RISE and FALL Gustav Vasa Kyrka Battles High Reverberation

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SCRIPTING CUES FOR CONSISTENCY AT AUDIO, VIDEO AND LIGHTING EN-NAEEM MOSQUE Singapore: MICA (P) 020/07/2018 PPS 1644/05/2013(022954)

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Issue 56 January–February 2019 NEWS LIGHTING A LANDMARK External lighting on Church of the Holy Trinity 4 LEADER LIGHTHOUSE COMMS Lighthouse Evangelism installs Riedel solutions 6 It’s the dawn of a new year and what better CREMATORIUM CONTROL Full Crestron control over AV and more 8 excuse than to make a fresh start? Here at AV TEAM INTEGRATION Calvary Chapel brings AV team into the sanctuary 9 Worship AVL, rather than attempt to stick to LEAPFROGGING HD Christian Faith Center jumps to 4K 10 any half-hearted resolutions (it’s too cold outside to exercise and festive food is filling BIG CONGREGATION, COMPACT SPEAKERS GBI Aruna equipped with Adamson 10 the fridge!) we’ve taken the theme of new TREATING SÄTER CHURCH Lowering reverberation at the Swedish church 12 beginnings and ran with it in this issue’s MIXING AS IS IGODSWILL Korean church goes dLive 12 KnowHOW section. John Black, Gordon Moore and Ledetta Asfa-Wossen talk us through some of the different methods DAVINCI AT SUMMER CAMP Elation lighting brightens Student Life 14 of scripting a service with lighting, audio and video cues, respectively, on CATHARINAKERK GLOWS Neo-gothic church brings artwork to life with Christie 14 pages 34, 38 and 40. If your house of worship is just starting to embrace FLEXIBLE SOUND Sarangsaem Church requires agile sound system 15 new technologies or whether the new year has sparked the desire to switch things up a little, we hope these articles and the tips and tricks AUDIO ABOVE ALL Christ Fellowship’s new building considers sound design first 16 within will help you along the way. KNOXVILLE’S SACRED HEART Jericho Horn found in Knoxville Cathedral 18 While it’s always great to plan for the year ahead, it’s wise to look back CHERRY HILLS COVERAGE Megachurch selects Lectrosonics wireless comms 19 and learn from the past. In this regard, you’ll find a fresh set of case SPECIAL REPORT DPA Microphones’ House of Worship Tour 20 studies from houses of worship around the world in the pages that follow. Speaking of resolutions, ours is to keep bringing you the comprehensive PROJECTS AVL magazine houses of worship need. To help us improve the magazine, as well as online and on social media, please do get in touch and let us EN-NAEEM MOSQUE Consistency and intelligibility under the dome 22 know what you think. If you have challenged yourself with a new year’s COVER: GUSTAV VASA KYRKA The rise and fall of reverberation in Stockholm 24 resolution, I wish you the best of luck in sticking to it. REDEMPTION HILL Practice makes perfect during service set up 26 KIRCHE ST PETER UND PAUL Steering the course of history 30 ST JOHN’S AND ST MARGARET’S Time for T in Singapore 32 KNOWHOW

SCRIPTING LIGHTING CUES John Black discusses the beneﬁts and tips 34 James Cooke USING AUDIO CUES Gordon Moore keeps written audio cue lists 38 Editor

WORKING WITH VIDEO CUES Ledetta Asfa-Wossen explores how to cue a VT 40 Telephone: +44 (0)1892 676280 Email: [email protected] MAINTENANCE Frank Wells details computer cleanliness 42 MEET THE TEAM

TECHNOLOGY Richard Lawn: Sue Gould: Caroline Moss: EU TUNGSTEN BAN Why did the EU try to ban tungsten lighting? 44 T: +44 1892 676280 T: +44 1892 676280 T: +44 1892 676280 F: +44 1892 676282 F: +44 1892 676282 F: +44 1892 676282 AUDIO NETWORKS Frank Wells outlines campus-wide solutions 46

PTZ CAMERAS Pan, tilt and zoom through a service recording 48 GENERAL MANAGER ADVERTISING DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTING EDITOR [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BUYING GUIDE Point source versus line array 52 Ledetta Asfa-Wossen : Simon Luckhurst: Karen Wallace: PRODUCTS Equipment launches and updates 56 T: +44 1892 676280 T: +44 1892 676280 T: +44 1892 676280 THE TECH VIEW On tour with Ministry of Music 70 F: +44 1892 676282 F: +44 1892 676282 F: +44 1892 676282

MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR REPORTER EDITORIAL COORDINATOR IN THIS ISSUE [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Carolyn Valliere: Nick Smith: Chris Yardley: T: +44 1892 676280 T: +44 1892 676280 T: +1 562 746 1790 F: +44 1892 676282 F: +44 1892 676282

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COVER Gustav Vasa Kyrka LICENCES CIRCULATION [email protected] Singapore: MICA (P) 020/07/2018 PUBLISHED BY PPS 1644/05/2013(022954) Blank Canvas (Publishing) Ltd, All rights reserved. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted 17 Upper Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, TN1 2DU, United Kingdom recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior 32 44 www.worshipavl.com permission in writing from the copyright owners. We're on social media @ProAVLCentral @WorshipAVLMagazine

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 3 NEWS Lighting a landmark

and switch on, the key challenges to control room and other in the roof. overcome during the installation were Both are connected via DMX. ensuring the lighting complemented The municipality can select the church’s architecture, designed between six pre-programmed colour by Marek Antoine Canevalle more schemes: cool white, warm white, than three centuries ago, and a combination of both, a Czech fitting the fixtures to the building scheme with red, white and blue, unobtrusively while preserving the and two celebratory schemes building’s aesthetic and structural that use the full colour range. CZECH REPUBLIC: The municipality LED luminaires as well as some integrity. The residents of Vratislavice have of Vratislavice nad Nisou, led by ArcSource Outdoor 4 MC Pixels. The The ArcLine Mini Outdoor strips reportedly reacted well to the Mayor Lukas Pohanka, recently Anolis brand was recommended were installed directly inside the church’s new lighting, which has decided to highlight the district’s by architectural lighting consultant cavities of the three windows up also drawn the eyes of tourists. The Church of the Holy Trinity, a Baroque Petr Kolmacka, who helped with high on the façade facing the main mayor and his team are said to be church that dates back to 1700 and the technical specification and final road. The ArcSource Outdoor 4 delighted with the results. stands today as a local landmark. programming during the project. MC Pixels, meanwhile, have been ‘Anolis has a great range of ArchLights was approached to The ArchLights team made the mounted onto the façade of the road- products,’ commented ArchLights’ propose a lighting design to bring final decision to go with the Anolis facing wall, the annex and the tower owner, Mr Rehak. ‘The company the exterior architecture to life after solutions due to their compact size, using special brackets. They outline also provides fantastic service the sun goes down, resulting in the making them visually discrete, and the clean architectural lines of the from consultation right through to installation of various Anolis lighting their colour-mixing capabilities. Josef building from the ground to the roof. technical delivery and after-sales fixtures. Valchar Jr coordinated the sale on A pair of ArcPower DRS (DIN Rail support. With the time pressure ArchLights’ lighting designer behalf of Anolis CZ, while Radim System) units offer power and we were all under, that was a real Pavel Holzknecht and owner Michal Zlebek assisted with some of the control for the lighting fixtures. benefit.’ Rehak worked with their team to technical elements of the installation. Installed beside a pair of Hager install Anolis ArcLine Mini Outdoor With just six weeks between the control switchboards inside the www.anolislighting.com 18 and ArcLine Mini Outdoor 36 city council approving the project church, one can be found in the www.archlights.cz Covering Guru Nanak Jhira Sahib entirely

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apparent that an integrated solution know how to configure the systems. using Riedel’s intercom systems – ‘Lighthouse Evangelism is one of SmartPanels, and MediorNet MicroN Singapore’s best-known houses of and Compact – was going to be the worship,’ said Rajveer Singh, general most comprehensive workflow.’ manager of Riedel’s South East Asia The combination of the wired division. ‘Our system consulting Artist and wireless Bolero intercom team worked hand-in-hand with systems provides flexibility to the technical team at Lighthouse Lighthouse staff. The MediorNet to construct a comprehensive and system has simplified audio and efficient workflow built on our Artist, video distribution across both Bolero and MediorNet families. It worship venues and their classroom is a matter of pride that Lighthouse areas. reposed its faith in Riedel and that The MediorNet routing system uses our integrated solutions are helping fibre to cover several floors at each Lighthouse achieve optimal levels of site. All input and output connection efficiency.’ Jake Dodson (Riedel), Kevin Yap (Lighthouse) and Rajveer Singh (Riedel) points are user-definable in the ‘MediorNet has given us an MediorNet control software, enabling amazing amount of flexibility, and our SINGAPORE: Lighthouse Evangelism systems replaced a legacy solution the identification of each operator. users have had a great experience is one of Singapore’s largest that was plagued with issues, The technical teams from working with Bolero,’ concluded Mr houses of worship, comprising two including destructive compression Lighthouse and Riedel worked Yap. ‘We are thankful for the system campuses: Lighthouse Woodlands and distortion. together to design a custom solution consulting and support that Riedel and Lighthouse Tampines. The ‘We first approached the Riedel for each site that can be controlled provided and I am pleased to have church has recently adopted Riedel’s team to understand how their Artist using a single control system. The made the right decision in engaging Artist and Bolero intercom systems and Bolero intercoms could be same control system manages the Riedel.’ and a MediorNet media distribution useful at our sites,’ said Kevin Yap, Riedel equipment at both sites, network for signal distribution and technical manager at Lighthouse. meaning the Lighthouse crew can www.lighthouse.org.sg routing across the two sites. These ‘During our discussions, it became switch between facilities and still www.riedel.net St Leonard becomes contemporary

USA: St Leonard Catholic Church in Lisko confirmed. ‘The T20i meets the Wisconsin city of Muskego has this need with dedicated presets for recently adopted a contemporary use with the Lab.gruppen D series style of worship. Services now amplifiers we installed.’ include a live band with guitars, The Sven Pro team also installed drums and a piano, which a Behringer X32C digital mixer and complement the choir and preaching a Williams Sound induction loop for retained from the former traditional hearing assistance. services. To support the addition of ‘St Leonard’s new sound system contemporary music, the church’s fit their budget. It didn’t affect outdated sound system, which the sanctuary’s aesthetics and comprised a single speaker and an sounds great in an untreated and analogue mixer with no outboard reverberant space,’ concluded Mr processing, has been replaced Lisko. ‘The parish is very pleased.’ with four TW Audio T20i compact installation loudspeakers, powered ‘Due to scheduling conflicts, the that can be pre-programmed with www.stleonards.org by Lab.gruppen D40:4L amplifiers. speakers needed to be available at scenes to allow easy access to the www.svenpro.com The sound system was installed short notice. Fortunately, TW Audio full capabilities of the system,’ Mr www.twaudio.de by AV systems integrator, Sven was able to ship the PA system from Pro. ‘To handle more contemporary Germany to Wisconsin amazingly services, the church’s new system quickly, enabling us to complete had to provide solid pattern control the install within the church’s tight and clear intelligibility for speech, timeframe.’ but also be capable of reinforcing Mr Lisko carefully positioned the live bands,’ explained senior T20i cabinets to minimise reflections system design engineer, Zachary from the sanctuary’s many hard Lisko. ‘It was important that the surfaces. As St Leonard has no loudspeakers be unobtrusive so technical team, the system was pre- they wouldn’t change the overall programmed with scenes to simplify look of the sanctuary. TW Audio T20i use for church staff. loudspeakers easily met all of these ‘The client needed a system criteria. that is very simple to operate and

6 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 *'ť10.;ť;17ť0''& NEWS Crematorium control over Mount Jerome

IRELAND: A Crestron control close the coffin curtain. These system has been installed by preset scenes are designed to McKeon Group at Mount Jerome ensure the funeral service runs Cemetery and Crematorium, with minimal risk of human error. situated in Harold’s Cross on the Different scenes are suited to the south side of Dublin. This allows various stages of a service. operators in the crematorium to For very large funerals where the switch between AV sources without congregation overflows, each chapel delay and manage services across has an outdoor speaker, while the the site’s three chapels, as well as site’s coffee shop is equipped with to manage heating and control and a 40-inch touchscreen integrated monitor the lighting. with Crestron’s Digital Graphics ‘A funeral can be a very difficult Engine 200 to stream the service. and sensitive time; therefore, it Skype video conferencing is also is essential that the service runs available via the Crestron system, smoothly,’ explained Niall Duggan meaning those who cannot attend from McKeon Group. ‘A technical in person can still witness a funeral glitch could easily cause great or say a few words. distress to a funeral congregation, ‘Families love how easy it is for spoiling what is meant to be a them to host funerals on Skype and respectful and memorable service. The three chapels are known as automatically resizes the images to to have a remote family member The Crestron control solution offers Victorian, Garden and Angels. Each fit the screen. address the congregation,’ said peace of mind that the technology contains a Crestron Digital Media During services, families can Mount Jerome proprietor, Alan will work. The user-friendly interface Presentation System (DMPS) for either bring their own music or Massey. means that operators can navigate the delivery of music, video and stream from Mount Jerome’s song The Crestron setup also helps the system via Crestron TSW images. Guests are able to supply library. A Crestron streaming music Mount Jerome with energy efficiency 750 touchscreens, avoiding any visuals from their own devices via player has also been installed in as it controls the distribution of awkward or insensitive interruptions the Crestron AirMedia wireless each chapel alongside CD players recycled waste heat from the that could occur.’ system. The DMPS scaler then and USB audio inputs with a cremator to a heat exchanger Crestron digital signal processor and then onto air fan heaters and (DSP). The DSP processes, mixes underfloor heating in all three and routes all audio sources, chapels. The recycled heat helps including the microphones and to create a warm and welcoming organs. Meanwhile, presets on the environment at the crematorium Crestron touchscreens facilitate and allows Mount Jerome to meet functions such as the fading of its green credentials. A Crestron- music and mixing sources. controlled LED lighting system The touchscreens are also allows staff to monitor energy used to control other aspects of use and is preset to automatically funeral services, primarily through switch off the lights when the venue a selection of pre-programmed is not in use. ‘scenes’. Scenes are set to alter the lighting, adjust the HVAC www.crestron.com (heating, ventilation and air www.mckeon.ie conditioning) and even open and www.mountjerome.ie Bethel Church goes digital

