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This week the guys talk about training audio volunteers: How to find them, teach them to listen and mix and how to let them fly solo. Picks: * iSpectral FFT Analyzer (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.idroidbot.ispectral) (Android App) * DPA D:fine (http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/Mic-University/Product-info/dfine-headset-microphone.aspx) single ear mic * iAnalyzer lite (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ianalyzer-lite/id342456044?mt=8) (iPhone app) * Golden Ears (http://www.kiqproductions.com/html/price___ordering_info2.html) (ear training)

Van talks with Louis Tagliaboschi, Pastor of Contemporary Worship at Broadway United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, KY Guest: Louis Tagliaboschi (http://twitter.com/louistag) Broadway United Church Website (http://www.broadwayunited.org/) Louis' Blog (http://luigiworship.blogspot.com/) Intro Music by: Bryon Bos (http://bryonbos.com/)

I had been asked recently to do a follow up review on the Si Compact.  The audio quality on this recording is pretty bad.  It was recorded on my iPhone while driving from Charleston to Greenville, SC in our church truck heading to install some subwoofers. Hoping to get back on a regular schedule from here on out. Gear Used: * Reaper 4.02 Mac 64bit * iPhone 4 * Apple Earbuds Mic * Event TR8 Monitor

This week the gang talks about staying spiritually healthy while working as a TD. TDs seem to be under attack more than ever today, and it's up to us to stay connected to the Spirit, while providing technical excellence. Picks: * VGA to HDMI Adapter from MonoPrice (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=101&cp_id=10114&cs_id=1011404&p_id=4629&seq=1&format=2) (Item #4629) * Middle Atlantic UCP Line (http://audio-video-supply.markertek.com/search?w=ucp) * RTA Lite (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/rta-lite/id337536333?mt=8) (iPhone App) * Whirlwind Q-Box (http://whirlwindusa.com/catalog/black-boxes-effects-and-dis/testers/qbox) Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week the team talks about a very cool demonstration of a Meyer Constellation System (heard at a SoCal CTL meet up) and how to lead up to your pastors. Picks: * Spotify (http://www.spotify.com/) * DPA D:Fine mic (http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/Mic-University/Product-info/dfine-headset-microphone.aspx#) * Wunderlist (http://www.6wunderkinder.com/wunderlist/) * AVSnap (http://www.avsnap.com/) (Incorrectly called AVSoft by me on the podcast. Sorry about that.) Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album. Download this Episode (below) or Subscribe in iTunes (http://itunes.apple.com/podcast/church-tech-weekly/id378015732)

Van talks with Lee Fields, Tour Manager & FOH for Lincoln Brewster & Senior Audio Director for Bayside Church, Granite Bay, CA Guest: Lee Fields (http://twitter.com/LeeFields) Bayside Church Website (http://www.baysideonline.com/) Lincoln Brewster's Website (http://www.lincolnbrewster.com/) Ki Pro Recorder (http://www.aja.com/products/kipro/ki-pro/ki-pro-description.php) Intro Music by: Bryon Bos (http://bryonbos.com/)

This week, the gang talks about systems across multiple campuses and venues. When and how to standardize, how to handle differing priorities and how to handle budget issues. Picks: * Jands Vista 2.0 (http://www.jandsvista.com/download/v2-0-download/) * Elation ELED RGB Zoom  (http://elationlighting.com/ProductDetails.aspx?Category=&ItemNumber=1669)$550 * Mac Mini (http://www.apple.com/macmini/) $599 * Mix Tagz (http://www.mixtagz.com/MixTagz/MixTagz.html) * Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero (http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/the-rising/) * Rhino 6000 Industrial Label Printer (http://di.dymo.com/enUS/industrial/printers/rhino-6000/) Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week the gang talks about how to get the greatest value from system upgrades when budgets are tight. Sometimes it's a matter of asking the right questions, right-sizing expectations and just meeting the need. Picks: * Monoprice.com * Apantec Multiviewers and extenders (http://www.apantac.com/index.php) * AJA FS1 (http://www.aja.com/products/fs/fs1/fs1.php) and Ki Pro (http://www.aja.com/products/kipro/ki-pro/ki-pro-description.php) * Symetrix Jupiter (http://www.symetrix.co/products/jupiter-app-based-turn-key-dsp/) Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

Van talks with Chris Lesher, Media Director, First Assembly, North Little Rock , AR Guest: Chris Lesher (http://twitter.com/Chris_Lesher) First Assembly's Website (http://www.firstnlr.com/) Ooyala Video Streaming (http://www.ooyala.com/) Intro Music by: Bryon Bos (http://bryonbos.com/)

This week the gang discusses volunteers. Once someone raises their hand, what do you do next? How to assimilate them, train them and keep them around. Picks: * StageMix 2.0 for M7-CL (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/m7cl-stagemix/id397288883?mt=8) and LS9 (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ls9-stagemix/id406087165?mt=8) (iPad App) * Community Veris Speakers (http://www.communitypro.com/index.php/product-list/112-veris) * Imation Projection Link Wireless AV Extender USB to HDMI or VGA (http://www.imation.com/en-us/Imation-Products/Wireless-Projection-Link/) * Radial SGI (http://www.radialeng.com/re-sgi.htm) * LogMe In Ignition (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/logmein-ignition/id299616801?mt=8) (iPad App) Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

