Dave's Blog
Buying audio, video, and lighting gear when the budget is tight.
If there's anything predictable about the audio, video, and lighting business, it's that most churches aren't spending what the way they'd like to ...
Getting consistent results from tech volunteers
I had a hard time thinking of article title that didn't sound like a Masters thesis topic, but I've been reminded this week of the importance of ha...
Half-time thoughts on technology for worship.
When you reach your mid-40's (ouch, did I really admit that?!), you begin to evaluate things. All kinds of things. You ask questions like, "I've ...
Problem or Possibility - it's a matter of Perception
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to design a video system for church about an hour and a half away. Before our meeting, I knew that there would be...
Thank You for Twenty Years in this Chair
On a sunny November morning in Ohio as I was lying in bed, I realized something. First, it was November in Ohio. It's hardly ever ever sunny. Se...
What is value?
Maybe I'm old, but it seems that a recurring theme in my life is finding value - value in what I buy, do and recommend to others. The question rem...
When is the best time to buy gear? - equipment prices and the US Dollar
The short answer is now. Over the past three weeks or so, we've all watched the value of our 401k accounts drop and the US dollar drop (in terms o...
You bought a fake what?
Today, I shared part of my afternoon with the regional Line 6 sales rep. He was in Columbus and stopped by to check in. Since we both have a back...
How $4 gasoline can save you money
Today it happened - $4.15 gasoline in Columbus, OH. Most things don't bother me much, but $4 gas hit me in the pit of my stomach. Last night, I ha...