KOREA: Bethel Church has Services at Bethel Church typically invested in a Solid State Logic call on 64 input channels of audio. L500 Plus live console for the These originate from the drum kit, a front of house sound requirements bass, a pair of guitars, keyboards, at its sanctuary in Ilsan, along a piano, an orchestra, choir, soloist with SSL stageboxes. These and pastor. The inputs are distributed were installed by the British from the SSL SuperAnalogue manufacturer’s South Korean stageboxes through an SSL BL II.D distributor, Hanseo Broadcast & Blacklight II MADI Concentrator to Music Tech. FOH via a redundant optical pair. The

8 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 NEWS Calvary Chapel integrates AV team

USA: Calvary Chapel Modesto stream feeds simultaneously. recently relocated its AV control BPswitch’s PowerAux output room and in doing so, installed a provided the functionality needed new Broadcast Pix BPswitch MX and the church repurposed its production switcher. The Californian existing Granite control panel. ‘It church captures live video to deliver was very important to me that we image magniﬁcation (IMAG) during have the 2 M/E experience without services for the congregation the cost of a 2 M/E switcher,’ Mr and coverage for live streaming Abbey commented. simultaneously. The engineers now work from The volunteer production team a booth in the sanctuary. ‘In live previously worked upstairs in a production, you generally want room with a one-way window that isolation, but for us that’s not provided a view of the sanctuary. necessary,’ Mr Abbey explained. Dave Abbey, media director, ‘Now we have all three techs in

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January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 9 NEWS Christian Faith Center leapfrogs HD

USA: With its programmes Blackmagic Design Ursa broadcast entire system is now 4K-compatible. broadcast on national television, the cameras. Two are equipped with From the switcher to the cameras Washington-based Christian Faith Fujinon XA55x9.5BESM zooms, and lenses, to the multiviewers, Center was overdue an upgrade of its while the other pair are fitted with everything is 4K. They just turn it on standard definition video production XA20x8.5BERM zooms. in the switcher and they’ve moved equipment. Rather than simply move ‘The church was very interested in from SD to 4K in one fell swoop.’ to an HD setup, the church leadership the Blackmagic camera because of its The cameras are positioned over team chose to invest in 4K/UHD- price point,’ said Mr Rose. ‘Churches 30m away from the stage. This meant capable equipment to avoid another are beginning to see cameras as a that the lenses needed to be capable future overhaul. four- to six-year investment. They put of covering the distance. ‘Matching The decision to upgrade the more of their money into long-term the 4K image sensor of the Ursa equipment was made following investments like lenses.’ camera with the Fujinon lenses is requests from TBN (Trinity Rose Media also installed just a great combination,’ Mr Rose Broadcasting Network) and the Blackmagic switchers and claimed. ‘The film-type sensor of the Hillsong Channel, which both multiviewers, a Renewed Vision Ursa combines with great lenses broadcast Pastor Casey Treat’s show graphics system and new furniture in like these that can maintain focus Successful Living with Casey Treat, the church’s new control room. throughout the zoom range and for the programme to be produced in ‘They went from a much older SD handle any lighting situation.’ HD to match the quality of their other system and, without any training or content. Chad Rose, president of rehearsal, they were running the www.blackmagicdesign.com systems integrator Rose Media, was new cameras and lenses,’ Mr Rose www.christianfaith.us called in to oversee the transition, confirmed. ‘It was truly a seamless www.fujifilmusa.com which included the deployment of four transition. While the goal was HD, the www.rosemedia.tv Compact speakers complement growth at GBI Aruna

with a single IS118 subwoofer at which was very helpful in fine- the top of each array. Four ground- tuning the system to achieve even stacked E218 subwoofers line the coverage throughout the seating front of the stage for additional low- area. It is such a joy to mix on this end reinforcement, while a further system.’ pair of IS7s are deployed at the lip ‘The IS-Series is purpose-built for of the stage as front-fills. install applications like this, offering ‘The Adamson IS7 is so lightweight a remarkably easy installation and compact, it’s amazing to process, incredible sound and a experience such powerful sound sleek, unobtrusive package that coming from the system,’ said keeps the congregation’s focus on Marshall Pins, GBI Aruna’s senior the words or music being shared,’ sound engineer. ‘Not only that, it noted Timo Wibianto, senior partner provides very consistent tonality at Big Knob Audio. Big Knob Audio’s Pongky Prasetyo, GBI Aruna’s Marshall Pins and Stevannus Yordan, and Big Knob’s Timo Wibianto from front to back. We worked with Big Knob on the design using www.adamsonsystems.com INDONESIA: GBI Aruna was added to demonstrate their systems in Adamson’s Blueprint AV software, www.bigknob.net the Gereja Bethel Indonesia portfolio the main sanctuary. Following a of churches when it was constructed comparison, the IS-Series system in 2007. The congregation has comprising IS7 2-way loudspeakers consistently grown in the proceeding and IS118 and E218 subwoofers 11 years and, to ensure that the up demonstrated by Big Knob Audio to 1,600 worshippers who fill the was chosen. sanctuary can all hear clearly and ‘There were three criteria that enjoy the church’s music ministry, needed to be met: light weight, the pastoral team recently decided even coverage and, of course, a to upgrade the sound system, opting high degree of musicality,’ explained for Adamson IS-Series speakers Stevannus Yordan, head of the acquired from the manufacturer’s music ministry at GBI Aruna. ‘The IS- Indonesian distributor, Big Knob Series met them all and sounds very Audio. luxurious. It reinforces the worship The church had invited the environment like never before.’ representatives from three The setup installed is formed of loudspeaker manufacturers to eight IS7 cabinets per side, flown

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SWEDEN: When Säter Church was this coverage using their existing through the roof, we could use all originally built in 1637, and even loudspeaker placement.’ safety wire, with Cat-6 cabling for when it was reconstructed between Consulting with Renkus-Heinz the Dante network, Rhaon system 1778 and 1779, there was no need on the project, DAT AB installed a control and 230V power,’ noted Mr to consider the acoustic challenges Dante-networked system, enabling Nilsson. ‘We installed a Dante- presented by loudspeaker systems. the SA Series amplifier modules to enabled Soundcraft Impact mixing Until recently, an audio system that drive a trio of Varia VAX101-7 and a desk and, thanks to our skilled had been installed for several years pair of VAX101-22 cabinets. ‘With employee, Björn Dahlström, we failed to deliver even coverage and only three pieces of 16mm pipe were able to reuse the old sound clear, intelligible sound. Therefore, system furniture for the new mixer.’ the church management enlisted Following installation, a little the help of Robert Nilsson of fine-tuning was in order to fully systems integrator DAT AB, who solve the acoustic challenges provided a solution in the form of inside the sanctuary. ‘During Renkus-Heinz Varia Series modular tuning and commissioning, using point source line arrays and SA AFMG EASERA and SysTune Series modular power amplifiers. audio measurement and analysis ‘The church had a reverb time of The DAT AB team produced an software, we finally got to the around 5s, bad reflections and bad EASE model of the church to design point where we could identify the sound for the choir, even without a suitable solution. ‘We quickly frequencies of the reflections,’ Mr a PA,’ reflected Mr Nilsson. ‘The discovered that the Renkus-Heinz Nilsson concluded. ‘The system is only thing that sounded fine was Varia system was the best system smooth to work with and allows for the organ. for our customer,’ Mr Nilsson custom presets, so we could test ‘We could not use acoustic recalled. ‘We made several [EASE] and tune it to respond as needed, treatment, place loudspeakers Focus calculations so we could see depending on the activity of the in new positions, install conduit that even coverage and smooth church.’ or bring in new furniture for the response could be obtained within mixing desk. And the budget was reasonable limits. The customer www.dat.se tight.’ was excited that we could deliver www.renkus-heinz.com Mixing as is IGodsWill

the time it takes to learn the basics performers in the God’s Will Praise is short compared to other digital worship band. consoles.’ ‘dLive is a very stable system in During rehearsals, the church’s terms of sound and its connection pair of monitor engineers use iPads between the MixRack, S7000 running the dLive MixPad app and surface and Dante network,’ added interact with performers during the Mr Moon. ‘It allows you to easily sound check to adjust monitor mixes create your own unique mix, taking there and then. A PC loaded with the advantage of the wide range of dLive Director software is connected customisation and processing to the DM48, offering complete applications.’ control over the mix from the stage. An ME-U hub is also connected to www.allen-heath.com dLive. This distributes audio to six www.igodswill.org Taechan Moon with the dLive S7000 ME-1 personal mixers used by the www.samasound.co.kr KOREA: IGodsWill Church has third delivers heavier rock. With an purchased an Allen & Heath dLive eclectic mix of music genres, the digital mixing system and an ME church required a versatile sound personal monitoring system. Both solution, yet something that was still were supplied by Sama Sound easy to set up and use for its team and are used for the Seoul-based of volunteers. church’s trio of Sunday services and The dLive system comprises an weekly ‘festival’ events. S7000 surface at FOH with a DX32 With no permanent home, IGodsWill expander and Dante card, while is a mobile church that uses a a DM48 MixRack is mounted on local high-school auditorium for its stage. ‘dLive’s user interface and three Sunday services. The ﬁrst strip layouts are very intuitive,’ service features classical music commented Taechan Moon, sound performances, while the second engineer at IGodsWill Church. ‘Even serves up 1980s’ pop and the if you aren’t a professional engineer,

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USA: The Word of Life Christian DaVinci attends Center in Darrow, Louisiana turned to a neighbouring manufacturer for its new sound system. Located Summer Camp 20 miles north of the church is the Baton Rouge headquarters of PreSonus, which made the USA: Student Life runs Artiste DaVinci LED mover was an selection of new audio equipment interdenominational camps across integral part of the 2018 Student Life much easier to make with such America. For 2018, Nashville- rig. ‘We chose the DaVinci to function local support. based Elite Multimedia Productions as an LED replacement for 700W Pastor Leroy Thompson led the served as the lighting, video and discharge lamp fixtures,’ said Jason church’s sound reinforcement audio vendor, providing an Elation Jenkins of Elite Multimedia. ‘It has the upgrade, which included WorxAudio Professional touring lighting rig same, if not better, output and similar and ULT series loudspeakers, a Amos Singleton comprising Artiste DaVinci LED feature sets as the 700W discharge moving head luminaires. fixtures, only with better optics, Five teams travel the US to set up smoother colour mixing and drastically and manage each camp. ‘We take reduced power consumption.’ care of all of the details, including Mr Brantley worked with Chris Kulow programming and worship, so that on the lighting design for the 2018 the student pastor can focus on Student Life Camps. Artiste DaVinci ministry,’ explained Jake Brantley, fixtures were used as the main profile director of production for Student Life fixture – four were positioned on an Camp. ‘Our technicians are generally overhead truss and four were on the 20–22 years old and still in school. ground. Elation Platinum Seven LED We take young guys and girls with moving heads were also used for front little experience and hand them a wash and Elation Rayzor 360Z beam/ full-size rig to tour around the country wash LED moving heads provided with. Our lighting designs are simple effects. StudioLive Series III digital console, centre-fill, while two WorxAudio V5 enough for a beginner to walk in EarMix 16M AVB networked monitor compact enclosures to the far left and successfully run a service, but www.elationlighting.com mixers and a SW5E 5-port AVB and right serve as side-fills. Low- complete enough to keep the more www.elitemultimedia.com switch among other PreSonus frequency support is delivered by a experienced entertained.’ www.studentlife.com equipment. The sale was managed pair of WorxAudio TL218SS super by Guitar Center Professional and subs. On the stage, PreSonus the installation was carried out by ULT10 2-way point source cabinets I Am Music. are used as monitors. Catharinakerk glows ‘Prior to the new system, the ‘The big issue here was with the space used a collection of outdated layout of the sanctuary, which NETHERLANDS: A total of 12 point source loudspeakers that made even coverage and speech Christie D20WU-HS projectors were both underpowered and failed intelligibility a huge challenge,’ were recently used for a video to provide consistent coverage recalled Mr Singleton. ‘The mapping project on the face of throughout,’ said Jason Lindgren, WorxAudio loudspeakers have an the 19th-century Catharinakerk account manager at Guitar extremely wide 160° horizontal neo-gothic Roman Catholic Center Professional. ‘Because dispersion pattern that made it church located in the centre of of this, church management was far easier to provide consistent Eindhoven as part of the GLOW adamant about the ability of coverage throughout the space.’ Eindhoven international light the new system to provide even The end-to-end PreSonus setup art festival. The projectors were coverage, along with a high level has achieved the church’s desired provided by Sahara Benelux. of speech intelligibility and solid results. ‘They are totally happy The video mapping piece, music reproduction characteristics. with the installation and everything Confluence by Ocubo, was This is what ultimately led to related to the PreSonus gear inspired by the confluence of the deployment of the PreSonus they purchased,’ Mr Singleton rivers and streams in Holland. equipment. confirmed. Virtual dancers and geometric The I Am Music team, led by shapes guided viewers through president Amos Singleton, flew www.amossingleton.com the film. eight WorxAudio XL1i-P line arrays my.eiwm.org/wolcc split between left and right clusters. www.guitarcenter.com/GC-Pro www.christiedigital.com Image courtesy of Bart van Overbeeke A WorxAudio X1M provides www.presonus.com

