Front-of-House (FOH) Audio


Prior to Sunday

  • Determine vocal microphone assignments on service plan in Planning Center
  • Designate vocals names on FOH console
  • Prepare for any deviations or additions to stage audio (additional instruments, stage arrangements, etc.)

6:55 am

  • Attend Audio Production Pre-Service Briefing

7:00 am

  • Sound check Pastor’s headworn mic with Stage Audio
  • Prepare iPad for pre-service music (Spotify)

7:15 am

  • Direct Line Check with Stage Audio and band
  • Sound Check band and vocalists (mixing for house)
    * Gain settings
    * EQ
    * Mix

7:45 am

  • Mix choir and soloists (if applicable)

7:55 am

  • Mix house for special music (if applicable)

8:00/10:30 am

  • Play Pre-service music (Local Playback: Spotify)

8:10/10:40 am

  • Fade out Local Playback, fade in countdown music from Media Feed

8:15/10:45 am

  • Mix all elements for FOH
  • Record Sermon to CD

During Service

  • Prepare for prayer time underscore and/or post-service music (local playback)
  •  EmCee and Pastor’s mics should always remain UNMUTED with the fader up

Post-Service

  • Play post-service music (local playback)

10:45 am (Sunday School)

  • Fade out post-service music (local playback) (leave running) and set level for Auditorium Sunday School teacher (Pastor Steve)

Post Second Service (c. 12:15 pm)

  • Fade out local playback
  • Charge iPads, store in drawer and secure
  • Mute FOH console using VCAs (leave in top 2 layers)
  • Lock FOH console

 

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