{"id":12201,"date":"2025-04-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/churchfront.com\/?p=12201"},"modified":"2025-04-10T11:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T15:45:16","slug":"church-tech-confessions-the-streaming-test-we-got-wrong-churchfront-show-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/churchfront.com\/2025\/04\/11\/church-tech-confessions-the-streaming-test-we-got-wrong-churchfront-show-april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Church Tech Confessions: The Streaming Test We Got WRONG | Churchfront Show &#8211; April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12201\" class=\"elementor elementor-12201\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21a7e2e3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"21a7e2e3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c9c4900 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c9c4900\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">This content is available on the Churchfront Worship and Tech Podcast.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2821c7bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2821c7bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Listen on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2dvNzPqtVc3uL4wwo18Jrg?si=0e29272005d54393\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a> <\/strong>or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/churchfront-worship-and-tech-podcast\/id1276338360\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple Music<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4090a613 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4090a613\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-710d65a1\" data-id=\"710d65a1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d618cae elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"7d618cae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/U309aSO6g0g&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-195e2350 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"195e2350\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mt-1 text-text-100\">The Church Front Show: Streaming Showdowns, Volunteer Tech Culture, and Easter Hot Takes<\/h1><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><em>Welcome to our latest roundup of worship and production news, tips, and insights from the latest episode of The Church Front Show with Jake Gosselin and Matt Woltjer. Grab your coffee (or Seven Brew, if you&#8217;re like Jake) and dive into the latest conversations affecting church tech teams everywhere.<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Streaming Showdown Follow-Up<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Remember our head-to-head battle between streaming platforms? Well, we&#8217;ve got some updates! Resi recently responded to our comparison video with some important clarifications:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Our test used outdated firmware that missed critical improvements for streaming on congested networks<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The Resi Mini encoder was configured for a much higher bitrate than we had set for other platforms (15 Mbps versus 4 Mbps)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Different streaming platforms prioritize different aspects of the streaming experience<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">As Jake acknowledged, &#8220;We messed up. We mess up all the time. Don&#8217;t take everything we said as the final truth and word on everything.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">It&#8217;s worth understanding the philosophical differences between streaming solutions. BoxCast prioritizes delivering content in near real-time, even if that means occasional quality reduction. Resi prioritizes consistent video quality and will delay the stream to maintain it, which works especially well for churches that use streams for replay at other campuses or services.<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The good news is that all parties have maintained great relationships through this situation, with both Jake and Matt extending sincere apologies to Resi for the oversight.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Volunteer Tech Culture Moment<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">A poignant discussion emerged from a social media post about a 26-year tech volunteer who was abruptly asked to turn in his keys by a new pastor who simply stated they were &#8220;going in a different direction.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">This situation highlights two essential perspectives:<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>For church leadership:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Build relationships with long-term volunteers before making significant changes<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Provide clear communication about vision and direction<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Allow reasonable transition time for volunteers to adjust to new expectations<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"><strong>For tech volunteers:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Maintain open communication with leadership, especially during transitions<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Approach changes with humility, even after many years of service<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Recognize that church needs and standards evolve over time<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">As Matt noted from his experience in ministry, &#8220;If you build good relationships with your people, hopefully it never comes to this type of a post. Some people are going to get hurt if you have to tell someone no, but if you can do it through that element of respect and love and relationship, it&#8217;s going to turn out way better.&#8221;<\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Studio Updates<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">The Church Front team continues to upgrade their podcast studio with:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Shure SM7B microphones (though accidentally not the DB version they intended)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Yamaha DM3 mixer<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">CRM 300 camera with a 500 model on the way<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">NDI video integration with ECAMM<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Uline cafe table (72&#8243; long by 36&#8243; wide)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Prime Acoustic wall panels<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Jake shared his appreciation for ECAMM as an underrated live streaming solution for churches, especially for its PTZ camera control capabilities, though he noted ProPresenter&#8217;s lack of NDI HX output can sometimes be a limitation.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Church Front Growth and Opportunities<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Exciting developments are happening at Church Front:<\/p><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">The team is expanding and currently hiring for a Solutions Specialist role<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">More technicians will be needed soon for upcoming projects<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">A new warehouse space is being prepared<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">For those interested in joining the team, applications are being accepted through the Church Front website resources page.<\/p><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Tech Spotlights<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Several interesting tech developments caught the team&#8217;s attention:<\/p><ol class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>DIY Front of House Console Build<\/strong> A creator on YouTube completely disassembled an Avantis console and integrated rack-mounted computers to create a 4-in-1 powerhouse that controls audio, ProPresenter, lighting, and video all from one station. While impressive, Matt warned, &#8220;Don&#8217;t do this until you&#8217;ve had your Avantis for at least two years and the warranty&#8217;s no longer good.&#8221;<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>LED System Installation<\/strong> An impressive church installation in Nebraska featured two 6.5&#8242; x 11.5&#8242; LED screens with beautifully integrated architecture, including a sliding door to reveal the screens.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>Universal Audio Apollo Headphone Amp<\/strong> The team discussed UA&#8217;s new Apollo headphone amp system as a potential studio upgrade, though they&#8217;ve found a cost-effective alternative using Dante feeds and Loop Back software.<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\"><strong>SQ Mixer Firmware Update<\/strong> Allen &amp; Heath&#8217;s latest firmware (v1.6.0.0) brings several helpful improvements:<\/li><\/ol><ul class=\"[&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc space-y-1.5 pl-7\"><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Matrix mixes can now be split (six mono matrices instead of three stereo)<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Both USB ports can record simultaneously<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">Enhanced app control capabilities<\/li><li class=\"whitespace-normal break-words\">MAC compatibility for firmware updates<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-text-100 mt-1 -mb-0.5\">Easter Tech Hot Takes<\/h2><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">As Easter approaches, the team shared some valuable perspective for church tech teams:<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">&#8220;Don&#8217;t be one of the churches that completely changes your DNA for the people that are going to come twice a year,&#8221; Matt advised. &#8220;Even if they do come back, you don&#8217;t want them to be shocked by the difference between what you did for Easter and what you do the next weekend.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Jake added emphatically, &#8220;Easter&#8217;s not the time to try new tech!&#8221; He recommended planning major tech upgrades months in advance, not weeks before major services. &#8220;If you are having to expend all of your creative brain power to put together a tech system that you didn&#8217;t take the time to learn, test and use, and then your whole week is just consumed with stress&#8230; you quite frankly deserve that stress because you did not take the time to be responsible in planning.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">Both hosts emphasized that on Easter Sunday, the focus should be on worship and celebration, not troubleshooting new equipment. 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