SM Lights Has Grown: Your One-Stop Shop for Professional AVL is Here

So, you’re trying to figure out how to upgrade your sanctuary or theater, but you’re drowning in tabs. You’ve got one tab open for lighting, three for audio consoles, and a whole separate browser window dedicated to finding a video switcher that won’t crash during your Sunday morning livestream.

If you’ve spent any time researching AVL (Audio, Video, Lighting) equipment lately, you know the struggle: it feels like you need three different degrees just to get your gear to talk to each other. And let’s be honest, juggling five different vendors for one project is a recipe for a headache.

Honestly? We felt the same way.

For years, you’ve known SM Lights as the place for high-output, flicker-free stage lighting. But as we’ve worked on hundreds of installations with our parent company, Shepherd Multimedia, we realized that our customers were asking for more. You didn't just want great lights; you wanted a complete, cohesive system where the audio sounds as crisp as the lighting looks, and the video captures it all without a hitch.

Let’s break it down: SM Lights has officially expanded. We aren't just "the lighting guys" anymore. We’ve grown into a full-scale AVL powerhouse.

From professional line arrays and digital mixers to broadcast-grade video switchers and warehouse clearance deals, we’ve added hundreds of new products to the site. Let’s take a look at what’s new and why this is a massive win for your venue.

The "A" in AVL: Professional Audio is Here

If you have the best lighting in the world but your audio sounds like it’s coming through a tin can, your message is going to get lost. We’ve always believed that audio and lighting are two sides of the same coin: they both create the atmosphere.

We’ve added a heavy-hitting lineup of Pro-Audio gear that handles everything from intimate theater speech to high-energy worship sets.

FBT MUSE Line Arrays

Think of a line array as the "big guns" of the audio world. We’ve added the FBT MUSE Series, including the 210L passive line array and the 118FS/218S subwoofers.

• The Superpower: These speakers use a 15mm birch plywood design and a proprietary waveguide that ensures every person in the room: from the front row to the back balcony: hears the exact same thing. No more "dead spots" in the sanctuary.

Allen & Heath AVANTIS & SQ Series

If the speakers are the mouth of your system, the mixer is the brain. We are now carrying the Allen & Heath Avantis Series, including the Avantis Solo.

• In Plain English: This mixer is powered by a 96kHz FPGA engine. That’s a fancy way of saying it processes sound incredibly fast with almost zero latency (0.7ms).
• Volunteer-Friendly: Let’s face it, your tech team is likely made of volunteers. The Avantis features a massive Full HD touchscreen that works like a tablet. It’s intuitive, fast, and: most importantly: easy to learn.

We’ve also added the SQ-5, SQ-6, and SQ-7 Plus mixers for those who need high-end performance in a more traditional footprint.

The "V" in AVL: Broadcast-Grade Video

In 2026, a "live" event isn't just happening in the room; it’s happening on screens all over the world. Livestreaming used to be a luxury; now, it’s a standard.

We’ve brought on Blackmagic Design to anchor our new Video category. If you’ve ever watched a professional broadcast, you’ve probably seen Blackmagic gear in action.

Blackmagic ATEM Constellation HD

We now stock the ATEM Constellation HD series (1 M/E, 2 M/E, and 4 M/E models).

• The Superpower: These switchers handle multiple camera feeds, lyrics, and graphics simultaneously.
• Why it matters: If you’re a church trying to show the lyrics on the side screens (IMAG) while sending a different "lower third" graphic to your YouTube stream, this is the tool that makes it happen.

We’ve also added the HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro for broadcast recording and a suite of Micro Converters to help you bridge the gap between HDMI and SDI cables (because we all know the frustration of a cable that’s six inches too short or the wrong type).

Expanded Lighting: More Power, More Control

Don't worry: we haven't forgotten our roots. Our Stage Lighting category has seen a massive expansion, too. We’ve doubled down on the gear that helps you look great on camera.

Chauvet Pro Ovation Series

We’ve added the Ovation Rêve F-3 and F-415FC.

• Fresnel (pronounced 'fruh-NEL'): These are the workhorses of stage lighting. They provide a soft, even wash that makes skin tones look natural.
• The Superpower: The Rêve series features a "mint" LED in the engine. This allows for incredible color mixing and a "red shift" that emulates old-school tungsten lights without the massive heat and power draw.

High-End Consoles

To control these lights, we’ve brought in the big players: ChamSys QuickQ (10, 20, and 30) and the High End Systems Hog series (Gig Hog, Flex Hog, Tour Hog).

• Think of it this way: If your lights are the paintbrushes, these consoles are the master palette. Whether you want a simple "set it and forget it" setup for a volunteer or a complex, moving-light show for a theater production, we have the controller to match.

The Clearance Rack: Pro Gear on a Budget

Let’s be honest: budget constraints are real. Whether you're a small church plant or a community theater, you need your dollars to go further.

Our new Clearance Category is where we’ve moved warehouse deals on professional gear. We’re talking about brands like Shure, Behringer, JBL, Midas, and Kramer. This isn't "cheap" gear: it’s "pro" gear at a price that makes your finance committee happy.

Why One-Stop Shopping Matters (The "Secret Sauce")

You might be wondering: "Why buy audio gear from a lighting company?"

Fair question. Here’s the reality check: we aren't just a "vendor." SM Lights is the lighting arm of Shepherd Multimedia. We have 17+ years of experience doing full AVL installations.

When we pick a product for our website, it’s because we’ve used it in a project. We know that an Allen & Heath mixer works beautifully with a Blackmagic switcher because we’ve sat in the tech booth and programmed them to work together.

When you buy from us, you get:

1. US-Based Support: You're talking to real humans in our Arkansas branch who actually know how to use the gear.
2. Holistic Design: We understand how lighting affects video quality and how audio placement affects your lighting rig. We look at the whole picture.
3. Flicker-Free Guarantee: Our roots are in broadcast. We ensure your lighting won't cause distracting lines on your expensive new video cameras.

Ready to build your rig?

The expansion of SM Lights isn't just about adding more "stuff" to a website. It’s about making it easier for you to create an environment where people can connect, worship, and be entertained without the tech getting in the way.

Whether you need a single moving head light or a complete AVL overhaul, we’re here to help.

Take a look around the new site. If you have questions about how these new products fit together, just reach out. We’re here to make sure you get the gear we’d trust in our own projects.

Let’s build something incredible together.