PA and Mixing tips and links

Basic Guide to Mixing



Terms Used

The Simple explanation

Snake –

Multi core cable for extending mixer inputs / outputs from Mixer to Stage normally 10’s of meters in length, all inputs / outputs should be balanced to keep induced noise to a minimum (normally 3 pin XLR Male and Female connectors).

Balanced –

Balanced connections use three cables it allows for the use of very  long cables by reducing the possibility of noise been added to the audio signal.

DI Box
Phantom power -
48v is supplied via the xlr input conector on the mixing desk to power some Microphones and other items that require power. Most microphones don not require power and will ignore the Phantom power. If it is not needed you can normally turn it off on the desk.

Additional Reading

Sound reinforcement system

The Greatest Day in History

The greatest Day in history, with interesting video from Youtube

The Noise 2010 3rd July

A big thanks to the Tea and Coffee makers who manned the Refreshment tent.

There must have been about 200 Coffees Plus and equal amount of Tea. Squash was being consumed at an amazing rate.

There must have been over a 1000 people pass thru Oak Tree park.

Masai warriors

Visted friends in Witney Oxfordshire, arrived in time to visit their Church "Oasis Family Church".

Some members of the Masai warriors African tribe are in the UK, staying in Oxfordshire.

One of the Masai was a pastor and teacher and gave a 10 mininute sermon which was straight to the point  and packed a punch that God had a plan and that we had the hands to carry the plan out.

A visit from the Masai has to include dance and singing. Their jumping and passion for the Lord is obvious in all they do.  David was selected to dance and jump with the Masai

One of the main reasons for the Masai in the UK is share their faith and raise awarness and funds to provide water.

“We are visiting schools as part of their curriculum.


“We are also raising some money for sinking some boreholes as there is a big problem with water at home.

“We don’t have enough space now to move, as we used to move from place to place to find water. Now children are settling in school, you can not move schools so easily. This money will be enough for one borehole that would improve the life of the whole community and make everyone happy.”

Parish weekend - Heatree

Parish Weekend Heatree Devon


Key points:

1. Be a beautiful church

2. Live beautiful lives

3. Be ready to give witness

4. Invite people to sample church

5. Explain the gospel



Notes:

Every one matters slow down notice people



Paul - Convert

Timothy - From Christian family

What is your story?

Do we have a program for non Christians?

Church Jargon, Offertory,peace be with you, .

Remove Cultural barrier
Clergy to encourage - Alpha those who are running courses etc.
Cells lead beautiful lives

Fun Program!

Some people just, need an invite

Question Event, with speaker

Carol services

Back to church services

Mission team

Men's breakfast!

Retired folks events

Holiday clubs

Mothers and toddlers
WHAT do we need to do?

People Matter

Thanks to our Speaker:- Roger Morgan

St James Sermons and Talks

St James' Sermons and Talks are now on the St James Yeovil website.
Click for St James Sermons and Talks
Google Blogs no longer host Videos, you tube only allows 10 mins and David and Tony talk for longer than 10 Mins.

Christmas?

St James Cafe Service




Christmas, a mix of Nativity, songs, quiz and plenty of Coffee