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Didsbury rehearsal setup
How to very quickly set up for a band rehearsal First, plug in On stage, plug in your mics and instruments. You can refer to the blue folder (at the back of the mixing desk) to see what plugs in where. Then, switch on In the rack by the PA desk, enter the power-up code…
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How to mic a cajon
Quick tips on getting a good and adjustable sound Setting up for a cajon can seem daunting but you’ll quickly get the hang of it. Quick setup Put a kick drum mic at the rear. Position it level with the hole, and a few inches back from it. If you’re at Didsbury, just take the…
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Monitor tips for singers
Getting a good in-ear mix can be hard for singers. Here are some helpful tips. Warm up your voice before going anywhere near a mic. This matters more than everything else. Neither you nor the sound engineer can get them mix right until you’re singing at your normal best. So get into a routine of…
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Leading worship without a visuals operator
If you don’t have someone to run the visuals computer, you can use OnSong to project lyrics for the congregation. This works on both an iPad and an iPhone with OnSong installed. 1. Connections There are 2 ways to get the video feed from your iPad / iPhone: a) with a cable. This is good…
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Using the iPads for OnSong
We have 3 iPads at Didsbury with OnSong. These can be used for the band, to display lyrics + chords. Unlock code: “2700” (for all of them) Problems? Try a hard reboot If you’re getting strange behaviour from OnSong, a hard reboot of the iPad usually works. Press-and-hold the power button until the screen dims…