Resources
Our team and friends have taken the time to share the experience learned through decades of success. Here are some topics that may add value to your team.
Let's Talk About Color
Color is a powerful tool in lighting design, shaping the emotional tone of an event, performance, or message. Whether working with a monochromatic palette or exploring bold triadic schemes, understanding the psychology of color gives you the tools to create the desired environment. Ready to transform your next event with color?
Trusted Mixes Pt.1
There is a saying that no one goes home humming the kick drum, yet many engineers pride themselves on moving air and, hopefully, hair with it. I’ve chased the “perfect mix” my entire career. Here’s the thing… Can you buy the perfect mix? What defines the perfect mix?
What Did He Say?
At Avenue, our teams are always looking for ways to creatively improve the user experience in alignment with the church’s stewardship plans. After the opening day of this renovated space, the comments were crystal clear, just like the Pastor.
Why Does Design Matter?
Visuals are much more than just background elements in worship—they’re a powerful way to enrich the experience for attendees, connecting them more deeply with the message and fostering emotional and intellectual engagement. Let’s examine just how much intentional design matters.
Transforming Spaces and Setting the Mood
Lighting is a silent host, welcoming each guest before anyone has spoken or taken the stage. Hear how lighting is more than a means to see, hear how it elevates a space into an experience.
Equal In / Equal Out
Replicating musicianship through a mixing console starts with a great source. This week we look at maximizing musicality by prioritizing the musician and input source gain stage to allow the musician to be the focus rather than the equipment.
Why Your Space Feels Off - And How to Fix It
The truth is our environments lead us. Everyone starts leaving when the lights come up at the service's end. When did you last think about how your venue feels from the audience’s perspective? Is your lighting working with your mission or against it? Are you battling distractions or helping eliminate them? Learn more this week about aligning your environments with your vision.
MAKE SURE EVERYONE HEARS YOUR MESSAGE
As AV designers with extensive experience in assembly and performance spaces, we recognize that compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is not just a legal requirement—it’s a commitment to inclusivity.
Establishing Expectations to Build Trust in Teams
Building trust within technical teams starts with defining expectations and excellence. Undefined expectations usually lead to disappointment. This week, we examine the reference point for expectations and how leading teams with clear expectations increases trust.
How do we grow a team?
Team building is a topic that nearly every organization deals with, regardless of whether the team is paid or volunteer. Bill has great insight from his years of experience developing people in ministry and beyond. Let’s look at recruiting and developing a team around an organization's vision.
New Construction AV Budgeting
When embarking on a new construction project for a church, budgeting for AV (audiovisual) costs is a crucial component that can significantly impact the project's overall success.
YAMAHA DM3
We put this console through the paces at a 2 month long music festival. Check out our thoughts.