A beginner’s guide to audio mixing for church live streaming

When you’re handling a live broadcast, especially for the first time, the church audio mixer can feel like an intimidating piece of gear with too many knobs and faders. Here’s the good news: You don’t need to be an audio engineer to get great results. With a basic understanding of church audio mixing and some …

Why audio encoding is just as important as video encoding

When thinking about streaming church services, most discussions center around high-definition video and smooth video playback. Yet, there’s one essential element that often doesn’t get the attention it deserves—audio encoding. While compelling visuals are important, it is the sound—the sermons, songs, and prayers—that carries the heart of your message and keeps worshippers spiritually connected. Poor …

What affects live streaming quality today?

Live streaming has become a crucial way for churches to connect with their congregation, making services accessible no matter where people are. But a stream plagued by buffering, lag, or poor audio can be distracting and take away from the worship experience. Several factors determine the quality of a live stream, including internet speed, equipment, …

What’s a good audio bitrate for streaming church services?

Audio is just as crucial as video to the overall experience of a church service. After all, if the sound quality isn’t up to par, even the most stunning visuals won’t have the same impact. Audio bitrate, in particular, plays a significant role in making your stream sounds as good as it looks. But what …

Why Church Sound Systems Are Different Than Other Systems

When it comes to church sound systems, it’s important to understand that they serve an entirely different use case than a sound system that might be used by a band or at a theater.  Church sound systems are generally fixed. The sound engineers and crew are often volunteers, which means simplicity in setup and operation …