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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.
EXPO-SCÈNE, Canada’s premier Entertainment technology show returns in 2025
EXPO-SCÈNE 2025 will mark the 11th edition of Canada’s premier entertainment technology trade show, returning to Montréal to showcase the latest innovations in pro-audio, sound, lighting, and stage technology. The event, set to take place April 2025, promises to offer...
From There to Here
by Matt Hemmele Whenever you enter an organization there is this internal pressure, drive, initiative, etc., to contribute as fast as possible and help push the organization forward. It’s natural, it’s healthy, and it should be something we embrace; however,...
Grace Church engages Mankin Media Systems in their 4D process (Dream, Design, Deploy, Defend)
Grace Church, located just outside of Erie, PA, was founded in 1895 in Erie, PA. In their nearly 130-year history, Grace has outgrown their building a couple of times, embraced a multi-site strategy, and continued to adapt and change for the purpose of spreading the...
Clearly Communicating
by Tim Adams Recently, we were contacted to audit designing and installing new audio system into a brand-new church in the greater Seattle area. The church had a budget to work with which seemed adequate and, as we always do, we arranged a time to meet with the pastor...
Mastering the Art of Audio Mixing for Worship Broadcasts
In the digital age, worship services extend beyond the physical confines of a church building, reaching global audiences through live broadcasts. Audio plays a critical role in translating the spiritual essence of a worship service to online viewers. In this...
Understanding Camera Control Units (CCUs)
When live-streaming worship, the seamless control and manipulation of cameras play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality visuals. Camera Control Units (CCUs) serve as the unsung heroes behind the scenes, providing operators with the tools needed to optimize camera...
Absen Empowers Visualization at the University of Florida’s Malachowsky Hall
The University of Florida (UF), located in Gainesville, is a leading public land-grant research university known for its comprehensive academic offerings and vibrant campus life. As the third-largest university in Florida and the fifth-largest single-campus university...
On Seven Veils, Trevor Goulet Straddles Film Production and Live Opera with Lectrosonics Digital Wireless
Avant-garde director Atom Egoyan has staged several iterations of Richard Strauss’ opera Salome, inspired by Oscar Wilde’s play, in turn inspired by the Biblical account of the titular character and John the Baptist. Egoyan accompanied his latest version — performed...
Luminex Network Supports Rodeo Houston
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, better known as Rodeo Houston or just the Houston Rodeo, draws huge crowds every year to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Over two million visitors walk through the doors to witness the rodeo events, livestock shows, arena...
Wisycom Provides Unbeatable Global RF Coverage For Jonas Brothers Monitor Engineer Andy Hernandez
With a Jonas Brothers history that dates back to Joe Jonas’ early tours with the group DNCE, Touring Monitor Engineer Andy Hernandez knows what it takes to keep the brothers’ concerts running. For nearly a decade, Hernandez has been devoted to providing members of the...
L-Acoustics Ai Series Brings Concert-Grade Sound to Eric Church’s Chief’s, Nashville’s Newest Music Destination
Chief's, the brainchild of Eric Church and founder and CEO of AJ Capital Partners, Ben Weprin, joined Nashville’s vibrant Lower Broadway earlier this year. Spread over six stories, the space features Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ from James Beard Award-winning...
Brown Note Productions employs RF Venue wireless audio essentials for Austin Stone Church
Austin Stone is a six-site church in the Austin, Texas area. The church’s southwest campus serves a congregation that had previously been meeting in a school as a set-up, tear-down church for about 11 years. Finally, they were in a position to build a...
The Belonging Anchors its Main Nashville-Based Church Location with Solid State Logic L650 Mixing Console
“Right out of the box, the L650 is a great sounding desk...It's cleaned up a lot of things and has allowed us to hear the source material a lot more accurately.” In just 10 years, The Belonging Co. has grown from a handful of touring artists and musicians meeting in a...
Paragon 360 Completes Extensive Multi-year, Multi-phased Renovation Project for First West Monroe, LA
Paragon 360 was contracted in 2020 by First West Monroe, LA for a for a large-scale, multi-phased, multi-year renovation project that would include strategic planning and master planning services, a renovation of the 2,000-seat sanctuary, Feazel chapel, and control...
BenQ Introduces the AH500ST, the Ultimate Projector for Small Golf Simulator Spaces
BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced the launch of its AH500ST projector, specifically designed to meet the demands of golf enthusiasts who need high-quality golf simulation experiences in...
BOSS Announces Katana-Mini X Guitar Amplifier
BOSS announces Katana-Mini X, the latest addition to the Katana guitar amplifier series. Katana-Mini X delivers acclaimed Katana tones in a fun and inspiring amp for daily practice and jamming. Evolving on the features of the popular Katana-Mini model, it offers six...
LynTec Marks 40-Year Leadership in Advanced AVL Power Control at LDI Show 2024
LynTec, a leading manufacturer of innovative electrical power control solutions for professional audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, invites attendees to visit the Chauvet booth (#1653) at LDI Show 2024 in Las Vegas, Dec. 8-10, to celebrate its 40th anniversary....
TASCAM’s Portacapture X8 Brings Recording Versatility to Melvin L. Butler
For Melvin L. Butler, PhD, Associate Professor of Musicology at the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, the ability to easily capture rehearsals, performances, location sound, and individual practice sessions is of paramount importance. With...
Sound Devices Achieves Industry Milestone with Launch of A20-HH Digital Wireless Handheld Microphone
Sound Devices, an Audiotonix company, has launched many disruptive technologies over the years, and it is once again changing the game with the introduction of the A20-HH digital wireless handheld microphone. The A20-HH not only combines the best audio and RF...
Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA) members speak out on lingering supply chain issues
Approximately 86% of industry-leading professional audio manufacturers responding to a recent survey reported that their companies were moderately to majorly affected by pandemic-born supply chain disruptions and the simultaneous interruptions in semiconductor...
