There’s no doubt that the issue of volume is the most dreaded topic of conversation for a sound guy.
You’ve heard it before:
Do you think it’s too loud…?
This is the “nicer” version. Typically you might get this:
It’s too LOUD. Turn it down!!!
Either way, I always start the conversation the same way: I take a breath. A DEEP breath. I remind myself to take a step back and not take things too personally. I choose to trust that the person with the concern has the best interest of the worship experience at heart.
We now can have a conversation…
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