EP 023 SPECIAL GUEST TIAGO COSTA - Ultimate Ears
Get ready for an in-depth conversation with Tiago Costa from Ultimate Ears, where we explore everything from the history of in-ear monitors to practical advice for churches transitioning from wedges to in-ears. Whether you're a worship leader, audio engineer, or musician, this episode is packed with gold.
🔊 Tiago shares his journey from Brazil to the U.S., how he got involved with Ultimate Ears, and why quality monitoring is essential for worship and performance excellence. We also dive into gain structure, stereo vs. mono mixes, bad habits that damage hearing, and practical steps churches can take to improve their monitoring experience immediately.
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⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
01:01 – Tiago’s journey: Brazil to Ultimate Ears
03:38 – Starting in audio: FOH ministry at 13
05:17 – History of Ultimate Ears & touring roots
07:00 – The importance of fast support and service
10:06 – Why great in-ear mixes matter for musicians
12:35 – Mono vs. Stereo: Churches missing out
14:15 – The problem with typical church soundchecks
16:40 – Lack of procedure = bad monitoring
18:00 – First steps: Workshops & gain structure
23:32 – Risks of removing one ear / poor ear health
28:36 – Molded vs. generic in-ears: hearing protection
30:46 – Consulting tip: subtle click, better mix
32:28 – Crowd mics and ambient feel in worship
37:01 – Tech tip: Unity gain structure = no distortion
40:10 – Final thoughts & how to contact Tiago
🎙️ Connect with Tiago Costa & Ultimate Ears:
Website: https://myinears.com
Instagram: @myinears
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