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(http://churchgrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sicompact.png)Recently purchased a Soundcraft Si Compact and have spent a little time with it.  In this episode I give a quick list of features, pros and cons as well as a my thoughts vs the Yamaha LS9. Links: * Soundcraft Si Compact (http://www.soundcraft.com/products/product.aspx?pid=181) Gear Used: * Reaper 3.75 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones

Van and Mike win a round of Where's Duke when Duke Dejong joins them "in studio." The trio talk about the importance of building solid relationships between tech and musicians, and share some key thoughts on mentoring. Picks: * Christie DWU670-E (http://www.christiedigital.com/en-us/business/products/projectors/1-chip-dlp/pages/christie-dwu670-e.aspx) (Single DLP WUXGA Projector) $More affordable than usual Christie produts * Zotak MAG N330 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0030UH2J4/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=chutec-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0030UH2J4) (Atom-based PC) $268 * Shure Beta 181 (http://www.shure.com/americas/products/microphones/beta/beta181-ultra-compact-side-address-instrument-microphone) (Ultra compact side-address mic) $499 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.

I was recently loaned a AKG CK47 mic that I wanted to try out as a choir mic. In this episode I take some samples from our multi-track recording of a Sunday morning to show how the mic performed against our usual AKG C3000 mic. Links: * AKG C47 (http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,307,pid,307,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html) * AKG C3000 (http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,1131,pid,1131,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html) - Our standard choir mic * AKG C747 (http://www.akg.com/site/products/powerslave,id,1140,pid,1140,nodeid,2,_language,EN.html) - The stand mounted version of the CK47 Gear Used: * Reaper 3.75 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones

The new season of FaithTool's starts of with Van, Mike & Colin fielding a video question from a Canadian listener.

Nathan Tobin and Travis Paulding discuss the use of a single camera; in live church settings, multi-site campuses, overflow rooms, webcasting; camera configurations and training.

In this episode we are covering everything iPad2 related. We have a round up of Church related iPad applications and accessories that I'm sure will be a must have for your church!! NEWS iPad 2 http://events.apple.com.edgesuite.net/1103pijanbdvaaj/event/index.html http://www.apple.com/ http://www.apple.com/ipad/ http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ AV Adapter - http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC953ZM/A?fnode=MTc0MjU4NjE&mco=MjEzNTM2MDM&s=newest Worship Technologies Planning Center Online - Planning App and Music Stand http://www.planningcenteronline.com/home/features?category=stand ProPresenter Remote - http://itunes.apple.com/app/propresenter-remote/id298127110?mt=8 Air Display - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/air-display/id368158927?mt=8 Proclaim coming - Action Method - http://actionmethod.com/ TeamViewer - http://www.TeamViewer.com iBand Want-a-be’s - Music INTRUMENTS Accessories & Apps for iPad / iPhone Apogee Jam Guitar - http://www.apogeedigital.com/products/jam.php AmpliTube iRig - http://www.ikmultimedia.com/irig DJAY - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/djay/id382604769?mt=8&ls=1 KORG iElectribe - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/korg-ielectribe/id363714043?mt=8&ls=1 AUDIO Audio Console interfaces - http://www.churchtecharts.org/archives/2778 Allen & Heath iLIVE - http://www.allen-heath.com/node/1150 Classical Guitar for iPad - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/classical-guitar/id420805031?mt=8 DESIGN/MOTION GRAPHICS: iMovie - http://www.apple.com/ipad/from-the-app-store/imovie.html Adobe ideas - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/adobe-ideas/id364617858?mt=8 Reel Director - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reeldirector/id334366844?mt=8 Brushes - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id363590649?mt=8&ls=1 Sketches - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sketchbook-pro/id364253478?mt=8 LiveSketch HD - http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/livesketch-hd/id364888269?mt=8 Vector Editing - “FREEFORM” http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/freeform-the-vector-drawing/id364875544?mt=8 Pogo Sketch - http://tenonedesign.com/sketch.php

Mike and Duke are joined by Brad Weston of Renewed Vision. Brad brings us some observations from Catalyst West, some thoughts on social media and an overview of the exciting new features in ProVideo Player. Duke and Mike talk about Gurus and of course have some great picks of the week. Picks: * Gurus of Tech Session Notes (http://www.willowproduction.org/)(from the Willow Creek Production Guys) Free * Gurus "Mixing is an Art Not a Plugin" (http://goingto11.com/?p=1032) (Bootleg recording of the session) Free * ViewStream 500HD (http://www.digitalview.com/products/viewstream500-digital-media-player) (Digital Media Player) $549    

