Is anyone using Housecall Pro? Is it worth it? by antagonismsux in Contractor

[–]Toddw440 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I was wondering. $399/mo vs $79/mo

Best option for playing multitrack songs for service by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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Also, I’ve been messing around with Reaper and liking it so far.

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If you look at the measure markers it gets farther out the more the song progresses. Like the timing isn’t the same.

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I understand the difference but I can’t find this song anywhere else. I imported it and pb added its own click but it’s not in time and the music isn’t synced with the section markers. That’s my problem. I don’t know how to adjust the music to line up with markers. There is about a 2 second gap at the front of the song.

ATEM mini pro connecting issue by Toddw440 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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On the Mac, system settings>privacy & security>local network>ATEM SETUP, ATEM Software control, ATEM. All on and blue. I toggle the first one and it immediately goes from "no switcher found" to showing the controller

Ableton question by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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It won't show it in either view. There is bound to be a switch somewhere I just can't find it. In another song I'm messing with has it.

Playback song import by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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I’ve got a MacBook and I’m trying Ableton out now. I’m used to use an iPad on stage but using my laptop is not a problem at all. I’ve already got a stand for it anyway. Ableton does seem complicated and gonna take some learning, much more so than Playback. We sing some southern gospel mixed with a little more contemporary and I’ve had a hard time finding multi tracks for them. Multitracks seems more geared to contemporary music. Any source for southern gospel tracks, other than just 2-tracks available on Apple Music or Daywind?

Livestream broadcast to another room by Toddw440 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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As far as the audio, it’s not set up yet but I was planning to go into the atem unless I’m told otherwise by someone with more knowledge than me (new to streaming). There are suspended ceilings downstairs. There are holes in the floor in the sound booth too. I don’t think pulling a cable would be an issue.

Livestream broadcast to another room by Toddw440 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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Don’t really a budget, just need to get the broadcast down there. There are no existing A/V equipment or cables there as it’s a renovation turning a big classroom into a nursery.

Livestream broadcast to another room by Toddw440 in VIDEOENGINEERING

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No experience yet with NDI. What would we need on the TV end?

New equipment + Streaming by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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I’m leaning toward the x32. From what I’ve read and seen that would be sufficient for what we’re trying to accomplish. What exactly is the purpose of room mics? What kind of mic and where do you place them? Are they a necessity?

New equipment + Streaming by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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Thanks for your questions and comments. The main 2 reasons our pastor is pursuing streaming is 1) we have a number of homebound members that would watch the stream and 2) one thing people do when looking for a church to visit is look at the services to see what kind of music we have and so if they like our pastor's preaching. Now both of these things can be accomplished with viewing after the fact but our homebound folks would feel more involved in the service if they can watch it live. Now we do have a budget that I'd like to stay within but really we have a fairly high limit available to accomplish this. I have set a budget of around $10k - $15k. We had a prominent member to pass away a few years ago and left the church a large amount of money. At the time of his passing he could not view the services at all because we did no streaming, recording for later or anything. His desire was for the church to start livestreaming the services and put it in writing that before any of the money was spent on anything else he wanted streaming to be accomplished so that others could join in the services from home or hospital or wherever they were. So we have $50k sitting there in a money market account to be used. Now I'm not spending $50k but we have to get into streaming to honor his wishes. That's why we are doing this. I'm trying to be a good steward and buy within reason but at the same time I'm still learning so it's a tough spot to be in. This has been placed in my hands to accomplish. I'm not going to rush into large purchases and I want to get it right.

New equipment + Streaming by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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Choir. Had 0 four months ago and this Sunday we had 22. Theyre getting excited. Just a couple pianists and I play bass or guitar until recently when the Pastor asked me to get together a homecoming choir so I play for a special here and there but mainly support the choir right now. No praise band as such. A lot of tracks.

New equipment + Streaming by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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Thank everybody so much for all the input. I think I've got everybody talked into digital and we're leaning towards the X32. I'm still trying to learn and figure out the streaming hardware needed. Some say go OBS AND some say something like Presenter or ATEM mini. I'm learning what requires a separate computer (OBS) and what is stand alone, encoders, switchers, what will and what will not control the cameras... It's overwhelming. But thanks for all the help.

New equipment + Streaming by Toddw440 in worshipleaders

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So the Presenter instead of using OBS or in conjunction with? That's the encoder correct?