RDL is proud to announce their latest creation, the RU-NMP44, a cost-effective, quality network mixing processor that delivers the flexibility of network audio for any system size or budget. Designed to be versatile, and to support a wide range of system designs, the...
Hi Everyone, and welcome back to Worship Production Talk with Bill. I recently received a lot of questions regarding Facility Sound Systems so I would like to cover a few basics to clear up the most common questions. Coverage By far the most common problem we...
Sponsored by Renkus-HeinzIntelligible speech and clear music reproduction have a significant impact on the congregation’s experience in a house of worship. If the sermon is hard to understand or the music is garbled, worship attendees have a hard time connecting with...
One of the first pastors I worked with used to say, “serving in church is a grind, and it's not for everybody”. As we recover from the post-Easter-hangover, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on the grind and discuss how we can protect ourselves from two of...
Concepts, concerns, and considerations to keep in mind when choosing a system that works best for you
This month's question comes from Fred in Myrtle Beach, SC., who asks "When should I use a wireless microphone versus a wired microphone? Is there a difference other than a cable?". The difference between using a wired and wireless microphone for a specific job is no...
Dominated by 125-foot tall spires flanking the main facade, St. James Basilica serves the spiritual needs of the community in Jamestown, North Dakota. Designed in the Gothic Revival style and completed in 1914, the church was listed on the National Register of...
Introducing TAF’s new PA Vertical Tower 1 (PAV1)! It’s the right choice for safely and securely hanging heavy speaker arrays at your large-scale events. And due to its versatile design, the PAV1 not only serves as an independent PA tower or part of your stage setup,...
Recently Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, announced that going forward they were only going to stream the teaching portion of their services. I respect their decision. I believe every church should be intentional with their use of technology as a reflection of...
Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, presents its new Model 5682ST 2110 to Dante Bridge. The Model 5682 provides a high-performance means of interconnecting (“bridging”) MPTE®ST 2110 audio channels with...
Waves Audio, the world’s leading developer of professional audio signal processing technologies and plugins, is now shipping the Waves Feedback Hunter plugin, an innovative tool that enables live sound engineers to quickly achieve maximum gain before feedback and...
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...
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...
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...
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 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 (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...
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...
The First Baptist Church of Nashville has been serving the downtown area for more than 200 years. Having worshiped in the current building for over 50 years, the leadership believed it was necessary to update the audio visual components of their worship service. The...
It's quite possible that the majority of complaints received by the modern church, that aren't directed specifically to the pastor, are about the audio presentation. They come in various forms, from the carefully crafted email, to the brief hand-written...
Considering all the things pastors and staff do regarding sermon preparation, I'm constantly surprised how little effort goes into making sure spoken-word content is presented well from the platform. While some churches meticulously manage every technical detail of...