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The Top 5 Reasons You Should Recruit Women For Your Church Security Team
Church security is a field that has historically been dominated by men. In fact, I’m the only female on my church’s security team. When I speak at conferences or write about security, I’m often the only woman tackling the topic. But here’s the thing—I'm proud of the...
The Most Common Streaming Questions
Hi Everyone, recently I have been asked the same four live streaming questions a lot so I wanted to answer them to help anyone who is still struggling to get started. If you have questions about sound, lighting, video, rigging and production please send them my way at...
The Modern Multisite Is Different. Here’s How Churches Are Expanding Their Reach Right Now
The multisite strategy isn’t a new concept, but it’s been evolving rapidly over the past few years, especially for those churches that have invested in their digital outreach and discipleship during and after the pandemic. Very few multisite churches reproduce...
Clear-Com Showcases FreeSpeak Icon, Arcadia, Gen-IC, and More at NAB 2025
Clear-Com highlighted its award-winning solutions, including the award winning FreeSpeak Icon™ beltpack, the Arcadia® Central Station, Gen-IC® virtual intercom, and other powerful updates designed to streamline workflows across broadcast, live events, corporate AV,...
Encycle and Copeland Sensi(TM) Integration Expands Availability of Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency Solution
Encycle Technologies, Inc., a data-driven technology company that deploys autonomous intelligence and analytics to improve commercial HVAC management, has partnered with Copeland, a global provider of sustainable climate solutions, to expand the market availability of...
The King Is Dead and I Don’t Feel So Good Myself
They say audio is king—but based on what I’m seeing in churches lately, I think the LED wall manufacturers may have put a hit out on him. It’s not hard to grasp. If you’ve got a limited budget—and let’s be honest, who doesn’t?—most would agree that audio should come...
AES Educational Foundation 2025 Scholarships and Grants Submissions Open Through May 15
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 Brings Plug and Play ST 2110 Experience to NAB
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 Releases V20 Software for Quantum and SD-Range Consoles
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...
Top 10 Church Facility Infections
Church facility infections require more than a pump of hand sanitizer or a face covering to combat. Over the years, church facility professionals have researched reasons why churches fail. Specifically, my team has pinpointed 10 deadly infections church facilities...
GLP JDC Burst 1: The Next Evolution of the Legendary JDC1
With the brand new JDC Burst 1, GLP continues its success story with a significantly more powerful strobe/wash hybrid. Inspired by the innovative technology of the new JDC2 IP, and building on the success of the legendary JDC1, the JDC Burst 1 delivers an impressive...
Bullet Train Introduces the Professional Series HDMI Cables
Bullet Train (bullettraincables.com) has introduced the Professional Series HDMI cables, designed to deliver the performance and durability required by A/V integrators. Professional Series cables are available in lengths ranging from .3 Meters (1 foot) to 5...
Sound Devices A20-HH Handheld Microphone Wins Future’s Best of Show Award at NAB
Sound Devices A20-HH wireless handheld microphone is recipient of Future’s Best of Show Award, presented at the 2025 NAB Show by Sound and Video Contractor. The awards recognize innovative product designs within the pro audio and broadcast industry and are judged by...
Murideo Introduces the Groundbreaking STIX 8K HDMI Generator and Analyzer
Murideo (murideo.com) has introduced the STIX generators and analyzers—an essential 720P to 8K HDMI 2.1 (48 Gbps) end-to-end testing solution that includes two small form factor devices: the STIX MU-STIX-G signal generator and the MU-STIX-A analyzer. Users can...
Ultimate Support Systems Venue Mic Stand Now Available
Ultimate Support Systems’ new VMC-T-T Venue Mic Stand is now shipping.Designed in direct response to requests from venues, production companies and touring crews around the world, the stand brings Ultimate Support’s best-in-class design, construction and materials to...
Elation PARAGON Wins Product Innovation Award at LDI 2024
Elation capped off a fantastic 2024 LDI Show by winning the coveted Product Innovation Award for PARAGON, the company’s new flagship series of intelligent lights for entertainment and a new standard in professional lighting. Toby Velazquez, ADJ Group Global CEO,...
Martin Professional Introduces Companion Mobile App-Based Lighting Fixture Configuration & Diagnosis Tool
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, control, and lighting systems, has announced the launch of Companion Mobile, the app-based version of Martin’s popular Companion fixture management, firmware upload and stand-alone programming tool. It...
Green Hippo Previews Hippotizer MX Series at LDI 2024
Green Hippo, an industry leader in media manipulation and 3D mapping, was thrilled to preview its new Hippotizer MX Series with ACT Entertainment at Live Design International 2024. The Hippotizer MX Series offers five new customizable, dependable, and future-proofed...
DPA Expands Lavalier Portfolio With Introduction of 2061 Miniature Omni Mic
DPA Microphones released its new 2061 Miniature Omnidirectional Microphone, a solution intended for individuals who work with professional-level sound capture of the voice. From broadcast studios and ENG applications to theatres, event venues and houses of worship,...
Above The Crowd Productions Elevates Live Event Experience with Cutting-Edge GTX Sound Systems
Rancho Cucamonga, California-based Above The Crowd Productions (ATCP) offers comprehensive audio, video, and lighting services for events across various industries. Since its inception in 2007, ATCP has evolved from a part-time DJ service into a full-scale event...