As I write this blog AVE is installing a new lighting system dimmer this week at a church. The church dimmer that was purchased in the 1980′s is dying and showing trouble. The old dimmer was acting up; lights were randomly going off, would dim on there own and scenes were not being saved correctly. [...]
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Digital Mixing Consoles, what’s the big deal?
In our industry, especially with churches, there is a myriad of people, consultants and companies that believe the digital mixing console is so valuable that it is worth the organization taking out a 3rd mortgage to pay for it. Are digital mixing boards over hyped? absolutely? How can I make such a statement? Because far [...]
Demystifying Business Video Conferencing – The why and the how…
AVE works with a large variety of clients from Casinos, to churches, to schools and to businesses. For business the tools available for video conferencing are very exciting for effective meetings and huge cost savings. As a company we have found that there is much confusion over what direction a business can take when it [...]
How to prioritise AV System Projects – “Tools in a tool box”
At AVE (Audio Video Electronics), as a AV systems integrator, we have three fundamental philosophies that we run our company on. #1- Integrity – Every client and system is a bridge to another; referrals are everything to us. #2 – Process- Every great company has a process for delivering value to their clients #3. – [...]
How to do Church Video Streaming? – The basics
The internet has changed all of our lives dramatically and for the younger generation the internet is a part of daily life. If your church or ministry is not streaming your services either live or via download you are missing a tremendous opportunity to reach out. What are the basics you need to know for [...]
Great Web Sites for Church Technical Arts Information & Training on Sound, Video & Lighting
http://www.churchtecharts.org/ http://avgenius.com/ http://www.prosoundweb.com/ http://www.prosoundweb.com/church http://www.wfxweb.com/ www.soundforums.net http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/lighting-electrics http://iliveforum.allen-heath.com/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=2 http://duc.avid.com/index.php?s=474dc0a91d0f94b2e74d13d1fc24153d http://www.churchsoundcheck.com/indexcsc.html http://www.controlbooth.com/ http://www.soundadviceblog.com/ http://www.behindthemixer.com/ http://worshipmd.com/