14 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 NEWS Flexible sound for Sarangsaem Church sought a solution that would offer conﬁrmed GyeongHwan Park, the ﬂexibility to cater to events and representative minister of services of contrasting styles in the the Sarangsaem Church. ‘To Great Chapel, and opted for JBL achieve this, we required robust VRX932LAP line array speakers and loudspeaker solutions to support VRX918SP subwoofers. a range of activities and functions, The VRX932LAP was chosen for including weddings, holiday its constant curvature waveguide celebrations and art therapy and array coherence that make it sessions for underprivileged suited for medium-sized venues children. The JBL systems installed without long-throw distances, such by Kinoton are perfectly suited to as the Great Chapel. JBL PRX812W serve our needs as a church and powered speakers were also as a special events space.’ installed in the Great Chapel. These Meanwhile, Kinoton Korea serve as stage monitors and can equipped the classrooms be deployed as a portable sound and meeting rooms with JBL KOREA: Sarangsaem Church and classroom spaces. The church system when required. Control 25AV, AC26 and AC28 recently enlisted the services of AV incorporates elements of local ‘We wanted to make sure our loudspeakers. systems integrator Kinoton Korea culture into its services and the site Great Chapel could be used for a to install new sound systems inside also plays host to a wide variety of variety of events by our members www.harman.com its Great Chapel, meeting rooms events. Therefore, Kinoton Korea and the local community,’ www.kinoton.co.kr Decibells adds Thump to CSI Sawday Church

INDIA: The CSI Sawday Church in Kadalur has added Mackie Thump15A powered loudspeakers and a ProFX16v2 mixer to its sanctuary in order to support its dynamic services. The systems were supplied by Mackie’s Indian distributor, Sonotone, 1/2 ISLAND and installed by Decibells Acoustics. ‘CSI Sawday Church was in the process of a complete overhaul and was seeking an efﬁcient and comprehensive audio package that would deliver top-quality reinforcement for speech and music during their regular services,’ explained Mr Joy from Decibells Acoustics. ‘We opted to go for the Mackie Thump15A powered loudspeakers as we have deployed them across many other churches in the area. As for the Mackie ProFX16v2, the compact mixing console not only offers clean sound and unmatched power but also brilliant stability.’ www.decibells.in www.mackie.com www.sonotone.in

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 15 NEWS Audio above all at Equipping the Christ Fellowship Jammoum Mosque USA: Christ Fellowship Church has ‘The ability for Soundvision to L-Acoustics sound systems installed interface into that process makes it SAUDI ARABIA: The newly built within the majority of its eight South much faster to marry loudspeaker Jammoum Mosque in Al Jumum East Florida sanctuaries. While coverage to architectural details has been equipped with a Harman systems integrator Mankin Media as they are developed and sound system by systems recently equipped the church’s adjusted, as well as being critical integrator, Ektar International. new Port St Lucie campus with to ensuring there are no surprises Located between Mecca and another system from the French when it comes to coordination with Jeddah, the mosque is the largest loudspeaker manufacturer, a theatrical lighting and very large in Al Jumum, accommodating more different approach was taken with LED video canvases,’ said Tim than 10,000 worshippers and the system design. Corder, senior solutions advisor at spanning two floors with a 36m x An L-Acoustics K2 system was Mankin. 64m footprint. specified before any other part of The system installed comprises Jammoum Mosque’s architecture the building design process, which 20 K2 and four Arcs II arrays with has resulted in some highly Installation of the external horn speakers then influenced the layout of the 10 K1-SB and four KS28 subs. reverberant spaces. To take care sanctuary. Designing the room with the audio of this, the Ektar team, including four Control 25 speakers provide executive director Muammar Al reinforcement in the women’s hall. Harbi and project manager Khaled In addition to the speakers, a Bouajaja, who oversaw the sound Dynacord CMS 1600 mixer was design and system installation, installed along with four PCL 1240T made use of a frequency analyser amplifiers that control and power and a sound meter during the the sound setup, respectively. Six design process to increase the DL 2/918 delay line controllers sound frequencies and lower from the t.racks are used for reverberation times. ensuring the delay speakers emit ‘The audio distribution was audio without an echo. Meanwhile, calculated according to the vocals and speech are captured architectural materials and forms by six AKG C535 EB reference of the mosque, providing direct handheld condenser microphones, listening conditions and a unique three GN30 ESP goosenecks and “voice” for each zone,’ explained a pair of PCC170 boundary layer a spokesperson for Ektar. ‘All microphones. speakers face in the same direction As well as curing the reverberation and the audio delays are configured issues inside the mosque, Ektar to broadcast sound simultaneously.’ International was contracted to Over the course of seven days, install a CCTV setup inside and out, the Ektar team installed a total of and horn speakers outside. Across 54 JBL Control 25 speakers and the entire site, the team installed six CBT 100LA-LS line array column 24 Hikvision CCTV cameras inside ‘Anyone who designs and installs system in mind resulted in the speakers throughout the facility. the mosque and 10 outside it. audio systems for enclosed spaces need for fewer fill speakers, as Three of the CBT 100LA-LS columns Installing horn speakers was a knows that there are always going only one X15, two X12 and seven were placed on the ground floor at challenge as they were placed up to be acoustic challenges that go X8 enclosures were needed for the front of the mosque with 26 on the minaret at varying heights along with the room; it’s just the complete coverage throughout of the Control 25s. The remaining with a delay to not muddy their nature of live audio,’ explained the 1,900-seat space. The entire three CBT 100LA-LS cabinets and intelligibility. Christ Fellowship’s audio director, system is powered by 13 LA12X 24 of the Control 25s can be found Danny Dagher. ‘Mankin helped us and a pair of LA4X amplified on the upper level. The additional www.ektar-avl.com turn the typical house of worship controllers. audio installation on its head. ‘This was our first project with Where we would normally be moving Mankin Media and they were able PA elements around to make up for to really understand and act on our pre-existing acoustical issues within desire for an audio experience that the room, in this case, we were able is best described as “engaging”,’ to make revisions to the seating concluded Mr Corder. ‘No room layout and even wall placement is perfect, but the combination during the building design phase so of the room design and the K2 is that the room would best support a great balance where the PA is the PA.’ supporting the room and the room L-Acoustics’ Soundvision 3D is supporting the PA.’ acoustic modelling software was used by the church, the www.gochristfellowship.com construction crew and Mankin www.l-acoustics.com engineers during the design phase. www.mankinmedia.com AKG GN30 ESP goosenecks

16 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 Evolving with you.

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USA: The Cathedral of the Most loudspeakers, and we’ve been by QSC amplifiers and Biamp DSP. Sacred Heart of Jesus recently impressed with the Danley design’s Speech is amplified by a Bose opened its doors. Accommodating ability to deliver a coherent waveform column array system at the front more than 1,300 congregants, it over long distances and its related of the church coupled with K-array supersedes Sacred Heart Cathedral pattern control.’ micro-format speakers that have as the cathedral for the Diocese of Knoxville. Acoustics were not forgotten during the construction of the new building, as AV systems of comparable size might normally integrator TSAV worked with have 6–8s of reverb, we brought the architectural firm BarberMcMurry and Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart all other parties involved to ensure of Jesus down to around 2s when clear sound within the space. TSAV empty – enough to really help with also installed a Danley Sound Labs intelligibility but not so much as to J3-64 Jericho Horn and four Danley spoil the music.’ SM80 loudspeakers for fills to Mr Reardigan and the TSAV team reinforce musical content. designed the sound reinforcement ‘We were brought in early and system to keep the direct path of contributed our expertise to audio confined to listeners, avoiding programmatic and acoustical design,’ the reflective surfaces in the spacious A single Danley J3-64 Jericho Horn been integrated among overhead said Keith Reardigan, TSAV’s VP of room. The Danley system was covers the majority of the seating lighting fixtures. Both the music and technology and standards, and senior installed at the back of the room, area. This model of speaker is speech systems are controlled from systems architect. ‘For example, hidden below the choir loft. often used in large stadiums and, a Yamaha QL console with custom we were able to suggest acoustical ‘We knew we didn’t want to excite a therefore, only one was needed to Crestron controls. treatments that would nicely balance lot of air and surfaces unnecessarily,’ near-fill the cathedral. Two of the the often-conflicting needs for he explained. ‘We’ve completed SM80s are used for near-fill and www.danleysoundlabs.com intelligible spoken work and lively several projects that had that same the other pair are split between the www.shcathedral.org music. Whereas an untreated room imperative with Danley Sound Labs two transepts. The system is driven www.tsav.com Wavefront Precision on Mount Hebron

USA: Mount Hebron Church videos, and broadcast because the in Mobile, Alabama has been church also streams the services, equipped with a Martin Audio all of which have been more than Wavefront Precision line array fulfilled with the WPM system,’ said system as part of a recent upgrade Mr Baria. project. The system was installed by local firm Vision Integration. ‘Mount Hebron originally had an exploded cluster PA system that just wasn’t working for them,’ explained Gary Baria of Vision Integration. ‘The pastor and praise team were looking at other systems but we recommended Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini line arrays. The WPM system had The system installed comprises and right of the stage. On the a nice clean look and exceptional eight flown WPM cabinets on each stage, four LE200 wedges form the intelligibility – something they didn’t side of the stage with four CDD6 monitoring setup. The entire system have with the previous system – enclosures employed as front- and is powered by iKON iK42 and iK81 Completing the new audio system and gave their audio staff a system side-fills. Low-frequency noise was amps. are Allen & Heath dLive consoles that sounds great without having to catered for with two SX218 subs The church runs contemporary for FOH, monitors and broadcast. do a lot to it.’ stacked on the ground to the left worship services with a praise The video system, meanwhile, team that consists of two keyboard comprises a Panasonic 4K premium players, a guitarist, bass player, camcorder, three Panasonic 7,200 percussionist and drummer, with lumen DLP laser projectors and between eight and 12 vocalists a PTZ 12x optical zoom camera, using wireless mics that alternate while a Blizzard system has been with a 30-piece choir. ‘The system implemented for lighting. had to be multifunctional and work for music reproduction and speech www.invisionav.com for the sermons as well as a special www.martin-audio.com day-care service for kids with www.mthebroncm.org

18 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 NEWS New wireless coverage across Cherry Hills

USA: Cherry Hills Community Church said the church’s audio director, 600-capacity atrium got 10 channels is an Evangelical Presbyterian Ben Edison. ‘We updated the sound and the youth group room got 12 megachurch with a mammoth, system to L-Acoustics Kara speakers. channels, with 10 Duet in-ears.’ ¼-mile-wide campus to the south We upgraded our DiGiCo consoles In addition, a single WM watertight of Denver. In order to comply with to Stealth Core and upgraded our bodypack transmitter was purchased the FCC’s (Federal Communications I/O system to SD-Racks. And now by the church. ‘We haven’t used it Commission) new rules regarding we’ve ﬂipped all our wireless gear to yet,’ Mr Edison admitted. ‘But we do 600MHz band wireless, the church Lectrosonics.’ outdoor events in the summer, mainly upgraded its site with a fully The Lectrosonics equipment baptisms, so we’re going to use it in networked system, investing in installed at Cherry Hills includes four locations on campus. The HHa a baptism tub. Plus, it’s a utility piece Lectrosonics Digital and Digital Hybrid Venue 2 receivers, SSM micro handhelds are all equipped with either for anyone doing anything in the kid’s Wireless solutions for integrating bodypack transmitters, 24 LT Shure KSM9 or DPA d:facto capsules. room or needs a device they can get digital wireless microphone and in-ear bodypack transmitters, 32 HHa ‘The number one driving force was wet. I’m excited to use it.’ monitoring (IEM) systems. handheld transmitters and 14 the Duet in-ear monitoring system,’ While the upgrade was triggered ‘We’ve been on the update path channels of Duet IEM systems. explained Mr Edison. ‘We’ve been by the loss of the 600MHz band, since I started a few years ago,’ These have been integrated across on in-ears for a couple of years, with Mr Edison notes that the primary no wedges on stage. We do feature motivation was the Duet 2 digital IEM a choir once every other week, and system. ‘We have two cell towers we have wedges in the ceiling for the on our building, and one of them is choir, but the band is all on in-ears. T-Mobile, which owns the 600MHz ‘We knew that if we were going to band, so we had to make sure and pull the trigger on new equipment get out of those frequencies early,’ then we really wanted it to be digital. he concluded. ‘The Duet 2 digital IEM You get one chance in 10 years to system was the big tipping point and do a big update in a church, so we made us look into Lectrosonics a lot wanted to make sure that we adopted more. After doing a lot of demos and the technology now. We put in 21 some listening tests, we decided that channels of Venue 2 and 10 channels we were deﬁnitely going to go Lectro.’ of Duet into the 3,500-seat worship centre. The chapel, which seats 350, www.chcc.org got 10 channels of Venue 2, the www.lectrosonics.com

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Next Generation September–OctoberJanuary–FebruaryJuly–Augustwww.codaaudio.com 20182019 WORSHIP AVL 193927 NEWS: SPECIAL REPORT DPA Microphones’ House of Worship Tour The Danish mic manufacturer recently visited a pair of US churches to educate HOW technicians. James Cooke reports

