Brethren.  Are you a new hire at a church?  Well, get on in here so we can tell you what we wish we knew when we were, you know, new.

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S2: E14 - 5 Hot Tips for The Rookie Worship/Tech Guy

Sometimes, the worship team and the tech team can get frustrated with each other.  This week, we vow to never let that happen again through the power of kindness, plus other pro tips as well.   Also, the return of Jeff!  and segements!  Be a Pal.  Tell a friend, subscribe, or send us a good vibe.  Thanks!And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 13: Worship Vs. Tech - How to Get Along

Assemble the Nerds!  TD Jason Bultema joins the pod to discuss 5 hot tips for taking the sound at your church up a notch.  We talk high pass pass filters, 60 cycle hum, and steinway pianos!  Also, This Week in CSMT.  Enjoy, tell a friend, let&apos;s fix the gremlins!And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 12: 5 Tips For Better Sound

In Ear Monitors are the way to go for your church.  Are they?  What kind of earbuds should you buy?  What are the difference?  What&apos;s that smell?  We talk in ear monitors this week. Here are the links that we talk about: Me Electronics Buds:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4PR2GD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GDZKCWDVXFZ46N4NR0J2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1KZ Budshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0782B3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ERZKDV40Q1398Q64DYBGAudioFusion https://audiofusionsystems.com/X Vive (More expensive than I thought, but still a good price)https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/U4R4--xvive-audio-u4r4-wireless-in-ear-monitoring-systemAnd as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 11: In Ear Monitors!

Burnout.  It&apos;s happened to almost every professional, but it&apos;s expecially tough when you are a volunteer.  Or understaffed.  Or overworked.  Or a bunch of other scenarios.  In this episode, let&apos;s talk burnout, and how to fix it.And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 10: The 5W How's of Burnout.

Brethren!  Today we talk practicing your skills!  We covered corporate practice last season, so this time around we thought we would add some tips for solo practice that will inevitably lead to better band practice.   The segment this week in CSMT also shan&apos;t disappoint. And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 9: Practice Makes Better

Verily Brethren!Today we are wrapping up the building project conversation.  We happily welcome special guest Jason Bultema, TD from a big old church, to talk about his experiences in larger scale projects, and general integration stories and hijinks.Per Usual, incredible segments, Tales from the Road, and Gear of the Year.And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 8: Building Projects - Part 2

Building Projects.  They are one of the toughest thing a Worship Guy or Tech Guy can endure at the Steeple Center, but they aare on of the most important!  So get on in here, and let&apos;s talk meetings.And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2: Episode 7: Building Projects - Part 1

In this episode, Gabe talks LED tape, dmx encoders/decoders, power supplies, and how it all works.  Learn esoteric terms like SMD, COB, 5050 vs. 2835, polypropylene tubing, and how! Here are the helpful links!Led tape- https://www.amazon.com/Elfeland-Changing-Waterproof-Kitchen-Decoration/dp/B07PDBLRVF/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=led+tape+5050&qid=1618241710&sr=8-10Power Supply-https://www.amazon.com/eTopxizu-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B00D7CWSCG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=14CRZ75N5AB3P&dchild=1&keywords=12v+30a+power+supply&qid=1618241784&sprefix=12v+30+a+power%2Caps%2C177&sr=8-3DMX Encoder - https://www.amazon.com/Channel-Decoder-Controller-Dimmer-DC5-24V/dp/B075FHJM35/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=dmx+encoder&qid=1618241881&sr=8-5A great place to find stuff:https://sirs-e.com/A soup to nuts set buildWe put up a video on our YouTube channel about how to make a scoops. https://youtu.be/OCntB3oJQ6wMake a great chocolate cake with this recipe.https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2 Episode 6: "How LED Tape Works"

In this episode, we talk about Easter, how it went, how to tell if it went good or bad, and how to plan for future Easters and services generally.  As usual, many hijinks ensue, and as always sometimes, the somewhat entertaining segment, “This Week in CSMT”. We put up a video on our YouTube channel about how to make a scoops.  Check it out!https://youtu.be/OCntB3oJQ6wMake a great chocolate cake with this recipe.https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2:E4 - Evaluating Easter.

Hey There Gang.  WGTG now has a Youtube channel!  Do us a solid. Subscribe below!  Let us know what you&apos;d like to see!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBEAlso, the boring link.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLT54QFtUIxddGk5HwWrg-gAlso, our socialshttps://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

WGTG SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Well, it turns out that even if you fix your audio issues, the video quality of your stream may be, in fact, awful.  Or not good.  Or vanilla.  Or ok, I guess?  At any rate, the regional Duo are here to help!  We talk lighting, as in, how to fix it/improve it, and cameras, as in, help me with my camera!  Specific topics: lighting positions, good lights for well, lighting, shutter speed vs. framerate, aperture vs. f stop, what&apos;s an ISO, white balancing, auto focusing, and more!!Helpful links for your journey:General Lighting TipsSomewhat Boring, But Great Example of Ellipsoidals, Fresnels, and Par CansEven More on Shutter Speed, Aperture, and ISOEven More On White Balance - (We Love Matt Johnson)And as always, hit us up on the socials!https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguyinstagram.com/worshipguytechguyor email us!tech@worshipguytechguy.comworship@worshipguytechguy.com

S2 Episode 3: "Help! I'm Streaming!: Lights, Cameras, Help!"

In this multi-part Series, our fearless Duo discuss some low cost solutions to fixing problems on your livestream.  The first week:  Audio Problems.  Items discussed are:  Gain Staging, Mic Isolation, Using a DAW, optimizing your effects, Autotuning, some 101 Dante talk, and more!  Got question? Comments? Insults?  Worship Queries: worship@worshipguytechguy.comTech Queries:  itsbroke@worshipguytechguy.comLinks to check out:  Behringer X-DANTE 32-channel Dante Expansion Card | SweetwaterAudinate AVIO Dante 2 Channel Analog Output Adapter | SweetwaterChris Lord-Alge Signature Series | Bundles | Waveshttps://www.tc-helicon.com/product.html?modelCode=P0CDE

S2 Episode 2: "Help! I'm Streaming!: Fixing Audio Problems"

In the first episode back since the beginnings of covid, our plucky duo ask the question, "How's Your Covid?".   Discussion points include, how to do church in a covid and post-covid world, what worked, what didn't, and the usual segments such as, Gear of the Year, Bro How's Your Sports, and more!  

S2 Episode 1: "How's Your Covid"

In this emergency episode, Jeff and Gabe talk about what their respective churches are doing in light of COVID-19.  This podcast is an encouragement to worship and tech folks alike, meant to provide solutions in case your church can't meet corporately.With that in mind, the guys talk about solutions for churches of every size, and especially medium and small churches.  It's time to be awesome, team. 

Emergency Episode: Tools to Spread the Gospel in a Corona World

Jeff is a Worship Leader at a church. Gabe is a Technical Director at a church. With their powers combined, they discuss all sorts of ways to make worship at their churches sound better, look better, and work better. Get free advice for your church to help spur creativity and reliability in your services. Segments include, "What Did I Do This Week?", "Gear of the Year", "Tales From the Road" and, "Bro, How's Your Sports?"

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