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Spirit By Soundcraft's PowerStation 350 model combines a 2x175 W amp with six mono mic/line and two stereo inputs. The PowerStation 600 has a 2x300 W

Steve Wynn's new $1.5 billion Bellagio Hotel, occupying more than 120 acres (48 hectares) of property along the fabled Las Vegas Strip, is among the most

When I started out in business, I spent one Sunday afternoon at the family dinner table debating whether or not I should join an organization. I recall

History is replete with allegedly crazy people who, in actuality, were not only sane, but also actually changed the way people think. In the late 15th

In the dawn of the wireless world, audio professionals approached each day with a strong measure of apprehension. Although the passage of time and evolution

A benefit of writing about large-screen electronic display technology is that I sometimes get a chance to look into the crystal ball. To be sure, I have

Among the many definitions for dharma is the essential function or nature of a specific thing, and along those lines. The audio industry has been radically

DVD-Video hardware and software arrived in a big way last Christmas. The new format dominated the consumer electronics retail market, selling more than

I saw the envelope in my stack of mail. I had expected its arrival; in fact, I had anticipated it for years as I watched this client's business become

Landmarks abound throughout the greater Los Angeles area, but to the sports fanatic, none carries the fame or history of the venerable Rose Bowl Stadium,

One of the fastest-growing markets for large-screen displays is in houses of worship. Churches of all types and sizes are installing projectors, monitors,

Modern times demand modern means. A growing number of religious organizations, taking this credo to its fullest, are working with systems designers and

"Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Titanic sinks. Great loss of life." In 1912, the Titanic sank, creating tremors throughout the world. Although many

Jubilee Christian Center, San Jose, CA, is on the forefront of contemporary worship and ministry. Dick Bernal, senior pastor, ministers not only to his

In today's modern world of worship, the sound system has become even more critical in helping convey the message. Going along with this increased reliance

Although not as lucrative as some other jobs, I derive satisfaction from helping smaller churches. Larger sound firms do not usually like tiny jobs. In

Churches, by nature, are environmentally hostile to projection. Traditional CRT projection systems are no match for ambient light from outside and warm

Tens of thousands of religious organizations in this country own and operate sound systems. Among other factors, the size of each church, synagogue or

Single room spaces used for both speech and music are particularly interesting to design. Often, the features that make a room good for speech intelligibility

Until recently, sound systems in Orthodox Synagogues could not be used on the Jewish Sabbath, sundown Friday evening to after sundown Saturday evening,

Let me start by saying that I have mixed feelings about computers. There is no doubt that they can be truly wonderful productivity tools when they work

After you spend hours closing a prospect and using every strategy you can possibly think of, the buyer finally decides to go with you. You feel a strong

Today, computers are objects of familiarity. Not only are we confronted with the fact that they are involved in almost every facet of our lives, but we

You have no doubt seen plenty of advertisements for the latest in boardroom-quality LCD projection systems. Many models offer a potent combination of

There is a prevailing assumption that computers have either reached their peak, or they will reach it soon. This assumption, however, is essentially incorrect;

The use of computer modeling in the design process of room acoustics and sound systems has become standard practice for many designers. At the beginning

Imagine waking up late some morning only to discover that your digital alarm clock had not functioned properly. Later that day, when you activate your

Ownership of a sound contracting business alone does not automatically mean that your computer is tax deductible. The rules for deducting the business

A common request made of sound system contractors and acoustical consultants involves the evaluation of an installed sound system. This request, often

As museums race to install as much A-V hardware as possible to enhance their exhibits, the task of designing and installing a sound system for a wine

Central A-V systems and low-voltage lighting control systems have become a common feature of upscale homes, and many sophisticated products exist to serve

Acoustically and architecturally, the main theater at the Viterbo College Fine Arts Center possesses an uncommon splendor now matched by a new sound reinforcement

Like many of you, I endured the same ritual every year. I hired an advertising/marketing firm to develop a marketing campaign to lure prospects who would

The Getty Museum's Los Angeles campus, which, situated astride the striking ridges of Sepulveda Pass, was opened with enthusiastic acclaim in May 1998.

A traditional Roman Catholic church, St. Mary of the Angels is nearly 100 years old. Situated in Chicago's Bucktown, the house of worship was temporarily

A destination resort situated in New Jersey's Kittatinny Mountains, Mountain Creek takes pride in offering something for everyone. Developed by Intrawest,

When the topic of large-screen displays comes up, we rarely hear anything about linearity, the ability of an electronic display to generate a faithful

Some say that the intrinsic drama of sports needs no boosting. Green fields, the crack of the bat, bodies reaching for the rebound, along with a scoreboard