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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...

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...

Avid Appoints ACT Entertainment as U.S. Distributor for its Live Sound Portfolio
ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, announces that it has been selected as a U.S. distributor for the acclaimed live sound portfolio from Avid, a leading provider of audio and video technology for media...
Dare to Defy with Elation’s New REBEL PROFILE
Compact LED profile is designed to empower creatives with the freedom to build dynamic experiences however they want, wherever they want Elation invites lighting professionals to break the rules and blaze their own path with the new REBEL Series. Elation proudly...

QuickLink’s Latest Variations of Award-winning StudioPro™ Solution Make InfoComm 2025 Debut
QuickLink, the leading global provider of multi-camera video productions and remote contributions, will present two new models of its renowned QuickLink StudioPro™ video production platform, StudioPro-NDI and StudioPro-3, at InfoComm 2025 (Booth 4643). QuickLink...

ACT Entertainment’s Mike Schmid Receives Prestigious 2025 American Business Award
Company’s VP of Talent Honored as HR Executive of the Year, While his Team is Recognized as HR Team of the Year ACT Entertainment is proud to announce that Vice President of Talent Mike Schmid has been honored with a Gold Stevie® Award as Human Resources Executive of...