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As more churches and religious facilities incorporate video into their
services and educational programs, PESA routers are providing them a
cost-effective solution for audio/visual routing, control, and
distribution systems. For more information, go to www.pesa.com.
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Houses of Worship Top Story
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When "Tech Plus Talent" Equals
"TNT"
Once upon a time, there was simple chant. Then came
the organ, and for centuries that was all the music a congregation
needed, wanted, or imagined.
The last few decades, of course, have seen an extraordinary
proliferation of music options in churches—and, hand-in-hand with
this trend, an ever-growing web of complexities.
"We've taken in a type of music that really needs technical support,"
says Gary Zandstra of Parkway Electric & Communications in Holland,
Mich.,
who was a church technical director for a decade before going into the
systems integration business (Zandstra is also an occasional
contributor
to Sound & Video
Contractor). "With that came all kinds of issues, from the
quality of equipment to the quality of the technical service needed to
run the equipment. There's much more complex mixing going on, plus the
expectation of a certain level of sound." more>>
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iC-Net Display Network
Willow Creek and other worship centers use iC-Net to manage
their flat-panel displays, TVs, and video projectors. Smart iC-Net
controllers network displays through the same CATV system that carries
their in-house video channels. Easy-to-use iC Commander software or the
iC-Web Display Manager add IP-driven setup, control, scheduling, and
presets. Contemporary Research 888.972.2728 - worship.crwww.com
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 Lakewood Church Adds Eight
Fujinon HD Lenses
Lakewood Church of Houston has purchased eight Fujinon HD lenses as
part of the extensive $95 million upgrade of its new home, formerly
known as The Compaq Center. The Fujinon HD lens package includes two
XA72x9.3ESM HD ENG lenses, which are used on Sony HDC-900 fixed cameras; as well as three
HA13x4.5BERM and three HA22x7.8BERM HD ENG lenses, used on Sony HDC-950
handheld cameras.
The refurbished 16,000-seat arena, now known as the new Lakewood
Church,
is host to a Christian service that integrates spectacular multimedia
video and graphics displays and dramatic, theatrical staging of singers
and musicians to present the ministry of world-renowned pastor Joel
Osteen. Lakewood Church videotapes its weekly services and produces a
variety of programs—a one-hour, half-hour, and Spanish
version—which are aired by networks worldwide, including Discovery, USA Network, ABC
Family,
Trinity Broadcasting
Network, Daystar Television Network, and CNBC Europe. more>>
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 EAW DSA Series Loudspeakers
Save Michigan Church from Renovation Mishap
The price differential between flat and semi-gloss
paint may seem insignificant, but one church in Escanaba, Mich., spent
years paying for the difference. During a renovation at St. Joseph's
and
St. Patrick's Church more than 10 years ago, painters applied
semi-gloss
to the acoustical tiles covering the interior walls. As a result, the
paint sealed the surface and permanently transformed the original
sound-absorbing tiles into a hard, reflective surface.
"The echoes were just awful," recalls parishioner Matt Sviland, a
member
of the church's finance committee. "The sermons were incomprehensible,
and there were gaping holes in the coverage." more>>
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 Danley Sound Labs Introduces
"Tower of Power" Subwoofer
The newly formed company Danley Sound
Labs, located in Gainesville, Ga., is introducing the DTS-20
high-output, extreme low-frequency response subwoofer system aptly
known
as the "Tower of Power." Housing a single long-excursion 12in. driver
in
a patent applied
enclosure, the DTS-20 legitimately claims to be the most powerful
subwoofer available on the market, with almost 10dB more output at 20Hz
than designer Tom Danley's renowned ContraBass loudspeaker.
The DTS-20 achieves an extraordinary performance specification without
the use of servo motors, making it not only more musical but also more
cost-effective. The system operates across the frequency range
18Hz-150Hz (-3dB) and offers a maximum output of 122dB SPL (125dB SPL
peak). System sensitivity is 95dB SPL (-1dB, 20Hz-70Hz; measured as
28.3V input 1/2 space at 33ft./10m distance). Input power ratings are
500W
continuous, 1,000W program. more>>
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 Christie Introduces the
Christie LX34 and the Christie LX40
Building on the successful LX32 and LX37 platforms, Christie is
pleased to introduce two new LCD projectors—the Christie LX34 and
the Christie LX40. These new additions establish the entry point to the
diverse suite of projectors from Christie that includes options ranging
from cost-effective LCD and single-chip DLP solutions, through to the
highest performance 3-chip DLP projectors in the marketplace.
Delivering bright, bold, life-like images, the Christie LX34 and the
LX40 feature high performance, installation durability, and ease of
use.
more>>
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 Auralex Acoustics Announces
the
Release of the New SpaceArray Diffusor
Auralex Acoustics announced the availability of the
new SpaceArray diffusor at AES 2005. In keeping with the Auralex
mission to provide the best acoustical treatment products at the best
value, the SpaceArray delivers superior performance at a popular price
point.
"Until recently, this caliber of acoustic treatment was only available
to a select few," says Jeff Szymanski, chief acoustical engineer for
Auralex. "Now, all of that is changing as we make these exceptional
products affordable." more>>
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