VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit The Mystery of Gain Staging One of the hot topics at this year’s NAMM show was gain staging. Lots of people want to know what it is and why you need to know how to do it. It’s also the root of some of the more common mistakes I ... audio audio tips production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Basic EQ Techniques for Church Volunteers In my decades of teaching churches to do audio better, I have heard a pretty good collection of misinformed ideas about how sound works, and nothing seems to attract more bad practices, confusion, and... audio audio tips church audio production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Triston Ward Unlocking the Magic of Moving Heads: Types and Features Revealed In this blog we’re going to explore an essential element of the entertainment industry that sets the tone for any event or performance - Automated Fixtures. Automated, moving head fixtures, or "movers... Lighting production tips
Alex Kwamina Fog VS Haze: What’s the Difference?! In this blog, we’re talking about the science and technology of atmospheric effects! This is the first blog in a series about atmospheric effects. In this one, we will define haze effects, review how ... atmospheric effects fog haze production tips
Katelyn Ward Choosing the Right Audio System for Your Event: Key Considerations Planning an event, whether it's a birthday party, a corporate meeting, or a band performance, requires careful consideration of many factors to ensure the best audio experience for your audience. One ... audio production tips
Katelyn Ward Wired vs. Wireless: Choosing the Right Microphone for Your Event Wired Microphones: Reliable & Cost-Effective Pros of Wired Microphones Consistent Signal – Wired microphones provide a direct connection, eliminating the risk of interference or signal dropouts. No Ba... audio audio tips microphones production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit How Much Reverb is Too Much? Effects are unique in the audio mixing world because they are the only sound that the audio engineer gets to create somewhat independently from the rest of the mix. The band provides the source of aud... audio audio tips production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Managing Audiences and People One of the best feelings I’ve experienced is when I’m mixing for a huge event with a ton of people dancing, waving their arms and singing along. A successful event is more than just a bunch of cool ge... production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Power Requirements I have done a lot of production work in unusual spaces, like the rock show I did in St. John’s Cathedral. It has 7 seconds of natural reverb and a sound system that was installed in the 50’s. That mea... production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Church Lighting: 101 If you were to ask yourself what a church looked like 100+ years ago compared to present time, I am sure most of you would picture a “Little House On The Prairie” type of building that could fit a con... Lighting production tips
Denny Marit Why You Should Keep Your Equipment Clean You just spent thousands on new stage production equipment and anticipate long-lasting uninterrupted service, right? Well, that only happens in a perfect world, and let's face it, we are far from that... Lighting audio maintenance production tips
VIP Production Northwest, Troy Reit Do I Need a Line Array For My Event / Venue? When line arrays started becoming more available a couple of decades ago, it seemed like everyone wanted one. No one really understood how they work, but we all thought it was the latest, greatest tec... audio production tips
