TL;DR: Digital Ministry News Recap 

This edition of the Digital Ministry Journal recaps news of interest to the digital ministry community. Worship Facility shares insights on starting a streaming operation. Churchfront shares strategy for live stream audio. Worship Facility shares insights on purchasing your first Pan-Tilt-Zoom camera. Finally, Church Production shares a primer on Audio Video over Internet Protocol (AVoIP) and Dante.

Getting Live Streaming Up & Running

Worship Facility shares “Getting That Live Streaming Up & Running” (5-minute read) providing practical steps for churches to start livestreaming. Key points include selecting essential components including cameras, encoders, and streaming platforms. The article emphasizes the importance of internet speed, audio quality, and volunteer training to ensure a smooth and professional broadcast, helping churches extend their reach and engage with their congregation online.

Live Stream Audio: Strategy and Practical Tips

Churchfront shares “The SIMPLE Church Live Stream Audio Solution with Kade Young at Churchfront Conference” (23-minute watch), providing strategy and practical tips for live stream audio mix ranging from prioritizing the in-room experience and volunteer training to technical details like setting up a post-fader bus mix, use of limiters, EQ and reverb to enhance the audio mix.

PTZ Camera Buying Guidelines

Worship Facility shares “Your Church's First PTZ Purchase” (4-minute read) outlining key considerations for churches venturing into PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera acquisition. The article covers crucial features such as image quality, zoom capabilities, control options, and budget-friendly recommendations. It also highlights the importance of integrating PTZ cameras into existing AV systems for enhanced worship experiences.

Audio Infrastructure: AVoIP and Dante

Church Production shares “How to Transform Your Audio Infrastructure: A Guide to AVoIP and Dante Networking” (6-minute read) providing a high-level overview of AVoIP (Audio/Video over Internet Protocol) and how the Dante product suite integrates audio equipment with off-the-shelf networking hardware. The article summarizes the process for setting up a Dante audio network. A future article will address Dante video networking.

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