Checkout the latest Apple News this week! NEW MACBOOK Pros, iPad 2 almost here!! and Lion Preview. PLUS take a look at Mozy alternatives and some really cool Stroke Effects for After Effects   NEWS: * Apple Event - iPad 2 event * http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/23/apple_sends_out_invites_for_ipad_2_media_event_on_march_2.html (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/23/apple_sends_out_invites_for_ipad_2_media_event_on_march_2.html ) * http://technobolt.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/ipad-2.jpg () * Apple - Macbook Pro’s 13”,15” and 17” - * http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_updates_macbook_pro_line_with_next_gen_cpu_gputhunderbolt_i_o.html (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_updates_macbook_pro_line_with_next_gen_cpu_gputhunderbolt_i_o.html ) * http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apples_introduces_15__17_in_macbook_pros_with_quad_core_i7_cpus_amd_gpus.html (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apples_introduces_15__17_in_macbook_pros_with_quad_core_i7_cpus_amd_gpus.html ) * New Macbook Pros - http://bit.ly/gWb77o (http://bit.ly/gWb77o) * "Thunderbolt" I/O port * http://bit.ly/edQ2Ve (http://bit.ly/edQ2Ve) * http://bit.ly/hH4S7g (http://bit.ly/hH4S7g) * Apple - Lion Preview for Developers http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_releases_preview_of_mac_os_x_10_7_lion_with_airdrop_filevault.html (http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/11/02/24/apple_releases_preview_of_mac_os_x_10_7_lion_with_airdrop_filevault.html) * Mozy Alternatives: * http://lifehacker.com/#!5749845/the-best-alternatives-to-mozy-for-big-or-unlimited-backups (http://lifehacker.com/#!5749845/the-best-alternatives-to-mozy-for-big-or-unlimited-backups) * http://www.backblaze.com/ (http://www.backblaze.com/) * Mixxx DJ - http://www.mixxx.org/ (http://www.mixxx.org/) * Gmail and Google Docs Add a Dozen New Document Types You Can View Online http://lifehac.kr/eymLhI (http://lifehac.kr/eymLhI) DESIGN: * Stroke Effect Tutorial - http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/stroke_fx/ (http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorial/stroke_fx/) * PSD text effects - http://psd.tutsplus.com/sessions/text-effects/ (http://psd.tutsplus.com/sessions/text-effects/) * Motion Graphics Xchange: http://www.motion-graphics-eXchange.com (http://www.motion-graphics-eXchange.com) FREEBIE - FREE YOUR TITLE SLIDE - http://ow.ly/3QuN7 (http://ow.ly/3QuN7)

This week, Mike welcomes Jason Cole to the show. The duo tackle some reader questions including a "hit by a bus" list, handling guitar amp volume on stage and using snapshots. Also, some great picks of the week. Picks: * iTeleport (http://www.iteleportmobile.com/) (iPad app) $25 * Middle Atlantic UCP Series (http://audio-video-supply.markertek.com/search?w=ucp+panel&asug=ucp) (modular connector panels) about $10 ea. 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.

(http://churchgrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/qlab.png)If you ever need a tool to help with audio cues during a production, Qlab could be that tool.  I use it for all audio cues including solo tracks.  This is the swiss army knife of audio playback and best of all there is a very usable FREE version. Links: * Qlab (http://figure53.com/qlab/) Gear Used: * Reaper 3.75 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones

CHURCHSPIN has Dale Carter from Worship House Media!  Watch the show and grab the code for 30% off all purchases at Worship House up to $50, good until the end of the February!  Plus a whole lot more! NEWS: iPhone 4 NOW available on Verizon with it’s own antennagate - ilounge.com/​index.php/​news/​comments/​verizon-iphone-4-antenna-problems-persist-video/​ Switching from Android to iPhone 4 lifehac.kr/​gkYnCO iPad 2 out in production - pcmag.com/​article2/​0,2817,2379894,00.asp Mozy changes prices goo.gl/​FpKgr Skype Comes to iPhone on Verizon, H.264 Support j.mp/​fJ5osF The Glliff for iPhone: theglif.com/​ DESIGN: INTERVIEW with DALE CARTER from Worship House Media Promocode for Church Spin Viewers Creationswap.com (formerly CreativeMYK.com)

Mike and Van get into a great conversation on how the worship leader and pastor can help the sound guy do a better job. Surprisingly enough, it's a lot less about technical skill and a lot more about relationships. Picks: * Trillian (http://www.trillian.im) (Cross-Platform IM Service) $4-5 for apps * Synergy (http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/) (Cross-Platform keyboard/mouse sharing) Free * QuickSynergy (http://code.google.com/p/quicksynergy/) (GUI for Mac Version of Synergy) Free 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.

Mike and Van are joined by Karl Winkler of Lectrosonics. Now that we've made it through the 700 MHz transition, there is a new potential threat to our wireless serenity. Karl offers some great insights on how to prepare and what we can expect. Don't worry, the sky is not yet falling, but we're all going to need to get better at RF understanding and management. Picks of the Week: * Apple iPad (http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ) (handheld wireless awesomeness) $499 and up * Desktop Connect (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/desktop-connect/id364907570?mt=8) (VNC/RDP remote access iPad client) $14.95 * AC7 Core (http://saitarasoftware.com/Site/Home.html) (Virtual control surface for iPad) $7.99 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.

(http://churchgrip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/AC-RIGHT-ARM.png)The Apollo Design Right Arm is a DMX controlled moving yoke.  You can mount just about any fixture type as well as camera.  In this episode I give you what I found out about them after using them for a few months. Links: * Apollo Design Right Arm (http://www.internetapollo.com/Products/View/2852.aspx) * Gear Used: * Reaper 3.75 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones

At Sugar Creek we made the change to in ear monitors for our praise team about six months ago. The change has been positive, but not without some hitches along the way. In this episode I pass on our experiences. Gear Used: * Reaper 3.75 Mac 64bit * Blue Snowball USB Mic * Shure SRH840 Headphones