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Deep dives on ProPresenter, the X32, ATEM switchers, lighting, and streaming — written for real volunteer tech teams doing real Sundays.

The Whole Sunday Stack: Every Church Production System We Can Work On

General · July 29, 2026

The Whole Sunday Stack: Every Church Production System We Can Work On

The full list of church production systems we train on and troubleshoot — audio consoles, ProPresenter, cameras and switchers, streaming, lighting, and the control systems that tie a booth together.

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ProPresenter Screen Setup for Church: Get Your Displays Working Right

ProPresenter · July 17, 2026

ProPresenter Screen Setup for Church: Get Your Displays Working Right

How to set up ProPresenter screens on Mac — connect displays, fix the Sequoia limbo issue, and configure your audience and stage outputs.

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XR18 USB Audio: Send and Receive 18 Channels with One Cable

Audio · July 7, 2026

XR18 USB Audio: Send and Receive 18 Channels with One Cable

How to send computer audio to your Behringer XR18 and get your live stream mix back — 18 channels over one USB cable, and when you actually need a separate interface.

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HDMI vs SDI vs Fiber: Choosing Video Cable for Church & Live Events

Video · June 30, 2026

HDMI vs SDI vs Fiber: Choosing Video Cable for Church & Live Events

HDMI, SDI, fiber, or the network? The five guidelines we use on every church and event install — and the distance limits that decide.

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ProPresenter Stream Output: Dedicated Live Stream Graphics & Audio

Streaming · June 23, 2026

ProPresenter Stream Output: Dedicated Live Stream Graphics & Audio

Set up a dedicated stream output in ProPresenter 7 — lower thirds for your live stream, NDI with alpha key, and clean audio routing.

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X32 Multitrack Recording over USB: All 32 Channels, Step by Step

Audio · June 16, 2026

X32 Multitrack Recording over USB: All 32 Channels, Step by Step

Record all 32 channels of your X32 or M32 over USB — routing, DAW setup, and playing the multitrack back for a virtual soundcheck.

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ProPresenter Song Lyric Slides: Import, Format & Best Practices

ProPresenter · June 9, 2026

ProPresenter Song Lyric Slides: Import, Format & Best Practices

Import song lyrics into ProPresenter from the web, split them into clean slides, and format them so people can actually read them.

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AES50 Stage Boxes on the X32: Connect, Chain & Route Them Right

Audio · June 2, 2026

AES50 Stage Boxes on the X32: Connect, Chain & Route Them Right

How AES50 digital stage boxes work with the Behringer X32 and Midas M32 — choosing between the SD8, SD16, S16 and S32, chaining A/B ports, and routing inputs and outputs.

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Using the X32 Rack as an IEM Mixer and Stage Box for FOH

Audio · May 26, 2026

Using the X32 Rack as an IEM Mixer and Stage Box for FOH

How to run a Behringer X32 Rack as a dedicated in-ear monitor mixer on stage while it also feeds and receives from your front-of-house X32 over AES50 — routing, clock, and gain sharing.

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X32-EDIT & M32-EDIT: Control Your X32 From a Computer (Full Overview)

Audio · May 19, 2026

X32-EDIT & M32-EDIT: Control Your X32 From a Computer (Full Overview)

A complete tour of the free X32-EDIT / M32-EDIT software — the channel tabs, mix buses, scenes and show files, and the one sync question that can wipe your console.

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X32 USER Input & Output Routing: Send Any Source to Any Channel

Audio · May 12, 2026

X32 USER Input & Output Routing: Send Any Source to Any Channel

How USER input and output routing works on the Behringer X32 and Midas M32 — the one-page method to route any source to any channel, plus the no-sound fixes.

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ATEM Switchers for Church Livestreaming: Everything You Need to Know

Video · April 15, 2026

ATEM Switchers for Church Livestreaming: Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to set up your ATEM Mini for church livestreaming with Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs — cameras, audio, ProPresenter, and more.

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Bitfocus Companion and StreamDeck for Church Production: Take Control of Your Whole System

Systems · April 15, 2026

Bitfocus Companion and StreamDeck for Church Production: Take Control of Your Whole System

Learn how Bitfocus Companion and StreamDeck can unify your church production system. Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs shows you how.

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Church AV Troubleshooting 101: How to Diagnose and Fix Production Problems Fast

Systems · April 15, 2026

Church AV Troubleshooting 101: How to Diagnose and Fix Production Problems Fast

Learn how to troubleshoot church AV problems fast. Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs shares the framework pros use to diagnose audio, video, and streaming issues.

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DMX, Art-Net, and Stage Lighting for Churches: A Practical Guide

Lighting · April 15, 2026

DMX, Art-Net, and Stage Lighting for Churches: A Practical Guide

Learn DMX and Art-Net stage lighting for your church. Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs covers setup, pixel control, troubleshooting, and integration.

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Why Your Church Livestream Audio Sounds Bad (And How to Fix It)

Streaming · April 15, 2026

Why Your Church Livestream Audio Sounds Bad (And How to Fix It)

Church livestream audio sounding bad? Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs breaks down the top causes and fixes — from aux routing to gain structure.

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Behringer X32 Routing and Configuration for Church Audio: A Complete Guide

Audio · March 18, 2026

Behringer X32 Routing and Configuration for Church Audio: A Complete Guide

Master Behringer X32 routing and configuration for your church. Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs covers buses, AES50, broadcast mixes, and more.

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ProPresenter 7 for Church: The Complete Training Guide

ProPresenter · March 11, 2026

ProPresenter 7 for Church: The Complete Training Guide

Learn ProPresenter for church from Nathan Robb at Crazy Amazing Designs — screens, livestream output, themes, stage display, and more.

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Why Crazy Amazing Designs Excels at Church Production Systems

Systems · March 4, 2026

Why Crazy Amazing Designs Excels at Church Production Systems

Crazy Amazing Designs helps churches build reliable production systems — X32, ProPresenter, ATEM, Companion, DMX. Expert Zoom training from Nathan Robb.

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Introducing the New LED Pixel Controller from Crazy Amazing Designs

Lighting · December 7, 2025

Introducing the New LED Pixel Controller from Crazy Amazing Designs

Network-based LED controller supporting 800+ pixels, Art-Net integration, and pixel grouping for churches, live events, and creative installations.

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How to Fix Matrix KI Stacking Chairs (Patent D246813)

General · December 2, 2025

How to Fix Matrix KI Stacking Chairs (Patent D246813)

Guide to replacing broken stacking connectors on Matrix KI chairs. 3D-printed replacements for a discontinued OEM part.

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