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Smaller Option Video Displays
For a house of worship, the decision between a 98” flat screen TV and a 4' high x 8' wide video wall depends on factors like visibility for congregants, content flexibility, and ease of use. large box stores are now now selling 98" screen TVs and they are easy to...
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...
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...
Why YouTube is for Personal Use Only
Are you a ministry leader considering using YouTube videos in your church services? Before you hit play, it’s crucial to understand the legal and moral implications of YouTube use in churches. This guide will help you navigate copyright laws and maintain integrity in...
TAF Introduces the GS500N Truss Line
Introducing the New GS500N medium-duty square (19.69 x 19.69 in, 500 x 500 mm) truss line from TAF, with all straights and corners coming with a connection kit as standard! The GS500N line has the highest vertical loading capacity from truss in the TAF portfolio that...
GEAR REPORT – Wired & Wireless Headset Microphones
Headset microphones are essential for energetic performances that require hands-free singing. A headset microphone is a type of microphone worn on the head, similar to a pair of headphones, but with a microphone attached near the mouth. It allows hands-free operation,...
The Importance of Training Your Tech Team
I always get a lot of questions regarding tech training for worship tech crews. I can't stress enough that training and hands-on experience will always increase your tech crew's knowledge and comfort level. Starting 2025 off with training sessions for your worship...
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,...
Above The Crowd Productions Elevates Live Event Experience with Cutting-Edge GTX Sound Systems
Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Above The Crowd Productions (ATCP) offers comprehensive audio, video, and lighting services for events across various industries. Since its inception in 2007, ATCP has evolved from a part-time DJ service into a full-scale event...
TAF Introduces the GS500N Truss Line
Introducing the New GS500N medium-duty square (19.69 x 19.69 in, 500 x 500 mm) truss line from TAF, with all straights and corners coming with a connection kit as standard! The GS500N line has the highest vertical loading capacity from truss in the TAF portfolio that...
Elation Redefines Creative LED Batten Lighting with New SIX+ BAR Series
Unleash the full potential of LED batten lighting and ignite your creative spark with the new SIX+ BAR from Elation. Building on the success of Elation’s industry standard SixBar series, the SIX+ BAR delivers the next evolution in professional LED batten lighting...
Worship Facility Gear Report: LED Screens
Technology is moving quickly and so are new versions of LED walls! LED screens are flat panels that use an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as pixels for a video display. Their brightness allows them to be used indoors or even...
Worship Facility Gear Report – Audio Monitors
Stage audio monitors, often simply called "monitors," are speakers placed on stage facing the performers. They allow musicians, singers, or speakers to hear themselves and other elements of the performance clearly during live events. This is crucial because the sound...
Studio Technologies Model 5312 Intercom Station Now Shipping
Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, announces that its Model 5312 Intercom Station is now shipping. The Model 5312 Intercom Station provides 12 independent talk and listen channels and supports the...
DiGiCo Launches Compact Quantum326 Console at PLASA
When the DiGiCo Quantum338 made its official 3:38pm launch at the 2020 NAMM Show, the crowd that was there to witness the console’s unveiling was unprecedented, with hundreds of curious onlookers gathered around the company’s booth. Since then, that product has gone...
ELEMENTS Announces Unprecedented Storage Performance for Desktops with BLINK at IBC2024
High-performance media storage specialist ELEMENTS brings a game-changing productivity boost for post professionals to IBC2024. ELEMENTS BLINK adds remarkably fast, flexible and secure connectivity for BeeGFS filesystems to Windows and MacOS workstations. ELEMENTS has...
Luminii Unveils STENOS Micro-Optic Lighting
Luminii, a leading innovator in architectural lighting solutions, is pleased to announce STENOS Micro-Optic Lighting . STENOS (pronounced /stĕn-ohs/) features an advanced and proprietary micro-optic CSP engine, delivering superior uniform light output, high CRI, and...