Renkus-Heinz and First Baptist Church of Shawnee – Keeping Tradition Alive

In Install Newsby tfwm

ShawneeShawnee’s First Baptist Church was founded in 1892, 15 years before Oklahoma gained statehood. After their main sanctuary was damaged by a tornado in the 1930s, the church rebuilt, and that structure serves as the main sanctuary to this day.

While the historic building has been well maintained over the years, its aging sound system had not been so fortunate. Church officials and congregation members alike were increasingly frustrated by intelligibility issues in the main sanctuary, and inconsistent coverage in the balcony and under balcony areas. The church turned to Edmond, OK-based AVL Systems Design, who recommended the steered-beam technology of Renkus Heinz ICONYX IC Live.

“The main sanctuary seats about 800 people, and has a balcony area in the rear,” explains Danny Nix of AVL Systems. “In addition to the intelligibility and coverage problems with the old system, there were reflection issues that needed to be addressed.”

The new system comprises four ICONYX IC Live ICL-FR-DUAL columns, hung from the ceiling to avoid damaging the walls. “We used the IC Live’s beam steering capabilities to fill the balcony and the main floor of the church and we used four Renkus Heinz PNX61 Two-Way Complex Conic Loudspeaker Systems for under balcony coverage,” said Nix. “The IC Live’s beam steering technology eliminated the need for front fills, which made for a cleaner look overall. As a final touch, we painted the boxes to match the color of the walls.”

In the end, church officials were pleased that the ICONYX system not only addressed the sanctuary’s intelligibility and coverage issues, but also blended in seamlessly with the décor as well.

“Everyone at the church has been very happy with the results,” said Nix.


FREE Webinar: Unlocking The Religious Service Exemption

In Web Articlesby tfwm

Space is limited to ONLY 50 seats.

Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/295817368694701313

unnamedAre you confused about the Religious Service Exemption of the US Copyright Law and how it impacts your church or ministry? There aren’t many exceptions or exemptions to the Copyright Law, but churches can really benefit from the religious service exemption (RSE) if they fully understand it, especially as you’re preparing for holiday programs.

We have 30 years of experience helping church leaders navigate copyright issues, and we often hear a ton of questions about the exemption. We know how overwhelming it can all be, so we’ve decided to invite you to join us for 30-45 minutes with the COPYRIGHT COACH with an exclusive FREE webinar on Tuesday, November 18. Susan Fontaine Godwin will be your personal Copyright Coach, and she has consulted and worked with churches like Prestonwood Baptist, Saddleback, Gateway and Woodside Bible to name a few.

The exemption is vital for churches, but it also can be very confusing for church leaders to understand and identify what it covers and what it does not include. There is a lot of misinformation or myths when it comes to the RSE, so we’ll break it down in simple terms and address common questions. we want you to be ready and prepared. We’ll also take an in-depth look at how you can make the most of church blanket licenses But, it’s URGENT and important to sign up today, because there are only 50 seats available.

Title: Unlocking The Religious Service Exemption

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Win a California Vacation with the Yamaha Silence is Golden Sweepstakes

In Industry Newsby tfwm

Yamaha announces the Silence is Golden Sweepstakes in support of its SILENT Brass practice systems, which offer the ability to undertake quiet practice anywhere, anytime.

One winner will be chosen at random to win an all-expenses paid, four-night and five-day trip for two to Southern California in January 2015. The prize package includes:

  • Two, one-day passes to The 2015 NAMM Show, the largest music product industry convention in North America
  • Two, two-day Park Hopper passes to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park
  • A visit to the Yamaha Los Angeles Atelier to meet Yamaha instrument designers and tour the facility
  • Spending money during the trip

Participants earn entries by registering, sharing or Tweeting about the sweepstakes and uploading a photo with a SILENT Brass system or proof of purchase. Final entries must be submitted by December 1. No purchase is necessary to participate in the sweepstakes.

Yamaha’s new and improved SILENT Brass systems provide a lightweight, comfortable and great-sounding silent practice experience for players of trombones, trumpets, flugelhorns and French horns.

To register, please visit: http://4wrd.it/sgs14.


Central Baptist Church, Americus, GA Gets a Total Audio Makeover with the Help of GC Pro

In Install Newsby tfwm

GC Pro and Commercial Sound And Video take Central Baptist Church into the era of contemporary worship with a new sound system including digital audio console, in-ear monitoring and upgraded backline

CentralBaptistThe last time the Central Baptist Church of Americus, Georgia, got a new sound system, the church’s music was focused around the traditional elements of choir and organ. Times changed, and so did the church’s style of worship, which has expanded to encompass more contemporary forms of praise and worship music, with electric guitars and drums joining the joyful noise. These changes, however, made the inadequacy of the original sound system readily apparent. “There was more instrumentation and far more low-end signal to the newer music, and that exposed the shortcomings of the old sound system,” says Rodney Powe, the Central Baptist Church’s Worship Leader. “The style of worship and available technology had advanced, and it was just time to move to a new sound system.” That led the church to Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users.

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