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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.
70V Systems: The Backbone of Church Audio
by Thomas Oliver In many house of worship audio systems, the line array is the star of the show. Concert-style speaker systems are often a prominent aesthetic feature of contemporary sanctuaries, and the clarity and directional sound of a line array add undeniable...
The Hidden Costs of Church Technology:
The Hidden Costs of Church Technology: What You Need to Know Before Your Next UpgradeIn today's digital age, technology plays an increasingly crucial role in enhancing worship experiences, facilitating communication, and supporting ministry efforts within churches....
Mixing Worship with Mount Paran
By Marshall Young Mount Paran Christian School is located right on the border of Kennesaw and Marietta, just a bit northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. This devout non-denominational Christian school educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade and has...
Lighting 101 – Additional Fixture Placement
By Stephen Ellison I promised to talk about worship lighting in this article, which brings up an examination of the light plot. I like the term systems to define fixtures being focused for general lighting. The “General” lighting systems provide the basic illumination...
Choosing the Right Audio, Video, and Lighting Equipment: An Overview
In today’s worship environments, technology plays a pivotal role in enhancing the spiritual experience. Audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems have become integral to delivering impactful messages and creating immersive atmospheres. Choosing the right equipment...
GraceNotes: A Journey of Faith and Creativity
By Adriaana Corkum Do you ever hear music in your mind, like whispers of a song that hasn’t been written yet? I always have. Melodies and lyrics seem to emerge from nowhere, weaving themselves together in quiet moments. Sometimes, I’ve written them down; other times,...
Easter Excellence: 5 Steps for a Flawless Holiday Service
By Matthew Smith Easter is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time to gather with family and come together for a celebration of love, hope, and the fulfillment of God’s promise. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to celebrate Easter with three generations—my...
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...
StormChaser™ Supercell Pro
StormChaser™ Supercell Pro The StormChaser™ Supercell Pro is the next evolution of Blizzard’s popular Supercell fixture, reimagined for today’s production demands. With 384 high-performance 5-in-1 SMD LEDs and electronically controlled frost, it’s capable of smooth,...
EAW Announces New Inside Sales Team
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) a leading innovator in professional loudspeaker systems and technologies, announces the promotions of Orlando Rosario and Christina Luccini, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in sales excellence and customer support. Orlando...
Scott D. Smith Captures the Chaos and Intimacy of “The Bear” With DPA 6061 Subminiature Microphones
Capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity of FX’s hit series “The Bear” is no small feat, especially when the set itself is as hectic and unpredictable as the kitchens it portrays. For Production Mixer Scott D. Smith, achieving that level of authenticity meant...
Pastor Releases Award-Winning Book Calling Christians to Live a Balanced Faith
Senior Pastor Steven K. Parker announces the release of Getting the Church Inside You: Balancing Faith and Action, a narrative, pastoral exploration of the New Testament book of Ephesians that challenges believers to move beyond simply attending church and instead...
Blackwire Designs Announces New Strategic Distribution Partnership With eero
High-Performance eero Networking Solutions, Including Wi-Fi 7 and PoE Systems, Now Available to Blackwire Dealers Blackwire Designs, a leading distributor in the custom installation and Pro AV markets, today announced a new strategic distribution agreement with eero,...
MA Lighting Releases the New grandMA3 onPC DMX-key
MA Lighting announces the launch of a new product: The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key. The grandMA3 onPC DMX-key is a powerful solution for achieving professional lighting results in compact and flexible environments. It unlocks 4 096 parameters directly via a conventional...
