeviceThe USB-P is a USB audio device with transformer isolated balanced stereo outputs for connecting a computer to a sound system. As the name implies, the USB-P connects to the USB port of the computer and appears as the stereo output device. The dual transformers in the USB-P provide balanced outputs and ground isolation required when interfacing a computer to a sound system.Standard USB class compliant audio deviceTransformer isolationGround lifted balanced outputsPlayback onlyUSB powered...
2021-04-2209 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 60: Wired Lav for Content creation | MIDWEEK SERVICE | with Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson illustrates the use of a wired lavalier microphone for content creation. Lavalier microphones – also known as lapel mics or clip-on mics – are small wired microphones that are widely used in filmmaking and broadcasting. They are ideal for recording dialogue as they are discreet and unobtrusive and can be positioned close to the mouth while remaining out of sight.
2021-04-1505 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 58: What an Engineer wants from a Musician| MIDWEEK SERVICE | w/ Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains the needs of an engineer from the music ministry. Clear Communication is the key to all confusion, being punctual, learning the language and having respect for each other.
2021-04-0807 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 56: What musicians want from an engineer | MIDWEEK SERVICE w/ Prentiss L.ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson drives into the big question. "What does a musician want from an engineer" 1- competence2- professionalism3- careSound engineers use their trained musical ears and knowledge of acoustics to generate the best sound quality for various venues. Managing a large mixing board at a live show the sound engineer will adjust the sound in which the audience hears. This can be known as mixing the front-of-house sound, but there are other aspects to sound engineering.
2021-04-0109 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 52: What is Line Check | MIDWEEK SERVICE | w/ Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson explains the importance of performing line check for every service in your church. “line check” is the process of making sure that all of the microphones, cables, and direct boxes on stage are working before the show or soundcheck starts. You can do this by having an associate with a cable tester and pink noise generator go to the stage and tap on the mics, test the cables, and plug their noise generator into all the DI boxes while you listen to the channels on the board. If you find any faulty cables, mics, or DI boxe...
2021-03-1807 min
The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. ThompsonEpisode 51: OmniDirectional Mics | MIDWEEK SERVICE w/ Prentiss L. ThompsonPrentiss L. Thompson breakdown the usages of utilizing a omnidirectional mic. The do's and don'ts. Omnidirectional mics pick up sounds from all directions and should be mounted 5 to 8 inches (12 to 20 cm) below the pastor’s mouth. Unidirectional mics with a cardioid or supercardioid polar pattern offer a greater degree of protection from feedback problems, but are more susceptible to plosives, wind noise and proximity effect.
2021-03-1107 min