DPA MICROPHONES RECENTLY worked with artist and worship leader deployed a team to deliver Lindy Conant, as well as the worship educational seminars at the National band Housefires. Community Church in Washington, At the Queen City Church session DC and the Queen City Church in in Charlotte, Daniel Rivera and Charlotte, North Carolina in what Jarred Venter joined a returning Mr formed the first leg of its House of McMillan. Mr Rivera works in sales Worship Tour. and business development for Meyer ‘DPA is an ideal solution for miking Sound, overseeing the HOW market, worship leaders, speakers, singers while Mr Venter started out as a and instrumentalists as well as volunteer with Hillsong Church South live streaming or broadcasting Africa and has served as the FOH sermons,’ explained Christopher engineer for Christian artists Kari Spahr, the manufacturer’s VP of Jobe, Lauren Daigle and For King & sales and marketing. ‘The first leg Country. of the tour allowed us to travel to ‘We chose to debut the House of regional churches to educate HOW Worship Tour in DC and Charlotte and professionals about our solutions and how our mics can help worship shown. Shootouts between various services deliver the best sound for microphones allowed participants to any meaningful message.’ hear the difference between certain Attendees at both events were models. The events concluded with a taught best practices for miking DPA Masters Q&A. drums, guitars and horns, among ‘DPA is known primarily for making other instruments and vocals, as the best-sounding headsets, and well as troubleshooting techniques. we are heavily used in houses of In addition, the entire DPA product worship,’ said DPA Microphones’ catalogue, including the newly sales manager, Alan Johnson. launched subminiature line of d:screet ‘However, we take that same quality and d:fine lavalier and headset and make lots of other microphones microphones, was on display. that churches can use. We make After an overview of the products on instrument, choir and vocal mics show and their applications, those that I believe can all help support in attendance at each session were houses of worship in getting their treated to live band performances messages heard. So, we created the country to give everyone a chance had more than 45 people come to with various miking techniques our House of Worship Tour to give to experience pure sound.’ the events,’ Mr Johnson concluded. employed to better demonstrate the hands-on education and experience The National Community Church in ‘These events are a great place to microphones in a real-world scenario. of our products, make it accessible to America’s capital city was the first ask questions, meet others and The attendees were even given the any HOW audio technician, from the stop of the tour. Kent Margraves, learn from industry experts as well opportunity to get hands-on with the volunteer to the journeyman to the Chris McMillan and Kevin Sanchez, as from each other. We’re excited kit and to practise the techniques seasoned engineer, and take it across three prominent sound engineers to see what 2019 holds as the tour with strong ties to worship, were on continues.’ hand to share their knowledge gained ‘These sessions were designed over the course of a combined 60 to be pilot events,’ added Evan years in the industry. Mr Margraves MacKenzie, DPA marketing and has served as an audio director communications manager. ‘We for two megachurches, toured as wanted to learn what the HOW a concert FOH mixer and currently market is interested in when it mixes for several worship artists, comes to microphone techniques including Elevation Church. Mr in worship services and their McMillan recently finished a four-year applications of our microphones. gig handling the live production and We will embark on next year’s tour mixing responsibilities for his brother, with a more specific and targeted Christian singer–songwriter John Mark experience for the HOW market McMillan. Meanwhile, Mr Sanchez is based on what they have told us.’ an experienced audio engineer, sound Alan Johnson designer and technician, who has www.dpamicrophones.com

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Providing intelligibility of speech under the dome Imam Fahmi can recite the entire Quran L-R MA12EX Panaray column speakers are ﬁxed is paramount by heart to rising columns by Bi-Pivot brackets Consistency and intelligibility under the dome Richard Lawn discovers how one Singaporean imam has brought his experience of Bose loudspeakers in Mecca back to his Hougang mosque

HAVING BEEN RAISED ON THE expert analysis for the imam. ‘My Indonesian island of Lombok, Fahmi phone would sometimes ring in the Hamdan Ali spent 11 years furthering middle of the night,’ laughs Ham Dan. his faith of Islam in the holy city of ‘If I sent my team engineers, however, Mecca. Having learnt to recite the Imam Fahmi would insist I return.’ entire works of the Quran by heart, Imam Fahmi needed to have his the devout Muslim is today the request for the upgrade approved by renowned resident imam at the the mosque committee. ‘Overall, price En-Naeem Mosque in the was probably the most important Singaporean suburb of Hougang. consideration. I explained that the Here, he critically monitors his added cost of a Bose system was own vocals relying on the assistive a good long-term investment both listening of AV Links Communications in terms of sonic quality, even [Asia] team engineers. dispersion and protecting my vocals.’ During his time in Saudi Arabia, The committee approved his request Imam Fahmi gradually became more and, following simulation analysis accustomed to the qualities of Bose using the Bose Modeler software, AV loudspeaker performance. ‘I was Masjid En-Naeem is a commanding landmark in the Hougang suburb Links Communications engineers, particularly impressed with the clarity headed by Mohd Firdaus Lam Bin and intelligibility of their speakers,’ Fahmi requested a demonstration impressed by the clarity of a Bose Yismin Lam who holds a BSc in audio comments the resident imam. ‘In from Bose supplier and SI, AV Links Panaray loudspeaker system during engineering from the University of Mecca, Bose was the benchmark and Communications. the demonstration, the mosque Highlands and Islands in Scotland, I learnt to distinguish the difference ‘Other engineers find it difficult was supplied with a partial Panaray set about designing and then between their speakers and other to interpret my terminology, but system for further evaluation over installing the components of the Bose brands. It’s important that I protect the team engineers at AV Links the course of several weeks. During Panaray and FreeSpace loudspeaker my voice, so I need to accurately Communications fully understood that time, Ham Dan and his team of system into the worship space. hear it.’ Having earmarked an audio and appreciated the vocal projection engineers were frequently requested ‘Despite it being a Bose system, upgrade for the mosque, Imam I required for my sermons.’ Suitably to fine tune the system and provide I could keep the design within

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Fajr, Dzuhur, Asar, Maghrib, Isyak and Kuliah prayers. Digital audio processing settings for the imam for the six prayers have been individually configured and stored in a Bose ControlSpace ESP-4120 4x12 fixed analogue processor which comes with an 8-channel ESPLink output. Although the call to prayer changes little in an equatorial country, the different daily settings still required tweaking and storing in the ESP- 4120. Located in the rear changing room where the racked equipment is Bose Professional’s Yusof Ahmad and AV Links Communications’ Ham Dan with Imam Fahmi also based, a wall-mounted Control Panel 7 and Pro controller from budget as these speakers provide a and this has been catered for by Australian manufacturer CommBox wide coverage area ensuring fewer wall-mounting two DS40-SE and four provide an on/off switch, individual speakers are required,’ explained Ham DS100SE cabinets at a 3m height. By presets for the six prayers and Friday Dan. Delivering 160° wide horizontal sharing identical voicing components prayer settings. Four FreeSpace IZA 2120-HZ models coverage with a narrow 20° vertical and characteristics, the FreeSpace Audio effects processing has and a single PowerMatch PM-4250 pattern control, L-R MA12EX Panaray speaker models provide a consistent also been applied to the selected amplifier power the Bose speakers column speakers are fixed to rising tonal quality within the mosque. microphone channels through a columns by Bi-Pivot brackets on the A single PowerMatch PM-4250 Lexicon MX200 Dual Reverb FX during which time he has to take ground floor and balcony. Combining 4-channel amplifier powers the zone Processor set to large hall/arena for particular care of his voice.’ Fluent 12 2.25-inch drivers, the speakers are featuring the MA12EX models, while some natural reverb. Two Furman in three languages, Imam Fahmi tailored for this low-ceiling application, four FreeSpace IZA 2120-HZ 2x120W PS-8RE III processors provide surge demands consistency of speech. improving the throw distance while integrated amplifiers cater for the protection and electronic sequencing The various Bose loudspeaker reducing ceiling reflections. DS 40F and DS 100SE low- when powering on and off. components specified, tuned and The peripheral areas are adequately impedance models located in the ‘The imam is very sensitive to installed by AV Links Communications served by 12 DS40F 4.5-inch ceiling other four designated zones. changes and insists on volume levels has achieved that while providing the speakers that provide a 125° conical A 16-channel Soundcraft Signature being consistent and that no one worshipper with an enhanced service. coverage pattern. Higher SPLs were 16 analogue console receives tampers with the settings,’ furthers required for the central worship inputs from various Shure SM58S Ham Dan. ‘During Ramadan, he www.avlinkscomm.com space immediately under the dome handheld microphones used for recites the entire Quran over 30 days, www.pro.bose.com

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The rise and fall of reverberation at Gustav Vasa Kyrka When refurbishment works increased the already high reverberation time at Gustav Vasa Kyrka, Sound Cop was on the case. James Cooke investigates

HOUSES OF WORSHIP EXCEEDING The sanctuary recently underwent 100 years in age can easily be some refurbishment work, which forgiven for high reverberation times. included upgrades to the technical For the most part, they were built to equipment employed. One aspect of please the eye rather than the ear. this saw sound level management As late as the 1900s, there was consultancy Sound Cop brought in little thought given to reverberation to solve the intelligibility woes that when architecting a church and, if have plagued Gustav Vasa Kyrka there was, high reverberation was throughout its history. sought to carry preachers’ voices ‘The acoustics were the biggest throughout a sanctuary prior to the challenge,’ says Sound Cop’s Jacob invention of the loudspeaker. Julin. ‘When we started, the hall had One of Stockholm’s largest – and an acoustic reverberation of 6s, so most eye-catching – churches is that was of course an issue.’ Gustav Vasa Kyrka. It was designed While a 6s reverberation time by architect August Lindegren in already posed quite a challenge A variety of xS-Series enclosures can be found around the sanctuary 1906 with an ornate dome and for Sound Cop, the building’s system trim, but the reverberation is we host pop and jazz Christmas cupola reaching for the heavens refurbishment works, such as new very long in full frequency as well.’ concerts. What we wanted was a 60m in the air with support from treatments to the ﬂoor and walls, Gustav Vasa Kyrka is part of Svenska system that would make speech and four pillars. Inside, there is room for increased this to a staggering 7.5s. Kyrkan (the Church of Sweden). music as clear as possible for all up to 1,200 worshippers, who are ‘I’ve done gigs in similar Working for the church as facilities listeners in all areas of the church.’ greeted by the church’s Baroque environments, but never an manager is Urban Paulander. ‘Most of Taking into account the various types Revival-style aesthetic. This includes installation,’ Julin states. ‘The worst what needs to be ampliﬁed is speech, of sound that the church required a detailed marble surfaces, high of the reverberation is between the choir and classical music, but also new audio system to accommodate, arches and an extravagant 18th- 300Hz and 500Hz, so it is possible sometimes classical chamber music,’ Julin and the Sound Cop team recalled century altarpiece. to improve it with a little bit of a he explains. ‘Then, around Christmas, a similar project the previous year

24 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 PROJECTS at Stockholm’s Maria Magdalena additional 16Cs on the pillars deeper events either via the programmed Church, where they had installed into the room serve as delays. A touchscreen connected to the Q-Sys d&b audiotechnik xC-Series column separate 16C system was also Core or via the QL1.’ loudspeakers to much success. installed in one of the side chapels. Paulander is happy with the results Figuring that the cardioid dispersion of The setup is powered by eight produced by Sound Cop and the the xC-Series would help to reduce the d&b 10D amplifiers, while a pair of xC-Series setup. The reverberation unwanted reflections inside Gustav DS10 network bridges offer digital time, having risen, has now fallen. Vasa Kyrka and maximise intelligibility, networking capabilities through a ‘It’s a very good system; the sound is Sound Cop acquired a new system Yamaha Rio3224 I/O unit. A QSC much, much better than before,’ he through the German manufacturer’s Q-Sys Core 500i processor provides says. ‘The control interface is both Swedish distributor, Arva Trading. control at the priest’s position advanced and simple, which is great ‘The 24C was the obvious choice,’ and at FOH via touchscreens. because we have staff with different says Julin. ‘I was worried that it This allows the priests to select levels of knowledge in sound and wouldn’t cover the 19m throw their own microphones. Two Q-Sys mixing.’ distance to the delays, but it worked front of the room, as well as two d&b Page Stations were included in the Julin credits the xC-Series straight away. 4S compact speakers that point in installation for use in emergency loudspeakers with bringing the ‘I’ve chosen the xC-Series for a while towards the altar. Meanwhile, a pair evacuations. reverberation time down and now because they’re the only column of 16C speakers point back to the In total, more than 30 speakers were increasing intelligibility while keeping speakers that actually sound like a presenter’s position for foldback. installed and these are managed by to aesthetic guidelines set out by small PA,’ he claims. ‘I listen through ‘On one of the pillars there is an a Yamaha QL1 digital console at the Svenska Kyrkan. a lot of column speakers, and some organ that is totally in the way of FOH control position. ‘Every speaker ‘Quality-wise, the xC-Series use beam steering, but most only give everything,’ adds Julin. ‘If we put a is on its own channel to allow us to loudspeakers were everything to this me a headache because they’re not speaker there, no one behind it would time align everything,’ notes Julin. project,’ concludes Julin. ‘I don’t think phase-coherent.’ hear anything. So we made 80cm ‘There are two DS10s to get the audio it could have had this quality without Sound Cop installed one 24C wall-mount arms to hold the speakers from Yamaha and Q-Sys via Dante and that product, at least not with the loudspeaker on each side of the out on each side of the organ. At first, distribute it via AES to the amps. visual demands. There was no way I thought it might be ugly, but some ‘We have also made very good use we could have used anything else – really talented people painted it and it of the d&b plug-in for Q-Sys. It gives nothing that stays coherent at least. melded really well with the organ, so the user easy control of zones, by In my next church project, I’m pretty you don’t think about it at all.’ selecting areas of the room on a sure I will use the same solution again Around the pillars are 24C, 24C-E plan view map on the touchscreen. because it really works.’ plus 4S cabinets from d&b’s xS- This mutes or unmutes the different Series, which cover the balconies. areas. All EQ and delay are done with www.dbaudio.com Refurbishment work increased the Underneath, further 4S cabinets d&b’s R1 remote control software. www.soundcop.se reverberation time to 7.5s deliver under balcony-fill, while The user has a choice of controlling www.svenskakyrkan.se/gustafvasa

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FOH at Redemption Hill Church

The portable Roland electric drum kit Upwardly mobile Practice makes perfect at RHC in Singapore, where the production team has got their service set up down to a ﬁne art. Richard Lawn pays a visit

