6ft Studios provides consultation, design, training, and trouble-shooting for special events, weekly services and installations. Email Derrick for more information.

Shure Notes is an email newsletter that provides news and training articles geared for both houses of worship as well as musicians. Although Shure is primarily known for quality microphones; their newsletter covers a large variety of pro audio topics including miking techniques, recording, acoustics, and troubleshooting. These articles are easy to understand, detailed, and highly informational; great for the beginner and novice sound technician.
Visit www.shurenotes.com to subscribe.
Price: free

An interactive learning application for audio and acoustics training. Covers topics such as signal path and gain structure as well as use of system components such as mixing consoles, equalizers, and microphones. SMS iCD is designed for individuals new to the industry and sound techs who are unfamiliar with the basics of an audio system. Supported by Windows OS.
Visit www.soundmadesimple.com for a list of authorized resellers.
Price: $149.00

The sound, lighting, projection, and staging industries' top conference providing product training, case studies, back stage tours of top venues, and industry equipment awards. This is a great opportunity for techs to get hands on training direct from manufacturers, network, as well as gain inspiration for future building and show projects. Located in Las Vegas, NV.
Visit www.ldishow.com to register.
Price: varies

A multi-day training opportunity open to church technicians and musicians for in-depth, hands-on training in areas of audio, musicianship, lighting, recording, and media. This conference is designed to provide training that meets attendees at their level of expertise and understanding; perfect for both the worship leader and the volunteer sound tech. This conference is sponsored by Shure, Yamaha, and Martin.
Visit www.worshipartstechnologysummit.com for more information.
Price: varies on lodging and meal requirements

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A message board community focusing on sound, lighting, multimedia, special effects, stage management, scenery, and business for school, community, and professional theater. Great resource for do-it-yourself special effects, troubleshooting help, and project inspiration.
www.controlbooth.com
Price: free

A message board community with formus dedicated to live prosound, house of worship sound and a/v as well as recording and lighting. ProSoundWeb also offers news and training articles. PSW is moderated and frequented by professionals in each field and is a great resource for troubleshooting and collaboration.
www.prosoundweb.com
Price: free