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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.
Strategies for Keeping Your Lighting Cables Organized
The organization of lighting cables stands as a silent choreographer behind the scenes of any well-run production. Properly managed cables not only ensure a visually uncluttered environment but also contribute to the efficiency and safety of the production. Below, we...
Quality over Quantity
By Tim Adams Jesus was not a people pleaser; far from it. He picked fights with the religious leaders, broke expectations regularly, and even expressed frustration with his disciples on more than one occasion. We must be very careful about the pictures we paint with...
Harnessing the Power of Streaming and Recording for Houses of Worship
By Joe da Silva In recent years, advancements in audio-visual (AV) technology have revolutionized how houses of worship operate, enabling them to reach beyond physical walls and time constraints. One of the most transformative elements of this shift is the integration...
Planting your Mics to Capture Ambient Noise for your Live Mix
Miking for ambient noise in a live audio mix brings an authentic sense of space and immersion to the livestream experience, effectively transporting listeners into the environment of worship, whether via the worship band or the pastors message. By capturing the...
Blending LED and Traditional Theatrical Lighting in Worship Spaces
The interplay of light serves as a conduit for spiritual expression, creating an ambiance that resonates with congregants. The marriage of tradition and innovation is evident in the juxtaposition of LED (Light-Emitting Diode) technology and traditional theatrical...
4K Broadcast Workflows – What’s the Tech?
Transitioning to a 4K broadcast workflow involves investing in a range of technologies and equipment that support high-resolution video production, from capture to delivery. This guide outlines the essential components and considerations for building an efficient and...
How to Train and Retain Your Worship Tech Volunteers
In today’s worship environment, technology plays a pivotal role in delivering a seamless and engaging worship experience. Worship tech volunteers are the unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensuring that sound, lighting, and visuals run smoothly. Effectively training and...
Crossroads Oakley Adds L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Sound Technology Featuring L Series Loudspeakers to Cultivate Intimacy and Connection
Crossroads Church, one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America, reaches over 34,000 people weekly across nine locations and online. When its flagship Oakley, Ohio campus opened in 2002 with a 1,500-seat auditorium, rapid growth pushed capacity to 3,500...
Grace Community Church expands with Wavefront Precision WPM
Founded in 2001 in the Cranberry Township of Pennsylvania, Grace Community Church has today grown into a community of 2,400 people. As the ministry planned its next chapter of growth, there was a realization that outdated audio, video and lighting systems were...
The Finding Church chooses Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console, along with eMo IEM immersive in-ear mixing software
Production manager and FOH engineer Keefe Bieggar relies on the Waves eMotion LV1 Classic console and eMo IEM immersive in-ear mixing software to manage FOH operations for The Finding Church in Bellevue, WA. The church hosts weekly services and events, requiring...
UVLD’s David Seitz Lights Prestonwood’s “The Gift of Christmas” with Elation PARAGON
Each December, Prestonwood Baptist Church transforms its Plano campus in Texas into the setting for one of the largest and most ambitious holiday productions in the U.S., and this year the visually stunning presentation was powered by Elation’s PARAGON LED profile...
DPA N-Series Delivers Precision Performance at The Barbican
The Barbican Concert Hall hosts a wide range of performances, from classical music and jazz to spoken word and contemporary electronic projects. With nearly 2,000 seats and a highly transparent acoustic environment, it is a venue where technical decisions and...
Riedel and Media Tailor Deliver Unified Broadcast and AV Infrastructure Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas Cruise Ship
Continuing a longstanding collaboration, Riedel Communications and Nordic media technology company Media Tailor have once again joined forces to deliver a state-of-the-art broadcast, AV, and communications infrastructure aboard Royal Caribbean International’s newest...
InfiniPix™ Lil’ Spektro
InfiniPix™ Lil’ Spektro InfiniPix™ Lil’ Spektro carries the DNA of the full-size InfiniPix™ Spektro in a smaller, modular chassis that fits tight spaces and creative layouts. It features 196 RGB LEDs arranged into 7 blocks, each with 4 horizontal sections for...
LB Hex™ Alloy
LB Hex™ Alloy LB Hex™ Alloy is a compact, powerful 6-in-1 LED wash fixture built for accurate color mixing and flexible control. Its 18 high-output RGBAW+UV LEDs produce deep saturates, controlled whites, and bold accent colors. With quick access to 59 static colors...
StormChaser™ Supercell Pro
StormChaser™ Supercell Pro The StormChaser™ Supercell Pro is the next evolution of Blizzard’s popular Supercell fixture, reimagined for today’s production demands. With 384 high-performance 5-in-1 SMD LEDs and electronically controlled frost, it’s capable of smooth,...
EAW Announces New Inside Sales Team
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) a leading innovator in professional loudspeaker systems and technologies, announces the promotions of Orlando Rosario and Christina Luccini, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in sales excellence and customer support. Orlando...
Scott D. Smith Captures the Chaos and Intimacy of “The Bear” With DPA 6061 Subminiature Microphones
Capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity of FX’s hit series “The Bear” is no small feat, especially when the set itself is as hectic and unpredictable as the kitchens it portrays. For Production Mixer Scott D. Smith, achieving that level of authenticity meant...
Pastor Releases Award-Winning Book Calling Christians to Live a Balanced Faith
Senior Pastor Steven K. Parker announces the release of Getting the Church Inside You: Balancing Faith and Action, a narrative, pastoral exploration of the New Testament book of Ephesians that challenges believers to move beyond simply attending church and instead...
