In this conversation, Chris pulls back the curtain on the world of audio—from his origin story and early analog roots to his thoughts on plugins, signal chains, and the philosophy that drives his mixes. We talk about mixing with your ears (not your eyes), what separates good engineers from great ones, and why developing talent in churches starts with training people before buying more gear. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or part of a church tech team looking to raise the bar, this episode is packed with insights from one of the best in the business.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Start
00:12 Intro
01:36 Digico - Amazing Updates
08:19 Podium Mic Techniques with Earthworks Audio
11:38 A Word From Digital Great Commission Ministries
12:34 The Paragon Angle - Accoustics
16:27 Start of Podcast with Chris Rabold brought to you by AC Americas
17:26 How did Chris get into mixing?
21:08 Plug-Ins - How should engineers approach plug-ins?
23:20 Process - What is your process when you have a problem?
26:44 What is the fix it mentality?
28:02 Signal Chain - Why does it matter?
32:57 Beyonce Vocal Signal Chain - What did you do?
35:26 Garbage In = Garbage Out
38:56 Talent Ceiling - What is a Talent Ceiling?
43:40 Humility
45:52 Mix with your Ears and not with your Eyes
53:51 No one is there to watch you mix
58:13 Hiring for Churches - What should I look for to find the right person?
01:01:05 Character over Mix Skills
01:03:03 Sound Engineer = Player - Players Need Coaches!
01:06:21 Snare Drum - What's Chris Process?
01:11:03 Show us how you mic a snare!
01:18:53 How do I get in touch with Chris Rabold?
01:21:02 Close