In today’s inflationary climate, something has become exceedingly rare: being surprised by how affordable a product by another manufacturer is. And that is why we were so excited to learn about Allen & Heath’s newest digital mixer lineup, the CQ series. At around $1,000, you get a small compact digital mixer packed with incredible features. […]
We have often said that the easiest way to control your DMX lights for everyday use is a DMX Wall Station, and this is true. At the press of a button, your stage and house lights turn blue. At the press of another button, your lights raise to full brightness. DMX Control Stations allow you […]
LED Hanging Lights can mean many different things to different people, from elegant, minimalistic LEDs at a trendy restaurant to industrial lights in a warehouse. Nowadays, many office buildings feature sharp-looking LED Pendant Bars like the one pictured above. The Problem With Most LED Hanging Lights The above fixture is not a Springtree fixture but […]
Additive Color Mixing Additive Color Mixing is layering multiple light sources on top of each other to create the desired color. So, when we take a red light source and a blue light source and combine them, we create magenta. This is how most LED fixtures create color. See also: Subtractive Color Mixing Resources: Amber LEDs […]
What is LightShark? LightShark is a brand of lighting consoles now available at Springtree, and we are pretty big fans! LightShark lighting consoles mix great hardware with wireless, web-based control from any smart device. Two LightShark controllers are available: the LS-1 and LS-Core. What Are The Differences Between The Two Consoles? Both LightShark consoles feature […]
What Are The New ChamSys Connect Consoles? ChamSys’ Compact Connect consoles are control surfaces that work with a computer to create a powerful lighting, media, and LED control console. There are two models, the MagicQ Compact Connect and the MagicQ Compact Mini Connect. Why Is There So Much Excitement? ChamSys Connect Consoles are going to […]
You just finished soundcheck and are about to take a short break before the show starts and wonder, “how do I save all my work!?” Well, this is how! Step by Step Walkthrough for Soundcraft UI24r Shows are a collection of snapshots and cues. They are like the folder you save your snapshots and cues in. […]
Want a high-end in-ear monitoring system, but a little nervous that your budget can’t handle that price point? We’re pleased to introduce Sennheiser’s new XSW IEM in-ear monitoring system. An affordable and effective option for a wide range of purposes. What I aim to do in this article is to elaborate on why the XSW […]
While I do not claim to know it all. In fact, many times I am convinced that I know absolutely nothing, Iam able to share a perspective that most church leaders and staff are never exposed to. I get to visit andwork with dozens of different churches every year. Each one is different. Some having […]
No one likes a fuzzy picture. The crisper and cleaner the image, the higher value we put on it. With that in mind, we would like to adjust the contrast on some points about LED video walls of which most people just aren’t aware. As consumers, there is a perceived need for the clearest, most […]
