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In this episode, Guyton Montgomery, with guest Jeff Orr, discusses the advantages of XLR wiring above RCA in regard to balancing out sound and signal strength.  

We have quite a list of things that are invaluable as we do IT work around the church.  These are a few with links: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-10-Piece-Precision-Screwdriver-Set-with-Case/50135070   https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Screwdriver/50158903   https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Lineman-Pliers/50083118   https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-125-ft-Steel-Fish-Tape/50114241 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Diagonal-Cutting-Plier/50069699 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-6-in-Needle-Nose-Pliers-and-Wrench-Set/1000341363 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Weller-Electric-Lead-Free-Soldering-Kit/4734289 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Utilitech-500-Pack-Multiple-Sizes-Nylon-Cable-Ties/50327835 https://www.lowes.com/pd/IDEAL-T-Stripper-Wire-Strippers/3241078 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-Analog-Datacomm-Tester/50278119 https://www.lowes.com/pd/Southwire-Analog-Tone-and-Probe/50278115  

Today we discuss how to make the most of the technology around you.  So often we lose out because we are unable to fully utilize the features and shortcuts that would save hours out of our day.  Just learning to type could save you a tremendous time in preparing sermons and notes.  Check out these typing tutorials: https://www.typingclub.com https://www.goodtyping.com We haven't personally used these as both of the hosts know how to type.  A simple Google search will yield many results for free typing tools.

We are discussing the problems of shipping large and expensive items for a project.

Things that are as simple as keeping boxes and manuals from previous purchases can save you big time in the future.  Being prepared and fully informed will also be a great time and money saver when coming to your next project.  Keeping a list and making diagrams. Challenges of ordering from Amazon. Working with your bank with larger purchases.

These individuals/companies were mentioned during this episode: Dale Erickson at CCI Solutions - 800-562-6006. Zello App Kramer Video Splitters Mevo Hitachi Projectors Daylight Screens (moving projection screens) Thanks to Joel Wheeler for lunch.

Thanks to GBN TV (thanks to Mark Teske for coming down) for the help in setting it up. Also, thanks to Markertek (shout out to Ryan and Steve) for wonderful customer service on all the new equipment. 

We now have two and we have some new thoughts on the Mevo.  What our thoughts on using this device week in and week out.  How is the quality when compared to the Sony 4K Handicam?

Our perspective on using Adobe over the year for the church and school.  Is it worth the subscription fee? Are there other alternatives?

Special thanks for the Zello representatives interest and kind words.  Zello is being considered for Lads to Leaders as a way of monitoring kids.  We discuss some of the hardware that is available to be used with the Zello app.

What do you put in your new show? We talk of providing valuable information to your audience. What is the best schedule? Bed music, intros and outs.  Length of shows. Always have a call to action for your audience.  We talk of the benefits of Fiverr and Envato or Audio Jungle for materials for the show.

Today's episode gets you closer to getting your podcast out to the masses.  What platforms are we to publish?  We discuss Libsyn, Spreaker as hosts and iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, Iheartradio, Google Play Music as distribution sites.

This is a three part series on getting you up and running as a podcaster.  This episode we discuss microphones, sound boards, and software solutions to process your audio.  Below are the links to some of the products. The Audiotechnica M50 headphones http://a.co/7vN3HqH  The Audiotechnica M30 headphones http://a.co/aKZBS0W Heil PR40 Microphone http://a.co/5E1IWiK Mackie ProFX8v2 http://a.co/bkRm700 Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 http://a.co/dNISCtg ATR2100 http://a.co/63HW7ob  

Today we look at the benefits of an app called Zello.  Turn your smart phone into a two way radio.

This show is dedicated to the process and experience of tracking down audio problems in your church sound system.

Guyton is on the road coming back from the lectureship with his review of the newly built mobile rig.  Also, through the art of modern technology,Guyton is able to podcast while having the flu and not spreading it to others in the studio.  This is our first attempt using Skype to produce a remote host into the mix.  See our building the mobile rig on our MIT: Ministry Involving Technology Youtube channel.

Which way are we to go?  We go into the pros and cons of each platform.  We show the results of using Mac for a year as opposed to the years of Windows based computers.  We lay the groundwork by comparing the MacBook Air to comparable Windows units.

Can the cell phone help you in ministry. We discuss was to use it as a tool.  We discuss several features like Do Not Disturb on iPhone.  Several apps are discussed like the Echo Prayer app, Google Play Books and Kindle Read Aloud feature, podcasting apps and much more.

Sound problems in the church.  This is a precursor for a series on sound problems that are occurring in the church.  Most don't know how to buy equipment nor how to set it up.  This is the first of many concerning how to have great sound.

Testing out the Mevo for livestreaming to Facebook live.