Now that we’re past all those holiday events, it’s time to plan for the upcoming year. But before you break out those spreadsheets, our man in the pews John McJunkin offers some timely tips and solid advice for financial salvation.
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As if we weren’t busy enough this season, many congregations also add additional events — pageants, community sing-alongs, special concerts, etc. — and our man in the pews John McJunkin provides some timely advice on dealing with the extra workload.
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It’s probably one of the most basic audio decisions for any church, but times have changed and John McJunkin offers some timely advice and choosing that all-important vocal mic.
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Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, offers proven techniques (and a few slick tricks) for getting a great sound from large vocal groups.
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These days, as many church installs approach (or surpass) rock ‘n’ roll rigs, it’s tempting to push LF SPLs to the limit. But how do you determine what’s appropriate? John McJunkin examines the bottom line.
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Even for paying gigs, “it’s hard to get good help,” and in a typical church setting, dealing with unpaid volunteers and novice techs is no picnic. Eventually, they can be trained, but keeping them motivated is an ongoing issue. John McJunkin offers advice and inspiration.
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Creating a workable monitoring environment can be tough, even with a basic rock band, but things can get way more complicated when you’re dealing with 90 voices. John McJunkin offers some practical solutions.
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In many churches, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act is not only a good idea — it’s the law. John McJunkin offers advice and insights towards achieving the goal of helping hearing-impaired parishioners enjoy both the music and the word.
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The world of RF communications has gotten far more complex over the years. John McJunkin, our man in the pews, looks at some simple ways of ensuring solid wireless performance.
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While our sanctuaries are often gilded with the latest audio gear, the ancillary spaces we sometimes work in are not necessarily so. John McJunkin looks at ways of giving these “venues” a much-needed boost.
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With the approaching Easter and Passover seasons, many congregations are planning special events and services. Our man in the pews, John McJunkin, looks at ways of preparing for these expanded worship gatherings.
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John McJunkin offers insider techniques for the not-so-simple task of getting a great live piano sound.
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