REFERRING TO THE MOUNT WHERE intelligibility, musical quality and Christ was crucified, the name power handling,’ furthers Soo. Redemption Hill Church (RHC) Given the layout of the 500-capacity has since been adopted by many ballroom, aesthetics and operational churches around the world. requirements were considerations Redemption Hill Church in Singapore that had to be factored in. ‘Owing is located on the fifth level of the to the low ceiling and wide layout of Furama City Centre Hotel, although the room, the close proximity of the during weekdays you’re more likely congregation to the stage, plus the to encounter a corporate event need to divide the ballroom into two or private function as the 580m2 operationally independent spaces ballroom is a hired venue. With a (operable wall in the middle), the scarcity of land available to build a loudspeaker configuration consists permanent home in the Lion State, of four very carefully positioned and lead pastor Simon Murphy and the angled loudspeaker clusters that other church elders decided to take provide very even sound coverage An L-Acoustics Arcs Wide and Arcs Focus speaker system is best suited up residence within the hotel for the for the low 3.8m ceiling and high gain before feedback.’ next season. The successful design consists Founded in 2008, the church future, I was surprised as it leads to The Furama City Centre Hotel was of one Focus and one Wide cabinet is becoming resigned to the fact complications in terms of who pays open to this suggestion and, as suspended horizontally together with that finding a permanent home in for what.’ such, we approached a number of a single 18-inch SB18 subwoofer Singapore may take many years. Despite the word of caution issued loudspeaker vendors to demonstrate behind them on the same WiFoLift ‘The church approached me in by Soo, the hotel and the church are their systems in this challenging rigging element for low-frequency 2014 to help them with their AV working in unison together. Built in space.’ extension down to 32Hz. Operating as they were looking for their own 1982, the pillarless ballroom was Ultimately, an L-Acoustics Arcs within a 55Hz to 20kHz frequency premises back then,’ commented equipped with a dating speaker loudspeaker system proved to be range, the identical physical HOW AV consultant, Robert Soo. system built into its low 3.8m ceiling. best for the venue as well as their footprints of the Focus and Wide ‘Over the four ensuing years, they ‘I proposed that the church should style of music. ‘Systems integrator cabinets allow them to be arrayed found nothing in terms of cost and try and co-own an audio system for PAVE fully understood the nature of together. They differ in the fact that sustainability. When they announced their musical services as this would the room and their Arcs Wide and the Wide cabinet offers 30° x 90° that they would hold their services in also benefit the hotel and appeal to Arcs Focus configuration provided (HxV) coverage, while the Focus a hotel ballroom for the immediate clientele wanting to host live music. the best in terms of even coverage, makes it more suitable on top with

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© 2019 Samson PROJECTS the 15° x 90° (HxV) dispersion the computer graphics and Datavideo characteristics, ensuring the acoustic DAC-60. In addition, DAC-8P units energies are not directed towards the provide HD/SD-SDI to VGA and SD- ceiling. SDI to HDMI video signal conversion. Just three 4 x 1,000W LA4X Ensuring a clean appearance on amplified controllers provide sufficient stage, monitoring is exclusively headroom for all eight 450W RMS an in-ear setup. While the worship Arcs cabinets and four 700W RMS leaders and singers prefer a Shure SB18 subwoofers. In addition, the PSM 1000 diversity wireless three controllers come equipped system combining P10R and P10T with remote control and monitoring bodypack receivers and transmitters, capabilities courtesy of the Cat-5 the musicians benefit from myMix connection to the LA Network personal monitors connected to an Manager 2.5.2 software including the IEX16L-A 16-channel input expander. latest 2.8.4 firmware and 5.8 preset Five channels of Shure QLXD4 library. wireless are available for which the Set up for Redemption Hill Church’s singers and worship leaders use operations starts three hours in SB18 subwoofers provide low-frequency extension down to 32Hz Beta58 handhelds, while Pastor advance of the first 9.15am Sunday church service. Located on level Dante network is established with three of the hotel, the church the L-Acoustics speaker system via headquarters are home to 17 full- the LA4X amplifier controllers. Audio and part-time staff who perform signals can also be routed to the Cry a multitude of administrative, Room and the level-three facilities. technical and theological tasks. ‘As we are simply one user The offices also include a purpose- operating in a multipurpose venue, built rehearsal space equipped it’s important that we minimise the with ceiling-suspended QSC K10.2 amount of equipment needed each speakers and a Yamaha LS9 Sunday and that it can be easily console, together with a storage set up,’ comments Tiong. ‘Since we facility for all the audio, lighting and started employing this setup in late video equipment used each Sunday. 2017, we have sped up a lot and The mobile setup mirrors a touring further simplified it over time.’ While The Yamaha CL5 console at FOH is rolled in and out each Sunday production facility rather than a Redemption Hill’s system operates HOW. It distinguishes Redemption over the Dante digital network, the mic inputs from the drum kit to Simon conducts his sermons via a Hill as a rather unique and the hotel ballroom is served by the Rio3224-D, while two Radial J48 clip-on WL185 lavalier condenser. somewhat committed enterprise that an analogue setup. However, with DI boxes connect the keyboards. Eight iOS tablets are used by the can easily adapt its style of service the addition of a Yamaha MRX7-D Two mobile lighting bars remain musicians and singers on stage, should it require to do so. Titus processor, digital control has been in the ballroom at all times and are negating the need for physical printed Tiong’s (RHC’s service operations enabled, providing four user presets populated by eight EK Lighting 18QX scores. These are downloaded with manager) initial task each Sunday via a rear wall controller. RGBW LEDs and four Silverstar the OnSong App, which not only at 6.00am is to transfer the flight- All the equipment is flight-cased Frenzo ZE2 Fresnel LEDs taken out synchronises chords and streamlines cased Yamaha CL5 console up the including the portable Roland from storage each Sunday. Simplified performances, but it also allows service elevator and connect the electric drum kit and the keyboard. lighting management is provided by the worship leader to update a song Cat-5 cabling to the Rio3224-D audio Equipped with wheels, these mobile a ChamSys MagicQ controller set up during the service. input–output box on stage. The 32 stages were custom-designed and next to the Yamaha CL5 console at ‘We were initially worried that the microphone inputs are more than built to affix to the front of the stage the rear of the ballroom. ‘Setting up weekly transformation set up prior to sufficient for the worship leaders, left and right locations. Crucially, the lighting bar initially took us some Sunday services would be too much singers and musicians. With the their dimensions had to fit within the time to master, but now we simply for our volunteers,’ Tiong confesses. addition of a Cisco SF302-08MP service elevator allowing for transfer. raise it into position and fix the ‘However, our continued dialogue switch and the MY8-AE and MY16-AT A brake-lock mechanism ensures lights,’ furthers Tiong. with Robert and then PAVE really put cards inserted respectively into the they stay in position once set up. A For its visual requirements, the our minds at ease. Stephen Teo and rear of the console and I/O box, a Radial Pro D8 direct box connects church prefers an SDI signal path, the PAVE team fully understood our while the hotel continues to operate requirements and created a system over a VGA network. The divisible we are more than happy to operate. ballroom is equipped with two When you’re having to set up and electrified L-R screens should a dismantle a full AV and lighting partition be required for separate system, it’s paramount that you events. This is ideal for Redemption minimise the equipment required and Hill’s needs as they simply patch into that it all serves a purpose.’ the installed video infrastructure in Now fully experienced and order to display lyrics and images rehearsed in their Sunday operations, during the three, 90-minute services. the time needed to prepare has Therefore, the main addition reduced sufficiently to allow a window required for full video production is of opportunity for breakfast ahead of a Datavideo SE-2200 switcher. This the first service. accepts up to six PC and camera inputs prior to output on the overhead www.cogentacoustics.com projectors, while a Kramer VP-200K www.pave.com.sg Two mobile lighting bars remain in the ballroom at all times serves as a distribution amplifier for www.rhc.org.sg

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www.allen-heath.com ALLEN&HEATH PROJECTS Steering the course of history

While churches such as Kirche St Peter und Paul can stand for centuries, audio technology can need replacing after a matter of years. James Cooke reports

WITH HUNDREDS OF YEARS OF We then organised a live demo with history behind it, Kirche St Peter these products where all visitors und Paul (St Peter and Paul church) were asked about their listening in the Swiss village of Küssnacht experience to further verify the am Rigi underwent a series of church’s investment.’ renovations, inside and out, between ‘Auviso were professional and 1994 and 1997. This included the transparent in their consulting installation of a speaker system that services,’ says Bruggmann. has dated in this otherwise timeless ‘Meanwhile, Imhof Akustik are an house of worship. engineering firm with many years ‘The old, decentralised sound of experience in the field of church system caused problems,’ acoustics and, having served as a explains Hansjörg Bruggmann, specialist planner during the previous who is responsible for the building installation at Kirche St Peter und maintenance at St Peter and Paul. Paul, it made sense for us to work ‘The components also no longer with them again.’ corresponded with the newer pieces of art and decoration that had been ‘The existing system was about put up, and the sound emitting 20 years old and people had often from these speakers was often complained about the sound quality,’ unintelligible in this reverberant confirms Pascal Luder, Fohhn product sanctuary.’ manager at Sennheiser (Schweiz). The current Baroque-style church, ‘Auviso AG was approached by the which stands out on the Küssnacht church to design a new system and am Rigi skyline today, was designed they included Imhof Akustik in the by Father Marquard Imfeld and built project, which took responsibility for between 1708 and 1710. The original the installation as an expert and free Romanesque building that once stood consultant. in its place, according to the record ‘Since Fohhn was on both Auviso’s books, dates back to 1036 and was and Imhof’s lists of preferred replaced by a Gothic-style sanctuary suppliers, Sennheiser came up sometime during the 15th century. with a product recommendation In 2018, it was only the sound built on experiences gained from system that needed replacing though. installations in comparable churches. Linea LX-100s cover the two galleries up high

30 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 PROJECTS SolaFrame 3000 Beyond Bright

The preacher’s voice is captured by a Sennheiser MZH 3042 gooseneck 37,000+ lumens. with ME 35 capsule Because you A successful demonstration led as the speakers in the galleries, to the installation of two Fohhn LFI- have been timed as delays to can always turn 350 steerable line array speakers the main speakers to prevent it down. as the main PA system. Finished overlapping.’ in white and hung at a height of Bruggmann also reports that the 3.5m, they can be found to the left precise planning undertaken by and right of the steps separating Imhof Akustik and Auviso, aided by the main nave from the choir. The the former’s previous experience beam configuration has been set at the church, resulted in a timely specifically to avoid unwanted installation en route to solving the reflections from the walls and the acoustic challenges. ‘The sound floor. issues plaguing this big church A pair of Linea LX-100 mini line were solved by selecting the right array systems serve as delays, while loudspeakers for the front of the another four have been installed church – the Fohhn LFI-350s. to cover the two galleries, and the The church can accommodate choir area is reinforced by two LX-10 approximately 1,000 people and, compact loudspeakers. A Fohhn in addition to regular services, it 1/2 Vert D-4.750 DSP-controlled Class-D hosts marriages, funerals and other amplifier powers the passive Linea ceremonies. There are also concerts LX cabinets. and other events. The new sound ‘The new Fohhn system doesn’t system is well-equipped to handle all even compare to the old system,’ of these applications.’ exclaims Bruggmann. ‘It seems that In less than two decades, Kirche there has been a lot of development St Peter und Paul will have existed in loudspeaker technology over the for an entire millennium in one last 20 years. The old loudspeakers form or another. The new Fohhn were configured to cover relatively speakers and their beam-steering small listening areas that overlapped capabilities certainly appear to be acoustically. The spill caused a helping navigate a new chapter in complete mess. the church’s history. ‘The new main loudspeakers fill more than 75% of the nave and are www.auviso.ch backed up by speakers between the www.fohhn.com clay pillars throughout the sanctuary. www.imhof-akustik.ch Of course, these speakers, as well www.pfarrei-kuessnacht.ch

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January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 31 PROJECTS

Time for T Singapore’s SJSM churches required an urgent upgrade of their analogue point source audio system. Richard Lawn takes a tour

AT WHAT POINT DOES A PASTOR, services when it finally opens in a musician or a volunteer technician 2020. As such, any other budgets call time on an audio system that is were scrutinised, needing to be fully letting them down? Perhaps, some justified. churches count down the installation The church committee decided of their next renewal on a set date in 2016 that, following gradual 3,652 days into the future. Most degradation, the previous analogue likely, the pastor will be aware that point source audio system required the congregation is either not paying an urgent upgrade. The console’s attention to the sermons or the audio channel count was fully utilised, volunteer has declared that there are audio coverage across the sanctuary no parts for the long-serving speaker was inconsistent, spare parts were system. At that point, the committee becoming harder to locate and some is made aware of the need and a plea of the models had already been for a budget is made. delisted. Through organic growth, the SJSM’s communications head Nigel Sim and technical executive John Isaac ‘When certain components Singaporean churches of St John’s and replacement parts for the and St Margaret’s (SJSM) were two Sunday services. The current While SJSM’s 30-year lease is due amplifiers and loudspeakers became merged in 1971, relocating to a Christ sanctuary building was finished to expire in 2022, a decision had increasingly rare, it became crystal sanctuary inherited from the British in 2005 following the completion of already been made to upgrade the clear that our system was on its last Army. Serving the Dover community, the other facilities, including rooms audio system within Christ sanctuary. legs,’ commented Reverend Joshua the combined congregation hasn’t for the junior church, counselling and In addition, SJSM had also taken the Sudharman. ‘The writing was on the stopped growing in size over the past Christian education. This phased decision to develop an integrated wall, so I gave the team a green light five decades. Although the current approach over four years also multi-generation facility adjacent to call in experts who could help us services blend traditional worship with supported the creation of multiple to the existing premises at 30 test out new systems that would allow some contemporary expressions, the congregations and fellowships of Dover Avenue. Project Spring-Winter us to make a recommendation to the musical element has increased, with different sizes, including Mandarin, (PSW) will comprise administrative church council.’ more musicians and a choir taking Filipino, Tamil and Indonesian offices, childcare and nursing home A shortlist of suppliers was called to the stage during the Saturday and congregants. facilities together with elderly care upon for demonstrations to be

