The Behind the Mixer Podcast

What do you call a man so devoted to the Chicago Cubs that he named his dog, Wrigley?  You call him Jason Wetherholt, Worship Minister at Greenwood Christian Church.  Today, Chris Huff interviews him…

Episode 45 - Back from a short hiatus, Chris and Brian talk about the topic everyone should teach their new audio techs right from the start.  Unfortunately, it's a topic that's usually taught last. …

Episode 40 - Music copyright laws are in place to protect musicians and the original music owners.  However, there are popular myths that churches have believed for years that have resulted in copyri…

Episode 43: What mistakes are we making as tech team leaders?  For that matter, what mistakes are we making as volunteers? In this episode, Chris interviews his wife, who has worked in a variety of l…

What speakers should we buy? What about the mixer? These questions are part of typical conversations Chris and Brian have had with many churches over the years.  Only this time, Chris is playing the …

What's the purpose of technical production in the church?  What about your church? Josiah Way answers this in his new book, Producing Worship: A Theology of Church Technical Arts.  On today's show, C…

Audio Fusion Systems is a new contender to the personal monitor mixing realm and they are unlike everything else in one big way.  They claim you can get pro-level wireless monitoring using software o…

Low end frequency problems can plague a mix if they aren't identified and addressed.  In episode 39, Chris Huff discusses how the low end frequencies can work both positively and negatively.  He also…

It's the end of the year so Brian and Chris decided to take time to reflect on production successes of 2018 and what the future holds for Behind the Mixer in 2019.  Also, they're talking about YOUR …

Don't assume there are only two different types of microphones; vocal and instrumental. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing explain how microphones are different, why they're different, and how to pick the r…

Bullies exist even in the church technical production realm and if you're dealing with one then this episode is for you. Chris Huff and Brian Gowing explore the causes of the problem, how to deal wit…

How can I eliminate feedback? How can I get our ear-worn mic to stay on? Why do our new microphones sound so different?  Chris and Brian answer these questions and others related to live audio produc…

Have you ever wondered how a live audio engineer got a particular sound, when you attended a concert?  Do what Brian and Chris do, just ask!  In today's episode, the guys talk about how much you can …

Ever notice your spouse sitting alone (without you by their side) in the congregation while you're running sound?  You probably didn't see them before church because you were out the door by the time…

Portable church audio, video, and lighting can be a beast of production work each week. Load it all in, pack it all away, and hope everything in between goes smoothly. On episode 32 of the podcast, C…

Do you set the mix once for the band and never touch it again? What do you do when the skill level of the sound techs greatly varies? Chris and Brian have seen a lot of things done wrong and a lot do…

Isn't running sound only about mixing and working with gear?  Far from it!  In a recent article, Karl Winkler discussed the seven habits (skills) every audio tech should have.  In today's episode, Ch…

ENOUGH!  At some point, someone in the band angered the tech team and things haven't been the same.  Maybe the animosity felt between the groups is the fault of the tech team.  Whatever the reason, i…

Move past the microphones and mixers and technical side of church audio production work and you'll find there's a whole lot more to learn.  If you're lucky, you'll discover the six things that no one…