Where Church Audio Problems Really Start | with Chad Kirkpatrick

https://www.ascensionworship.com/ Why Church Audio Problems Start Before Anyone Touches the Console In this episode of Inside AVL, Jeff Aldrich sits down with special guest Chad Kirkpatrick to discuss one of the most overlooked truths in church audio: many sound problems begin long before a volunteer ever touches the mixing console. Chad shares insights from years of experience working with churches and explains how room design, system planning, leadership decisions, expectations, volunteer development, and communication all play a critical role in the success or failure of a church’s audio ministry. Whether you’re a pastor, worship leader, technical director, volunteer, or church decision-maker, this conversation will help you identify the root causes of recurring audio frustrations and provide practical ways to create a healthier, more effective worship environment. If you’ve ever wondered why feedback, poor intelligibility, inconsistent mixes, and volunteer burnout seem to persist, this episode may change the way you think about church audio forever. Special Guest: Chad Kirkpatrick Hosted by: Jeff Aldrich Inside AVL Podcast Powered by Guitar Center Professional #InsideAVL #ChurchAudio #ChurchSound #AudioMinistry #WorshipProduction #ChurchTech #AVL #HouseOfWorship #ChurchLeadership #WorshipLeader #TechnicalDirector #LiveSound #AudioEngineering #ChurchProduction #VolunteerTeams #SoundSystemDesign #GuitarCenterPro #JeffAldrich #ChadKirkpatrick #ChurchGrowth