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147. Upgrading Your Console

August 10, 2026 · 48 min

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In Episode 147, the hosts discuss how to determine when and/or if it’s time to upgrade an existing mixing console. What’s needed for your particular worship style and/or space, input counts, anticipating future growth, and a whole host of additional aspects to consider when working through the process. 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 Attaway Audio YouTube Channel and at AttawayAudio.com. Reach him on IG @attawayaudio or contact him via email here.

Help insure that techs have a clear target for a winning mix with the free guide “How to Lead Your Church Sound Team” by James, and get a walkthrough on setting up virtual sound check on your console with his “Virtual Sound Check Challenge”.

Co-host Gary Zandstra has worked in church production as an AV systems integrator and as a manufacturer’s rep for more than 35 years. Go here to check out Gary’s extensive library of articles on ProSoundWeb.

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