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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.
Lessons from the Old Work Truck
By Matt Hemmele When I was first getting started in my career, the church I was working at had a couple of work trucks for hauling dirt, gear, supplies, and just general work truck tasks. My boss at the time asked me to grab the truck and go pick up some supplies from...
Top 10 Reasons Your Church Should Consider Translation for Services
Offering service translations in a church depends on various factors, including the congregation's demographics, language diversity, and the church's mission. Here are some situations when providing service translations may be beneficial: 1/Multicultural...
Best Practices for Selecting and Implementing an Assistive Listening System
How houses of worship can make the most of technologies and solutions designed to overcome challenges to communication and foster more engaging worship experiences By Carrie Kaumans House of worship leaders considering an assistive listening system may be wondering...
The Enduring Role of Traditional Worship in Contemporary Churches
In recent decades, many churches have embraced contemporary worship styles, featuring modern music, multimedia presentations, and dynamic preaching. However, amidst the popularity of contemporary worship, the question arises: does traditional worship still have a role...
Acoustical Treatment Options for Your Church
by Tim Adams We have all likely heard the term acoustics and at once have images of recording studios and sanctuaries covered in acoustical paneling. Musicians will have a love/hate relationship with acoustical treatment as it messes with the natural sound of a space,...
Two Designs in One
By Zachary McCrorey Founded in 2010 and led by Pastor Derwin Gray, Transformation Church began with a group of about 200 individuals who believed in God’s vision to be a multiethnic, multigenerational, mission-shaped community. Located in Indian Land, South Carolina,...
Chroma-Q Color Force Invaluable for Mason Gross School of the Arts Production of Orlando
When preparing for the Mason Gross School of the Arts production of Orlando at Rutgers University, Lighting Designer Chloe Dittloff knew she needed more options and ultimately deployed Chroma-Q Color Force II 72 LED batten lights. “The Orlando set lived (in) a world...
Marshall CV506 and CV508 Enhance Transcontinental Remote Worship Services for Faith Baptist Church South Metro
Long-time Technical Director and Production Professional Phil Hooge was tasked with revolutionizing the way Faith Baptist Church South Metro in Manila, Philippines, streamed its worship services. With his father, Dr. Delbert Hooge, leading the sermons remotely from...
St. Louis Symphony Perfects Outdoor Audio with EAW®
The world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra stands as a cultural treasure, captivating listeners for decades with its annual outdoor concert on Art Hill in Forest Park. With thousands of attendees each year, the Symphony aims to provide every person with a...
How Walnut Street Theatre Embraced Innovation with Follow-Me
When facing technical challenges, knowing those who hold the solution have your back is critical. “A product can be graded in several ways, including, among others, performance and support," says Matt DeMascolo, Production Technical Supervisor at Philadelphia’s Walnut...
Marian High School Chooses BenQ’s LK936ST Golf Simulator Projector for New Golf Training Lab
Recommended by Golf Sim Experts and Reviewers, the Bright, Color-Accurate, and Maintenance-Free BenQ LK936ST 4K HDR Short-Throw Projector Provides the Golf Team with an Immersive, Life-Like Golf Experience BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display...
KLANG Monitoring Scales to Meet Prestonwood Baptist Church’s Massive Holiday Production, The Gift of Christmas
A nearly 1,000-member cast and choir combine with flying drummers and angels, live animals, and a Living Nativity to create a spectacular show, and everyone in a 50-piece orchestra can hear it all clearly, thanks to KLANG:konductor immersive IEM mixing systems and...
St Paul’s Cathedral shines with PROLIGHTS
Blue Thunder Sound provided full production for the London Film Music Orchestra concert at the St Paul's Cathedral, using over 200 lighting fixtures, including 102 PROLIGHTS Smart Bat units. Blue Thunder Sound strategically placed the lighting fixtures to enhance the...
Coast City Church Unites Over 25 Local Churches for a Sold-Out Night of Worship and Music
dBTechnologies ViO X206 Line Array System ignites worshippers at Encounter Night at the Jr. Seau Pier in Oceanside, CA. The fifth year of ‘Encounter Night’ brought together dozens of churches from across San Diego County for an evening of music, worship, and unity....
Sennheiser Spectera shipping now
True WMAS technology simplifies live audio productions Sennheiser has announced today that shipping for its Spectera wideband wireless ecosystem commences on 25 April. By putting the power of a multichannel system into a single 1U rack unit, and accommodating wireless...
Elation PROTEUS BRUTUS FS a Lighting Followspot Powerhouse
With advanced features optimized for followspot applications, the brute power of a high-intensity beam, and an all-weather IP66 rating, the PROTEUS BRUTUS FS excels in followspot applications indoors and out Elation has harnessed the long-throw performance of its...
Miri Technologies Wins Two Prestigious Awards for X510 Bonding Router
Innovative solution for resilient, high-performance internet connectivity honored with 2025 NAB Show Product of the Year Award and Future’s Best of Show Award Network technology startup Miri Technologies Inc. capped off its tremendously successful NAB Show debut by...
Plus Four Marketing Joins Group One Limited Rep Network
Farmingdale, New York-based Group One Limited, the US distributor for a number of the pro audio and lighting industries’ best-known brands, reports that it has added Plus Four Marketing to its independent manufacturer’s representative network. Matt Larson, Group One...
ETC Unveils the Next Generation Hog
ETC is proud to unveil its next-generation Hog lighting control consoles, designed to cater to the diverse needs of lighting professionals across the industry. The latest lineup combines portability, adaptability, and cutting-edge technology, making it the perfect...
Just Add Power AMP Now Supports Cisco Catalyst 1300 Series Switches
Enterprise-Grade Switch Series Works With Just Add Power System Configuration Software for More Efficient Installations Just Add Power, a leader in AV-over-IP distribution, today announced that select models in the new Cisco Catalyst™ 1300 Series lineup are now...
