SVC_Houses of Worship: Systems Integration Special Focus_: How to Prepare the Market for the DTV Change

February 5, 2009 | A Penton Media Publication |

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	Houses of Worship Podcast

How to Prepare the Market for the DTV Change

In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Rick Joyner, Manager of Audio Solutions at Audio-Technica about what church AV technical people should be doing right now to prepare for the DTV change coming up and its effect on the 700Mhz band. Joyner provides his take on the general readiness of houses of worship for the new RF spectrum presented by the auction and re-allocation of spectrum now in use by many wireless microphone, intercom and in-ear monitoring systems. Listen to this podcast>>

	Installation News

River of Living Church Singing the Praises of D.A.S. Audio

With a contemporary worship style that encompasses a vibrant music program, the Ministerio Evangelico Rios de Agua Viva (River of Living Water) is a warm, friendly, evangelical church that conducts services in both Spanish and English. Guided by Senior Pastor Daniel Teo, the River of Living Water church conducts energizing services that its congregation finds truly inspiring. The church's ability to connect with so many people necessitated its recent move into a remodeled and expanded sanctuary, which includes a new sound reinforcement system consisting of loudspeakers from D.A.S. Audio. more>>

Ins and Outs of Acoustics in Challenging Environments
Every AV systems project must contend with the facilities' acoustics. Success measured by the user's ability to understand the communicated media is dependent on the room's response to sound. Listen to the archived webcast today .

Saddleback Church Makes Quick Shift to HD With TV Magic
Broadcast systems integrator TV Magic has engineered and installed an HD video control room and production system at Saddleback Church, which serves Southern Calif. through 200 ministries and worship at eight venues. Led by Pastor Rick Warren, Saddleback offers members services in a variety of worship and musical styles. By modernizing the church's control room technology, the installation improves production quality for video delivered both internally and to regional venues, and also supports the future rollout of additional worship sites. more>>

	Product News

Avlex Introduces Superlux PRO238MKII True-condenser Microphone

Avlex Corporation introduces the new Superlux PRO238MKII true-condenser microphone. Featuring a modular design with a removable capsule, high SPL characteristics, a hidden low-cut switch, and a warm, detailed sound, the new Superlux PRO238MKII feels great in the hand and makes an excellent choice for live sound, broadcast, and recording applications. more>>

Peavey XR 1200 Series Powered Mixing Consoles Feature DSP and More

Peavey introduces two new mixers to the renowned Peavey XR Series powered-mixer line, the XR 1220 console and rack-mountable XR 1212, featuring patented Peavey technology and extensive digital signal processing.
The new XR 1220 and XR 1212 are based on dual 600W, class D power amplifiers that can be configured into five operating modes: Left & Right; Left & Right with Subwoofer; Main & Monitor; Main & Monitor with Subwoofer; and Monitor 1 and Monitor 2. more>>