Installing high-quality audio visual for churches enables them to craft an “experience” through the audio visual technology they invest in. This is true for an in-person congregation and the people you want to connect with through your Digital Ministry. It’s all...
With a diverse, international congregation, Kaufman Church in Texas took the decision to implement KUDO AI Speech Translator in the summer of 2024 to allow members of the community to follow sermons and services in the language of their choice. Live-translated audio...
Attendees explored the next generation of live production communication at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) April 6- 9 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. There, Clear-Com presented its award-winning solutions, including the award winning FreeSpeak...
If you’ve read much of my content, you know I’m a big believer in getting the sound right at the source. I’ve written extensively on the subject—from singers to drummers, choirs, and even the pastor’s headset. Our job as audio engineers is to do the very best we can...
The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating over 75 years of audio innovation and education, has announced details on this year’s AES Educational Foundation scholarships and grants. Applications for the annual AESEF Graduate Studies Grants and Mary Lea Simpson Memorial...
Cobalt Digital, the leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning signal processing products, and a founding partner in the openGear® initiative brought their IPMX-compliant solutions to NAB 2025. The Company’s SAPPHIRE mini converters and PACIFIC encoders were...
DiGiCo’s mixing consoles have long been praised for many reasons, including their pristine sound, intuitive operation, and paramount reliability. Perhaps less obvious, but equally important, is the fact the company designs its products with upgradability and longevity...
By the time you read this—just days before Easter—if you don’t already have your gear lined up, your rehearsals scheduled, and your tech ducks in a row...well, there’s not much I can offer at this point that’ll prevent a logistical scramble. But that’s not the point...
The Professional Audio Manufacturers Alliance (PAMA), in partnership with Shure Incorporated, is accepting applications for the 5th annual Mark Brunner Professional Audio Scholarship, offered to students worldwide who are pursuing an education in professional audio....
For over 30 years, STAGETEC has been a leader in professional audio technology, delivering innovative solutions to broadcasters, production companies, and live event organizers worldwide. Now, we’re excited to announce that STAGETEC is officially open for business in...
FOR-A America introduces extensive Dante audio integration with its product line up, including its range of broadcast and professional video production switchers. Developed by Audinate, Dante audio networking enables the transmission of high-quality, low latency...
Paragon 360 was contracted in 2023 by Germantown Baptist in Germantown, TN for a large-scale sanctuary and lobby renovation project that would include audio, video, and lighting (AVL) systems, custom scenic and architectural elements, custom rigging and acoustical...
This question comes up often in church AVL forums, and it's one I hear frequently. Here's the part some find irritating about my usual response: the definitive answer is... It depends! But don't worry—I do have some concrete guidelines (yes, actual numbers!) I'll...
Today’s vocal mic market can be overwhelming—especially with wireless systems letting you change heads like you’re swapping pieces on a Lego X-Wing Fighter. A $100 SM58 capsule? Done. A Neumann KK 105 at ten times the cost? Yours if you’ve got the cash. For young...
St. Hedwig’s is a beautiful cathedral in the heart of Berlin. Modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, construction work began in 1747, finally opening its doors to worshipers in 1773. The building is highly regarded by the people of Berlin, and to preserve its rich...
At ISE 2025, Oregon-based Biamp introduced three new 4800-watt models of its Voltera™ family of networked amplified loudspeaker controllers (ALCs). The new Voltera ALCs double the available wattage of the previously most powerful Voltera ALCs, in order to meet the...
QSC, LLC. announces the expansion of the Q-SYS AcousticDesign™ Series with new large-format ceiling loudspeakers. This addition includes 8-inch and 10-inch models, along with an 8-inch subwoofer, designed to deliver high-fidelity audio for a wide range of applications...
Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, announces its Model 201 Interpreter’s Console is now shipping worldwide. The Model 201, which will be on display at NAB 2025 (Booth N2672), is a...
lGlensound, a leader in high-quality audio systems, is bringing yet more innovation to NAB Show 2025 (Booth N2270, Las Vegas Convention Center, 6-9 April). Well-known for its commentator units and intercoms, widely used by broadcasters in the US and around the world,...
Not long ago, I posted a short article on LinkedIn, poking fun at a church audio engineer for wearing a wide-brimmed fedora while mixing FOH. While I do think it was a little over-the-top in the fashion-over-function category, the main point was that a large hat like...
I have been deeply involved in the live audio engineering industry for many years. Growing up, I was my father’s right-hand helper, initially performing tasks similar to those of a roadie—rolling cables, setting up and tearing down the stage and PA system. However,...
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