Choosing and Maintaining Automated Lights and Consoles

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Worship Facility Editor Gene Lass and lighting and production expert Bill Di Paolo discuss how to select and maintain the best automated lights and consoles to fit your church’s stage and budget. Takeaways include:

  • Defining automated lights and controllers.
  • Benefits of automated lights, including saved space and energy efficiency.
  • Key questions to ask to know what options are right for you.
  • The importance of training staff and volunteers.
  • Key maintenance for your lights and consoles, including cleaning, cable maintenance, fixture maintenance, and software updates.

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