The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. Thompson

The CSP Crew talks about bandwidth for your church LiveStream and why. Understand the reason why your stream is weak or dropping out is a important part of troubleshooting. Generally, the recommended internet speed for live streaming (480p standard definition) should be at least 3 Mbps . The minimum download speed also varies between streaming services. You may need a higher speed if multiple devi...

Prentiss L. Thompson reviews the famous Neumann KMS-105. The KMS series links two worlds: it makes the delicate, silky condenser sound suitable for the stage in a sturdy package. While live microphones usually operate with dynamic capsules, we designed the KMS series as 'studio sound for the stage'. That’s why we chose condenser capsules. Due to their construction they capture the voice more vivid...

The CSP crew talks about the METAVERSE and how does the church use it or not. They talk about the Pro's and Con's of this new technology.  What is the metaverse, and what do its creators say is its primary purpose?   What are the critics saying about VR and its effects on individuals and society? Are there biblical implications when a church creates a virtual reality campus? “metaverse” is a new w...

Prentiss L. Thompson walks us through the Top Church Worship Apps and why they are important. One of the most effective ways of keeping members engaged and encouraging new ones is by ensuring that worship services are lively, interactive, and rewarding. An excellent worship software can help your church achieve this goal. Volunteer (band/worship team) scheduling – Who’s playing and serving, when....

The CSP crew tackles a hard topic " Letting Go " Moving On" and loving during the process.  Why do we have so much trouble learning how to let go of someone.  Letting go and moving on from a volunteer often entails a large amount of uncertainty.  Learning when it’stime to let go is often the most difficult part of this process. But in many cases it’s necessary to let go in order to help the person...

THe CSP Crew talks with Christopher Franklin  is a 10-time Promax, 5-time Mid-South Region Emmy Award recipient and a PRSA VOX Award from the Memphis Chapter. A list of his clients include Hope Presbyterian Church, The Memphis Urban League, Zycron, Volvo of Memphis, Toyos Clinic, Mississippi Riverkings, The Great American Home Store, Lakeside Behavioral Health System, retired Tennessee Titan Eddie...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down an hilarious review of mic stands. Are all Mic Stands the Same... NO!!!!! A microphone stand is a free-standing mount for a microphone . It allows the microphone to be positioned in the studio, on stage or on location without requiring a person to hold it. The most basic microphone stand is a straight stand . It uses a dome -shaped round metal base, or a tripod bas...

The CSP crew talks with Nanlite Tech guy Barry Garcia about lighting and how to use lights effectively. Nanlite makes a broad versatile range of LED lights and accessories designed to help all sorts of image-makers achieve their vision.  They are fanatically obsessed with product details, user experience, and quality control. Their line of products fit every aspect of Church Production from the sm...

Prentiss L. Thompson of the Church Sound Podcast breaks down the importance of overhead mcs and the different way to utilize them. Overheads are needed, a stereo pair of mics over the left and right sides of the kit, and equidistant from the snare drum, is the most popular technique. This has the advantage of giving good coverage and a degree of stereo imaging, as well as being easy to set up with...

Happy New Year YAY!!!!!! This usually brings these top resolutions.  Exercise more. Pray more Get organized. Learn a new skill or hobby. Give back Save more money / spend less money. Read my bible Spend more time with family and friends. The CSP Crew breaks down ministry goals, and why. What about for your ministry, what are those re-Solutions. It more than people, but its the goals and equipment...

Prentiss L. Thompson talks through  what Tom-tom drums present. I think for most people the best tom sound can be achieved with a dynamic microphone. The techniques: Classic Method: Place the mic 2 or 3 inches over the head and above the rim , positioned at a 45 degree angle and aimed at the center of the head. This will get the most attack. For less attack and more ring, try pointing the mic clos...

Derrick Floyd of IK MultiMedia and the Beautiful Now Show discuss the future of Live Streaming and how the church can take advantage of this format. Learn the do's and Don'ts of Live streaming. What have we as a church body learned from the pandemic? How can we as a church family tap into this format to reach the lost.  Get ready to Listen, Laugh and Learn Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM  https://w...

