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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.
We Have No Sound in the Sanctuary…
By James Denmon Sunday morning – 7:00AM. I’m lying in bed, just waking up for the day. I roll over and check my phone as I am wont to do and lo and behold, I have missed a call. It’s from a customer - a local worship pastor so, I expect they must have a serious issue....
Top 10 Reasons Wire Management is Important
Managing stage wires in a worship setting is crucial for ensuring safety, maintaining professionalism, and creating a distraction-free environment for both performers and congregants. Here are the top 10 reasons why stage wire management is important: Safety Tripping...
Sony Electronics Announces Annual North American AV Tech Expo
From September through March, the Pro AV Industry Can Interact with Sony’s Diverse Portfolio of Professional Displays, PTZ Cameras, Video Walls, Software and Partner Integrations and Be Among the First to Experience Unreleased Technology Sony Electronics’ Professional...
QSC To Host “Demo Days” in Pittsburgh and Indianapolis
QSC will host two free “Demo Days” events on September 16 (Pittsburgh) and September 30 (Indianapolis), providing event professionals, venue operators and mobile entertainers the opportunity to experience the company’s KC12 Column Loudspeaker and the L Class Line...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Antennas, cables, combiners and splitters
This article focuses on antennas, cables, splitters, and related components in wireless microphone systems. It explains how antenna length, type, and impedance relate to wavelength and signal transmission, and provides guidance for antenna placement indoors and...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Reception
This article outlines how wireless microphone systems ensure stable reception, beginning with the importance of frequency tuning. It describes the shift from crystal-controlled tuning to oscillators based on digitally generated frequencies, which are more resistant to...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Digital Systems
Digital wireless microphone systems offer a major advantage: consistent, high-quality audio even when RF conditions fluctuate. This article dives into how these systems work, explaining how stacked converters eliminate the need for gain adjustments while maintaining...
Morgan Sound Transforms Evangelical Chinese Church with Elation Lighting and Obsidian Control
Elation dealer Morgan Sound, Inc. of Lynnwood, Washington, recently completed a full-scale lighting, audio, and video upgrade for the Evangelical Chinese Church of Seattle, integrating a state-of-the-art Elation lighting rig and Obsidian NX4 lighting control system....
Casa Mañana Theater Brings Broadway-Quality Sound to Fort Worth Audiences
Casa Mañana Theater is both a landmark and an engine of creativity for Fort Worth’s cultural landscape. Its iconic dome has sheltered generations of performances, from Broadway classics that delight audiences of all ages to youth musicals that ignite the imaginations...
HOPE Center for the Arts Debuts with L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound
Former CityStage venue gets a dynamic A Series system upgrade in a full 360-degree configuration for its non-profit mission For nearly a decade, Springfield, Massachusetts’ former CityStage theater sat dormant, but thanks to the philanthropic gusto of Pride Stores...
Stage Servicios Delivers Seamless Wireless Audio Coverage at Viña Del Mar Festival With Wisycom
As the Viña Del Mar International Song Festival continues to draw global attention to its high-profile performances and televised broadcasts, delivering flawless audio coverage for artists, hosts and production teams is paramount. Tasked with overseeing the complex RF...
Grace for the World Relies on Graceful DiGiCo Consoles to Deliver Global Message of Human Fraternity
Co-directed by Andrea Bocelli and Pharrell Williams, St. Peter’s Square’s first-ever music concert featured award-show-worthy sound throughout via a pair of Quantum852 consoles On September 13, Rome’s Vatican City hosted Grace for the World, the first-ever music...
White WPLs Blend Architecture with Sonic Excellence at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
The Columbus district of Indiana is known as the architectural capital of America’s Midwest, housing a clutch of unique and iconic modernist buildings. A good example of this high art is St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, constructed in 1988, and described as “an...
Lighting Industry Veteran Jeff Washburn Joins Elation as Regional Sales Rep for South-Central USA
Elation is extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Washburn as Regional Sales Representative for the U.S. South-Central region. A respected industry veteran with more than three decades of experience in entertainment lighting, Washburn’s extensive...
Sound Productions Announces Acquisition of ProAudio.com
Sound Productions (SoundPro), the leading national distributor of professional audio, video, and lighting solutions, is proud to announce the acquisition of ProAudio.com, based in Grand Prairie, Texas. This strategic acquisition strengthens SoundPro’s commitment to...
JOYNED Launches MU16: The First Milan USB Audio Interface for macOS, Windows, and iOS
JOYNED, the trailblazer in professional audio networking, proudly presents the MU16 —the world’s first Milan-compliant USB interface delivering seamless AVB/Milan network connectivity to macOS, Windows, and iOS devices via USB-C—no drivers, no fuss. At the heart of...
Headroom Productions Brings Unmatched RF Precision To “The Traitors” With Wisycom
When it comes to outfitting complex, multi-venue reality shows with flawless audio capture, few do it better than Headroom Productions. Based in Canada and led by CEO Jean-Sébastien Roy, the company has become a go-to provider of broadcast equipment rentals for...
NBC Sports Brings NASCAR Viewers Closer to the Action With DPA Microphones
When NBC Sports’ Director of Remote Technical Operations for Motorsports Matt Hogencamp walks onto a NASCAR track, he’s not thinking about lap times or leaderboard standings, he’s thinking about how to make viewers feel the race. In his role, Hogencamp oversees the...
GLP expands its portfolio with the new MATRIX Eye series
With the MATRIX Eye 2 and MATRIX Eye 4, GLP launches its new MATRIX Series, a modular LED blinder system that combines the classic tungsten look with the flexibility and efficiency of LED technology. Both models can be mechanically linked within a smart frame system,...
