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• First Look: Countryman’s Type 10 Direct Box

  One-piece, extruded architectural aluminum case and recessed connectors/switches. Built for durability, yet sounds great.

  by Brian Blackmore

• How’d They Do That? Mariners Church, Irvine, Calif.

  How one church produces three distinct video edits of its services before the end of the weekend, using just a skeleton crew of volunteers.

  by Jim Kumorek

• The Ins and Outs of IMAG

  If folks in the back can't see the pastor's facial expressions, it might be time to put him up close and personal again.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Mixing Console Roundup

  Analog or Digital? Both need functionality and flexibility.

  by Mark Johnson

• Planning and Purchasing Audio, Video and Lighting

  Good stewardship begins with a series of questions designed to assist you through the process.

  by Rob Connelly

• New Lighting Technologies Roundup

  A look at the flurry of new product launches including moving lights, LEDs and iPhone apps.

  by Michael S. Eddy

• Video and Audio Editing Software

  A survey of what you're using and why.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Video Review: Edirol LVS-800 Video Switcher

  Specializes in putting close-up live video on the projection screens in SD (standard definition) format.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Audio Review: WMS450 Wireless Choir Microphone System

  A complete package offers the flexibility to place a choir microphone anywhere within range of the wireless receiver.

  by Brad Doran

• Video Review: Christie LX605 LCD Projector

  A company renowned for its top-of-the-line three-chip DLP projectors releases a LCD projector that really “shines.”

  by Anthony D. Coppedge

• BACK TALK: Holding Tech Teams to Higher Standards than Apple and Steve Jobs

  Jon Acuff delves into why we hold our church technical crews to critical standards even the experts can’t live up to.

  by Jon Acuff

• New Products view

  New products featured in this issue.