Worship Team Rehearsal
Rehearsal is where you build the full FOH mix. Unlike sound check (which focused on individual channels), rehearsal is about hearing the whole band together and making the mix work as a unit.
Before Rehearsal Begins
Before the band starts playing, communicate clearly with the worship team about what you need from them.
Request a Full-Intensity Chorus
Before rehearsal begins, instruct the team: 'I need you to start with a full chorus at full intensity and volume.' Explain why: a full chorus at full volume represents the loudest moment of the service. If you build your mix at this level, you will have headroom to bring things down during quieter moments — but you will never be caught off guard by a sudden volume increase. This also serves as a final IEM level check for the whole team playing together.
IEM Confirmation After First Chorus
After the team finishes the first chorus and you signal them to stop, ask: 'Can everyone confirm their IEMs are working?' If anyone has an IEM issue, assess whether it can be resolved quickly. If not, instruct the team to continue rehearsal and troubleshoot the issue individually between songs.
Building the FOH Mix
With the full band playing, use the faders and DCA groups to build a balanced mix. Start with the kick and bass as your foundation, then add drums, then instruments, then vocals on top.
Use DCA Groups
The TF3 has 8 DCA groups. VOCALS (DCA 4) controls all four vocal channels. BAND (DCA 5) is a master sub-group for the full band. Use these to quickly adjust the balance between the band and the vocals without touching individual faders. SPEECH (DCA 6) controls MD, HOST, and PREACH together.
SPL Target
Aim for a mix level that feels engaging and full without being uncomfortable. A good target for a worship service is 85–90 dB SPL at the FOH position. At this level, the mix should feel present and energetic, and the congregation should be able to sing along comfortably.