Houses of Worship: Systems Integration Special Focus: Audio Podcast: Help Hearing the Word

January 3, 2008 | A Penton Media Publication |

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THE PERFECT MIX JUST GOT BETTER. Hear Technologies announces the launch of the new Freedom Back wireless stereo in-ear monitor system and availability of Future Sonics Atrio Series Earphones. A high-quality UHF system, Freedom Back replaces loud, bulky and unsightly stage monitors while allowing the talent the freedom to move. It is a perfect companion to the acclaimed Hear Back personal monitor mixer system and Mix Back matrix monitor mixer.

	Houses of Worship Top Story

Audio Podcast: Help Hearing the Word
Many churches are installing assistive-listening systems to help older members of their congregations hear the message clearly. Fred Palm, owner of Ampetronic dealer AssistiveSound, offers a nuts-and-bolts description of one such technology—induction-loop systems. more>>

Introducing the multifaceted GEO S12 Series of loudspeakers from NEXO. Arrayable and mountable, vertical or horizontal, the GEO S12 Series is ideal for an assortment of venues. From mid-size clubs and lounges to houses of worship and tours, these boxes are beyond versatile. Did we mention affordable? www.yamahaca.com

	Installation News

Danley Sound Labs Supports The Bridge Church
Every Sunday for the past two years, members of The Bridge Church Atlanta held its services in a local high school's theater, while raising funds for a permanent church home. In January 2007, The Bridge leased a large, warehouse space in Lawrenceville, Ga., (outside Atlanta) and began the daunting task of converting a former corporate office into a modern church facility, consistent with its contemporary vision of worship.

One of the most significant challenges in this new space was designing the audio system for the worship center. Scott Clark, front-of-house engineer for The Bridge and an audio professional, designed a true LCR sound system composed of Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers for the new auditorium. The low-frequency pattern control of the Danley SH-50s and SH-100s allowed him to focus energy away from the walls and prevent what, with other loudspeakers, would have been a cacophony of flutters and resonance that would have destroyed the intelligibility and impact of the system. more>>

Didn't have a chance to attend one of our Webcasts? No problem. Visit the Sound & Video Contractor Webcast Series archive at svconline.com/webcasts. Listen to past events and download the post-event Q&A sessions in one convenient location, svconline.com/webcasts

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	From the Briefing Room

Da-Lite Adds Green Laser Pointers to Line of Presentation Products
Da-Lite Screen Company is pleased to expand its presentation product line to include two new powerful laser pointers. A pen style and a jumbo model are both available. The pen style features a clip and the jumbo model is intended for the rental market. Both models include a foam lined case. The green laser pointer is designed for situations where red is not desirable, such as bright rooms, long distances, or for rear-projection applications. Da-Lite's laser pointers carry a one-year warranty and are available for immediate shipping. more>>

	Product News

Pioneer Electronics PDP-507CMX plasma display
The 50in. Pioneer PDP-507CMX plasma display packs a host of powerful features, including the company's Crystal Emissive Layer technology for higher brightness and greater contrast and First-Surface Pure Color Filter for added image enhancement and reduced ambient-light reflection ideal for high-ambient-light environments such as can be found in houses of worship. more>>

Neutrik 32 Amp PowerCon connector
The ever-increasing demand for higher power transfer and load for lighting and audio applications in our industry requires high-capacity power connectors. Neutrik meets this demand for high-power distribution systems and equipment with its new 32 Amp PowerCon. It is not only suited for professional audio and lighting devices and installations, but it also serves industrial applications where high current in a small form factor is required. more>>

FSR MDC-MK4 downconverter
The new MDC-MK4 downconverter from FSR is the next generation of low-cost, high-performance downconverters, featuring four inputs with automatic input resolution detection and support for computer resolutions up to 2048x2048 and HDTV resolutions to 1080p. more>>