Prentiss L. Thompson takes short trip through some miking techniques on the snare drum. amplifying drums over a sound system are similar to those that an engineer would use in the studio, there is one key difference: in the studio, the engineer is trying to capture the sound of the kit (and often also the environment it is being recorded in), whereas in a live situation, the drums are being miked...

The Recap series young master musician Glen Gibson joins the conversations as we walk through the life of a young music minister and how to move the gospel industry. Glenn Gibson Jr was born and raised In Queens New York He started playing drums at the age of 1 then transferred to the keyboard and organ at the age of 8 9. Over the years he has shared the stage with many artists such as Leandria Jo...

Prentiss L. Thompson takes short trip through some miking techniques on the kick drum. The in and out concept - Putting a mic in front of the outer head is the most common kick drum mic placement, but there are still plenty of variables. Whether you put an E-V RE20, AKG D112, or Shure Beta 52A on the outside of the kick, you’ll find lots of variability in the sound depending on where on the head y...

The CSP crew talk with Pastor Louie Gibbs Jr of Radical City Church and CEO of Blackstonia Capital. in this Recap episode about the obstacles and challenges of being a Young Black Pastor. Sure they may be challenges with leading God's people, but most of the problems in my ministry are not external, but internal. Liste, Laugh and Learn. Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM  https://www.invisiblemediatra...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down how to plan to purchase a digital mixer in 2022 and why. Did you know there is a supply shortage and that may delay your purchase. However, the most important topic for a successful move to the digital realm is training.  Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM  https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/opt-in IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link :  https://www.invisi...

Enjoy this Recap Show with the amazing Loren Dawson the Executive director of music at Agape Family Worship Center and master musician joins the CSP crew Prentiss l. Thompson and Pastor Caleb Windley as they discuss worship from the musical perspective. Mr Dawson has an amazing resume as a touring musician ( Mary J. Blige - Erica Badu) Producer and musician (Whitney Houston - Donnie McClurkin - Gw...

Prentiss L. Thompson talks through the trials and tribulations of Covid within a AVL Ministry and to navigate this agent and stay safe.  Stay the course keep going strongly to the end of a race or contest https://www.personcountync.gov/home/showdocument?id=14100 Free eBOOK - Church LIVESTREAM  https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/opt-in IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link :  https://ww...

Frank Brown Jr. the lead engineer at Agape Family Worship Center he is considered your favorite engineer's, engineer.  From CNBC, W.N.E.T., MTV, VH1, ESPN, SCI-FI Network, Access Hollywood.  He started touring as an audio engineer for hip hop artist such as Zhiggie, Grand Puba, Onyx, SuperCat. After seeing his work, R&B artist such as Joe, 3LW, Imajin and Destiny’s Child hired Brown to work on...

Prentiss L. Thompson breaks down the importance of a year end assessment for your Audio Video Livestream (AVL) Ministry. The Year End Assessment is a tool that enables you to assess the recent past and use the information gleaned to inform your thinking about what's next . Use this tool for yearly reflection and planning as part of an iterative process: Plan, Act, and Reflect.  Free eBOOK - Church...

Our RECAP show guest is Jon Taylor  he is the  Technical Sales Lead at Presonus. The CSP crew engage an a solution based discussion around Presonus products and how it applies to a church of any size and its growth. We discuss Live-streaming and manufacturer fulfillments in 2021 centered around the new world of Covid-19. So sit back grab a cup of joe and Listen, Laugh and Learn. IVM How to Start a...

Pastor Evangelist Louie Negron joins the CSP crew ( Prentiss L. Thompson & Pastor Caleb Windley as they discuss evangelizing the urban communities with technology and the hand to hand need of the people. This was powerful show enjoy it and use this information for your community IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link : https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkout Be I...

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The CSP crew's Prentiss L. Thompson walks us through his testimony. Its a personal journey, a Professional journey, a God lead walk through faith and technology. He says "this episode is someone to hear about God's plan in your life and how he guides us through life. IVM How to Start a Church Podcast Course Link : https://www.invisiblemediatraining.com/offers/FJBDXgCx/checkout Be Invisible Book Li...