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Valley Community Church Finds High Point in New Audio System
Over the past 55 years, Valley Community Church (VCC) in the East Bay suburb of Pleasanton, has focused a large measure of its ministry efforts on providing humanitarian aid and compassionate service to its neighbors. From feeding the hungry and helping the local...
PIXERA Brings Holy Glow to Church Projection Mapping Tour
The PIXERA media server by AV Stumpfl is the backbone of PROJEKTIL’s latest EONARIUM tour, an immersive projection mapping project that merges digital artistry with historic architecture across 30 iconic churches and cultural sites in Europe. AV Stumpfl’s real-time...
Elation PARAGON Wins Product Innovation Award at LDI 2024
Elation capped off a fantastic 2024 LDI Show by winning the coveted Product Innovation Award for PARAGON, the company’s new flagship series of intelligent lights for entertainment and a new standard in professional lighting. Toby Velazquez, ADJ Group Global CEO,...
Intro to House of Worship Production with Vectorworks
As houses of worship embrace modern technology to enhance their services, the demand for production tools is increasing. This article covers, first, what’s meant by “house of worship production” and “church production,” and then explores how Vectorworks can...
Green Hippo Previews Hippotizer MX Series at LDI 2024
Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, was thrilled to preview its new Hippotizer MX Series with ACT Entertainment at Live Design International 2024. The Hippotizer MX Series offers five new customizable, dependable, and future-proofed...
Deadly Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin
How Should Christian Schools Respond to the Threat of Gun Violence? Only three weeks ago, I was sitting in the head of school's office at a private Christian school in Minnesota discussing gun violence and their response to such a threat. There were three real options...
SARGENT 10X Line Bored Locks with Visual Status Indicators
SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand known for innovative door lock and hardware solutions, is excited to announce the latest evolution of its 10X Line bored locks now featuring visual status indicators. Designed to provide clear, instantaneous confirmation of a door's...
When Self-Confidence Turns Into an Ego Problem
Have you ever felt the power of a kick drum through a massive PA system? It’s incredible—and dangerous. The rush of moving thousands of people, whether as a musician, worship leader, or audio engineer, can quickly shift from confidence to ego if we’re not careful. It...
Our Love/Hate Relationship with Rehearsals
I have a good friend, a seasoned and well-respected worship pastor, who recently joined the staff at a fast-growing church. One of his primary goals has been to help an already talented worship team of volunteers develop into a cohesive and disciplined group, raising...
Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation
Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in houses of worship. In collaboration with integration partner Clark, the church recently installed a new L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system in its 7,200-seat...
Martin Professional Introduces Companion Mobile App-Based Lighting Fixture Configuration & Diagnosis Tool
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, has announced the launch of Companion Mobile, the app-based version of Martin’s popular Companion fixture management, firmware upload and stand-alone programming tool. It...
Green Hippo Previews Hippotizer MX Series at LDI 2024
Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, was thrilled to preview its new Hippotizer MX Series with ACT Entertainment at Live Design International 2024. The Hippotizer MX Series offers five new customizable, dependable, and future-proofed...
DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio With Introduction of 2061 Miniature Omni Mic
DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, a solution intended for individuals who work with professional-level sound capture of the voice. From broadcast studios and ENG applications to theatres, event venues and houses of worship,...
Alcons Audio Officially Introduces The WR20 Stage Monitor
Following a preview earlier in the year, Alcons Audio now officially introduces the WR20 high performance stage monitor sound system. The passive-filtered system brings the well-recognized dynamic and ultra-low distortion Alcons signature sound in a slim and...
SipRadius Redefines Intercom with SipVault for Secure Remote Production Teams
SipRadius is debuting SipVault, a brand-new and innovative approach to intercom that drives broadcast team partnerships to new levels of collaboration. In addition to exhibiting their specialist live media transport and transcoding solutions, SipRadius will be...
NETRON Offers World’s First IP66 Range for Data Distribution
Obsidian Control Systems has achieved tremendous success with its popular NETRON line of DMX/RDM Splitters and Ethernet to DMX gateways and is pleased to now offer the world’s first IP66 range of data distribution devices for entertainment applications. ...
MEGA-LITE Launches the Outshine Pixel Strip Q360
The Outshine Pixel Strip Q360 is designed to create vibrant atmospheres in any space with exceptional durability and resistance. This fixture features 18 pixels, each powered by Tetra-colored LEDs utilizing Red, Green, Blue, and Warm White emitters. Each pixel covers...
Day Three of CFX 2024!
This year's Church Facilities Expo draws to a close today in Chattanooga, TN, but if you can make it in, you should. Conference sessions covering a wide variety of topics in the areas of Leadership, Tech Arts, Security, Facility Management, and Church Building will be...
Day Two of CFX 2024
Today is the first full day of Church Facilities Expo 2024 in Chattanooga, TN. Attendees can register on-site from 7:00 - 3:00. Attendees can register for just the Expo, or for any of the 4 conferences. Anyone registering for a conference will also gain admission to...
WOHLER Announces its NEW iAM1-MIX8 Next Generation MIX Series Solution
Wohler is proud to announce the latest addition to its iSeries line of in-rack audio monitoring solutions: the iAM1-MIX8. This 1RU product is the next generation of Wohler's renowned MIX Series, which has been a staple in the industry for its focus on...