How to Train a New Audio Volunteer: A Five-Step Framework That Works

How to Train a New Audio Volunteer: A Five-Step Framework That Works

Published on: 12/06/2026

Most audio training overwhelms people before they ever touch a fader. Here's the five-step framework David uses to take someone from total beginner to mixing on their own.

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How to Set Up a Livestream Mix That Actually Works (and Stays Good Week After Week)

How to Set Up a Livestream Mix That Actually Works (and Stays Good Week After Week)

Published on: 12/06/2026

Build a livestream mix off your main mix that sounds good every week - even without a dedicated engineer running the stream. Step-by-step from David.

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How Do I Run My Stage Lighting Show From Stage?

How Do I Run My Stage Lighting Show From Stage?

Published on: 24/02/2026

Picture this – you’re in a band, are a DJ or are in a small church worship team, and you want to have a killer light show every night, but you don’t have anyone to run lights for you.

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Fog and Foggers – The Ultimate Guide

Fog and Foggers – The Ultimate Guide

Published on: 07/01/2026

I want to show you through this page how to create the various types of fog effects, and importantly, how much it costs to get into the fog game.

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What are the Different Types of PowerCon Plugs, and How Do You Tell Them Apart?  PowerCON vs. PowerCON True1

What are the Different Types of PowerCon Plugs, and How Do You Tell Them Apart? PowerCON vs. PowerCON True1

Published on: 25/08/2025

PowerCon type plugs can be a real source of confusion. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be confusing...if you read this guide!

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How to Troubleshoot When a Light Doesn't Work Correctly

How to Troubleshoot When a Light Doesn't Work Correctly

Published on: 11/08/2025

By far, one of the worst things that can happen when you’re working with stage lighting is this: your lights just don’t work right. Maybe they’re not doing what you told them to do. Maybe they’re showing the wrong color, or worse—not responding at all. So, how do you fix it? Where do you start? And what’s the most reliable way to get them working again?

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