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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.
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...
Hazers and Lasers and Atmospheric Lighting, Oh My!
Integrating hazers and laser lights into worship settings can add a unique and captivating dimension to the spiritual experience. When used thoughtfully, these lighting effects have the potential to create a visually compelling atmosphere that complements the worship...
Renkus-Heinz helps to reinvent premium hospitality in the heart of Manchester
Manchester Printworks is a hospitality hub in the heart of the north of the UK. Comprising bars, restaurants, leisure spaces and a cinema, the venue recently received a £27m refurbishment which included the integration of the largest digital ceiling in Europe –...
Palmetto Pointe Church Brightens its Future with 30 elektraLite Stingray Profile Cast RGBW Fixtures
It started in 1994 as the Gatlin Brothers Theatre, and later the Crook and Chase Theatre, before housing Christ United Methodist Church; ultimately, it would become the home of Palmetto Pointe Church. But the building on Fantasy Way in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina was...
Bethel Radio Peru Enhances Broadcasting Capabilities with Lawo’s Innovative IP-Based Solutions
Bethel Radio, a prominent cultural and educational broadcaster based in Lima, Peru, has recently upgraded its broadcasting infrastructure with IP-based solutions from Lawo, a leading provider of broadcast technology. This strategic enhancement aims to fortify Bethel...
Winspear Centre Installs Canada’s First L-Acoustics L Series Concert Sound System
From its grand opening in 1997, the Francis Winspear Centre for Music’s 1,716-seat Enmax Hall has served as the primary performance space for the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. But the resplendent concert hall is just as well known for hosting a steady stream of other...
Meyer Sound Elevates the Worship Experience at Sun Valley Community Church
Serving over 18,000 congregants across seven campuses and a thriving streaming channel, Sun Valley Community Church (SVCC) has always been at the forefront of using cutting-edge technology to enrich its services. When the Gilbert, AZ-based church wanted to provide a...
EAW® ADAPTive TAKES GAME DAY EXPERIENCE TO NEW HEIGHTS AT MICHIGAN STADIUM
When the University of Michigan set out to enhance the audiovisual experience for spectators at Michigan Stadium, one of college football’s most iconic venues, university officials pledged to take the game-day atmosphere to unprecedented heights. To deliver on that...
West Ottawa Public Schools Selects BenQ Boards for Classroom Transformation
BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display and collaboration solutions, today announced that West Ottawa Public Schools in Holland, Michigan, has selected and installed BenQ Boards in its K-12 classrooms across 12 schools with proceeds from the 2023...
Riedel Bolero Empowers Student Production Excellence at Orange County School of the Arts
Riedel Communications today announced that Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) has successfully integrated the Bolero wireless intercom system into their student-run productions. OCSA, a renowned nonprofit public arts high school, utilized the Bolero system for...
Pliant® Technologies Presents Intercom Solutions for the Stage and Live Production at LDI 2024
Pliant Technologies, a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, will feature a range of its latest innovations and product updates at the LDI Show 2024 (Booth 1926). Ideal for those working in the entertainment technology space, from theatres to...
Riedel Appoints Jan Eveleens as CEO of Product Division
Riedel Communications today announced a change in leadership for its Product Division. As of Jan 1, 2025, Jan Eveleens will assume the role of CEO of the Product Division, succeeding Rik Hoerée, who has decided to step back from his position after over a decade of...
Optic8 Taps Brompton and Absen to Deliver Next-Generation Virtual Production with Over 145 Million Pixels
In a cutting-edge collaboration, Optic8 and Trilogy Studios have opened a state-of-the-art virtual production facility in Dallas, Texas, powered by Brompton Technology’s industry-leading Tessera SX40 LED processors and Absen’s high-performance LED screens. This...
ADJ Group Invests in Customer Service Through Significant Expansion of European Headquarters
The ADJ Group of Companies has expanded its European Headquarters in Kerkrade, the Netherlands, demonstrating a commitment to building the future together with customers and industry partners. The ADJ Group includes ADJ Lighting, Acclaim Lighting, Duratruss, Elation...
Waves now shipping IDX Intelligent Dynamics: a smart energy enhancer plugin
Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, is now shipping IDX Intelligent Dynamics, a smart energy enhancer plugin. Waves IDX Intelligent Dynamics is a smart, frequency-dependent compressor designed to...
Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Cloud Price Reduction!
Blackmagic Design today announced a dramatic price reduction for storage on Blackmagic Cloud. Until now the price has been USD$30 per TB per month, which at this cost, reduced the number of people who could use Blackmagic Cloud services for global post production...