This week, Mike is joined by Dave Stagl and the two have a great and geeky discussion of all things audio. Among the topics: Headroom, plug-ins, and reverb. Picks: * Waves C-4 Multiband Compressor (http://www.waves.com/Content.aspx?id=323) (TDM or Native Plug-In) $149 * Spotify (http://www.spotify.com/us/hello-america/comb/) (Online Music Service) varies * Tap Delay & Temp Calculator (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tap-delay-tempo-calculator/id386527602?mt=8) (iPhone App) $1.99 Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

Van talks with Jay Ballard, Director of Technical Ministries @ Plant City’s First Baptist Church in Plant City, Florida Guest: Jay Ballard (http://twitter.com/jayballard01) Plant City’s First Baptist Church (http://www.fbcpc.com/) Intro Music by: Bryon Bos (http://bryonbos.com/)

It's all about OS LION and the Echo Conference 2011...I think... Watch and see!! Audio: Video: TECH/SOCIAL NEWS: * ECHO 2011 - http://www.echoconference.com/ (http://www.echoconference.com/) * Apple OSX Lion - http://apple.com (http://apple.com) * Carbon Copy Cloner - http://www.bombich.com/ (http://www.bombich.com/) * Better Touch Tool - http://blog.boastr.net/ (http://blog.boastr.net/) * MagicPrefs - Magic Mouse controls - http://magicprefs.com/ (http://magicprefs.com/) * ProPresenter having issues with migrating to Lion * Guru of Tech - http://www.gurusoftech.com/ (http://www.gurusoftech.com/) * Google + - After the Honeymoon? * Walked into local BestBuy and noticed the ‘Tablet’ Center * 3+ Android Device * 2+ Windows Device * Playbook and more * Android Keyboard - http://thedroidguy.com/2011/07/tools-we-use-logitechs-android-tablet-keyboard/ (http://thedroidguy.com/2011/07/tools-we-use-logitechs-android-tablet-keyboard/) DESIGN: * Igniter Free Background - http://www.ignitermedia.com/loops/1184/Upwards (http://www.ignitermedia.com/loops/1184/Upwards) MEDIA TREAT: * Worship House Media - Save 20% for first time viewers with the Promo Code - CHURCHSPIN INFO: - WEBSITE: http://thechurchspin.com (http://thechurchspin.com/) and http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/ (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) CHURCHSPIN LIVE: Come join the conversation for the LIVE show Fridays at noon (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) (CDT) (http://techartsnetwork.com/our-shows/churchspin/) -http://livestream.com/CHURCHSPIN - Twitter & Facebook: * http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://twitter.com/CHURCHSPIN) and http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN (http://facebook.com/CHURCHSPIN) * - Catch us on iTunes: http://ow.ly/2ap42 (http://ow.ly/2ap42) - http://paper.li/churchspin (http://paper.li/churchspin) CHURCHSPIN TELEPHONE NUMBER - (978) 24C-SPIN    (978) 242-7746 Hal Swift * hal@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/_hal (http://twitter.com/_hal) Billy Schlotter * billy@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/wschlotter (http://twitter.com/wschlotter) * facebook.com/billyschlotter (http://facebook.com/billyschlotter) Trent Armstrong * trent@thechurchspin.com * twitter.com/AETrent (http://twitter.com/AETrent%20) * http://www.AETutorials.net (http://www.aetutorials.net/) * http://www.DallasAEUG.com (http://www.dallasaeug.com/)

The topic this week is live video production! We talk about the philosophy of directing for IMAG and the web, training volunteer directors & camera ops and where to put all those cameras. Picks: * Elation Design Wash LED 60 RGBW (http://www.elationlighting.com/ProductDetails.aspx?Category=&ItemNumber=1647) * ChurchImag.org (http://churchimag.org/) Video training site * WorshipImag.com (http://worshipimag.com/) Video training site * Eagle Brook Church "Directors Cut" videos (for training) * http://vimeo.com/23716495 (http://vimeo.com/23716495) * http://vimeo.com/16075649 (http://vimeo.com/16075649) * http://vimeo.com/3480323 (http://vimeo.com/3480323) * http://vimeo.com/3356881 (http://vimeo.com/3356881) * http://vimeo.com/14550526 (http://vimeo.com/14550526) * ChromaQ ColorForce 12  (http://www.chroma-q.com/products/colorforce12/overview.asp)LED Wash Fixture * BlackMagic H.264 Pro Recorder (http://blackmagic-design.com/products/h264prorecorder/) * Barge Heights LED 36 (http://www.bargeheightslighting.com/products/featured/led-36/) LED Spot Fixture Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.

The topic this week is portable PA systems; how to build them, what to include, analog or digital, how much outboard gear and what extras to pack in there. It's a great show with a few special surprises... Picks: We included a bunch of different products throughout the show, but didn't do a specific picks segment. Theme song:  But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton's (http://www.normstockton.com/) Tea in the Typhoon album.