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Audio.

The room hears the message and the music without ever thinking about the mix.

The win at this position Weekend checklist
You own

dLive console, wireless, monitors, room PA, stream feed.

Call time

SP: 7:00am · 7L & CG: 7:30am

Trainer

Keith Dison · Audio Specialist

Front of house audio console during a service
Weekend Checklist

The quick version.

Tick items off as you go. Your checks are saved on this device and match the Staff page checklists.

Pre-Service

Service

Post-Service

Training Levels

Five levels, one path.

Tick off skills as you learn them. Your progress is saved on this device; official sign-offs happen with your trainer.

See the Growth Path

Level 1 · Shadow Shadow a full service
Level 2 · Trainee Run pieces with a coach
Level 3 · Serving Solo on a normal weekend
Level 4 · Trainer Reproduce yourself
Level 5 · Lead The unusual weekend
The Standard

The non-negotiables.

What every Audio operator holds to, every campus, every weekend.

All team standards

  • Line check every input before the huddle.
  • Vocals intelligible over the band at every seat in the room.
  • Wireless batteries fresh for every service, no exceptions.
  • Save your show file at the end of every weekend.
Numbers Everyone Should Know

The targets every FOH mix is held to.

Full context for every number lives in the SP FOH Checklist and the Audio Production Standards.

Audio Production Standards
TargetValue
Instruments, vocals & tracks−12 dBFS average
Drum transientsUnder −4 dBFS
Worship set SPL (SP)88 dB(A) average
Announcements & sermon SPL (SP)72 dB(A) average
Worship set SPL (7L)To be set
Announcements & sermon SPL (7L)To be set
Worship set SPL (CG)To be set
Announcements & sermon SPL (CG)To be set
Safety cap SPL (special events)102 dB(A)
Troubleshooting

SP Troubleshooting Guide

Dead channels, feedback, hum, clipping, RF, monitors, Dante, console, and broadcast issues.

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