32 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 PROJECTS assessed by a panel including church conducted training, our volunteers dignitaries and volunteers alike, for are now more familiar with mixing which future-proofing was a dominant on this. We’re future-proofed for criterion. Taking a central role in all of some time and should have enough this, Alan Mathews was called upon channels.’ to provide his consultancy expertise. Four Shure QLXD4 wireless ‘We had run out of spare channels channels have also been added on the analogue console for our to the mix providing the pastor additional needs,’ comments and singers with their individual, technical executive, John Isaac. handheld, head-worn and lapel ‘We simply were not set up for microphone requirements. ‘The contemporary services with their frequency spectrum changed, so we higher SPLs and high-definition audio had no alternative but to purchase characteristics. The previous system new wireless mics.’ prioritised intelligibility of speech and Over the year, front-row increasingly could not meet our needs worshippers had commented on the for musical clarity and warmth.’ spillage emitting from the stage, d&b audiotechnik loudspeakers fulfil stage left pastoral monitoring, Following a formal presentation particularly from the percussionist. side-fill and full-range FOH duties at the company’s Singapore This has been mitigated by adding headquarters by Gert Sanner, subwoofers. Suspended from the a drum shield and further extended a demonstration of the d&b ceiling adjacent to the Ti10L hangs, with the adoption of myMix in-ear audiotechnik T10L loudspeaker each cabinet houses 15- and 12-inch monitors for the musicians. The 13 system was staged at the church. drivers in a two-chamber, band-pass units are fed via auxiliary outputs After analysis of all the design that radiates to the rear. Four to two IEX-16L 16-channel live input demonstrations, the panel was d&b audiotechnik 10D amplifiers expanders working together with a unanimous in selecting the T10L supply the 16 Ti10L cabinets, while Cisco managed switch. model for its upgrade. ‘We had to a single 30D model is dedicated to ‘The eight musicians and five justify the cost, but the intensity the four 27A-Sub subwoofers. Each singers have learnt how to adjust of musical performance it now L-R wing of the sanctuary receives the effects and EQ individually provides in addition to clarity of its own delicate mix from suspended on their units and they can now speech ensured this. The SPLs were d&b audiotechnik Yi7P dual 8-inch critically evaluate their individual comfortable and provided enhanced models to the left and right of performances after a service or clarity, resolution and coverage the main Ti10L arrays. Serving rehearsal session and save these previously entrusted to fill speakers.’ as a pastoral monitor, the d&b sessions as presets,’ furthers Electronics & Engineering Pte audiotechnik inventory is rounded off Isaac. ‘Our musicians have been Ltd was called upon to supply and with the inclusion of a 16C column provided with some training, to install the new audio system into loudspeaker. Finally, three rack- enable them to get more out of the Christ sanctuary. L-R arrays mounted Furman CN-3600SE power the IEMs and this has certainly each comprise eight Ti10L compact conditioners provide sequencing and helped them to hear themselves polyurethane enclosures. The dual electrical surge protection. better on stage. Most importantly, 6.5-inch woofers are arranged in ‘The acoustic challenges in the the congregation now does not a dipolar arrangement to enhance corner wings perhaps posed the have overwhelming bleed from the dispersion control, while the HF driver greatest problem in the deployment band pit and can participate in the The above-stage lighting is attached to a rotatable waveguide of the loudspeaker system,’ incorporates Martin Mac 600s service more comfortably.’ with a horn and an acoustic lens. comments d&b audiotechnik’s among spots, Fresnels and washes Just as SJSM has phased its This provides a vertical line source manager, Kenny Chng. ‘Prior to the construction upgrades for the with a 90° horizontal dispersion that upgrade, the church had experienced ‘We are now blessed with a better past two decades, technological is maintained down to approximately problematic build-ups of low- to sense of audio filling the space,’ upgrades within the sanctuary have 600Hz, while the integrated lens mid-end frequencies and the mix explains Isaac. ‘It’s not as patchy as adopted the same principle. As in the front grille widens the HF appeared muddy. Having introduced the line array provides a much more such, the ageing video projection dispersion in line array mode to 105°. d&b R60 processing through the 10D even dispersion. Our volunteers system will be overhauled in The lower frequencies come in and 30D amplification network, this possess limited experience, but 2019. Currently, wall-mounted PTZ the form of four 27A-Sub cardioid has been eliminated.’ we will continue to seek training cameras and a PC loaded with opportunities for them and provide Pro Presenter 6 software combine solid channels of feedback while images with lyrics, which are fed using all this new equipment, to into a matrix supplying Sanyo provide a seamless and satisfying projectors. worship experience for the whole Naturally, as SJSM’s new facilities church.’ come online, the addition of a The audio, lighting and visual Dante network for control and technicians can control the monitoring may be added to services from their production interlink much-needed overflow area located in a central section spaces during special events. of the sanctuary. Here, the DiGiCo Works in progress perhaps as the SD9 console was selected for the church continues to balance its church’s combined FOH and monitor books and enhance its services. console requirements. ‘It has a very intuitive layout providing a natural, www.dbaudio.com clean mix for speech, playback and www.enepl.com.sg The FOH production area live sound. With help from Alan who www.sjsm.org.sg

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 33 KnowHOW

Scripting your service with lighting cues

John Black discovers the positive effects that a scripted service can have on the overall worship experience

REGARDLESS OF THE SIZE OF THE on stage and storing it for later facility, the number of worshippers recall. Lighting cues can contain MEET THE AUTHOR in attendance or the scale of your information for fade times, the John Black serves as the theatre lighting system, most worship linking of multiple cues, timings manager for Seoul Foreign School services are pre-planned, having one for individual parameters such in Seoul, South Korea. Holding or more individuals decide on an order as movement or colour, and a degree in Theatre Design, he of events through the service. There more. Lighting cues contain all provides technical production may be elements that are decided on of the information that has been support and design in three state- quite late, or there may be last-minute programmed into palettes, presets of-the-art performance venues on additions or deletions, but, for the and effects, and then brings them campus for over 40 major concerts and productions a year in the areas most part, a service has a flow that together into a sequence with of sound, lighting, video and staging. is crafted to help guide the worship transitions that can be crafted to John especially enjoys sharing experience. As a result, lighting for enhance the flow from one service his passion for entertainment worship services can very easily be element to another. technology with high-school students scripted, which can have a number This is one of the benefits of each year through his student of positive effects on the overall using cues to execute lighting production team, Crusader Live!, experience as well as on the technical during a service. Think about how giving students the opportunity to learn and work with professional- team operating the lighting system. you would feel waking up in the level technologies in a demanding John Black, theatre manager for Seoul Foreign School In this article, I’m going to discuss morning, sitting up in bed in a production environment. some of the ways that scripting a pitch-dark room when suddenly your service with lighting cues can have toddler flips on the light switch. a positive impact, as well as some It’s an uncomfortable feeling. focus and the progression of the may be of a different style or order, steps and thought processes that I go Changing lighting states abruptly worship experience through the while others may be repeated to suit through when planning and building during a worship service can be entire service. the time needs of various groups lighting cues for my events. uncomfortable and distracting and of worshippers. Using lighting cues cause worshippers to lose focus Benefit 2: consistency builds consistency into the worship Benefit 1: flow from the experience. Instead, lighting experience because the cues will cues can be programmed to create Many houses of worship host play back exactly as they have been Programming lighting cues is more flow from one element to another in a number of worship services designed, programmed and rehearsed than just creating a lighting look a way that encourages and promotes throughout a week. Some services time and time again until a change is

34 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 Vyper-KV52 Speaker | k-array.com HY[PZ[PJHSS`JYHM[LKPU[OLOLHY[VM;\ZJHU`\ZPUNVUS`WYLTP\T [OL PU YLZV\YJLZ HUK LќVY[Z YL]VS\[PVUHY`KLZPNUHUKTHU\MHJ[\YLVMOPNOS`LѝJPLU[ZV\UKZ` V\Y HSS JVUJLU[YH[L ^L 2HYYH` ([ TH[LYPHSZ Z[LTZ KnowHOW made. This means that programmed elements can be well-thought through and designed in the rehearsal phase and then executed as expected. Using lighting cues can also achieve consistency in that, sometimes, volunteer technical team members will change from service to service. It is not always possible to involve all technical team members in the programming and/or rehearsal process for a service. By using lighting cues, an operator can come in and either follow a programme order or script, or execute a lighting cue when directed by a technical director, and the result will be as planned.

Step 1: understand Cue lists on an ETC Ion console the service from cue to cue. It doesn’t matter if the transition exists within a single Before beginning to plan the actual song or between two very different lighting cues, and certainly before service elements. Think about, test sitting at the console to begin and design the fade times and the programming, the first step is to know visual way that one cue transitions what elements will be included in the into another. It can be a very simple service you are programming for. Is crossfade or a multi-part fade that there a band playing a worship set? transitions different programmable What song will they be leading? Is elements at different rates over an there a drama sketch? What order extended period of time. will the various service elements be Many churches will plan technical happening in? These questions will rehearsals prior to services to allow inform you on the service ‘road map’. for the technical teams to test In addition to understanding the road their equipment and ensure that Redemption to the Nations church cues its Elation lighting rig to create a map of the service, discussions are everything is set up correctly and wide range of effects (Image courtesy of intyde) needed about the general moods or performing as desired or expected. tones that are to be set throughout or involved service elements to allow Another reason that I like to Use these rehearsal times to play the service – the ‘emotional journey’. for better organisation as well as program this way is that these cue back the lighting cues and determine Is the general feeling and mood of the quick restructuring if needs be. lists can then be saved and reused if the effect of the transitions service going to be uplifting? Is the For example, I would create a in other services when a particular supports the mood or tone desired pastor’s message one of celebration? main cue list for the major service song or performance is desired. For for the service. Is the service mood going to be more elements, such as pre-service, example, if your church holds three Once you have finalised the flow, introspective? These questions will offering, baptism, message, etc. I services on a weekend of different make sure that the cue list can be give you a lot of information as to how would then create a separate cue styles, and of the five-song worship consistently executed with whoever you can create those transitions along list for each song led by the worship set at each service there are two makes up your technical team. the service road map so as to help band, as well as a separate cue list songs being performed at all three Unexpected circumstances will come you support and reinforce the desired for a drama sketch or other special services, you only have to program up, and it is important that you have mood or tone of the service. service element. The main cue list the lighting cues for those two songs structured the cue list in such a way All of these questions can be asked would then link to and reference once. That same cue list can then that also allows the operator to be and should be answered during any these other cue lists, or I would be recalled and played back at each flexible and make changes easily, pre-service planning meeting that operate them on separate cue list service at the appropriate point perhaps with little training. may be had by those involved in the master faders. without having to copy and paste There is no one right way to script service. This planning meeting is what Why would I structure cues this way? those cues into three different lists. lighting cues for a worship service. I would call a pre-production meeting, If the worship band leader decides This saves a lot of programming time. The organisational differences from and will be the launchpad for the next to change the order 10 minutes prior one person to the next are as varied steps as you script the service. to the start of the service, it doesn’t Step 3: programming cues as the different ways that lighting mean I have to add link cues into a for a service can be approached. Step 2: cue structuring single cue list to bounce back and Once you understand the service you The steps that I have provided are forth between cues in the new order. are programming for and you have a just my own way of organising and The next step that I go through is to I simply pull up and play back the clear, organised structure to program, scripting an event using lighting plan out the cue structure that I will appropriate cue list in the new order then you can begin to build your cues. cues. However, the goal should program. This will be different from that the songs are being done in. You may, or may not, already have always be the same: enhance the person to person, and also based on Another reason is that if a worship all of the looks built that you want to worship experience and support the lighting console that you have in leader decides to do a song again use. There are many programming the message that is being delivered your particular facility. The consoles at the end of a service, instead of styles and methods that you can take through the service. They are a great that I work with allow me to program having to find the cue number that a prior to actually recording your lighting tool built into computerised lighting a number of cue lists, as opposed to particular song began on, I can just cues. However, for the purpose of this consoles, and the organisational a single cue list. I like to separate the play back that song’s cue list because article, when programming cues, pay possibilities for their use are lighting cues from more complicated it can be easily found. particular attention to the transitions endless.

