Analog mixers are used by top-notch live audio touring engineers.  Yet, many people think only a digital mixer can create a great mix.  In this episode, Chris takes you through the five steps to acheive a great mix with an analog console.  Even though church audio production technology has jumped by leaps and bounds, you can still create a great mix with an analog mixer. Resources: <ul> <li><a href= "http://www.behindthemixer.com/audio-essentials-church-sound-training-1/"> Audio Essentials for Church Sound</a></li> <li><a href= "http://www.behindthemixer.com/how-set-gain-levels-live-sound-methods/"> How to Set Gain Levels in Live Sound – Three Methods</a></li> </ul>

BTM 007: Five Steps to Picking the Right Audio Mixer

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.