Church Sound Podcast

142. New Projects & Audio Trends 21.05.2026 49min

In Episode 142, James and Gary discuss a range of new projects they’re currently working on, trends they’re seeing around the audio industry, and much more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide to EQ, compression and effects. Find more from him on the Att...

141. Vocal Effects 08.05.2026 42min

In Episode 141, the hosts discuss various vocal effects and how to apply them to mixes. Using the right vocal effects (and the right amount) can help glue a mix together and give it a little more polish. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Live Mixing Field Guide, a quick-start guide...

140. Hiring An Integrator 24.04.2026 52min

In Episode 140, the hosts welcome Justin Edmonds of EnhanceAVL to discuss understanding how to know you need help and what to look for when hiring an integrator. Simply put, with limited budgets and capabilities, sometimes it’s beneficial to ask for help. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. EnhanceAVL Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is...

139. Vocal Compression 09.04.2026 51min

In Episode 139, the hosts discuss when and how to apply compression to vocals so they’re front and center, and don’t get lost in the mix. They go through the various parameters of compression, when and how to apply it, and ultimately how to get the most out of vocals in the mix. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodc...

138. Wireless Systems With Shure Product Specialist Paul McWhirter 27.03.2026 53min

In Episode 138, Paul McWhirter of Shure joins the show to talk everything wireless antennas. Discussion includes antenna setup, RF basics, and how to make the most out of the gear and budget you have. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Currently a product specialist for Shure, McWhirter previously served as an audio engineer for the U.S. Air Force Bands, performing shows across the United States and around the world. He has degrees in Theater, Recording ...

137. Vocal EQ 12.03.2026 56min

In Episode 137, James and Gary discuss vocal EQ (equalization) and microphone placement — what boosting and cutting particular frequencies can do to a vocal, how different mics and mic placement affect the vocal, how to achieve an overall natural sounding and clear result, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsound...

136. The Worship Leader – Sound Tech Relationship 27.02.2026 53min

In Episode 136, James and Gary discuss the relationship between the worship leader and the tech team. A key is bridging the gap caused by different technical language, personalities, and perspective to reach a common goal. Ultimately, how do we understand everyone’s roll and responsibilities to get the most out of the entire team? The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, a...

135. Advanced IEM Tips & Tricks 05.02.2026 40min

In Episode 135, James and Gary share practical tips and tricks when using in-ear monitors. They discuss the key components of in-ear mixes and how to level and manage those components to deliver a full but clean sound. They also discuss how in-ear mixes might change based on the role of the user. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram pag...

134. Wireless Tools 22.01.2026 44min

In Episode 134, James and Gary dive into “everything wireless.” Wireless system problems can cause distractions and be difficult to troubleshoot, with the hosts providing insights and tools to help make your systems more consistent and reliable. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. James is the author of the Li...

133. Growing The Team 23.12.2025 44min

In Episode 133, James and Gary venture away from audio-heavy topics to discuss an import aspect of any successful team: growth. They discuss good places to start when growing the sound team, how to hold on to that growth in the long-term, and skills and tools to consider and share along the way. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page...

132. 4 Keys To Consistent Church Audio 11.12.2025 39min

In Episode 132, James and Gary share four keys to achieving consistency when utilizing volunteers with varying backgrounds and skill levels. These keys include consistent inputs, a consistent starting place on the console, consistent targets, and a consistent workflow — see the theme? The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo, Renkus-Heinz, and Shure. Check out co-host James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsou...

131. A Conversation With Ralph And Brandon Heinz 25.11.2025 52min

In Episode 131, James and Gary have a conversation with Ralph and Brandon Heinz of top loudspeaker developer Renkus-Heinz. The episode dives into the founding of the company and some of the technology that makes the company’s loudspeakers unique, along with general help and knowledge when it comes to loudspeaker setup and placement. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit ...

130. Loudspeaker Design Basics 13.11.2025 1h 1min

In Episode 130, James and Gary cover the basics of loudspeaker design. Loudspeakers can be a weak link in sound systems, with the hosts presenting language it’s important to know when choosing loudspeakers as well as guidance on placing them in the right location joined by a quick overview of how to tune them, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Insta...

129. Time-Based Effects 30.10.2025 1h

In Episode 129, James and Gary discuss time-based effects, which can be a great way to add space and depth to a mix. If done correctly, using time-based effects like reverb and delay can help transform a mix and give it a little extra polish. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. Co-host James Attaway is the author of the Live ...

128. Acoustics & Psychoacoustics 16.10.2025 41min

In Episode 128, the hosts discuss acoustics & psychoacoustics, how sound behaves in space and how our ears gather and interpret that sound. Having an understanding of acoustics can help how we mic sources, how we use and place loudspeakers, how we adjust things like reverb and delay to make it fit within a mix, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new ...

127. Compression Practicals 02.10.2025 52min

In Episode 127, the hosts provide a deeper dive into compression, building on the discussion that began in the previous episode. They talk about a tricky aspect of compression: knowing exactly when it’s needed, backed up with examples and situations where it could be needed — or not. They also dive into the numbers, providing good starting points for aspects such as attack, release, and threshold. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s wors...

126. Compression Basics 19.09.2025 48min

In Episode 126, the hosts go through the basics of compression, when and how to utilize it correctly as well as what compression does and how we can use it to control and/or add consistency to instruments and vocals with a large dynamic range, and more. They also discuss the basics of threshold, knee, and ratio. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram pag...

125. EQ Practicals 27.08.2025 45min

In Episode 125, the hosts continue their discussion on equalization (EQ). In Episode 124, they discussed the basics of EQ, and this time out, they dive into how to equalize specific instruments and vocals, as well as when to use high/low pass filters, when to boost and when to cut, how that fits into the greater context of the mix, and more. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and al...

124. EQ Basics 31.07.2025 46min

In Episode 124, the hosts go back to the basics with one of the foundational blocks of processing audio: equalization (EQ). Discussion revolves around what EQ actually is, when you need to use it, and ultimately how to use it correctly. The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. Co-host James Attaway is the author of the Live Mixing...

123. Building A Volunteer Dream Team 25.07.2025 45min

In Episode 123, the hosts discuss how to not only build a great volunteer team, but how to get the most out of them. Recruiting volunteers can be difficult, but training and retaining them is the way to ultimately build a “dream team.” The Church Sound Podcast is sponsored by DiGiCo and Renkus-Heinz. Check out James Attaway’s worship audio academy at www.attawayaudio.com/academy, and also visit our new Instagram page @churchsoundpodcast. Co-host James Attaway is the author of the Live Mixing ...