In-Ear Monitors: Are They Right for Your Ministry? 0
If you can answer “Yes” To any of the following questions, then the answer may be yes. Does your church suffer from excessive stage noise? Does your sound guy have difficulty establishing a decent mix? Does your sound (especially your music) always sound a bit muddy? Does your talent always complain about the monitor mix? …
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Powered vs. Passive Speakers: Why Nobody Is Wrong 0
One of the most common questions we hear from churches is whether they should purchase powered speakers and subs, or use passive (unpowered) speakers with amplifiers. This is, of course, entirely dependent on the situation. Just a few of the questions we ask in return are: “Will the system be portable or installed?”, “Will the …
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What if YOU Are the Tech “Team?” 0
If you’re like most techs in the local church, then you’re a volunteer who loves what you do. You’re there before most folks arrive and you’re there after they leave the building. I know that’s been the experience of the audio/video/lighting techs in most churches where I’ve served as the Worship Leader. I’ve always appreciated …
Read MoreTricky Phrases: ⅛ Space and Doppler Effect 0
When a speaker or sound source is placed in a corner so it is near three surfaces (like the junction between two walls and the floor), it is said to be in ⅛ space. This is similar to the concept of ½ space (up against one wall) and ¼ space (at a junction between two …
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Eastern Heights Church – Video Walkthrough 0
The Church Audio Video team has been working with Eastern Heights Church for over 5 years now, and in early 2011 we completed installation of the new audio, video, lighting and control system for their new sanctuary. In this video walkthrough, lead designer Mark Helms takes a closer look at the A/V/L system we designed …
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Tips from a Tech: Acoustical Treatment 0
What is Acoustical Treatment? Acoustical treatment is the method by which we control reflections in a space to create the ideal acoustical profile, thereby enhancing audio perception. A reflection is the change in direction of a sound wave away from a boundary the wave encounters. Reflected waves remain in their original medium rather than entering …
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Tips from a Tech: A Challenging Scenario 0
Scenario: You’re the Worship Pastor of a large, rapidly growing contemporary church. Your church has outgrown your current worship facilities and the board has chosen to move to a larger, pre-existing building. This new worship space was not designed with acoustics in mind. This building has all the acoustical charm of a large metal box. …
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Tips from a Tech: Acoustics 0
Here’s a great overview of Acoustics that I found helpful and relevant for church applications. Hope you will too. What is Acoustics? It is a science, governed by the laws of physics that helps us understand and predict the way that sound behaves in an environment. It is the total effect of sound especially as …
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The Church Audio Video Story 0
Church Audio Video has grown to what it is today through some very interesting events. When I (Jeff McLeod) came to work for ProAudio.com in September 2004, it was the result of taking a break from Vocational Ministry. Having spent my time serving the local church as a staff member since 1978 in various capacities, …
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Church Audio, Video & Lighting Essentials 0
So you’re thinking about a new audio, video and lighting system for a new or remodeled space in your church, and you’re wondering “Where do I start, and what should I be concerned with to make sure I get it right the first time?” Or maybe you know that you can’t do it all at …
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