FOH Audio Engineer

Goal

This position mixes the audio for the congregation.

Wednesday Responsibilities

  • Help instrumentalists get connected on stage.

  • Tweak audio during rehearsal.

  • Record Rehearsal in Tracks Live

Pre Rehearsal Prep -Sunday

  • Check mic batteries.

  • Check batteries and perform mic check on pastor's mic and backup pastor's mic.

  • Prep announcer mic (mic 5) by placing it next to the stage right front fill.

  • Coordinate with Graphics operator to set levels for any video and audio cues.

  • Be aware of all audio cues and transitions during services.

Pre Service

  • Start the Preservice Playlist on Spotify

  • Crossfade Spotify and Pads when there are 5 seconds left on the countdown. Make sure there is not a silent moment during this time.

Service

  • Mix audio for service. (Audio Feedback Guidelines)

  • Stay alert and execute all audio cues.

  • Mute FX when worship team members are speaking.

  • *** Mute pastor’s mic when he is done preaching. ***

Post Service

  • Play Post-Service Playlist

  • After 5 minutes, switch back to Pre-Service Playlist

  • Communicate any needed adjustments to the proper personnel.

Post Service - End of Day

  • Put all mics away and turn them off.

  • Shutdown sound system.

Skills

  • Skills

  • Target volume

  • Aviom channels: Adjusting levels/mixes

  • Audio cues: Just don’t miss any audio cues