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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.
Q&A with Mark Hanna, National Manager of Faith, Sony Electronics
Mark Hanna is Sony Electronics’ new National Manager of Faith with a dedicated focus on engaging with and supporting churches of all sizes. He is a worship facility’s primary point of contact and can assist in technology overviews and demonstrations, recommendations,...
The Practice of Patience
by Tim Adams As a leader, particularly one who has influence of which ministries get funding every year, you have the unenviable responsibility of balancing which departments get invested in and which ones have to make do. Every. Year. This balancing act can build...
An Open-Standards Network is The Way to Go
By Tony Staires Staying curious about how to manage a growing number of audio and video signals more efficiently will necessarily lead heads of audio and video departments in churches to the conclusion that networking their infrastructure offers a lot of benefits. ...
General Booth Security
By Tim Adams I have seen a number of approaches when it comes to securing the audiovisual booth and equipment and while I would guess that most churches don’t struggle with unauthorized access to this space, there are also churches that battle mightily with keeping...
Recreating that ‘Abbey Road’ Sound with Waves J37
By Collin Makariak In the history of music, there are a handful of recording studios that have acquired an almost legendary status. One such studio is Abbey Road in London England. This location was used by the Beatles throughout the 1960's at the peak of their...
The Belonging Co
The Belonging Co is an interesting, home-grown, Tennessee church with a unique founding story. In 2014, Henry and Alex Seeley, who held the first services in their home with just four people at the first meeting. Today, the church has 6,000 members, who gather for...
Lawo AoIP Infrastructure Used for Training the Next Generation of Sound Engineers at Distinguished Vienna University
With a history dating back to 1817, the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw) is one of the largest music universities in the world. With more than nine locations spread across Vienna, the mdw also provides courses for various instruments, conducting,...
Kay Yeager Coliseum Puts L-Acoustics A15i Concert Sound System into the Ring
“Venue managers talk to each other all the time, about everything,” says Clay Stockton, Assistant General Manager for the City of Wichita Falls’ Multi-Purpose Events Center (MPEC), which includes the newly-updated Kay Yeager Coliseum. “We talk about shows, we talk...
Two Cities Church Partners with SES and d&b to Unveil Cutting-Edge Sound System!
Two Cities, a rapidly growing church in Winston-Salem, NC, recently opened the doors to its brand-new home and hub, equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system in collaboration with d&b and Special Event Services (SES, a Concert Stuff brand). With a vision to...
Riedel’s Simplylive Production Suite Empowers Lafayette College to Live Stream High-Quality Sports Broadcasts Simultaneously
Riedel Communications announced that Lafayette College, a liberal arts college in eastern Pennsylvania and one of 10 core members in the Patriot League, is using Riedel’s Simplylive Production Suite (SLPS) to deliver simultaneous high-quality live broadcasts of its...
The Thorn enthralls audiences with impactful visuals from IPS and Elation
For many, there is nothing more compelling than the story of Jesus Christ. Combine a theatrical drama with the enchanting atmosphere and visual spectacle that today’s dynamic lighting can create, and the impact is profound. Illuminate Production Services (IPS) again...
Victory Church Declares L-Acoustics K Series a Winner
“This system can handle anything,” says Skylark AV Senior Design Engineer Tyler Mergy of the L-Acoustics K2 loudspeaker rig newly-installed at Victory Church. “Any genre of music, any conference they need to put on, it’ll do it. It’s rider-ready for anything.” The...
Valley Community Church Finds High Point in L-Acoustics A Series Pro Audio System
Over the past 55 years, Valley Community Church (VCC) in the East Bay suburb of Pleasanton, has focused a large measure of its ministry efforts on providing humanitarian aid and compassionate service to its neighbors. From feeding the hungry and helping the local...
Pensacola Christian College unveils stunning Dale Horton Auditorium transformation
Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola, spearheaded the project, seamlessly integrating a new LED lighting system that elevates the overall experience for both performers and audiences alike.
Blizzard Lighting Unveils the Outpost™ Series: Compact, IP65-Rated LED Pars for Ultimate Versatility
Blizzard Lighting is proud to introduce the Outpost™ Series, a game-changing line of compact, high-performance, and IP65-rated LED Par fixtures designed for touring productions, architectural lighting, and event professionals. The series includes two powerful models:...
Adamson Announces FletcherMachine V2.3
Adamson is pleased to announce the release of the FletcherMachine V2.3 further solidifying its position as a leader in spatial audio solutions. This update introduces several new features and improvements to enhance the user experience and expand its capabilities....
Lighting & Sound Distribution Appointed New Elation and Obsidian Distributor for Singapore
Elation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lighting & Sound Distribution (LSD) as the new distributor of Elation and Obsidian products in Singapore. Effective January 1, 2025, the strategic partnership enhances access to Elation’s high-quality entertainment...
Expert Introduction to DPA Microphones’ new N-Series Digital Wireless System
Get to know the DPA Microphones N-Series Digital Wireless System with a quick “hands-on” expert demonstration showing each of its key elements – receiver, bodypack and handheld transmitters. Attendees will also get a brief look at the integrated software that brings...
Epson Boosts the Accessibility of Large Venue Projectors by Making Installation Easier and More Cost-Effective
Now Supporting up to 19,000 Lumens from Standard 120 Volts Power, Removing Voltage Limitations Where 220-Volt is not Readily Available Epson today announced its EB-PU2220B and EB-PU2120W now support standard 120-volt power up to 19,000 lumens. In response to market...
Russound Introduces New Addition to SMZ-Series With SMZ16-PRE Pre-Amplifier
Russound, an internationally renowned leader in premium, multiroom audio, is now shipping the SMZ16-PRE 16x16 matrix pre-amplifier with a built-in streamer. As the latest addition to the SMZ-Series, the SMZ16-PRE represents the culmination of extensive research and...
