Rubens Tube

Ron, one of our audio volunteers, passed on this video from Mythbusters that gives a visual representation of a sound wave. And it's even cooler because it contains flammable gasses. Check it out!

Not All In-Ears Are Created Equal

This picture shows the three types of in-ears that we currently have available for our musicians. These three types are not created equal, however.

What's the difference?

• The pair on the left is an old Shure E3 headset. It is a single-driver in-ear that will work fine for vocals and some instrumentalists.
• The pair in the middle is the Shure SE425. This is a dual-driver in-ear that will sound better than the old E3, and it will have much better bass response for drummers, percussionists, and bass players.
• The pair on the far right is the current version of the E3, now called the SE315. This is what comes we get when our old E3s get "repaired."

So, what should you use when? Well, here's a good order of operations:

1. Use all of the 425s first. They sound the best and will help the musicians hear the most accurately. If there are not enough 425s for the whole band, prioritize the drums, bass, worship leader, and electric guitar players first.
2. Use all of the 315s next. Since they are all newer than the E3s, they won't be as fatigued and should sound better.
3. Use the E3s as a last resort.

Events Center Video Projector Settings

If your pictures and songs aren't fitting on the Events Center side screen video projectors correctly, watch this video.

A Video, A Survey, and a Couple Lighting Notes

Here's a tribute to all you gurus out there...



And now for something completely different...

Can you take a second to complete this brief survey about your thoughts on our volume levels?



And now for something completely different...

Two small notes for lighting folks and other interested parties:

1. The window blinds are now controlled via a remote in the FOH booth. It's on the wall next to the architectural lighting controls. Step 1: Press the button to indicate whether you want to adjust the left or the right curtain (you can do both at the same time by pressing both buttons); Step 2: Press the Up, Down, or Stop button as appropriate.
2. House lighting diagrams are now updated and in the lighting binder. If you want to see what channel or dimmer controls a particular section of house lights, reference these two diagrams. Please note that the channels and dimmers are not set up one-for-one, so it's important to know which diagram to look at. To turn on and off house lights, use the channel diagram. To troubleshoot dimmer rack problems, use the dimmer diagram.

Peace!