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KnowHOW Using audio cues Gordon Moore highlights the importance of using a written audio cue list for consistent, high-quality services

THE KEY TO CONSISTENT HIGH ahead – preset faders, mutes, etc. – quality (in other words quality so you aren’t scrambling to turn on control) – in any endeavour – is the pastor’s mic too late or turn off documentation. If something works, the guitar during the sermon. write it down so you can refer to that Next, take a similar time after the successful method later. If something service to analyse how the service doesn’t work, write it down so you went – did you forget something? don’t repeat the failures of the Was one of your settings not good past. Every successful continuing for that song or did you overlook a endeavour relies on repeating microphone that should have been the successful and avoiding the on? Correct your notes by drawing disastrous. a single line through your original Many houses of worship operate setting and replacing it with the on what can be called the ‘corporate setting that actually worked. Don’t memory’ – the summed total of the erase your original note or scribble experience of the staff who have it out so you can’t tell what it was. developed methods over the years The single line will help you in the of working together in making the Lighting cues – if missed – are can be pretty informal yet useful. future to recall what does not work. services run smoothly. The very big obvious to the congregation. If the Attend the band’s practice and Remember, the importance of problem with corporate memory pastor is speaking and the spotlight see what each song for the coming documentation is not to just record is that it lies in the cumulative is still shining on the lead vocalist, service requires. Make detailed what does work, but it is also to experience of each member of the audience will see the bad result. notes. Sunday morning, arrive record what does not work. In the team. Should one of the team It is inescapable. But missed audio 20 minutes earlier than you usually that way, you can prevent making depart suddenly – without training cues can often be much subtler and do, take a bulletin and copy the the same mistake, over and over a replacement – that corporate not so easily noticed by an untrained notes to each section of the service. again. memory is now compromised, and ear. Yet those errors can detract Carefully review the schedule of Finally, save your notes. Even if essential elements of the process from the worship experience. Let me the service and write the following they are hand-scribbled notes on and procedures are lost – often for repeat something I have stated many information for each stage: the bulletin, keep the notes. Now, good. The team is doomed to repeat times in this column. 1) Which channels should be I’m not a big fan of saving paper. It the lessons of the past and make the Audio must always enhance the active? Keep inactive channel takes a lot of room and you have to same mistakes made once before, a worship experience. It must never faders down unless they happen to keep organising it. For a small cost, long time ago. detract from worship or, worse, replace be a very quiet source, such as an you can buy a scanner and scan ‘This can’t happen in my church. My worship. instrument feed that is quiet (no the bulletin into your sound booth team has been together for years – People walking out from a service hum like guitars can often deliver). computer (assuming you have one) no one is leaving.’ This statement is should never say, ‘wow, that sound In our church, the clavinova (piano) and save it to a directory – which often the reason so many teams do was great’. What they should be is always on because it doesn’t makes it very easy to search later. not document what they are doing saying is, ‘that service brought me contribute noise nor does it affect Save the scan as a searchable PDF and why. Unfortunately, they forget closer to God – the music uplifted the gain before feedback. All unused document and you can even search one thing. me’. It’s a fine line to tread but, done microphones should be muted or for the settings you used on a No one gets out alive. properly, will help the church deliver faded down. particular song. As we all know, we all have limited the message and grow as a result. 2) What level for that channel? See Figure 1 on the next page. time in this world and you can never So, how can audio detract? If there Yes, the source might vary quite a As you can see, there aren’t a lot know when a key member might be is supposed to be a hard-driving bit but set a good starting point. If of notes but it makes it easier called home by our Maker. Or they guitar solo in the third song that they sound a bit too low, you can to anticipate the next step in the might have a sudden event that pulls requires the compressor for the always compensate by raising the service and makes it flow more them away against their desires to guitar to be ramped up and the level fader. Try to avoid going too hot to smoothly without late mics. It’s not stay. increased – that’s an audio cue. If it avoid feedback and/or blasting the highly detailed but it will make your This article will touch on a small is missed, the song loses its punch audience. life easier. but important function for consistent, and the experience is diminished. 3) Any special processing notes? high-quality services – a written audio If there is supposed to be a solo Change the compressor? Roll off Medium-to-large cue list. vocal in the fifth song with reverb the EQ for suppressed highs or churches – with multiple Audio cues are documented mixer engaged – and it is missed – then the lows? settings based on the timeline of a solo doesn’t stand out and carry the 4) Multimedia requirements – do sound technicians service. Very much like lighting cues, message. you need to queue up the next audio cues give the sound mixer a Enter the audio cue list. The audio cue playback in advance? In a larger church, you have the script of audio settings based on list can be handled at several levels. By writing all this down and additional dimension of a larger what is happening in the service. attempting to anticipate what will technical crew with volunteers, paid It is often the case that a house of The small church be needed in each step of the staff or both. In this environment, worship has a very detailed lighting service, you will have accomplished a the documentation becomes even cue sheet and nothing for the audio If you are the only volunteer at your preliminary ‘rehearsal’ in your head. more critical to achieve technical technicians. Why is this? church who runs sound, the cue list Additionally, you will be able to plan excellence and consistency.

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The document should include a For a multi-person crew, the most corrections column (if the setting important part of this process, specified seemed too low, then the besides getting it written down technician can make an adjustment in the first place, is to review the and immediately document it). document each week and compare There should be a notes column it with previous services. Look for that permits the operator to add trends – both for what worked well comments that may prove useful for and what did not. As the team gets future changes. more accustomed to documenting This document can be provided as a things, you will find fewer and fewer live document on the computer screen additional notes as the process that can be updated on the fly or as a becomes more settled. printout that can be scanned later for safekeeping. Take the next step Do you have a member who is clever with coding? I have heard of some Once you get into the habit of writing Figure 1 churches where the spreadsheet up audio cues, expand the document to include the set up and tear down First, develop a format for the processes – the checklist before and documentation. In many churches, after each service. they use church planning software Getting into the habit of documenting that can generate a spreadsheet or your services is a difficult barrier report which details each section of to cross – people want to think the service. Use the spreadsheet to their memories and capabilities are create an augmented spreadsheet adequate. that allows you to detail each section Remind your team that documents in terms of channel settings, fader prevent errors, make transitions levels, gain, signal processing, etc. If easier and allow them flexibility in you are using a digital board, list the their schedules. And when they get scenes to recall if you are using them A spreadsheet that details each section of the service that last-minute panicked call on for each section of the service. Sunday morning, they will have a good This document becomes critical substitute can easily follow the executes macros that can send document that will make their last- when someone becomes sick script, knowing in advance which MIDI commands for coordinating minute call to service enjoyable and or cannot attend a rehearsal. If microphone, which instrument and scene changes and updates to the less stressful. each moment is documented, the which source is required. instrument and lighting settings. Mix well and be blessed.

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Rivers Church in South Africa Working with video cues Ensuring a seamless and engaging HOW service is harder than it looks but it doesn’t have to be – this is where video cues come in. Ledetta Asfa-Wossen offers some guidance on how to elevate your service

ADDING VIDEO TO YOUR SERVICE changes to proceedings, provided is a great way to captivate your you have a service plan in place,’ audience. In order to script your he adds. service with video cues, you need ‘The service plan is key and can to create a plan. Having some be used to cue anything from songs, structure to your proceedings is a PowerPoint presentations, YouTube godsend, it helps guide the event videos, liturgy, soundtracks, Bible and lets you hold the attention of passages and any type of moving your worship congregation. And, the or still image. Cues can make it more structure a service has, the easier for the audience to instantly less room there is for error or any follow any new references from live interruptions. Should the need the speaker – live, even changing arise, you can also easily integrate to another translation can be a a video element at short notice, breeze,’ says Barrow. in a timely fashion, without any But where to start? Here are some disruptions. top tips on setting up video cues Video cues allow you to play and ensuring your worship service videos and still images with precise Creation Software’s SongPro tool allows HOW venues to script video cues delivers the most impact. control over timing, sizing and placement on screen as well as any are so many inexpensive software embedded audio. To set up video programmes readily available that cues, you need a video or image ﬁle allow you to create video cues and on your computer and a surface – it requires minimal manpower. this surface acts as a video output ‘The aim of any worship destination made up of one or presentation software is to really more screens attached to a Mac produce a simple, efﬁcient plan of or PC. Your output can be anything action to enable a smooth delivery from a projector to an LED wall or of all service requirements with monitor, depending on the size of little effort and staff output,’ venue, budget, the type of service explains John Barrow, software and the level of impact you want designer and founder of SongPro, to have. Once you’ve chosen the an application used by HOW venues right software for you, all you have to integrate video, audio and to do is go ahead and set up your lighting cues into their services. video cue list. Remember, you can ‘Your worship presentation software The Atem 1 takes the feeds from the cameras and pushes these out to the write up a video cue list but there should be able to cope with any screens around the church

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Make a Entering a value on the axis will comprehensive help you play around with the size service plan of your video display. Simply enter values to enlarge or shrink. The more you plan, the smoother the service. In order to get an idea Special effects go a of where your video cues should long way be inserted, you will have to first THE understand how all your other media elements will work such as There are plenty of ways to FUTURE lighting and audio. Think carefully manipulate, layer and customise about where to insert your video your video – you can rotate them, OF cues and the purpose they should fade one video file into another serve. What type of service is it and create various stunning THE and what mood or emotion do you effects. wish to evoke? Understand the Rotation is an easy effect you LINE key themes and the message of can create with minimal effort. the service you are curating. Will Fading video files and still images the service be about empathy, can also give you a polished, ARRAY birth or death? This will be crucial subtle transition. To create a fade, to forming your service plan and, you need to play around with the IS ultimately, introducing in any cues. geometry and set the level of You may want to use video to opacity you want, which can range STRAIGHT interrupt a long sermon, use from 1–100%. Playing around with live video streams to enhance the timing of the fade will also the audience experience or use alter the continuity, mood and video projections as a moving impact of your service and can be background throughout the venue. tested before your video cues are How do you want your songwords finalised. to appear? Do you want to assign You can apply a wide range of a video or image background to effects to your video cues but your text? Consider the positioning remember that video effects can 1/2 Vert of any text you place on a video, be extremely processor-intensive, so that any text is clear to read and complicated effects have been without overshadowing the visual known to bog down PCs and even display. It is also important to the most powerful Macs. consider the seating positions and angle of your audience and their view of the screens. Common mishaps and Think about your display pitfalls to avoid sequence and the order of your moving images and try and keep When creating video cues, broken FOHHN FOCUS VENUE your timings and the quality of your cues can happen quite often, but BEAM STEERING video consistent throughout the these are usually easy to rectify FOR CONCERT SOUND presentation. and shouldn’t put you off including Do you want to involve your video in a service. If there are audience to create a more errors with your cue files, check interactive experience? Remember the source of your video file. It is that you can also use moving video quite likely that a file is missing, images from a live camera feed as damaged or not a supported file a background during liturgy in the type. In this case, you may need service. to revisit the surface, usually in Flown or stacked straight. Dispersion characteristics It’s worth remembering that video a display or geometry tab on your controlled in real time using cues can also play still images in software and create a new surface software. Just experience all common formats such as PNG, or adjust it to be compatible with perfect live sound. GIP, BMP, JPG, PSD or PDF formats the existing broken cue. as well as play a video file in AVI, For further information: WMV or MPG. Practice makes www.fohhn.info/focusvenue perfect Don’t compromise on quality Rehearse the service once you have formed your video cue list You may wish to use some of your to ensure you are happy with the video files as full screen but ensure outline. The rehearsal stage is you check the preserve aspect ratio key for any last-minute video cue so that the video will play as large adjustments in order to guarantee a as possible without being distorted. faultless, engaging service.

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 41 MAINTENANCE Computer maintenance pt 1 Cleaning the clutter

Frank Wells describes why cleanliness and order are important with computers used in a HOW tech infrastructure

COMPUTERS USED IN HOWs FOR do the trick, or a bit of household Computer CPU cases often end up hard drive) has smaller boxes inside video and sound playback, graphics cleaner can be used, but never spray on floors and under desks, inviting (folders). These smaller boxes can generation and for elements of system the keyboard, only the rag, and, dust intrusion. Computer cases have additional boxes (more folders) control get more hands-on use, and again, only dampen any cleaning mostly rely on the power supply fan inside of them, and any of the boxes often abuse, than other links in the cloths. Take care that you don’t to exhaust hot air from inside the can contain individual items (files). infrastructure. Furthermore, without a use heavy-duty solvents that can computer case. Some may have Begin creating a folder and file planned and deliberate file structure discolour or mar plastics. With additional fans, inside and on the structure by listing all the types of in place, computer storage can quickly computer monitors and laptop case. If any fans have filters, they files used in your HOW tech operation. become cluttered and disorganised, displays, these same practices should be kept clean. The outside of These could range from control inviting frustration while wasting time apply, including draping the monitors cases can be wiped down as above, files like lighting presets if using and effort. when not in use. but liquids should never be used computer-based control systems, to inside. If you are qualified to open videos, to worship song lyrics and a computer’s case, any debris or scriptures. If you envision the file dust should be removed by gentle system as boxes, what would be vacuuming. Pay attention to the small logical to group together? There’s a fans attached directly to the CPU, near infinite number of ways you can the main processing chip, and there approach such organisation, and you are often fans on video processors, have to figure out what works for your including directly on video cards. operation. These fans are where dust builds Perhaps you want all videos to play up. A clean paintbrush can be used from a common folder, with subfolders to dislodge debris while vacuuming. arranged by type (music videos, youth All cleaning should be done with group or children’s ministry videos, the power off and the computer promotional messages to run before unplugged. services, etc.). Along with such Maintaining a clean and uncluttered organisation of assets, you may prefer file system inside a computer is to copy the elements to be used for a an operational concern, especially given service out of a potentially large where a potentially large number of library into a service-specific folder. operators with various degrees of Naming folders and files is as technical prowess will be using the crucial to an organised system as computers. Logic and consistency what’s put where. Names need to This extreme example illustrates how a dirty environment can result in a are key, along with simplicity. It’s be consistent and logical – make it gear-killing situation Image courtesy of: CC-BY-SA-4.0 via https://commons.wikimedia.org like packing a bunch of items in as easy as possible for operators boxes inside of boxes. A big box (the to guess a file location or a name Let’s start on the outside. Keyboards to use in a search. Avoid names are used flat, inviting dust intrusion at like John’s Big Folder. Instead, use best, and food crumbs and potential names that give information such as liquid spills at worst. The best offence Praise_Music_Lyrics. Use underscores is a good defence. Keep food and instead of spaces, even if using a drink away from computers and other space-friendly computer like a Mac. gear. Put a clean cloth over keyboards Never use special characters other when they are not in use. Ask than dashes or underscores. The drive operators to keep their hands clean. might be read through a network by Debris in a keyboard should be someone working on a Windows PC vacuumed out with a low-velocity and the spaces could be converted vacuum. Cans of compressed air are to confusing characters. Develop a commonly suggested for cleaning out common system for dates. Day- between keys but should be avoided month-year, like 03-05-2018, makes as they can drive dirt further inside for orderly file system viewing and the keyboard mechanics. searches. Always use two digits for If keyboards show grime, a clean, month and day. damp (lightly damp and never dripping) rag can be used to clean Next issue, we’ll consider data keyboards, but never with the backup and file recovery in computer keyboard plugged in. Water might This filthy keyboard is a sign of a poor operating environment for gear maintenance pt 2.

