Loudspeakers are available in active and passive models, but which is right for you?  Chris and Brian detail the differences between the two models, the advantages of each, and how a church sound system can benefit from either.  Powered and non-powered speakers have come a long way compared to fifteen years ago.  Chris and Brian also debate which is best. Resource: <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.behindthemixer.com/equipping-church-audio-1/">Equipping Your Church for Sound (The Guide)</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.churchproduction.com/gear/community-series-ip8-1122-loudspeaker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Series IP8-1122 Loudspeaker Review</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.churchproduction.com/gear/martin-audio-cdd12-coaxial-differential-dispersion-loudspeaker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Martin Audio CDD12 Loudspeaker Review</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.churchproduction.com/gear/qsc-k-2-series-powered-loudspeakers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">QSC K.2 Series Powered Loudspeaker Review</a></li> </ul>

BTM 010: Listener Q and A: Tackling Compression, Wireless Microphones and More

Chris Huff, from the Behind the Mixer Blog, reveals tips and tricks to mixing sound in the realm of church audio production. He covers everything from building a music mix from scratch to upgrading your audio console. You’ll even learn how things work, like audio compression and gating, so you can be a better sound tech.  Discover the latest gear, newest mixing strategies, or learn the foundational audio production processes every church sound guy should know.  You’ll even catch interviews and find out how other church audio engineers are coming up with creative solutions to everyday problems.  Chris has been working in church audio for over twenty years, writes for pro audio publications, helps other church audio techs through his web site, and has authored several church sound system guides.  He helps you with audio mixing, mixing monitors, working with musicians and church staff, buying new audio equipment, understanding how signal flow works, and most every aspect crucial for creating a top notch audio production, while working in the unique church environment.