SoundGym Cafe

SoundGym Cafe

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Trent Whalin
Jan 30, 2023
Not sure where to post this question but: here is goes. I am a sound guy at my church but, there is a lot I need to learn. Since it is largely live music, I am curious what tools/games here should I use to train my ears for each type of instrument and vocal to make it sound better in the congregation? I think I tackled too much in my daily workout.
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Romano G
Jan 30, 2023
Welcome @Trent Whalin

Short answer, all the various games here will help with training your ears so you can be a better audio tech.

Here are some good demo/tutorials for a few gym games by @Jason Romney https://www.soundgym.co/learn/index?m=videos&l=All&o=trending&f=0&s=romney

Check out the Live Sound Program
https://www.soundgym.co/program/view?id=RTYU65UI&ut=school
Covers the practical skills for live sound: soundboards/mixing desks, microphones, equalization, effects, dynamic control, acoustics, direct boxes, cables, sound checks, PA systems, etc.(Note: You may need to complete 5 daily workouts to get access to leaning programs, can't remember exactly)

Also, check out James Attaway on Youtube, Lots of helpful info and advise for church audio techs https://www.youtube.com/@AttawayAudio
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Tim Pedro
Jan 30, 2023
2nd on Attaway Audio. He's a great tutorial teacher for the live audio environment. MxU also has great training content as well.
Almost all the games available here will help at FOH, but the ones that have helped me the most are games focused on EQ (i.e. EQ Cheetah, Peak Master, Kit Cut, etc.) It is essential in getting faster at identifying troublesome feedback Freq's and getting the sound you're looking for out of instruments.