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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.
Re-evaluating Our Communications and Emergency Backups, Part 2
by Peter Blue In a previous article we discussed the importance of understanding potential failure points in your emergency and communications systems. By outlining important questions you should be asking yourself, you can take a closer look at the equipment your...
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...
TNDV Applies Big Worship Production Experience to Remote Montana Event
TNDV continues to be the live production team of choice for worship events in North America, including the annual Passion Conference that brings university-age students and campus leaders worldwide together for three days of inspirational speakers, educational...
MTV Oy Boosts Efficiency with QuickLink StudioCall for Live Video Interviews
Finland's leading commercial television channel, MTV Oy, focuses on innovation to raise the quality of its live productions. In a proactive move, MTV integrated QuickLink solutions into its workflow to conduct high-quality remote video interviews during live...
L-Acoustics L-ISA Technology Transforms Worship Experience at Westside Family Church with Innovative Space-Saving Design
Since its founding in 1976, Westside Family Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Lenexa, Kansas, has embraced change to best serve its community. The church’s growth story began in earnest during the late ’90s, when expanding attendance prompted several...
Great Park Live Brings Precise Sound to Audiences with EAW® Adaptive PA System
Pacific Coast Entertainment (PCE), live event production company and AV equipment provider in Southern California, recently provided a premium sound system to the newly opened Great Park Live venue, using the powerful Anya ADAPTive loudspeaker from Eastern Acoustic...
Lawo Releases Software Version 12.0.0 for mc² Audio Mixing Systems
Only days after its momentous 10.12.0 software release, Lawo is pleased to announce the availability of version 12.0.0 for its current mc² mixing console systems. In addition to the features provided by the preceding software release, version 12.0.0 adds native...
Elation PARAGON Wins Product Innovation Award at LDI 2024
Elation capped off a fantastic 2024 LDI Show by winning the coveted Product Innovation Award for PARAGON, the company’s new flagship series of intelligent lights for entertainment and a new standard in professional lighting. Toby Velazquez, ADJ Group Global CEO,...
Sarah McLachlan Tour Achieves Sonic Ecstasy with Sustainable L Series Concert Sound System
Earlier this year, Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan embarked on a North American tour to mark the 30th anniversary of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, her breakout third album. The 12-song collection sold over three million copies and teed up 1997’s Surfacing, the...
TASCAM’s Portacapture X8 Brings Creative Versatility to Rico Casazza’s Workflow
As an electronic music producer, DJ, and film sound designer/location sound recordist, the ability to capture a wide array of sonic innovation keeps Rico Casazza very busy. As a music producer, he has been creating electronic music for over 15 years. As a film sound...