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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.
Which Loudspeaker is Best for Your Space?
by Tim Adams Let’s start by stating the obvious; the honest answer to this question is that it depends on your space. But what does that mean? We’ll explore acoustics in a future article this year, but suffice to say that the shape, dimensions, construction materials,...
Understanding Broadcast in Church Settings
by Scott Vegte Reaching a broader audience with your message requires understanding your audience and creating compelling video content tailored to their preferences and consumption habits. I invite you to gain insights into the various configurations of camera...
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...
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...
Church Unlimited Elevates Worship Experience with an EAW Adaptive Sound System
For years, Church Unlimited has sought to create powerful worship experiences that resonate with every person in the room. But as its Corpus Christi campus grew, the church found itself working around the limits of a 20-year-old PA system that could no longer deliver...
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) Powers Communications for Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe Grand Opening Broadcasts
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS), a leading provider of wireless audio solutions, played a critical behind-the-scenes role in the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe. The massive, multi-day media event included coverage from...
Lambda AV Elevates Church Lighting with Chroma-Q and Luminex
Lambda Audio Visual’s approach to upgrading Covenant Presbyterian Church’s lighting infrastructure with Chroma-Q house lights and Luminex LumiNodes is a reflection of the Monument, Colorado–based AV design/install firm’s emphasis on offering personal, individualized...
Royal Albert Hall Upgrades In-House Communications System With Riedel’s Bolero Wireless Intercom
Royal Albert Hall installs a new Riedel Bolero wireless intercom system as part of continued expansion and upgrade of its in-house audio equipment and services. Riedel Communications today announced that the Royal Albert Hall has installed a new Bolero wireless...
Morrison Heights Baptist Church Updates Entire Audio Ecosystem with DiGiCo, KLANG, and Fourier Audio
Morrison Heights Baptist Church is everything you’d expect from its name: theologically conventional and traditionally oriented. But while the church’s services tend towards the expected, there is a refreshingly current take underlying it. Their otherwise conventional...
PK Sound Mechanically Optimizes Acoustic Coverage for Historic Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre is one of the most renowned and recognizable buildings in Calgary, Canada’s bustling downtown core. Its unmistakable marquee beckons to passersby, inviting them inside for a live performance immersed in the opulent neoclassical architecture of...
tvONE and Matrox Video Partner to Deliver Flawless AV-over-IP Integration
tvONE is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Matrox Video, combining CALICO PRO’s high-performance video processing with the Matrox ConvertIP Series of encoders/decoders and converters. This integration enables connectivity to SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX...
HERCULES Stands Wraps Up a Month of Innovation with the New SS710BPLUS Gear-Up Speaker Stand
A Lighter, Stronger, and More Adaptable Update of a Trusted Favorite After an exciting month of new product releases, HERCULES Stands rounds out its final announcement with the SS710BPLUS Gear-Up Speaker Stand, an enhanced version of the brand’s trusted SS710 model....
ETC Introduces MegaPix and GigaPix, Featuring Patented Fresnel Lens System
ETC unveils High End Systems MegaPix and GigaPix, new pixel wash fixtures that offer high-impact features in a compact package. MegaPix and GigaPix deliver beautiful washes, backed by a Fresnel lens system, smooth zoom range, RGBL color engine, and flawless dimming....
Walmart Selects Marshall Cameras to Power New Campus Broadcast and Podcast Studios
Walmart Inc. has chosen Marshall Electronics cameras for use across its brand-new corporate campus studios and event center. The installation includes Marshall CV568 Miniature Global Cameras with CV-4804.4-12MP lenses, RCP-PLUS Controllers and several CV-BSE-10FT...
Riedel Communications Appoints Ulrich Voigt as Director Live Production Solutions
Riedel Communications is pleased to announce that Ulrich Voigt has joined the company as Director Live Production Solutions, taking over the SimplyLive business leadership role from Luc Doneux with effect from mid-October 2025. Voigt, a broadcast industry expert with...
Waves introduces the new 80-Channel Expansion option for its eMotion LV1 mixing console, upgrading to 80 stereo channels, 160 inputs, 52 buses
Waves Audio, a global leader in pro audio solutions for both studio and live sound, announces two major updates to its eMotion LV1 live mixing console. First, the newly launched LV1 80-channel Expansion option significantly expands any LV1 64-ch. mixer (including the...
