Laying out your faders correctly improves your ability to quickly access inputs used most frequently and to better organize your console for volunteer teams. Trey Smith dives into his preferred console layout, which he uses at his church, and discusses the best solution to cater to the needs of your entire team.
Fader Layout & Organization
Balance complexity and accessibility in your console’s setup to accommodate all skill levels. Varying levels require different considerations. Trey explores his strategy behind configuring drums, guitars, keys, and vocals in their fader layout. Focus on designing a user-friendly console layout for volunteers. This layout should help you navigate and manage your console easily.
DCAs and Groups
Use Digitally Controlled Amplifiers (DCAs) for efficient mixing. They allow for quick adjustments that don’t impact your dynamic processing. Group instruments and vocals strategically for cohesive mixing. Ensure timing coherence across your mix.
Vocal Organization Techniques
Whether you have a large team of vocalists, or just a couple, it’s important to manage those inputs accordingly. Presets are an easy way to ensure every volunteer’s mix has a consistent vocal sound and quality.
Miscellaneous Inputs
ProPresenter, Resolume, etc… are all miscellaneous audio sources that you will encounter. Organize them in such a way that they’re easily accessible and quick to act on should the need arise.
