Author Archives: Brandon Vaque

Church Lighting: A Complete Guide to LED House Lights, Stage Lighting & Control

Church lighting is essential, but it doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. From vibrant LED house lights and professional stage lighting to simple, intuitive lighting control, Springtree helps churches find the right solutions for their facilities and budgets. Discover affordable lighting solutions backed by expert guidance, free design consultations, exceptional warranties, and dependable support.

What’s New With Allen & Heath’s SQ+?

Allen and Heath SQ Plus Digital Audio Console

Allen & Heath has officially announced the SQ+ series, a major expansion of its popular SQ digital mixer range. The new SQ+ lineup—featuring the SQ5+, SQ6+, and SQ7+—adds expanded DEEP processing power, four dedicated RackUltra FX engines, a larger 9-inch touchscreen, and a refined carbon-on-graphite hardware design. If you loved the original SQ, the SQ+ builds on […]

Remote Control DMX Wall Stations

DMX Wall Station Controller for Architectural Lighting

A DMX Wall Station has always been one of the easiest ways to control your lights for everyday use. With the press of a button, your stage and house lights change colors. Another button brings them to full brightness. Your most-used static scenes are saved and ready instantly. The SS-8RC Remote Control Satellite Station makes […]

Springtree’s Secret Sauce: Why Purchase Third-Party Brands From Springtree

Springtree Media Pro AV Integration Expertise

Springtree has become so well known for our own line of innovative lighting products that many people are surprised to learn we’re also a full reseller for most major AV brands. We never set out to design our own products—but as installers, every product we created started the same way: we ran into a real […]

Fresnel Light Explained: What It Is, When to Use It, and Fresnel vs PAR vs Ellipsoidal

Why Use Fresnel Lighting for Stage and Church

Fresnel Light Overview A Fresnel (pronounced “fruh-nel”) is a focusable spotlight known for its soft-edged beam and beautiful, even falloff—one reason it’s been a stage standard for decades. If you’ve ever looked at a performer and thought “that face light is flattering,” there’s a good chance a Fresnel (or a Fresnel-style source) was involved. Quick facts about Fresnels When a Fresnel is […]