The Benjamin Brown Graham Memorial Chapel at Washington University in St. Louis, MO has undergone an extensive audio transformation, marking a significant milestone in its rich history. Spearheaded by project manager Jeff Allen and executed over a meticulous 18-month...
Welcome back to Worship Production Talk! This month's question comes from Gary in New Hartford, NY, who asks. " How can I keep my XLR Cables from being damaged?" He adds, "Recently I lost signal to our single podium microphone, it was a new cable that already seemed...
Not long ago, I had a conversation with a young church Tech Director. He said their auditorium had some audio issues, mostly dead spots in the coverage, so they scheduled a contractor to re-tune the PA and remedy the issue. This brief discussion reminded me that there...
Originally established over 200 years ago in Raleigh, North Carolina, Edenton Street United Methodist Church (ESUMC) is known, in particular, for its famous pipe organ, its alluring chandelier, and its majestic stained-glass windows that dominate the sanctuary. To...
When it comes to church PA systems there are several commonly used designs and multiple variations within those designs. Engineers and audio experts all have their individual preferences. As with so many issues we discuss here, there are always proponents of one side...
RDL is proud to announce their latest creation, the RU-NMP44, a cost-effective, quality network mixing processor that delivers the flexibility of network audio for any system size or budget. Designed to be versatile, and to support a wide range of system designs, the...
Sponsored by Renkus-HeinzIntelligible speech and clear music reproduction have a significant impact on the congregation’s experience in a house of worship. If the sermon is hard to understand or the music is garbled, worship attendees have a hard time connecting with...
One of the first pastors I worked with used to say, “serving in church is a grind, and it's not for everybody”. As we recover from the post-Easter-hangover, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the grind and discuss how we can protect ourselves from two of...
Recently Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, announced that going forward they were only going to stream the teaching portion of their services. I respect their decision. I believe every church should be intentional with their use of technology as a reflection of...
If you've spent any time on social media lately, I'm sure you've seen lots of content created by worship musicians. Typically these are short clips with a POV camera showing the musicians doing their job. Sometimes we get a glimpse of their equipment, but for the most...
Column array systems have become increasingly popular due to their sleek design, ease of setup, and crisp sound. However, with so many options in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your needs. When it comes to selecting column array speakers...
Worship Facility visited Integrated Systems Europe 2024 which was the most successful edition in the show's 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since...
Brentwood Baptist Church was officially constituted on Easter Sunday of 1969 in the Nashville suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee. In the past half century, it’s grown to nine campuses around the region and consistently averaged over 5,000 worshipers in weekly on-campus...
I love it when great technology becomes accessible to almost everyone. Such is the case with In-Ear-Monitor systems, commonly referred to as IEMs. Thanks to technical innovation and market competition, even churches with extremely modest budgets can take advantage of...
Welcome back everyone, this month's question comes from Dominic in Syracuse, NY, he asks "As the new tech team member on our tech team, I seem to be struggling with feedback, please help me understand it". Feedback can easily ruin the mood of a worship service – here...
In our previous feature “The Ethics of Pre-recorded Tracks in Worship” we discussed why you should examine the use of backing tracks and the potential effects on your team and overall worship presentation. I am grateful for the many responses from a variety of sizes...
When considering what makes a great church audio engineer for your team, what qualities are most important? Everybody loves a good snare sound. Showing up early and prepared is always good. Mixing for First-Baptist “Mega-town” looks nice on a resume. Formally...
There was a time when being exposed for using backing tracks in a live performance was a career ending event. In 1989 Milli Vanilli's hard-drive “skip heard around the world” became the source of industry and public ridicule. We didn't use the term “cancel” in the...
I have some exciting news to share: Due to the overwhelming response to this newsletter, starting this month we’ll be doing 2 issues each month! As always all of our content will be directly aimed at the audio aspects of producing your worship service. Thank you for...
Impressive sound, impeccable design, and superior installers' convenience are just a few reasons WHY you chose AUDAC's ATEO loudspeaker series over the past ten years. With the latest product update, you can add weatherproof for outdoor use to that list! AUDAC, a...
The challenges drums create on the worship platform manifest themselves in multiple areas; sound quality, musical technique, stage space, the visual aspect, and most prominently, loudness. As someone who has been helping churches with audio for decades and a former...
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