The Secret to Great Mic Placement?
Curt TaipalePublished on: 18/10/2026
Ideas for miking piano, guitar, drums, brass, and the lessons that make mic technique work.
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Be Careful What You Buy
Curt TaipalePublished on: 13/10/2026
Have you ever encountered a piece of equipment that you expected to perform a certain way, only to find out that it didn't even come close? The old adage that “you get what you pay for” is still true. Here's what happened to me.
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Let's Test Your Loudspeakers
Curt TaipalePublished on: 25/12/2024
You (yes You) can confirm that your loudspeakers are working properly with some simple tests. Even if you don’t have access to cool ($$$) test gear, you can still evaluate their performance with your ears. I’ll even give you some test signals to work with.
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Technically Ready for the Holidays
Curt TaipalePublished on: 19/12/2024
Your pastor is planning their message for the upcoming special service. Your worship pastor is planning the music for that service. Unless you're a fan of surprises, this would be a good time to start preparing the technical side of those services.
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