David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews Parnelli award-winning audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Microphone technique Mixing on PAs The importance of listening to outside...
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Renkus-Heinz Officially Launches Groundbreaking OmniBeam Technology
Renkus-Heinz has officially launched OmniBeam, a new beam-steering software tool available for free with the latest RHAON II 2.5.0 release. Built on decades of expertise in steerable technology, OmniBeam streamlines the workflow for beam-steerable loudspeakers,...
Preventing Lighting Console Failures
Recently, I was working on a brand new professional lighting console, which will remain nameless, I had numerous issues from the start, and a few calls had to be made to customer support to get things resolved. While this was happening, in my mind I just really wanted...
Research Reveals How to Slash The Cost Of Streaming By 74%
Livepeer Studio announces the launch of a new free report by technology analysts Caretta Research, revealing how video companies can reduce the cost of interactive live streaming (ILS) by 74 percent through distributed streaming infrastructure. The report highlights...
Screen Innovations Unveils KAOS™ Hurricane Rated Outdoor Shades
Screen Innovations (SI), the AV industry's most innovative brand for projection screens, window coverings, outdoor shading and screen solutions for commercial and residential markets, is unveiling Kaos™ (Kick Ass Outdoor Shades), built for high-wind, and is Miami-Dade...
The Liturgy of Your Production
You may not consider your church to be liturgical, but every church has a liturgy that they follow. You may have certain ways your services typically flow, when and how you baptize people, how you partake in communion, and even how you start and end your services....
Trusting Your Team During Vacations
Taking time to unplug during vacations is vital for the success of yourself and your team. Much has been written about the personal benefits during vacation weeks. But there isn’t the same level of attention paid to the benefits others receive while we are away. When...
HOW Integrator HouseRight Reveals RF Environments with RF Venue’s Spectrum Recorder
RF spectrum management is a perennial element of AV integrator HouseRight’s implementation of wireless microphone and IEM systems for its clients. HouseRight has long deployed spectrum analysis hardware distributed by RF Venue to reveal the available clean spectrum in...
Hollyland Elevates Wireless Communications for Large-Scale Film and TV Productions
As a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions for the film and television industry, Hollyland has launched its newest high-end product, the Solidcom C1 Pro - Roaming Hub, specifically designed for large-scale film and television productions. ...
Whatever Happened to Acoustic Guitars in Worship?
Over the last several years, there’s been a noticeable shift in the role of acoustic guitars in modern worship music. In many churches, the acoustic guitar has been sidelined or even muted entirely in the mix. This trend has even become the subject of jokes among some...
A Staffer, a Contractor, and a Volunteer Walk Into a Bar
Church audio engineering is both an art and a science, requiring a blend of technical skill, musical intuition, and a deep understanding of the worship experience. However, the approach to managing this critical aspect of worship varies widely among churches. Some...
Exploring the Masterclasses at CFX 2024
Responding to popular demand, CFX will again be offering special masterclass sessions in the areas of Audio, Video, Security, and Leadership. These sessions take place on October 21, the day before the expo and general sessions, and require separate registration. The...
Worship Facility Podcast: Buford Jones Part 2
David Leuschner of Digital Great Commission Ministries interviews Parnelli award-winning audio legend Buford Jones about his 47 year career as an FOH engineer. Topics in this episode include: Pioneering immersive sound mixing Using show tapes to improve quality of...
Why Do I Have Audio Delay in My Video Playback?
Audio delay in your video playback can drive the viewer nuts, it can lead to the viewer losing interest or complaining. Audio delay in video playback refers to the situation where the audio and video are not synchronized properly—meaning the sound either plays ahead...
Streaming Churches: A Simple 5-step Blueprint for More Success
I understand that it can be frustrating for churches that have been live-streaming for a while without seeing their desired impact. However, I am still excited about the potential of live-streaming churches to impact people's lives positively. Streaming Churches: Key...
The Thorn Enthralls Audiences with Impactful Visuals from IPS and Elation
For many, there is nothing more compelling than the story of Jesus Christ. Combine a theatrical drama with the enchanting atmosphere and visual spectacle that today’s dynamic lighting can create, and the impact is profound. Illuminate Production Services (IPS) again...
Elation Redefines Creative LED Batten Lighting with New SIX+ BAR Series
Unleash the full potential of LED batten lighting and ignite your creative spark with the new SIX+ BAR from Elation. Building on the success of Elation’s industry standard SixBar series, the SIX+ BAR delivers the next evolution in professional LED batten lighting...
Worship Facility Gear Report: LED Screens
Technology is moving quickly and so are new versions of LED walls! LED screens are flat panels that use an array of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as pixels for a video display. Their brightness allows them to be used indoors or even...
How to Get Younger Members to Join Your Tech Team
Recently, I have received numerous questions from Tech Team Leaders with the same question: How do they get younger members to join their tech team? Encouraging younger members of your congregation to join the church tech team can be a rewarding way to involve them in...
Worship Facility Gear Report – Audio Monitors
Stage audio monitors, often simply called "monitors," are speakers placed on stage facing the performers. They allow musicians, singers, or speakers to hear themselves and other elements of the performance clearly during live events. This is crucial because the sound...
Studio Technologies Model 5312 Intercom Station Now Shipping
Studio Technologies, manufacturer of high-quality audio, video, and fiber-optic solutions, announces that its Model 5312 Intercom Station is now shipping. The Model 5312 Intercom Station provides 12 independent talk and listen channels and supports the...