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We're 4 chapters into Audix's video series on getting better drum sounds.  In this video, you'll hear Mike and Dean talk about how to use the ADX51 condenser for proper pickup of the "room dimension" of your drum kit.

The ADX51 is reasonably-priced at $229.95 and is part of several of the Audix drum packs.  If you need a good all-around condenser microphone, make sure to check out the ADX51.  It makes a great hi-hat mic, too.  More on that in a subsequent video.  As always, please call us if you have questions. 

by Mike Sessler, ChurchTechArts.org

Last week I posted a link to an intriguing article written by Rachel Held Evans. Though she is in her 30's, is progressive and likes Mumford and Sons, she is more interested in being part of an "uncool" church than a super-hip one. Her thoughts on churches being "too hip" challenged me and got me thinking -- again -- about the role of technology in the church.

Now while it's true that I'm the Technology Director of a church, I've been spending a great deal of time thinking about how we sometimes over-use technology -- and I'm speaking of live production technology; audio, lighting, video, presentation. I wonder if sometimes we use technology as a crutch, or if it even becomes a distraction to our audience. To put this discussion in its proper perspective, I think it best we take a trip down memory lane to look at the progression of technology in the church.

To begin, we shall go all the way back to the end of the nineteenth-century. Back then, when it got dark at night, even in the city, it was dark. In populated areas, going outside at night could be dangerous because it the baddies would come out at night. Thus, most people stayed indoors after the sun went down.

Read more: Church Production Technology - fading away?

In helping you discover the keys to better sound, we'd like to share Part 3 of this series from Audix on using microphones on the drum kit. Sit back and enjoy How to Mic Drums - Snare Drum.

The Audix i5 is one of our favorite snare drum microphones and it makes lots of people's lists as their favorite.  And at $99.95, the i5 is a great way to enhance the sound of your drum kit, whether you need just a snare mic or something for the entire kit.  The i5 is also great for saxophone, horns, and percussion. 

Audix has released the first in a series of three videos that showcase proper vocal microphone technique.  This video is a must-watch for members of your band or worship team, especially new members.  As you know, you can try to teach people about microphone technique yourself, or you have a video from an outside source say the exact same thing and they'll buy it -- hook, line and sinker. 

Please make use of this tool provided by Audix.