Are you keeping your tech area organized? The most indelible impression that sticks with me about each and every booth that I have been in is the organization—or the lack thereof. I am going to preach about the importance of keeping your sound booth clean...
Constructed between 1806 and 1821, the Baltimore Basilica was the first Roman Catholic cathedral built in the United States. A National Historic Landmark, the 1200-seat Basilica underwent extensive restoration between 2004-2006 to implement modern systems throughout...
Strategically located on the perimeter of the Podomoro Golf Complex in a leafy suburb of Jakarta, At-Thohir Mosque was built by the extended family of automotive magnate, the late Teddy Thohir. The graceful, pearlescent house of worship features 29 domes meant to...
In 2022 we recorded 2,378 minutes of podcast content with some of the most knowledgeable and known leaders in the church tech space. We talked with legends like Scott Ragsdale and Lee Fields as well as many techs who are currently in the day-to-day tech trenches like...
Times Square Church (TSC) on West 51st Street in Manhattan’s Theatre District has a long and diverse history. Initially built by Warner Brothers in 1930 as a movie palace known as the Warner Hollywood Theatre, the venue later transitioned into the Mark Hellinger...
Surrounded by the scenic views of Alamogordo, the 800-seat Christ Community Church was struggling to provide quality audio with their aging and original PA. With the decision made to upgrade their system, the task of finding a modern solution capable of delivering...
Worship Facility editor Gene Lass and guest Andy Swanson discuss how to create the best individual mix for every musician in your worship performance. Discussion points will include: * What "non-mix" factors contribute to a good mix * Steps to a good monitor mix *...
The two key features of every industry conference are the seminars and the expo area, and what makes the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) the premier event for Worship Facilities is the quality of the seminars as well as the sheer number of vendors at the expo and the...
The intangible assets, commonly provided at no cost, that set the best integrators apart from others.
With many third-party products offering integration and control for your audio processor, it is worth noting that there are many benefits to sticking within the same ecosystem. Limiting an install to products from one or two manufacturers can save you time and money....
Next month, the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) will feature a special Loudspeaker Demo, sponsored by Live Sound. Held both days of the regular conference and expo, October 25 and 26, the demo will feature loudspeakers from 7 manufacturers, including RCF, Reinkus-Heinz,...
Glen Haven Baptist Church, just south of Atlanta in McDonough, Georgia, celebrated a milestone this year when the church turned 75 years old. Like more and more older churches, Glen Haven Baptist spent its diamond anniversary looking into the future. In this case, the...
With the cost of LED walls becoming increasingly more affordable, churches are changing from large-size televisions and projectors to LED wall installations. This article explores the reasons why LED video walls may be a better solution for your audio visual...
Welcome back everyone, a few questions I received last month that I would like to address in regards to stage volume and clarity. The fact of the matter is that most of the time, a band that is too loud onstage often sounds distracting compared to one that makes a...
ALControl™ is Alcons’ proprietary ALC software program, to control and monitor individual or multiples of Sentinel amplified loudspeaker controllers, that can be accessed from anywhere within a network. The program features full remote configuration and control of a...
Buying something once is less expensive than buying it two, three, or four times. How do you buy something once? You work with someone who has the knowledge base and care for your church to help you get to the right products the first time.Sponsored by Electro-Voice...
Established in 1971, Eun-pa Church has been providing worship services for more than 50 years. The church’s current facility was built in 2004 and required renovation after almost 20 years of use, including structural reinforcements to increase safety as well as a new...
Every year the Church Facilities Expo (CFX) presents two days of workshops and seminars regarding church production, leadership, and facilities maintenance. This year's offerings, co-sponsored by Worship Facility are better than ever. For the next three weeks, we'll...
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Mobile, Alabama had long struggled with inadequate sound system performance due to the cathedral’s high curved ceilings, large stained-glass windows, wooden pews and other acoustically challenging design features....
Hi Everyone, and welcome back to 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 encounter...
