DPA Offers a week filled with Facebook Live interviews and mic trainings

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This years Easter is going to be different. As most of us have to stay at home, DPA thought they would make you a special Easter treat and present a week filled with interesting interviews and exciting seminars.

In each session you will have the chance to ask questions via the chat function.

In the schedule below you can find the time based on Central European Summer Time (CEST) and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). If you sign up for the event on Facebook, you will be notified as they go live. Click here to learn more.

Special signage webinar series from SpinetiX: Register now!

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While quarantining and social distancing is the right prescription to combat COVID-19, adapting a business-as-usual attitude while working remotely is essential.

This is why SpinetiX has devised a special series of hands-on webinars and demos to help you improve your digital signage skills and get up to speed from the comfort of your home or office. Register for the next available session.

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What You Need to Know about Truss Inspections

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Properly inspecting your truss will ensure that it is in safe working condition each time the truss is used.

The Entertainment Services and Technology Association’s Technical Standard Program developed the ANSI Entertainment Technology Standard E1.2 which contains minimum required inspection routines and guidelines for truss inspection. This standard is available for download at www.ESTA.org.

ANSI E1.2 defines three types of truss inspections:

  • Initial Inspection
  • Frequent Inspection
  • Periodic Inspection

Initial inspection is required when truss is acquired, whether purchased new from the manufacturer or used. Dated records shall be kept on file by the owner and maintained for the duration of the possession of the truss.

Frequent inspections are defined as visual inspections to be conducted prior to each use and immediately after any incident that may have in any way caused damage to the system or truss. Records are not required to be kept for Frequent Inspections.

Why Pastors Should Have Personal Microphones

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Sharing is usually seen as a virtuous act, but this isn’t the case when it comes to a pastor’s microphone. It may not seem like a problem that a dozen people share one microphone at your church. You probably use the house mic at conferences and when you’re on the road without thinking twice about it. But you may be putting your health and the health of others at risk by sharing a mic.

Sharing Mics Can Spread Disease
During cold and flu season you probably take precautions to stay healthy and to make sure you don’t sicken others if you come down with a cold. You use hand sanitizer, sneeze into your elbow, and keep shared surfaces clean. So why do you keep sharing microphones?

Microphones get contaminated with cold and flu germs in a number of ways. First, keep in mind how close the mic is to your mouth. As you speak or sing you are getting your saliva all over the mic. Sometimes you might even cough or sneeze on it. If it’s a handheld microphone, you also have the opportunity to slather the barrel of the mic with germs from your hands. Pop and wind filters are especially good at harboring germs because they can remain moist for a long time. Many mics also have integrated windscreens that can’t be easily changed or cleaned.

Obsidian Control Systems to offer free weekly online training classes

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Obsidian Control Systems is deeply concerned about the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and is dedicated to supporting the entertainment industry. In order to provide valuable educational resources during this challenging time, Obsidian will offer free weekly training sessions covering the ONYX control platform and new NETRON data distribution range. These classes will be hosted online and are available globally for anyone interested in learning more about Obsidian’s advanced yet intuitive lighting control products.

Starting the week of March 23rd, the following classes will be offered weekly at no cost.

Learn more here.

Martin Audio Announces Two High-Performance Cardioid Subwoofers

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Flyable SXCF118 and SXC115 purpose designed to partner WPS and WPM line arrays

Martin Audio has announced the release of two new compact, high performance cardioid subwoofers, the SXCF118 and the SXC115, suitable for both live sound reinforcement and fixed installations.

The SXCF118 is a flyable version of the SXC118 released last year and has been purpose designed to accompany the WPS optimized line array system, while the ground stack SXC115 is set to partner WPM.

The SXCF118 combines maximum low frequency output with exceptional pattern control. It features an 18” (460mm) forward facing driver and a 14” (356mm) rear facing driver, each driven independently by separate amplifier channels and DSP. Each driver has its own chamber with optimized bass reflex porting.

This arrangement produces a cardioid dispersion pattern which maximizes the front radiation, while reducing unwanted radiation behind the subwoofer. The recommended iK42 amplifier optimizes the DSP parameters for front and rear drivers to maximize the rear rejection—from 21dB at 43Hz to 28dB at 75Hz. This keeps low frequencies away from stages and walls as well as reducing reverberant energy in the room—greatly improving low frequency response accuracy and impact.

The Point Source Audio Family Continues to Grow

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Three new hires have helped to expand Point Source Audio’s education and customer service teams

The dedicated team at Point Source Audio has grown once again with three new additions across the education and customer service teams. Joe Cota has joined the manufacturer as Customer Education Specialist while Justin Hall becomes Key Account Manager and Mitchell Ho is named as Account Manager, Western US.

On top of a warm hug for everyone he meets, Cota brings with him a background as a worship pastor and vocalist. “I’m a professional singer and musician by trade so I can relate to many of the challenges our customers face out in the field,” he explains. “I really enjoy the education component of what I do and the ability I have to help customers solve their audio challenges.”

Self-confessed foodie Hall is a seasoned account manager with a real passion for growth. “I have serviced customers, managed projects, and dealt with international distributors for a great deal of my career,” he reflects. “I enjoy helping people, so the best thing about dealing with my customers here is that I get to provide a solution to a problem they may be experiencing or help them with their needs.”

Spread the Word, Not the Virus

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by Shawn West

Now is not the time to panic, but it is the time to prepare as the Corona Virus (COVID-19) is upon us. So I ask you this question, is LIVE STREAMING your church services a healthy prescription?

Leading health experts are unanimous in saying, “Distance yourself from the risk. (Dr. Anthony Fauci, Center for Disease Control, circa Fox News, March 8, 2020).  Schools are currently closed in 18 states.  And more closings are on the way.  Evangelical pastors are no longer shaking hands at the back of the sanctuary after the service.  Catholic parishes have stopped serving communion and the Holy water fonts are empty.  The U.S. Government just issued guidance saying that they may forcibly close many sectors of America.  Does that include churches? A church in Georgetown, Virginia was just closed due to one of its pastors shaking hands with a known Corona Virus victim. Two pastors of one of the nation’s largest churches [Lifechurch] are being quarantined by local health authorities after being exposed to the new coronavirus.

Let’s be proactive. But how do we protect ourselves in churches that are packed each Sunday morning, Sunday night and sometimes Wednesday? The so-called act of “social distancing” goes against our evangelical grains in encouraging others to “join us” each Sunday for worship services and Bible study.  Not to mention the multitude of revival meetings, church conferences and men’s and women’s retreats happening right now across the USA.  And don’t get me started on Vacation Bible School this summer.  What in the world are we going to do with our summer programs and campouts if the Corona Virus takes hold here in America as it is prognosticated to do?  Will our volunteer staff be infected, ill and otherwise unable to work?  Will our facilities be clean enough?  Will the community-at-large trust us with their children?