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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.
Calculating the DMX Universes Needed for LED Lighting
When setting up LED lighting for your worship space, understanding how many DMX universes you need is crucial for ensuring smooth operation and control. DMX universes are the fundamental units in DMX (Digital Multiplex) lighting control systems, each capable of...
How Social Media Can Benefit Your Church
In today's digitally connected world, social media platforms offer numerous benefits for worship communities, enabling churches to engage with congregants, share meaningful content, and extend their reach beyond the physical walls of the church. Here are some of the...
Enabling Inclusive Worship: Making Your Space Hearing Accessible
The power of spiritual connection is universal: ensuring every congregant can fully participate in the auditory experience is an essential aspect of fostering inclusivity. In this article, we explore strategies and considerations for making your worship space hearing...
Strategies for Keeping Your Lighting Cables Organized
The organization of lighting cables stands as a silent choreographer behind the scenes of any well-run production. Properly managed cables not only ensure a visually uncluttered environment but also contribute to the efficiency and safety of the production. Below, we...
Quality over Quantity
By Tim Adams Jesus was not a people pleaser; far from it. He picked fights with the religious leaders, broke expectations regularly, and even expressed frustration with his disciples on more than one occasion. We must be very careful about the pictures we paint with...
Harnessing the Power of Streaming and Recording for Houses of Worship
By Joe da Silva In recent years, advancements in audio-visual (AV) technology have revolutionized how houses of worship operate, enabling them to reach beyond physical walls and time constraints. One of the most transformative elements of this shift is the integration...
Planting your Mics to Capture Ambient Noise for your Live Mix
Miking for ambient noise in a live audio mix brings an authentic sense of space and immersion to the livestream experience, effectively transporting listeners into the environment of worship, whether via the worship band or the pastors message. By capturing the...
Historic Ewing Covenant Church Revitalizes Worship Experience With DPA Microphones
When Ewing Covenant Church made the decision to return to its original, historic building, affectionately called “1867 Sanctuary” for weekly worship, the congregation faced the challenge of delivering clear, high-quality audio in a space known as much for its beauty...
Achieving Clarity and Integration: Peak Systems Group Brings 1 SOUND to a Challenging Sanctuary
Peak Systems Group was contracted to complete an audio upgrade for St. John the Baptist Church in Jefferson, WI, and set out to deliver a passive, high-quality, intelligible sound system in a sanctuary with reflective surfaces. “The client wanted to move away from...
Marshall Electronics CV228 Lipstick Cameras Capture Critical Fire Testing Data Inside FM’s Burn Labs
FM, leaders in commercial property insurance, is utilizing Marshall Electronics CV228 Weatherproof Lipstick Cameras to capture critical fire testing data inside its state-of-the-art burn labs. FM’s Fire Technology Laboratory, the largest of its kind, conducts...
Teatro alla Scala Elevates Backstage Communication with Riedel’s Bolero Wireless Intercom System
Riedel Communications today announced that Fondazione Teatro alla Scala has deployed a comprehensive wireless intercom solution, leveraging Riedel’s Bolero, NSA, RiFace, and PunQtum systems to unify and modernize backstage communication across one of the world’s most...
TeleTicino Brings Remote Guests to Air With Precision Using QuickLink StudioEdge
As the only private television broadcaster serving Italian-speaking Switzerland, TeleTicino has long been committed to delivering authoritative, locally focused journalism with the agility required of modern media. Reaching an average of 60,000–70,000 viewers daily,...
Crossroads Oakley Adds L-Acoustics L-ISA Immersive Sound Technology Featuring L Series Loudspeakers to Cultivate Intimacy and Connection
Crossroads Church, one of the largest and fastest-growing churches in America, reaches over 34,000 people weekly across nine locations and online. When its flagship Oakley, Ohio campus opened in 2002 with a 1,500-seat auditorium, rapid growth pushed capacity to 3,500...
Marshall Electronics Showcases New Feature-Rich CV320 and CV520 IP and 3G-SDI POV Cameras at NAB 2026
Marshall Electronics is expanding its lineup of high-performance POV cameras designed for broadcast, live production and professional AV applications with the debut of its new CV320 Compact IP and 3G-SDI POV Camera with CS lens and CV520 Miniature IP and 3G-SDI POV...
22live Expands Commitment to Premium Performance With DPA N-Series Digital Wireless System
UK-based pro audio provider 22live has strengthened its wireless offering with a strategic investment in DPA Microphones’ new N-Series Digital Wireless System, reinforcing the company’s long-standing commitment to delivering premium audio solutions for touring,...
Pliant Technologies Announces New Spanish Distributor, Audio Tecnologias
Pliant Technologies, a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, announces a new distribution partnership with Audio Tecnologias based in Barcelona, Spain. The agreement expands Pliant’s presence in the Spanish market and strengthens Audio...
tvONE CALICO PRO v1.5 Brings Video Processing to the Lighting Console
tvONE, an ACT Entertainment brand, announces a significant firmware and software update for CALICO PRO video processors, introducing DMX control via sACN and a new EDID Manager in CALICO Studio v1.5 ― capabilities that bring video processing directly into the lighting...
Elation Introduces KL FRESNEL IP Series for Stage, Studio, and Outdoor Use
Elation is pleased to be expanding its KL “Key Light” Series of LED Fresnel luminaires with the IP65-rated KL FRESNEL IP Series, bringing the familiar character of a true Fresnel—soft edges, natural falloff, beautiful color—to any environment. Available in...
Doug Hood to Retire as President of CSD Group
Doug Hood announces his retirement and the company’s plans for this next chapter. WAYNE, IN, March 24, 2026 I want to share an important leadership transition—one shaped by prayer, gratitude, and confidence in God’s continued guidance. For several years, I have been...
