Austin Stone's Production Setup: Soundscape Rigs & Less Gear [Dwight Theaker]

Does running production for a massive, multi-site mega-church mean you need to buy every single piece of gear on the market? And when it comes to Sunday morning audio, can you actually trust a volunteer to mix Front of House?

In this episode, we are joined by Dwight Theaker of Austin Stone Community Church. We dive deep into the specific logistics of broadcasting across multiple locations and break down exactly what AVL gear Austin Stone prioritizes. Dwight shares the surprising revelation that their production team actively chooses to use less gear than the average church, and explains the massive benefits of that streamlined philosophy.

In this episode you'll hear:

0:00 Intro: Toby Lost a Job & Chris Tomlin Stories

5:00 Dwight Theaker (Austin Stone Community Church) Joins

10:00 Gear Talk: What is Austin Stone Church Actually Using?

14:00 The Logistics of Broadcasting Across Multiple Campuses

15:45 Comparing Gear Priorities: 12Stone vs. Austin Stone

18:00 Why Austin Stone Uses Less Gear Than the Average Church

22:00 The Big Debate: Should Your Church Buy a d&b Soundscape Rig?

25:00 Can You Actually Trust Volunteers to Mix FOH Audio?

32:15 Church Tech Disaster Story

35:30 Keep Sundays Running

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