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Why a Tiny, Free App from the Early 2000s Still Beats Apple’s Pro Video Tools in 2026

Long story short, I ended up reinstalling the operating system to get a fresh start. And whenever I do a clean wipe, there are a handful of essential programs I install immediately.

Mar 11, 2026
Audio · lessons
How to Read the EQ Graph
Mar 6, 2026
Audio · lessons
Understanding Stage Monitors
Mar 6, 2026
Audio · lessons
Allen & Heath S5000 Console

The easiest way to understand the Allen & Heath dLive S5000 is to draw an imaginary line right down the middle

Mar 6, 2026
Video · lessons
4k Studio Camera Overview

As you prepare to use your new 4k studio camera for your church services each week, there are a few key areas to be aware of to ensure that you get the most out of this advanced piece of equipment. Here are five importan

Mar 3, 2023
Audio · lessons
Butler System Overview
Mar 1, 2023
Audio · lessons
MIX PRE 6 II What & Why

The Sound Devices Mix Pre 6 II is a versatile and portable device that is great for anyone who needs to record high-quality audio on-the-go or in a audio environment such as at Butler. It has a range of features that mak

Mar 1, 2023
Audio · lessons
MIX PRE 6 II Musician's Plugin

The Mix Pre is a small but useful tool in any live production. It has the ability to pass a clear, crisp sound as well as record it. At Butler Memorial it serves as a back up recorder, audio pass thru devices, it adds au

Mar 1, 2023
Audio · lessons
S32 DIGTIAL SNAKE

One of the key benefits of the S32 is its ability to reduce the amount of cabling required for live sound setups. Instead of running multiple cables between the stage and the mixer, a single Ethernet cable can be used to

Mar 1, 2023
Audio · lessons
X32 Audio board Break down
Feb 27, 2023
Lighting · lessons
Aputure MC Still Relevant

Sometimes we take the little things for granted; such as the Aputure MC. The MC is a pocket light I reviewed a few years back but still to this day has proven to be necessary in my work flow. How? Well anytime I want to

Mar 2, 2022
Video · lessons
Atomos Ninja V in 2022

The Atomos Ninja V is a 5″ monitor that can record. It was released on April 5, 2018 at NAB, despite it being 4 years old (often considered old tech by today’s standards) it’s still relevant in 2022.

Jan 31, 2022
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