When the lights start to flicker and you seem to have lost control of a DMX lighting fixture or in some cases numerous fixtures, it may be time to get a DMX splitter amp and run a few new direct lines. In a single DMX chain, you can connect up to 32 devices...
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How to Make New AV Gear for Your House of Worship More Affordable
As audio-visual (AV) equipment costs rise, many houses of worship are facing challenges in maintaining or upgrading their tech systems. Tech leaders are asking about audio visual equipment costs getting more expensive and how their church can afford new equipment?...
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...
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...
Worship Facility Podcast: Leadership and Tech Teams
David Leuschner talks to Nicole Lucas, author of "Leadership Frameworks" about how leadership skills, social skills, and emotional intelligence apply to leading a tech team.Other topics include: What to do with your used production gear What churches need to do 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...
Holiday Lighting Planning
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...
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...
The Big Lighting Dimmer Question
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...
Introducing the Versatile Multi-Tool – The Force
Chroma-Q®, a world-renowned brand of premium-performance LED lighting solutions manufactured in North America, is pleased to introduce The Force - a versatile multi-tool. This robust device was designed with the lighting professional in mind to streamline...
Pinning The Difference in DMX
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...
Why Do Some Moving Light Fixtures Move Slower Than Others?
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,...
Worship Facility Podcast: Light Lab
David Leuschner talks to Nick and Marcus of Pro Lights about the skills and equipment needed for effectively lighting a worship service. Key points include: Lighting basics Budgeting White balance and color balance Using a light meter Listen to the episode...
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. Available now are a 6-port EtherDMX Node...
Understanding What Goes into a Church Lighting Design
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...
The Importance of Lighting Control in Houses of Worship
The market for AV lighting in Houses of Worship is expanding as congregations invest in more engaging worship environments. Advances in LED technology control systems that are both powerful and accessible now make it possible for smaller congregations to implement...
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...
Cant You See The Font On The Screen?
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...
TAF Tower 05 – Compact Support Just Got Better
Introducing the new and improved Tower 05 from TAF – a complete, all-in-one, light-duty tower system for small roof systems, elevation of truss grids, and more. Transport, setup, and use are extremely easy. Just roll out to your location, unfold the outriggers, and...