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With a focus on helping houses of worship navigate the tricky world of AVL and production, Technologies for Worship Magazine offers educational articles, product reviews, product and industry news, and training opportunities for worship volunteers, technical directors, worship leaders, pastors and anyone else with a passion for excellence in worship production.
Understanding Wireless Audio: Antennas, cables, combiners and splitters
This article focuses on antennas, cables, splitters, and related components in wireless microphone systems. It explains how antenna length, type, and impedance relate to wavelength and signal transmission, and provides guidance for antenna placement indoors and...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Reception
This article outlines how wireless microphone systems ensure stable reception, beginning with the importance of frequency tuning. It describes the shift from crystal-controlled tuning to oscillators based on digitally generated frequencies, which are more resistant to...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Digital Systems
Digital wireless microphone systems offer a major advantage: consistent, high-quality audio even when RF conditions fluctuate. This article dives into how these systems work, explaining how stacked converters eliminate the need for gain adjustments while maintaining...
Understanding Wireless Audio: Audio Front End
Wireless microphones aren’t truly wireless until they’re paired with a transmitter, and getting that connection right is key to sound quality and system performance. This article examines how different microphone types interface with transmitters and the challenges...
Creating an Immersive Audio Experience in Your Church
Achieving an immersive audio experience in your church goes beyond mere sound amplification; it's about creating a worship environment that engages congregants on a profound level. Whether you're planning for a traditional sanctuary, a contemporary worship space, or a...
Top 10 Tips for Selecting LED Lighting
When selecting LED stage lighting for worship settings, it's essential to consider factors that enhance the worship experience while meeting technical requirements and budget constraints. Here's a top 10 list of what to look for: 1/Color Accuracy: LED fixtures with a...
Watchfire VariDislay provides a Lifeline
Lifeline Princeton Church of God, which serves the communities around Princeton, WV, recently modernized its worship experience by installing a newly released Watchfire VariDisplay™ in their sanctuary. After a great experience with a Watchfire outdoor display,...
Church Unlimited Elevates Worship Experience with EAW® Adaptive Sound System
Multisite Church Partners with Messenger AVL and EAW to Deliver Powerful, Crystal-Clear Audio Throughout the Sanctuary For years, Church Unlimited has sought to create powerful worship experiences that resonate with every person in the room. But as its Corpus Christi...
France 24 Streamlines Remote Guest Contributions with QuickLink StudioEdge
France 24, the international news and current affairs television network broadcasting in French, English, Arabic and Spanish, has significantly improved its remote guest integration capabilities by deploying QuickLink’s StudioEdge™ and StudioCall™ solutions. By...
The Conference Center in Salt Lake City Chooses Robert Juliat Dalis 864 Footlights for Lighting Upgrade
The Conference Center, the premier meeting hall for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, has invested in 85 Robert Juliat Dalis 864 footlights with a four-color mixing system to enhance performances in the 21,000-seat auditorium. ACT...
Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center Enhances Therapy Services with Marshall Cameras
The Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center (SRCLC), a nonprofit clinic dedicated to supporting children with communication disorders, has significantly upgraded its therapy observation system by installing advanced PTZ cameras from Marshall Electronics. The center...
MAD Arts advances curiosity in art and technology with KRK ROKIT 10-3 Studio Monitors
Audio Engineer Erik Aldrey installs Dolby Atmos room at immersive art museum in South Florida MAD Arts, a pioneering immersive art museum and community hub, recently completed the installation of a state-of-the-art Atmos® playback system using KRK ROKIT™ G4 10-3...
Virginia Tech Enhances Learning With Major tvONE CORIOmaster Installation
A significant installation of tvONE CORIOmaster video processors at the Virginia Tech State University has transformed how students learn and lessons are taught. Four distinct areas within the institution’s Alexandria campus now feature LED screens, projections or...
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS) Supports Live Broadcast of U.S. Men’s National Team Match
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS), a leading provider of wireless audio solutions, proudly supported the U.S. Soccer Federation during the recent U.S. Men’s National Team friendly against Türkiye. The match was held at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field...
ETC Expands the Apex Lineup with the Release of the Apex FP
ETC is excited to announce a new addition to the Eos Apex family with the launch of the Eos Apex FP. Featuring the same programming surface and software as an Apex 5, minus the built-in display, the Apex FP is ideal for those seeking a console that is just as powerful...
Wisycom Drives Audio Success for TV Skyline at Legendary ADAC 24-Hour Race
TV Skyline, one of Germany’s leading broadcast providers, supports a wide range of high-profile productions across Europe and beyond. From Bundesliga and Champions League matches to large-scale entertainment and music events, the company is well-versed in complex live...
Visual Productions Introduces KioscTouch2: A Seamless Touch Interface for Smarter Lighting Control
Committed to design, simplicity and power, Visual Productions recently unveiled KioscTouch2, the latest evolution of its intuitive touchscreen controller for lighting and AV environments. Compact and elegant, yet endlessly capable, KioscTouch2 is designed to bring...
Chris Jojo Pushes the Limits of Motorsport Audio with DPA Microphones
Sound Designer and Car Sound Recording Engineer Chris Jojo is not your average audio technician. He’s a man who is fully tuned into the scream of straight-cut gears and the whispered harmonics of turbochargers found on some of the world’s leading racecars. Beyond the...
elektraLite Launches the Aero Mini Moving Light Fixture
Building upon the success of the recent 400-watt Aero moving light fixture, elektraLite announces the brand new introduction of its smaller sibling, the Aero Mini. This compact and lightweight pro-grade fixture utilizes a single 100-watt, 9000K white COB LED on a...
From House Lights to House of Worship — RYGID Reinvents AV Integration with Visual Productions
RYGID, an audio, video and lighting integration firm led by company President Ryan Gilbert and the Director of Client Relations, Will Carter, is redefining what it means to serve houses of worship and other AV applications. Founded by Gilbert a decade ago, RYGID was...
