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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.
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...
Re-evaluating Our Communications and Emergency Backups, Part 1
by Peter Blue With the constant, non-stop “news” that we’re barraged with, often times significant stories come and go almost in a blink of an eye. The problem with this is that before we’ve had time to think about what occurred that caused the story, we’re whisked...
Better Projection Without Upgrading
By Tim Adams There are so many churches that struggle with their projection systems with washed out images, mismatched aspect ratios and resolutions leading to squished or stretched images, images that are larger than the screens they are throwing onto, or any number...
For Small to Large Churches, Quality Speakers Make a Difference
By Andres Caamano When deciding on the right speakers for your worship space, there’s certainly no shortage of choices within the market. Before diving into a particular model for your main PA, have a strong grasp on your new system’s goals. Whether your worship space...
EXPO-SCÈNE, Canada’s premier Entertainment technology show returns in 2025
EXPO-SCÈNE 2025 will mark the 11th edition of Canada’s premier entertainment technology trade show, returning to Montréal to showcase the latest innovations in pro-audio, sound, lighting, and stage technology. The event, set to take place April 2025, promises to offer...
From There to Here
by Matt Hemmele Whenever you enter an organization there is this internal pressure, drive, initiative, etc., to contribute as fast as possible and help push the organization forward. It’s natural, it’s healthy, and it should be something we embrace; however,...
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...
LEA Professional Brings Audio Clarity to Stanford Baptist Church
Stanford, Kentucky, is a small yet charming city in the southernmost part of the Bluegrass region. Founded in 1775, Stanford is one of the oldest settlements in the state and boasts a rich history with landmarks like the William Whitley House, the first brick house...
Knock Presbyterian Church Upgrades to Allen & Heath dLive System
Knock Presbyterian Church in Belfast has recently upgraded its audio system with Allen & Heath’s dLive. Installed by Rea Sound, specialists in delivering and installing audio, visual, and lighting solutions and distributors for Allen & Heath in Ireland, the...
Prestonwood Baptist Church Enhances Communications and Signal Distribution With Major Riedel Systems Upgrade
Riedel Communications today announced that Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, has upgraded from a stand-alone Bolero wireless intercom system to an expansive Riedel deployment. The enhanced system adds a full Artist intercom ecosystem, including an...
LeTourneau University’s Belcher Center Gets Great Sound and a Perfect Fit from L-Acoustics K3 Concert Sound System
Nestled in the East Texas town of Longview, the LeTourneau University Belcher Center has garnered high acclaim for its arts and cultural programming since opening in 2007. The 2,011-seat, multilevel venue is one of the most appreciated destinations in the area for all...
Array of Hope Transforms Worship Experiences With KRK Monitors
Array of Hope is a faith-based organization that creates and produces transformative events, films, and music for Catholic parishes and dioceses. With a mission to “reveal the truths of faith,” Array of Hope leaders believe that music is a powerful conduit for...
DPA Microphones Delivers Stellar Results For Live Sound Engineer Jade Payne
Celebrated independent Live Sound Engineer Jade Payne’s career began over 15 years ago in New York’s vibrant music scene, where she got her start in some of the city’s most famous venues. Today, Payne can be found touring with musical trio Khruangbin, for which DPA...
Lawo Appoints Nick Pemberton as Global Partner Business Development Director
Lawo, a leading manufacturer of pioneering broadcast and media technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Pemberton as its new Global Partner Business Development Director. In this role, Pemberton will be responsible for leading the strategic and...
Jessica Luo Named 2024 L-Acoustics Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship Recipient
In 2019, L-Acoustics established the Audio Engineering Society Dr. Christian Heil Future of Sound Scholarship, an annual stipend awarded to an AES member pursuing a graduate degree in audio engineering. The scholarship, honoring Christian Heil’s industry-shaping...
Step into the LIMELIGHT with Elation’s New Generation of Powerful PAR Color Changers
Elation proudly presents LIMELIGHT, a new generation of high-powered color-mixing wash luminaires that redefine color intensity and PAR light versatility. Engineered to astound with its exceptional output, LIMELIGHT delivers high-quality light with a wide color...
Lawo VSC for macOS Sonoma Now Shipping
Lawo announces the availability of the Lawo Virtual Sound Card (VSC) for macOS 14 (Sonoma) and later. This versatile virtual audio device enables seamless integration of Apple desktops and laptops into RAVENNA/AES67 AoIP networks. Whether for AoIP networks or studio...
Sound Devices Investing in Wireless Audio with New Hires
When Sound Devices acquired storied British wireless microphone manufacturer Audio Limited in 2017, the first product released together was the excellent-sounding A10 digital transmitter and receiver – the first Sound Devices wireless. Since then, the collaboration...
TASCAM’s Portacapture X6 Keeps the Creativity Flowing for Justin Holt
Music creation takes shape in a myriad of ways. For some it’s a seat at the piano or other keyboard while for others, the process happens in a variety of recording studio environments. As music technology advances, it enables creativity while simultaneously fostering...
