The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. Thompson

Prentiss Thompson shares information about Invisible Media's first course. How to Start a Church Podcast This idea came through the response of the listeners of this podcast and God directed him to film a course for churches, the Pastors or anyone who would like information about podcasting. We believe it is time to the reach souls God's have designed for you or your Church in this digital age. IV...

The CSP Crew breaks down media etiquette for church livestreams services. It is important to understand media basics and using the audio and video equipment correctly.  Etiquette is defined as the formal manners and rules that are followed in social or professional settings They must be confident presenting on camera and in person. Communication: Communication is an important part of creating an a...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the basics of Assistive Listening . Assistive Listening technology systems are designed to help individuals needing auditory assistance or language interpretation overcome background noise, reverberation and distance from the sound source.  Listen EVERYWHERE, the audio source is connected to a server to stream the audio over a Wi-Fi network. Users access the audio...

Prentiss and Pastor Caleb answer some to the most popular question churches have concerning video displays for churches. PROJECTOR VS FLAT SCREEN WHAT IS 4K WHAT SHOULD A CHURCH USE, AND WHY HMDI VS SDI  HDMI OVER CAT6  Be Invisible!1 Book One Link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HDLCQJ5/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=be+invisible+prentiss+thompson&qid=1632861976&s=books&sr=1-1

Prentiss L. Thompson about a common everyday problem that was seeped into the AVL Ministry. Phone Distraction, our smartphone is probably one of the most—if not the most—distracting things in your life. However, it can also be a valuable tool for staying in touch with people, listening to music, capturing photos, or navigating.  To help you follow these tips: Put your phone on flight mode before y...

Building trust takes time but within leadership it is most important because lives under your influence. The CSP Crew talk though this often not discussed topic with it pertains to the AVL ministry, or any ministry as a whole. Get ready to Listen, Laugh and Learn. :)   Be Invisible Book One  Link: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Invisible-successful-Audiovisual-Ministry-ebook/dp/B09HDLCQJ5

Prentiss L. Thompson reviews the first smart device audio interface designed for sharing Today’s mobile devices make it easier than ever to share your Church Service with world. From Instagram live-streams to YouTube, Facebook and more, social media and smartphones have become a key aspect of how many musicians get heard and connect with fans. iRig Stream makes it easier than ever to share, lettin...

The CSP  crew speaking with Pastor Kasson Weldon about transitioning to other church as a music minister.  The emotions, the differences, the adjustment in the center of it. Hearing God's voice, learning about yourself in the process.  Be Invisible Book One Link: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Invisible-successful-Audiovisual-Ministry-ebook/dp/B09HDLCQJ5   

The word communication literally means “to make common.” At its most basic level, it means letting your needs be known. At its highest level, communication means building strong, trusting relationships with people whose perspectives are very different from your own.  From the moment we pop out of the womb, we start expressing what we want. We communicate we are hungry, or sad, or happy. Over time,...

Pastor Caleb interviews new author Prentiss L. Thompson on his first book of book series called Be Invisible - This House of Worship series explores the inner workings of a successful audiovisual ministry. The question is, "What does success look like" Sunday to Sunday. I wrote these series of books to draw you near to knowledge. In Proverbs 18:15 it says, “The heart of the discerning acquires kno...

Why create a training manual for members of a Church Audio/ Video Live  (A/V/L) Ministry Team. It is intended to provide an overview of basic concepts (with a fair amount of detail) concerning the operations of sound, lighting, and video equipment that maybe found in today's contemporary Church services. Listen, Laugh and Learn ....  Be Invisible Book One by: Prentiss L, Thompson  Links: https://w...

Being apart of a AVL ministry can be hard, it comes with long hours and the CSP crew understands the importance  of appreciation. Yes, we serve God and show our appreciation towards him, but we must show it one to to another.  It makes people feel valued and drives them to do their best. It also helps with wellbeing and mental health, so it really can make a difference. Listen. Laugh and Learn Why...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down The proximity effect  why its important to understand. The basic explanation is this — in a directional mic, a signal is generated through the difference in pressure between the front of the diaphragm and the back of the diaphragm. If the pressure on each side is the same, the diaphragm doesn’t move. Mics all handle proximity differently. As a general rule of thumb...

Christopher Spahr’s 20+ year career spans the music, recording arts and pro audio industries. Currently DPA Microphones’ Vice President of Sales & Marketing for the U.S.  Our guest has a great discussion with CSP Crew about the selecting the best mic for a Pastor and mic applications. This is filled with loads of information that can be applied at your church. So. Listen, Laugh and Learn as we...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down audio cables in his very unique way, along with a few guests.  Do Audio Cables Make a Difference? They certainly can, but it’s important to note that cables don’t “improve” your sound. Their purpose is to translate sound from the source as transparently as possible. Along the way, cables can pick up extra noise or experience degradation if the required specificatio...

Starting a Podcast comes with alot of questions. This episode answers the most important questions that surrounds the artform. 

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the mindset of Preparation which is the action or process of making ready or being made ready for use or consideration - something done to get ready for an event or undertaking. In the AVL  Ministry or ministry as a whole is way of thinking and the greatness is in the details. When plan and but in the work God can do more with it.  

Many churches are beginning to convert toa digital mixer from the analog console that has been a solid main stay for the church. What are the Pros and Cons when it relates to the digital age. Listen, Laugh and Learn

How to Correctly Place a Subwoofer in a Room Let’s first remember that sound propagates differently depending on frequencies. As subwoofers only generate low frequencies, typically well below 200 Hz, all types of subwoofer design Wall and Corner Loading Very low frequencies are not directional, so they radiate from the sides and back of the loudspeaker, as well as from the front. If you place a lo...

In the digital age of ministry having an online presence outside of the church could be a great idea, but where do I begin? The CSP Crew walks though the pros and cons of Podcasting. Listen, Laugh and Learn. 

What is a Cardioid Subwoofer? Why Do I Need One? Both speakers and microphones are transducers (devices that convert between electricity and air pressure) that just happen to be at the far ends of the audio chain. They are really doing the same thing in opposite directions. A Directional Solution Wouldn’t it be great if we could get the energy of a sub to go mostly forward just like our full-range...

Working in ministry is a hard task, working with an aggressive leader can be difficult. Or if you have an aggressive personality, learning how to navigate leadership while being effective is the goal. The CSP crew talks though a few personal challenges that we can all glean from. 

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down What to Look for in a Subwoofer  Power/Power Handling Speaker Size/Frequency Range The Crossover Method The Aux Mix Method

The church has gone from the church announcements and the church bulletin to the digital announcements.  The CSP crew talks about the announcements in the digital age. Why are they important - How to create effective announcements.  How do you make an interesting announcement? Top Tips to Make Your Announcements Engaging Segment Your Audience.  Before writing an interesting announcement, it is ess...

This is the first section of a four part series on Subs, better described as Subwoofers. If you ever wanted a clearer understanding of Subs, then this is for you. The question posed is, Why do you need a Sub? but I believe it's WHY NOT!!!!!