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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 Influence of Influence
By Tim Adams You may not have noticed, but over the last decade there has been a significant rise in the number of pastors who are now “influencers.” The availability and “always on” nature of social media has made evangelism and outreach so much easier and more...
Miking the Band
In the vibrant tapestry of worship, melodies and harmonies weave together to create an immersive auditory experience. Capturing the essence of a worship band requires a strategic approach to ensure each instrument and vocal is heard with clarity and richness. This...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Transmission & RF Basics
How does wireless audio actually work? This article introduces the core principles of wireless transmission, explaining how audio signals are sent over radio frequencies using transmitters and receivers. It defines key terms like AF, RF, UHF, and VHF, and explains how...
Crafting a Soundstage: A Beginner’s Guide to Providing Clarity and Depth in Your Mix
by Collin Makariak In the mixing and mastering process, one of the most important considerations in the mind of the composer or audio engineer should be the soundstage. The soundstage is the sense of space in your mix created through any vocals or instrumentals in...
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...
-ARLEKIN! Relies on Pliant Technologies MicroCom XR Wireless Intercom System
Arlekin Players Theatre (-ARLEKIN!), founded by renowned director Igor Golyak, is redefining the theatre experience, while using innovative workflows and cutting-edge technologies. Behind the scenes is a highly technical operation that uses a Pliant Technologies’...
Hasley Chapel Calls Upon L-Acoustics Syva Professional Sound System to Complement the Room’s Natural Acoustics and Beauty
Clear ProAV provides an elegant S Series loudspeaker solution for the new chapelat St. Andrew Methodist Church that sounds every bit as lovely as the space looks Hasley Chapel, a new worship space nestled in the northwest corner of St. Andrew Methodist Church’s campus...
Masque Sound and Jaffe Holden Create Transformative Performance Spaces at NYU’s John A. Paulson Center
Masque Sound, a leading theatrical sound reinforcement, installation and design company, supplied an extensive gear package of professional-grade equipment for the performance spaces in New York University’s (NYU) John A. Paulson Center, a groundbreaking performance...
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...
QuickLink’s Latest StudioEdge Models to Make North American Debut at NAB 2026
QuickLink, a leading provider of award-winning video production and remote guest contribution solutions, presents its latest StudioEdge™ models at The NAB Show 2026 (Booth N2761). Building on the StudioEdge expansion introduced in 2025, the brand will showcase the...
Riedel Expands Managed Technology Division in the Americas, Taps Jan Schaffner to Lead Regional Growth
Riedel Communications today announced the continued expansion of its Managed Technology Division in the Americas and the appointment of Jan Schaffner as Vice President, Managed Technology Americas. The move formalizes Riedel’s long-term market development strategy and...
ACT Entertainment Reinforces Commitment to Theatrical Education and Innovation at USITT 2026
ACT Entertainment is deepening its investment in the future of live entertainment as a premier sponsor of the 2026 Annual Conference & Stage Expo hosted by the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). Taking place March 18-21 at the Long Beach...
Riedel Communications at 2026 NAB Show
Simplifying the Story of Modern Live Production Through Integrated Control, Video and Intercom Solutions At the 2026 NAB Show, Riedel Communications opens with a clear message to the North American market: production technology does not have to be complex. This year...
Lawo Appoints Jamie Dunn as CEO: Leadership Transition Underlines Continuity and the Company’s Long‑Term Strategic Focus
Lawo, a global technology partner with a long history of delivering innovative solutions for live media production workflows, has announced the appointment of Jamie Dunn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lawo AG. Dunn joined Lawo in 2011 and has served as ‘Vorstand’...
Advanced Systems Group Promotes Gretchen Taipale to Vice President, Managed Services
Advanced Systems Group, LLC (ASG), a technology and services provider for media creatives and content owners, announced the promotion of Gretchen Taipale to Vice President, Managed Services, following the promotion of Jody Boatwright, former VP of Managed Services, to...
