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Enhanced Reality In The House of Worship

You’re inside Browns Bridge Community Church’s auditorium for the fi rst time, and the worship band kicks into high gear with a sound that’s loud but pleasant. It thumps you in the chest, yet your ears aren’t overloaded. Every spoken word is intelligible, even though you’re sitting in the very back of the 2,056-seat venue. The side-screen IMAG of the lead singer is so crystal clear that you wonder if you’ve ever encountered anything that comes close. Then, after casual announcements from Campus Director Lane Jones and a glance or two at a slick, four-color promo piece you picked up at the door, it’s…   READ MORE

White Space Devices “Not Ready For Prime Time”

When not touring and recording with Jimmy Buffett as part of The Coral Reefer Band, singer/songwriter and guitar virtuoso Peter Mayer records solo albums… READ MORE

ESTA Celebrates 20 Years of Show Business Building

In November 1987, a group of 25 theatrical dealers walked into a meeting room in Las Vegas, Nevada and emerged eight hours later with the formation… READ MORE

New Direct Boxes From dbx

Anaheim, CA (January 2008): dbx Professional Products introduced two new direct injection boxes into the product line at the Winter NAMM show. Representing… READ MORE

EAW NTL720 Self-Powered Loudspeakers

EAW’s NTL720 self-powered line array loudspeaker system features a true threeway design, along with other patented and proprietary technologies… READ MORE

Crown Expands Commercial Audio Series

Elkhart, Indiana (February 2008): Amidst the noisy strum and bang of last month’s NAMM Show, Crown quietly reconfirmed its commitment to the commercial… READ MORE

Community Professional Loudspeakers Recruits Mike Marr

Community Professional Loudspeakers of Chester, Pennsylvania announces that Mike Marr will fill the company’s position of eastern regional sales… READ MORE

JTS IN-64 Wireless Microphone System

The IN-64 wireless microphone from JTS is a UHF PLL system that uses a 2.4 GHz RF signal to send data from the receiver to the transmitter to adjust… READ MORE

Klark Teknik Introduces Square ONE Splitter

The analog audio splitter remains the most versatile and cost effective way of distributing audio signals to multiple locations, especially in a world… READ MORE

d&b audiotechnik E15 Subwoofer

The d&b audiotechnik E15X-SUB is a compact, light-weight, high-performance subwoofer employing a long excursion 15-inch neodymium drive in a bass-reflex… READ MORE

Website is New Stage for Historic Theatre and Event Rental Company

Grosh Scenic Rentals of Hollywood, California has experienced a 75-year transition from the days of telephones and automotive delivery to online orders… READ MORE

Allen & Heath’s New ZED 4-Bus Series Now Shipping

Following the launch of the ZED-14 and ZED-24, Allen & Heath has announced the ZED-420 (16 mono + 2 dual stereo channels), ZED-428 (24 mono + 2… READ MORE

Allen & Heath Launches New Entry-Level ZED Range

Allen & Heath has launched a new range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production.

The first… READ MORE

New Patented Helicex Technology from Beyma

In Beyma, we have been doing intense research in powerful and innovative technologies to not only have more reliable and powerful speakers, but also… READ MORE

TC Electronic Releases Konnekt Software Version 2

Westlake Village, CA (February 2008):TC Electronic announced the release of version 2 of the Konnekt software package for Mac and PC. The drivers have… READ MORE

Carvin Xd88 Loudspeaker Management System

San Diego, CA – January 2008 Carvin announced its new XD88 Loudspeaker Management System. The XD88 offers equalization, limiting, delay, and related… READ MORE

Dynacord® VariLine™ VL 62

The new Dynacord Variline range delivers state of the art acoustic performance and multi-functional hardware accessories for permanent install and mobile… READ MORE

All-EV Sound for Camelback SDA Church, Phoenix

Greg Mace of GJM spec’d an input-to-output EV system, also featuring P3000RL amplifiers (running IRIS-Net™ control and supervision software)… READ MORE

Zamar and SLS Help A Silicon Valley Church Grow

San Jose, CA (February 2008): Because Family Community Church’s years of explosive growth eventually made their building unworkably small, the… READ MORE

Trinidad Christian Center - Petit Valley, Trinidad

The 3,000-seat Trinidad Christian Center has installed a Renkus-Heinz self-powered loudspeaker system for its highenergy production-based worship services.… READ MORE

Joy Christian Fellowship - Medford, OR

Joy Christian Fellowship - Medford, OR
Joy Christian Fellowship in Medford, Oregon lacks the gleaming steel and marble typical of mega-churches.… READ MORE

Trinity University Chapel - Banockburn, IL

Gand Sound Installations (GSI) of Northfield, Illinois recently installed a NEXO loudspeaker system into the chapel at Trinity University in Banockburn,… READ MORE

Central Christian Church - Henderson, NV

Central Christian Church has been called the “best free show in Las Vegas.” The sanctuary seats over 3,000 for five weekend services; two… READ MORE

Saint Paul’s United Methodist Church

The beautiful southern traditional look of this church in Tallahassee, Florida, with its with columns, decorative grills and trim, and pipe organ, has… READ MORE

Victory Christian Church - Bloomington, IL

Victory Christian Center - Bloomington, IL

Victory Christian Center’s newly built home in Bloomington, IL employs Electro-Voice’s… READ MORE

Electro-Voice Comes to the Aid of Bridge Disaster Victims

Exclusive studio and live tracks comprise the lineup of the now available 3-CD benefit compilation from pro audio equipment manufacturer Electro-Voice… READ MORE

First Baptist Church - Gardendale, AL

On Sunday mornings, the Gardendale First Baptist Church of Gardendale, AL averages between 3,900 and 4,800 over three services, and also has a thriving… READ MORE

Discovering Hope

Thanks to an Electro-Voice distributed sound system and NetMax N8000 DSP control system, congregation members can hear the word loud and clear during… READ MORE

St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church Installs Yamaha Ls9-32 Digital Console

BUENA PARK, Calif.─When the time came to retire an increasingly unreliable analog console at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs,… READ MORE

Church of Pinnacle Hills - Rogers, AR

Church of Pinnacle Hills - Rogers, AR

The new Church of Pinnacle Hills in Rogers, AR, is highlighted by a 2,380-seat sanctuary that… READ MORE

MHA Audio Covers Nationals Stadium With Sound For Papal Mass In D.C.

