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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...
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...
St. Mark Church Elevates Worship Experience with EAW® Adaptive Technology
Custom-color AC6 Loudspeakers Blend Seamlessly Into Historic Sanctuary While Delivering Transformative Sound St. Mark Greek Orthodox Church has taken a major step toward restoring the clarity, power and beauty of its services with a system upgrade led by pro audio...
Renkus-Heinz UBX loudspeakers deliver crystal-clear audio to historic Slovenian churches
Thousands of yearly visitors can now enjoy improved intelligibility during services Slovenia is a country renowned for its beautiful European countryside, stunning scenery and medieval buildings. Amongst the luscious green landscapes, many historic churches can be...
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...
GTE Invests in PK Sound’s Next-Generation Robotic Technologies
PK Sound has welcomed Greater Than Entertainment (GTE) of Denver, Colorado to the PK Alliance network following the company’s investment in the PK T10 medium-format and T8 compact robotic line array systems. In adopting PK’s patented multi-axis robotic technology, GTE...
Elation Unveils Magma Prime Tour: High-Performance Fazer for Stunning Atmospherics
From subtle ambience to striking beam definition, Elation proudly introduces the Magma Prime Tour, a powerful, high-performance fazer designed to shape atmosphere and bring aerial effects and dynamic lighting to life. Engineered for professional touring, live...
Riedel Opens Kuala Lumpur Office to Strengthen Global 24/7 Software and IT Support
Riedel Communications has officially opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking a strategic expansion of its global Customer Success and IT software support capabilities. The new facility reinforces Riedel’s commitment to providing round-the-clock...
Blizzard Lighting Releases New LED Pixel Bar: StormChaser™ SuperHot
RGB + CW Effect Fixture Expands Line of Best-Selling Battens from Blizzard It’s been a brutally-cold winter, but a new 1-meter bar available from Blizzard Lighting is sure to heat things up – introducing the StormChaser™ SuperHot linear effect fixture featuring a...
Visual Productions Launches NetPanel User Interfaces
Visual Productions unveiled the NetPanel series at ISE 2026 (Stand 6T200). A new family of elegant, wall-mounted user interfaces, the NetPanel solutions are designed to deliver intuitive and flexible control for architectural lighting and AV environments. Created to...
