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With a focus on helping houses of worship navigate the tricky world of AVL and production, Technologies for Worship Magazine offers educational articles, product reviews, product and industry news, and training opportunities for worship volunteers, technical directors, worship leaders, pastors and anyone else with a passion for excellence in worship production.
Stewardship: A Case Study
By Tim Adams I know that you have heard me talk about stewardship a fair amount over the last few years, but it continues to be a recurring issue in modern churches. My wife and I recently had a call to come help with a brand-new sound and live streaming system that...
The Stool, the Brain, and the Stage
by Matt Hemmele Years ago, my process for doing a stage design was sitting on a stool downstage center staring at the stage and waiting for an idea. I would scroll through my mental Rolodex of designs I liked, materials I could use, and a running wish list of fixtures...
Top 10 Things to Look for When Purchasing a Lavalier Mic
When selecting a lavalier microphone for a church setting, there are several factors to consider to ensure clarity, reliability, and compatibility with your setup. Here's a top 10 list of what to look for: 1/Sound Quality: The foremost consideration when choosing a...
Simple or Versatile? – Choosing a Mixer for Varying Skill Levels
by Richard Starr When designing an audio mixing console, manufacturers are often faced with difficult decisions. Sometimes the interface needs to be easy to navigate for entry-level users, while other times it's important to include as many settings as possible for...
Display Technology A Firm Foundation for Church Videowalls
by Brandon White A videowall is an incredibly impactful and flexible AV design element. Videowalls offer bright, vibrant colors and crisp contrast on an immersive scale that neither video projection nor standard displays can rival. Today’s displays also offer an array...
Building a Global Streaming Presence
Building a global audience for your church livestream requires a strategic approach that leverages digital platforms, engages with viewers across different time zones, and fosters a sense of community and connection. Here are some steps to help you expand the reach of...
Lake Mary Church Relies on Blackmagic Design Live Production Workflow
Blackmagic Design today announced that Florida’s Lake Mary Church and its new state of the art auditorium use a Blackmagic Design live production workflow, featuring an ATEM Constellation 8K live production switcher paired with an ATEM 1 M/E Advanced Panel as the...
Cottonwood Creek Church expansion sonically covered by TT+ Audio
Cottonwood Creek Church, based in Allen, Texas, has recently concluded its “Make Room” campaign which most notably increased the size of its main worship center by 800 seats to near 3000. As a result of the expansion, the existing sound system was inadequate to cover...
L-Acoustics Kara IIi Professional Audio System Connects University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center with Exceptional Sound and Control
Audio and video have long been the dynamic duo of immersive experiences, and the University of Maryland’s XFINITY Center arena has just orchestrated their perfect harmony. In a notable industry collaboration, Daktronics, renowned for its cutting-edge video displays,...
Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation
Clark installs cutting-edge L2 and L2D loudspeaker enclosures in one of North America's largest auditoriums, setting a new standard for house of worship audio Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in...
Montana’s Journey Church Upgrades Production Capabilities with grandMA3 light CRV
Journey Church, part of the Western Conference of the Evangelical Church, has invested grandMA3 light CRV (Control Room Version) console, provided by Bozeman’s Jereco Studios. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of MA Lighting products in North America. The...
Faith Community Church Goes Immersive With EAW®
Faith Community Church (FCC), a contemporary-style worship congregation based in Tucson, Arizona, provides engaging immersive services with unique audio technology from Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®). FCC had a plan to update its aging audio system to a traditional...
Rose Hill Church Integrates two Solid State Logic Live L200 Plus Mixing Consoles
An all-new sound reinforcement system in Rose Hill Church’s new facility also includes three SSL SuperAnalogueTM Dante stageboxes, and more Rose Hill Church relocated a few miles across Baton Rouge earlier this year, upgrading from a 200-seat sanctuary to one more...
Powersoft Quattrocanali Packs a Punch at Upstate Church Haywood
A TW Audio Line-array system powered by the Quattrocanali 8808 DSP+D and 2404 DSP+D amplifiers is delivering a high-energy worship experience for churchgoers in South Carolina. Three Powersoft Quattrocanali 8808 DSP+D and one Quattrocanali 2404 DSP+D amplifiers are at...
Hercules Stands Launches Adjustable Subwoofer Pole with Hybrid M20 Adapter, Enhancing Flexibility and Stability for Audio Professionals
Hercules Stands, an industry leader in robust and innovative audio equipment solutions, proudly announces the release of the SS350B Adjustable Subwoofer Pole with Hybrid M20 Adapter. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of touring musicians, DJs, backline, and rental...
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 the firmware...
Sony Electronics to Launch DWM-30 Digital Wireless Microphone with Enhanced Transmission Performance and Sound Quality
Sony Electronics Inc. is expanding its DWX Series of true digital wireless technology with the DWM-30 professional handheld microphone. The new model is compatible with the entire DWX family and can utilize three different Sony mic capsules with different pick-up...
EAW® NAMED AS FINALIST FOR THREE NAMM TEC AWARDS
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) has been chosen as a finalist for three outstanding technical achievements in the 40th Annual NAMM TEC Awards. The brand’s UXA4416 Amplifier is named in the Amplification Hardware / Studio & Sound Reinforcement category, while the...
Twenty One Pilots choose Waves SuperRack LiveBox for 2024 world tour
Front-of-house engineer Kenny Sellars uses Waves’ SuperRack LiveBox on Twenty One Pilots’ Clancy World Tour. Live mixing engineer Kenny Sellars has been helming front-of-house for Twenty One Pilots for the past few years, ensuring that their adrenaline-fueled shows...
TASCAM’s Portacapture X8 is Central to all of Roland Guerin’s Musical Activities
Whether he is performing, working on sound design, or hunkered down in the recording studio, the ability to quickly and easily capture performances, experiment with musical ideas, or record instruments and more for inclusion on a recording is essential. Having a...
