Breaking down generational issues within your house of worship lighting tech team can be a complex task, but it's definitely achievable with the right approach. Addressing generational issues within a lighting tech team involves understanding and respecting the...
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Introducing the New elektraBar Vibe
Nearly a decade after launching its popular elektraBar linear strip fixture, elektraLite now proudly unveils its new elektraBar Vibe. Measuring one meter in length, the company’s newest professional lighting bar takes a decidedly different approach than its...
6 Keys to Help You Decide the Right Streaming Service for You
With so many different services available, how do you know which one is the best fit for your requirements? This article will help you choose. One of the most interesting things that has happened over recent times is an explosion in the number of churches and...
Getting the Right Live Stream Lighting
The lighting design for both a regular church service, event, or live stream should take both standard theater lighting and video recording techniques in consideration so live streaming looks great to the live congregation and the online congregation. So, let’s take...
Optoma Expands Line of High Brightness WUXGA Laser Projectors
Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display solutions and the No.1 4K UHD brand and the No.1 DLP® brand worldwide and in the Americas,* announces three high brightness WUXGA laser projectors, the ZU607TST, ZU607T, andZU707T. With 6,000, 6,500 and 7,000...
Are You Maintaining Your Line Array Sound System ?
Your House of Worship should be maintaining its line array sound system. Like any other piece of professional audio equipment, regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring optimal performance and longevity. System problems are inevitable, even for a top-of-the-line...
Historic Mission San Luis Rey Upgrades with Martin Audio TORUS T820
One of 21 missions originally built by the Spanish in California, Mission San Luis Rey church, known as the ‘King of Missions’, was founded in Oceanside in 1798. Today it stands as one of the finest examples of Spanish Colonial architecture, a national historic...
The Future of Design Is Here with AI in Vectorworks 2024 Update 4
Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc., part of the Nemetschek Group, has released its fourth update to the Vectorworks 2024 product line, granting customers access to AI and virtual reality (VR) technologies through two brand new...
The Lonely Life of Worship Musicians
If you've spent any time on social media lately, I'm sure you've seen lots of content created by worship musicians. Typically these are short clips with a POV camera showing the musicians doing their job. Sometimes we get a glimpse of their equipment, but for the most...
Putting Philosophy to Work
Part of my day job as the Director of Marketing for Allen & Heath USA involves traveling out to music festivals and tradeshows across the country to support the brand and capture content. I happen to be writing this article from the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas,...
Electro-Voice Announces Launch of ZLX G2 Portable Loudspeaker Series
Electro-Voice is delighted to announce its biggest product launch ever: ZLX G2, the second generation of the phenomenally successful ZLX series of portable loudspeakers. Building on the best of what made the original ZLX series an industry icon, the ZLX G2 lineup...
AVPro Edge Introduces the AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C 10 Gig PoE Switch
AVPro Edge (avproedge.com) has introduced the AC-MXNET-10G-SW24C, a 24-port 10 Gig hybrid PoE++/PoE+ first-of-its-kind switch for A/V professionals; providing category-defining performance, features, and world-class reliability. This 24-port 10 Gig switch seamlessly...
Is it Worth Fixing?
Deciding whether to fix or maintain old lighting fixtures at a church or house of worship depends on several factors, including the condition of the fixtures, budgetary constraints, and the overall goals of the organization. Here are some considerations to help make...
Best Stage Lighting Concepts for Houses of Worship
Creating the right stage lighting concept for houses of worship involves balancing functionality, atmosphere, and symbolism to enhance the spiritual experience of congregants. Your lighting setup makes a statement about your worship service long before the service...
Pensacola Christian College Unveils Stunning Dale Horton Auditorium Transformation
Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola,...
elektraLite Paints the Town Red—and Other Colors—with Paint Can IP65
Since its debut in 2006, elektraLite’s Paint Can spot/wash hybrid fixture has been praised as a cost-effective, multipurpose workhorse. Following an update in 2019 that added a 200-watt Japanese COB LED offering a CRI of 95, the Paint Can has now become even more...
Fresh Video Ideas for Your Church
Incorporating new editing, streaming, and video techniques into your house of worship can greatly enhance the overall experience for congregants, whether they're attending in person or remotely. Many churches see success streaming or recording services to share online...
Is a Video Wall or a Projector Better in a House of Worship?
The question of is a video wall or a projector better, seems to be asked continuously. The decision between using a video wall or a projector in a house of worship depends on various factors including the size and layout of the worship space, budget considerations,...
Key Digital Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Key Digital Systems, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024. In 1999, Key Digital’s first product...
So Long ZoomSHOT 30…Hello ZoomSHOT 20SE!
The ZoomSHOT 20 SE is a cost-effective, versatile, high-definition point-of-view camera well-suited for small, medium, and large rooms. It is designed to support a wide range of applications, including houses of worship, pro A/V system integration, live events, IMAG...
Worship Facility Gear Report: Column Array Speakers
Column array systems have become increasingly popular due to their sleek design, ease of setup, and crisp sound. However, with so many options in the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for your needs. When it comes to selecting column array speakers...