Running multiple servers and (web-)services, sometimes makes it hard to keep track of possible problems and errors. I had the same problem, when I came up with the idea of a centralized online-logfile. Searching the internet revealed tons of logfile applications, also for centralized logfile collection and evaluation. The problem with most of those applications is that they are either not open-source, too advanced and therefore complicated or require an own server instance. Read more

Recently, I had the chance of comparing different cardioid small diaphragm condenser microphones. Among the test candidates were the Neumann KM 184 and the Haun MBC 440, which are both highly recommended and praised by a wider community. Further, I included a Rode M5 MP into the test to compare the high-quality microphones to a much cheaper one. To enable a real comparison of the microphones, I performed simultaneous recordings of an organ and vocals. Read more

It was not allowed to celebrate masses on Sundays during the shutdown regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the churches of München-Neuhausen had the idea of recording short masses that could be celebrated at home. I helped with the recording and production of those podcast-style home masses. Read more

The Toccata in C major (BWV 564) is part of an organ composition of Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach wrote this piece during his time in Weimar in 1708. Recently, I had the chance of filming this music piece together with Deborah Hödtke, who is a church musician in Munich. In particular, the long pedal solo led to an unusual camera perspective. Read more

The Herzogliches Georgianum is a theological seminary in Munich. Founded in 1494, it is nowadays the second oldest Catholic seminary in the world. During the last months, I had the pleasure to renew the website of this historical institution. Together with the direct feedback of some residents of the Georgianum, I came up with a website that represents the institution in an appropriate way but does not require too much effort to be kept up-to-date. Read more