Let's Talk Digital Consoles

From the desk of Bill Shivelbine   True, there is really nothing new about digital consoles. They've been around since the late 80's.  However, the changes over the past several years are nothing less than amazing.  From the perspective of a tech, designer, installer and an A1 in a house of worship, there are very few downsides and the upsides are almost too many to list.  In this article, I'm going to touch on just a few of how I utilize digital consoles in house of worship. Still the number...


Top 7 Things To Ask When Upgrading To A Digital Console

Choosing the perfect digital mixer for your church or school is like standing on the edge of a rabbit hole and wondering how far down it goes.  I certainly get it! I've put together the top 7 questions you need to answer before making your decision. 1. How much money do I need to spend on a good digital mixer? This question can be best dealt with understanding that you are only as strong as your weakest link.  Digital consoles are really no different than analog consoles with the exception of...


Breaking Down 600mhz Wireless Ban

Bottom line, the FCC has re-purposed the majority of the 600mhz frequencies for higher speed cell phone data.  At some point in the near future, the cellular companies will turn on their towers for this communication on these new frequencies, thus rendering all wireless microphones in these frequencines useless.  The hard date for not using any more is July 15, 2020. Currently, some of the wireless manufactures are still offering rebates on their products.  Simply send in your old 600mhz uni...


Top 5 Products for House of Worship 2019 NAMM

Top 5 Products for Churches from NAMM 2019 If you're looking for the very latest loudspeakers, microphones, mixing consoles, even stage lighting, Winter NAMM will not disappoint. With the help of several stealth “secret shoppers,” church techs, CPM writers and staff, we've selected our "Top 5..." from NAMM 2019. January 29, 2019 For most church techs, especially those from small and medium-sized churches, there may be no better show to attend than the Winter NAMM Show.  Held in...


Line 6 Helix Trade Up Program

Here is your opportunity to trade in your good ole faithful pedal board for the new Line 6 Helix.  With this plan, send us a picture of your pedal board.  We'll evaluate the market value for your board and apply that to a Helix.  This is almost too good to be true.