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• First Look: iKey Audio RM3 Professional Digital Recorder

  Handy, low-cost unit records on SD cards or USB drives. Considering the cost, do you get what you pay for?

  by Dustin Whitt

• How’d They Do That? Grace Church, Minooka, Ill.

  Self-made drum cage saves church nearly $8,000.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Lighting Consoles: CPM Readers Speak Up

  Ease of use is important, but what about reliability and cost of ownership? Recent survey reveals long-term trends.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Small Line Arrays: The Right Fit For Your Church?

  The suitability of this particular loudspeaker technology hinges on a host of factors.

  by Bruce Borgerson

• Theatrical Lighting: A Manufacturers’ Roundtable

  New product trends offer new technologies, better quality and efficiency, as church market grows more knowledgeable.

  by Michael S. Eddy

• Video Review: Digital Projection E-Vision WXGA 600 Projector

  This new DPI unit has a color correction menu typically reserved for projectors costing five times as much.

  by Kris Rinas

• Audio Review: Roland M-300 Live Mixing Console

  Intuitive layout quickly communicates, while features, ease-of-use and audio quality are exemplary considering price.

  by Brad Doran

• Audio Review: Mackie HD 1521 Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker

  "Big Dog" in a crowded market offers sonic "honesty" - a neutral palette on which to build your mix.

  by Loren Alldrin

• Audio Review: PreSonus StudioLive 24.4.2 Digital Mixer

  At this price point, will replace a lot of analog mixers in applications where true automation is not required.

  by Loren Alldrin

• Back Talk: ‘Tis the Season to be Jolly (Yeah….Right)

  In the midst of the hectic programming frenzy, let your eyes and hearts be pulled toward a higher perspective.

  by Chase Gardner

• On a Wing and a Prayer (and a Wire!)

  Helping angels take flight at First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale’s Christmas Production

  by Jim Kumorek

• Second-hand Isn’t Necessarily Second Best

  One could get the impression that this is a church with unlimited budget, but that's not the case.

  by Jim Kumorek

• Church Techs Recognized as “Good and Faithful Servants”

  If it weren’t for you, the message might never be heard...

  by Steve Ellis

• Solar-Powered A/V Systems Aid Missionary Efforts

  Marine-grade loudspeaker, DVD player, LED-based video projector, mic and audio mixer/amplifiers fit a custom backpack and weighing just 45 lbs.

• New Products view

  New products featured in this issue.