Holiday lighting in a church can create a beautiful, immersive atmosphere that enhances the spiritual experience during sermons and events. Having your lighting plot ready for Christmas is essential because the holiday season tends to bring larger audiences and...
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,...
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...
The Live Sound Loudspeaker Demo at CFX 2024 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, showcased various audio companies like TW Audio, Renkus-Heinz, Electro-Voice, Biamp, Crest Audio and alcons. All these companies demonstrated a portable system and a compact line array system. ...
Well it’s that magical time of year, and you want to create a different holy experience at your services, by Incorporating holiday video graphics and stock footage into your worship services you can enhance the atmosphere, convey powerful messages, and engage the...
If that title caught your attention then you know you're dealing with this issue currently or you're about to have this conversion with your leadership. I have been dealing with this issue at a house of worship in my area. Currently the dimmer they have was purchased...
A projector is a device that takes images generated by a computer or another source type and reproduces them by projection onto a screen, wall, or another surface. In most cases, the surface projected onto is large, flat, and lightly colored. You could...
Some manufacturers seem to being using both 3 pin and 5 pin DMX, which is starting to get house of worship Tech Crews and Directors unsure of what direction they should stock up and in some cases start having issues when trying to substitute a 3 PIn DMX cable for a...
Hello everyone and welcome back to Production Tech Talk with Bill, this month’s question comes from Dominic D from Syracuse, NY, who asks "Why are some of my moving light fixtures moving slower than others?" Well I recently had to trouble shoot this issue as well,...
Designing lighting for a house of worship involves balancing functionality, aesthetics, and atmosphere. The lighting must support various activities, enhance architectural features, and create the right ambiance for worship services. The lighting atmosphere should...
Over the last 30 days I tested out the new XPRS2 models which are the new models bookending the series. There's the 8-inch XPRS82 and 15-inch XPRS152 full-range units, along with two new upgraded active subwoofers: the 15-inch XPRS1152ST and 18-inch XPRS1182ST. So...
Getting your video graphics and streaming setup ready for the Fall holidays in a house of worship requires attention to both technical details and the spiritual atmosphere of the services. Let's lay out a plan to ensure it is a smooth experience. You will need to...
When selecting the proper font size for video streaming in a house of worship, it’s important to consider visibility, clarity, and the overall worship experience. By following the basic guidelines you can achieve the right balance on all of your displays. Understand...
I recently received a lot of questions regarding Facility Sound Systems from entry level sound tech crew members, so I would like to cover a few basics to clear up a lot of the common questions. Sounds like a great idea right? Addressing common questions about...
Choosing new lighting fixtures for a house of worship involves considering various factors to ensure the space is appropriately illuminated, aesthetically pleasing, and functional. This Gear Report will help cover a few of the leading items. to help you make an...
Recently, I was working on a brand new professional lighting console, which will remain nameless, I had numerous issues from the start, and a few calls had to be made to customer support to get things resolved. While this was happening, in my mind I just really wanted...
In the video display world, getting your image right is key. Whether you're working on a large-scale video wall, projection screen, a video monitor, or just editing or streaming, you know getting the resolution and aspect ratios right is a major part of displaying....
Audio delay in your video playback can drive the viewer nuts, it can lead to the viewer losing interest or complaining. Audio delay in video playback refers to the situation where the audio and video are not synchronized properly—meaning the sound either plays ahead...
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...
Recently, I have received numerous questions from Tech Team Leaders with the same question: How do they get younger members to join their tech team? Encouraging younger members of your congregation to join the church tech team can be a rewarding way to involve them in...
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...
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