Asked about producing audio at the beautiful and elegantly proportioned stadium with its own state of the art system, owner Mike Scarfe explains, “We… READ MORE

Bethany Bible Church - Phoenix, AZ

Bethany Bible Church - Phoenix, AZ
Located in Phoenix, AZ, Bethany Bible Church recently upgraded the sound reinforcement system in its… READ MORE

Hope Community Church - Raleigh NC

The Raleigh, North Carolina Hope Community Church celebrated the opening of a new 90,000 square-foot campus, including a new 1,500-seat theater-style… READ MORE

First United Methodist Church - Texarkana, AR

First United Methodist Church - Texarkana, AR
A few years ago, the First United Methodist Church in Texarkana was destroyed in a massive… READ MORE

Great Commission Baptist Church - Fort Worth, TX

When Great Commission Baptist Church in Fort Worth built its new home; it wanted a sound system that would do justice to its music ministries that serve… READ MORE

EAW NTL720 Self-Powered Loudspeakers

EAW’s NTL720 self-powered line array loudspeaker system features a true threeway design, along with other patented and proprietary technologies… READ MORE

The All-New SPX-1534N: Heavy Duty Sound - Lightweight Cabinet

This two-way, full range loudspeaker consists of two 15” woofers, with high-energy Neodymium magnet assemblies and a 3” compression driver… READ MORE

Electro-voice® introduces zx3 at namm 2008

Featuring the new DVX3121 12-inch woofer and the ND2 neodymium compression driver, ZX3 continues the groundbreaking innovation of the Electro-Voice… READ MORE

Alcons QB363 Bass System

The Alcons QB363 is a front-loaded, arrayable bass system, designed to be an extension of the company’s Q-series pro-ribbon column arrays. The… READ MORE

Allen & Heath Launches New Entry-Level ZED Range

Allen & Heath has launched a new range of small format, USB-equipped mixers for live performance, recording, and production.

The first… READ MORE

Audio-Technica - AT2010 Cardioid Condenser Vocal Microphone

Condenser mics, on the other hand, require a bit more understanding of audio in order to avoid feedback problems and to ensure that the higher detail… READ MORE

New P1000Fe series from Beyma

We proudly introduce two low frequency new models that take benefit from all the research and technologies used in the P1200Nd and P1000Nd series, but… READ MORE

New Patented Helicex Technology from Beyma

In Beyma, we have been doing intense research in powerful and innovative technologies to not only have more reliable and powerful speakers, but also… READ MORE

Peavey Expands Versarray Line-Array Series With Versarray 212

Anaheim, CA (January 2008): Peavey introduces the new three-way Versarray 212 line-array enclosure, featuring planar ribbon drivers, neodymium woofers… READ MORE

Meyer Sound Headlines UPQ-1P and Presentations by John Meyer & John McMahon at Sound:Check Xpo

Following an extremely well-received presentation about acoustical prediction in 2003, John Meyer returns to Sound:Check Xpo to deliver a thought-provoking… READ MORE

Waves Introduces Studio Classics Collection

Anaheim, CA (January 2008) At the Winter NAMM show Waves Audio introduced the new Studio Classics Collection bundle, comprised of three audio legends… READ MORE

A new compact solution - ArenaPro™

Spectr Audio, Inc. is proud to introduce our latest series: ArenaPro™. This new line of compact cabinets has an impressive power-to-size ratio… READ MORE

Adamson Introduces a Built-in Pole Mount Socket for Metrix Sub

Toronto, Ontario (January 29, 2008): The Adamson Metrix Sub, officially introduced at the AES show in October 2007 now comes standard with a built in… READ MORE

6P200Nd from Beyma Proffesional Loudspeakers

One of the new low frequency models in which Beyma is working is a 6,5” driver that will feature a real extended low frequency response, an excellent… READ MORE

Yamaha ACD1 Amplifier Controller

Yamaha’s ACD1 amplifier controller device enables complete remote control and monitoring of power amplifiers, providing a means to connect a computer… READ MORE

Electro-Voice® Introduces Evid Flush Mount In-Wall Speakers

Comprised of the FM6.2 (6” woofer, 6” tuned passive radiator, 1” tweeter) and the FM4.2 (4” woofer, 4” tuned passive radiator,… READ MORE

Mipro MA-101a Wireless System

Mipro’s MA-101a wireless microphone system doubles as a portable PA. The MA-101a is a UHF diversity system, with 16 automatically scannable frequencies.… READ MORE

Interactive Worship Over IP

Today’s IP-based video streaming solutions give houses of worship the ability to provide their members with a richer, more interactive worship… READ MORE

Soundman Aptitude Test CD

We can take objective measurements of sound and arrive at a good physical description, but nobody in the congregation cares about that. They have one… READ MORE

Live Audio Production

Perhaps it’s because, as a believer, I realize just how much is at stake for the listeners during a worship or praise event, but honestly, there… READ MORE

PSW Poll

The most important factor keeping me from "going digital" with consoles is: