The pandemic changed the way everything is done forever, with distance learning, video conferencing, and working from home the new norm, and livestreaming of church services becoming mandatory first for survival, and now to both grow and maintain church membership. To create dependable, high-quality video streams, many houses of worship are implementing PTZ (pan, tilt, zoom) cameras. With many available, how can you tell which might be right for you?
This question comes up often in church AVL forums, and it's one I hear frequently. Here's the part some find irritating about my usual response: the definitive answer is... It depends! But don't worry—I do have some concrete guidelines (yes, actual numbers!) I'll...
Today’s vocal mic market can be overwhelming—especially with wireless systems letting you change heads like you’re swapping pieces on a Lego X-Wing Fighter. A $100 SM58 capsule? Done. A Neumann KK 105 at ten times the cost? Yours if you’ve got the cash. For young...
St. Hedwig’s is a beautiful cathedral in the heart of Berlin. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, construction work began in 1747, finally opening its doors to worshipers in 1773. The building is highly regarded by the people of Berlin, and to preserve its rich...
At ISE 2025, Oregon-based Biamp introduced three new 4800-watt models of its Voltera™ family of networked amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALCs). The new Voltera ALCs double the available wattage of the previously most powerful Voltera ALCs, in order to meet the...
QSC, LLC. announces the expansion of the Q-SYS AcousticDesign™ Series with new large-format ceiling loudspeakers. This addition includes 8-inch and 10-inch models, along with an 8-inch subwoofer, designed to deliver high-fidelity audio for a wide range of applications...
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