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Be Careful What You Buy

Be Careful What You Buy

Be Careful What You BuyCurt Taipale
Published 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

Let's Test Your Loudspeakers

Let's Test Your LoudspeakersCurt Taipale
Published 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

Technically Ready for the Holidays

Technically Ready for the HolidaysCurt Taipale
Published 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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My Big Red Christmas Service Folder

My Big Red Christmas Service Folder

My Big Red Christmas Service FolderCurt Taipale
Published on: 19/12/2024

Join me as I share how asking a simple question during a production meeting saved the Christmas production one year.

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