As we closed the books on 2024 and stepped into 2025, like most people, I’ve been reflecting on the work I’ve done and the lessons learned during this season. I never set out to track my “at-bats,” but as part of my weekly audio work for a large church, I keep a...
Audio engineering is a fascinating blend of technical precision and artistic intuition. It’s where science meets soul, requiring us to not only master the mechanics of sound but also nurture a deep love for the music we’re amplifying. Yet, in the midst of real-time...
In this episode, David Leuschner talks to Kenny Jahng and Corey Alderin about using artificial intelligence. Points include: What is A.I.? How to use A.I. Can A.I. get you in trouble? How A.I. can aid your social media. Listen to the podcast here:
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...
As a person driven by visuals, I am passionate about creating top-notch video content for churches. However, I am also aware that the most crucial aspect of any church livestream is the quality of your church sound. It is the top priority to focus on if you want to...
A heartwarming Christmas story told through projection mapped animations in the run-up to Christmas was being driven by tvONE's Green Hippo brand of Hippotizer Media Servers onto the façade of The Queens Hotel in Leeds, England. The animation, "To Leeds, With Love",...
What would you call a pan/tilt/zoom camera that automatically focuses on and follows your pastor? A camera with artificial intelligence that considers detailed human pose, head, face, and clothing for smooth, natural framing? Sony calls it the BRC-AM7 – an...
A quick YouTube search will reveal lots of “worship fail” moments. Lord knows I’ve witnessed and participated in many over the years. We all have a good chuckle and are thankful that whatever disaster generated 50,000 views didn’t occur on our watch. Stuff happens....
Why does church A/V tech seem to break down right before the largest and most technically complex services of the year, Christmas services? Rather than write an article about it, I put together this little parody in honor of all of us who had to “Tech the halls with...
Established in 1946, the Uniting Reform Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) is committed to creating welcoming spaces where people can build community and grow spiritually. With a focus on meaningful worship experiences and outreach programs, URCSA recently expanded its...
A great pair of in-ear monitors (IEMs) can be a revelation. In-ear monitors (also known as IEMs or in-ears) represent a special category of headphones commonly used by live performers, while traditional headphones deliver sound through earcups on the outer ear,...
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...
Ultimate Support Systems’ new VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand is now shipping.Designed in direct response to requests from venues, production companies and touring crews around the world, the stand brings Ultimate Support’s best-in-class design, construction and materials to...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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, 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...
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...
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