What does it take to mix Front of House for a massive arena rap tour? And how can church technical directors apply those touring strategies to a Sunday morning service?

In this episode, we are joined by Travis Stoker, the Front of House (FOH) Engineer for chart-topping rapper NF. Travis pulls back the curtain on NF's live audio setup, sharing exactly how he approaches mixing live rap and hip-hop, the specific gear he's taking on tour, and his secrets for managing massive subwoofer setups to get that perfect low-end punch.

In this episode you'll hear:

0:00 Intro: Fun Concert Experiences

4:50 Travis Stoker (NF’s FOH Engineer) Joins

6:15 Travis’s Journey to Mixing for NF

12:00 How to Mix Audio for Rap and Hip-Hop

15:00 Gear Talk: What is Travis Using on Tour?

20:30 Using Backing Tracks: Concerts vs. Church

33:15 The Debate: Should Your Church Use Timecode?

36:00 Do FOH Engineers Need System Design Knowledge?

42:45 Subwoofer Setups for Mixing Heavy Low-End

50:00 Live Production Disaster Story

59:30 Keep Sundays Running: The Power of Teams

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