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worship, could merely have been still rely largely on tungsten left in the dark, as the cost of an lighting fixtures, this would have entirely new lighting system could been catastrophic since it would be too much. have meant replacing the existing While several organisations fixtures, and also having to replace led the charge to get the EU much of the infrastructure behind to reconsider, the Association those fixtures, particularly dimmers of Lighting Designers (ALD) since LED fixtures don’t need, and was at the forefront with its in fact can be damaged by, power #SaveStageLighting campaign. from dimmers.’ ‘Upon realising the scale of The ALD wasn’t alone in its fight the problem, the ALD started and was joined by others from working hard to draw attention across the EU. ‘Behind the scenes, to it across lighting designers, the ALD started working with other other lighting professionals, concerned lighting organisations, lighting manufacturers, other including the trade associations trade bodies, the wider public who PLASA (UK), VPLT (Germany), enjoy lighting in shows, theatre OETGH (Austria), the Society of producers and theatre owners, London Theatre and others,’ recalls THE BIGGEST LIGHTING STORY excitement, and those around the and MPs and MEPs,’ explains Halliday. ‘This work ultimately from 2018 saw the European Union rest of the world may have also Rob Halliday from the ALD. ‘The channelled through PEARLE, the (EU) propose lifting the exemption found themselves in danger of not campaign included projecting the European Producers League in for professional stage lighting on its being able to replace the tungsten phrase SaveStageLighting inside Brussels. Between all of this, the ban on tungsten light bulbs. The EU bulbs in their existing lighting rig, and outside a lot of venues, and it entertainment lighting industry was first introduced legislation in 2009 as it was questionable whether attracted a lot of attention in the invited to meet the EU’s energy that banned the sale of tungsten manufacturers would continue to media and beyond, including an team in May 2018. This was a very lighting for domestic use due to its produce tungsten products if such online petition that over 82,000 productive meeting, and through environmental impact, especially a large market employed a blanket people have signed so far. that and follow-up discussions we since LED lighting is readily ban. ‘The EcoDesign regulations as persuaded the EU of the value of available and much more energy Under such a ban, lighting rigs originally proposed would have our case. efficient. While retailers were unable would lose the natural meant that tungsten ‘As a result, the second draft to sell the style of lamp for use in and warm light light bulbs and a of the regulations, published in homes, venues using tungsten for that tungsten number of even very July, contained a number of key entertainment purposes, including delivers recent LED lighting exemptions for entertainment houses of worship, as well as in venues fixtures would lighting, including the exemption of theatres, arenas and school halls, that could no longer have a wide range of specialist tungsten were exempt from the ban and afford to been allowed lamps, and for colour-mixing LED lighting designers petitioned with replace their for sale, with light sources. This means that the the manufacturers to continue systems with manufacturers vast majority of equipment now in making tungsten fixtures and bulbs LED. Smaller uncertain if use for show lighting should be for use in the professional sector. venues, they could exempt.’ All was well for several years, until including school make new LED While this was positive, there is in 2018, when the EU proposed theatres and sources that met still some way to go in ensuring that the ban be extended into facilities such the regulations. venues are able to make use of entertainment lighting. as houses of Since many venues creative lighting. ‘Though incredibly While the EU’s intentions were helpful, the July draft did leave a noble, those working in lighting few potential issues for us and design argue that not only would the equipment we use,’ continues the ban have minimal impact on Halliday. ‘The points were slightly the environment, it would financially technical: the requirement for lights cripple venues not just in Europe, to use 0.5W of power or less when but around the world. For houses in standby mode (when not emitting of worship in the EU without the light), which is hard for show lights budget to afford a whole new to achieve because they have to infrastructure, services would be able to react immediately when lose some – or all – of their visual Rob Halliday of the ALD asked to light up – think of the big

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“crash” cue with the music that designers around Europe and the would miss the moment if the lights wider world can claim somewhat of took a second or two to react. The a victory. efficiency targets required which ‘Over the course of all this high output white LED sources – the work, we’ve probably gone from kind used in fixtures for big theatres a “doomsday scenario” for stage or on concert tours – would find it lighting to a scenario where people hard to meet, because they have will largely be able to just keep doing bigger light sources and, as the what they do using the equipment they have,’ Halliday concludes. ‘That’s good – but also dangerous. ‘I don’t The danger is that people just think we’ve assume they’ll be able to keep doing that forever. However, the EU avoided the are constantly reviewing their rules and tend to update them in five-year “doomsday cycles, and will start on the next scenario”, review soon after these rules get passed. They’ve already made it we’ve just clear that, in the next round, they really want to get rid of all these postponed it’ The Royal Albert Hall showing support for the #SaveStageLighting special cases and exemptions, and campaign Image courtesy of the ALD also finally get rid of the tungsten size of a light source increases, its bulbs they consider inefficient. So, efficiency decreases. The definition these issues to the attention of around them, so they’re not really I don’t think we’ve avoided the of green used in the exemption the EU since July, but has had disastrous. But it would be nice “doomsday scenario”, we’ve just for colour-mixing LED lights would no success. The third, and we to have these details tidied up postponed it. Venues, including make it hard to design the most think probably final, draft of the properly. We are still working to try houses of worship, have to use efficient colour-mixing lights. And regulations was published in early to achieve this, and will continue those five years to start planning – a few specialist bulbs, tungsten October and does not address to do so right up to the point where and saving up – for what they need and fluorescent, that had not been these issues. the regulations are passed into to do next, so we don’t all just find exempted but still had particular ‘The thing about these issues is law.’ ourselves in a big panic again five uses. that it would probably be possible Unless the EU responds on these years down the line.’ ‘The entertainment lighting for our cunning entertainment final issues, it would seem that industry has been trying to bring lighting manufacturers to work the battle is over and that lighting www.savestage.lighting

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January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 45 TECHNOLOGY Campus-wide audio networks AoIP networking offers ﬂexible and cost-effective interconnections within a HOW infrastructure. Frank Wells covers the considerations

AUDIO OVER IP (AOIP), THE The switch is the moderator of the distribution of digital audio over an PA Left PA Right system dialogue, interleaving packets internet protocol network, offers Secondary Switch of digital data (audio samples in the benefits that include lossless Stage Box case of AoIP) with accompanying transmission from device to device data and timing information that and location to location, reduced allows other devices on the network Wired Mics cabling costs, multichannel audio to retrieve individual or groups over a single interconnection and of channels from, and to insert bidirectionality – the ability to retrieve additional channels into, the network and insert signals from any location stream. in the system. Building a complete Networked audio can be visualised facility-wide, or even campus-wide in as fleets of vehicles on an enormous the case of larger houses of worship, traffic circle. Picture each source as Floor Monitor system leverages these benefits to Floor Monitor having its audio samples deployed offer audio system flexibility that is into identically coloured cargo vans. Primary Switch impractical in the analogue domain. A main programme two-channel mix Youth Room For instance, with a networked audio Lobby Ceiling Speaker might all be assigned to a fleet of Tertiary Router system, an audio mix from a main Audio Console white vans, each vehicle in the fleet sanctuary can be tapped off the (the digital data packets in network network for playback in a youth room AoIP to Youth speak) sequentially loading up as or multi-purpose room for an overflow Room Gear many audio samples as it can hold, audience. Similarly, audio could be posting a sign on its side saying sourced from that youth room to what’s inside and what its place was share in the sanctuary. A worship An AoIP interconnected audio system in line, and then starting off into the service mix can be easily tapped for a flow of the traffic circle. nursery area, cry room or in hallways. For digital audio, Cat-5e would be at any point in the network, though A music playlist could be substituted the minimum acceptable cable type. in a new installation or system-wide for the worship service for ambient To achieve gigabit data speeds over network, running a second cable for mood setting. longer distances, Cat-6 provides redundancy is recommended. In an analogue system, such an upgrade and Cat-6a and Cat-7 capabilities would require cabling offer further improvements in Traffic control – often heavy, expensive and bulky performance. Regardless of the cable multi-pair cables – to be run to each type chosen, the overall distance The components of an AoIP location, typically from a central limit for a single cable run is 100m. networked audio system are location where a hardware patchbay or Cat-6 cabling is not significantly relatively straightforward. Bookending The Waves Audio interface gives an expensive router would be required more expensive than Cat-5e and is the system are transducers and Yamaha consoles access to its proprietary SoundGrid networked to flexibly distribute signals. Such recommended for installed wiring acoustic/electrical signal conversion audio system flexibility was rarely implemented even (room-to-room) though, if budget – microphones and guitar pickups in large, well-funded HOWs. allows, where video networking may on one end and amplifiers powering Within the traffic circle, the also be desirable, where distances loudspeakers on the other. A vans may merge into traffic with A few words on wire are beyond half the limit and for network-capable audio interface a multitude of other differently future-proofing the installation, Cat-6a reformats either analogue or already coloured vans (packets of data from AoIP digital audio networks are or Cat-7 could be an option. The digitised audio into a network- other audio streams), each with fundamentally specialised applications more flexible Cat-5e cabling can be compatible stream. Output as an their own unique signs saying what of commonly available Ethernet used for short, local connections. Ethernet-compatible signal, the they are carrying and identifying technologies. Anyone who has For distances longer than 100m, AoIP formatted signal is plugged their position within their own fleet. connected a computer to a hardwired as in a large HOW or one with into an Ethernet switch – in simple Around the traffic circle, exits let network is familiar with the cabling separate buildings, AoIP signals terms, a box with a bunch of RJ45 fleets head towards a particular and connectors – a relatively small can be converted to optical fibre connections that allows multiple destination and incoming lanes allow diameter cable that internally has four and run for maximum distances devices to be connected to a network. new fleets to join the traffic in the twisted pairs of wires terminated in measured in kilometres instead of A downstream device that speaks circle. Wherever along the highway an RJ45 connector. Such cabling is metres. Fibre is more expensive the same AoIP language is also the two-mix needs to go, the white referred to by a category nomenclature and requires specialist knowledge connected to the switch so it can van fleet exits, reassembles in that refers to specifications for the to terminate. retrieve the desired signals from the the proper order and their cargo is performance-determining internal In general, a single run of cabling data stream and send them along to sequentially offloaded. The cargo construction of the cabling. is all that is needed for a connection additional system devices. vans are a bit magic in that they can

46 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 TECHNOLOGY leave the circle at any and all exits It’s up to the end-user to ensure that professional media over IP. AES67 simultaneously. the networked hardware they want to audio transport is written into SMPTE Each location being connected to use is compatible. Fortunately, there’s 2110, while a conversion device is an AoIP network should have its a digital Rosetta Stone available necessary to merge AES67 audio into own home run of cabling between that allows disparate audio networks an AVB network. the location and the switch. At a to share audio data. The Audio For audio and video distribution, the given location, if multiple networked Engineering Society created its AES67 NDI standard (developed by NewTek devices need to be attached, a local AoIP interoperability standard for and made available with royalty- switch can be used for additional audio transport with the specific goal free licensing) is an audio/video IP interconnectivity. of shared access to audio signals network option adopted by a large High-quality switches are important across compliant networks. Although number of manufacturers. NDI can in AoIP applications. Switches must there are some qualifications, the function on existing gigabit networks be able to support simultaneous audio networking protocols above and can be used on wireless networks gigabit data transfer and, to prevent were specifically mentioned here for some applications. At least one audio connection interruptions, have because they are examples of AES67- developer of NDI-equipped tools has the ability to turn off power-saving compliant networks that can share announced an AES67-NDI interface. features. End-users should investigate audio information. There are rapidly Audinate has also entered the requirements specified for the increasing numbers of hybrid systems the competition, announcing a networking protocol they plan to in use where audio sharing across partnership with the SDVoE (Software implement. gear brands and AoIP protocols is Defined Video over Ethernet) Alliance Renkus-Heinz’s IC8 RD digitally facilitated by AES67 compliance. steerable line array has dual for an integrated AV control platform Wait, there’s more than redundant Dante network inputs (see ‘The future of audio networking’ one protocol? AoIP-capable gear in WAVL, Nov/Dec 2018). level analogue input, for analogue In every category of professional output and for digital I/O. ‘Soft’ Where to start Professional audio (and video) are audio gear, there are now network- interfaces allow computer Ethernet beneficiaries of the highly standardised capable options, including ports to be used for digital audio Begin conceptualising a HOW AoIP IT industry as AV systems can adopt microphones with network outputs network connections for digital audio system by asking questions. What IT infrastructure such as Ethernet and powered loudspeakers with workstation and other uses. protocols are supported by your communication protocols, cabling network inputs. Digital audio consoles While audio networks for production digital audio console of choice? and switches. But when it comes to now commonly have network ports applications are expected to How about by your processing using that infrastructure for audio, pro either natively or via option cards. remain independent for at least the and amplification chain? Can your audio manufacturers have to choose For devices without native networking immediate future, IP-based networking loudspeaker system accommodate between competing standards, or capability, there are network-equipped of audio and video mixed media is networked audio inputs? Where do might even have developed their own interfaces that offer the necessary of immediate interest for HOWs that you need audio signals now and proprietary protocol. This creates a conversion for mic-level and line- wish to move both video and audio where do you source them from? language barrier to communication within their facilities and campuses. Where might you need networked between devices. Examples of the There are a few non-proprietary audio connections in the future? options include Audinate’s Dante protocols leading the competition for Make a needs list and a wish list. – certainly the most ubiquitous adoption. AVB (Audio Video Bridging, The wiring is cheap – while you AoIP protocol; the USA’s earliest developed by the IEEE standards are making runs elsewhere within AoIP protocol, Livewire, by the organisation) has been embraced by your facility, run Ethernet cabling to Telos Alliance, found in widespread a number of audio manufacturers, but locations you may wish to use in the broadcast use; the Ravenna protocol its adoption has been slow overall future, even if you leave those leads from Lawo subsidiary, ALC NetworX, Need a mic in and a couple of (at least in part because of the pace unterminated in the short term. also with wide (if European-centric) channels of networked audio to feed of development of the specialised It’s not often that the simpler adoption for broadcast and music a PA? Devices like the Focusrite switches required). Making a choice yields more sophisticated production applications; and QSC’s RedNet X2P IO and monitor fast entry into the marketplace, results with reduced expense. IP- interface can be plugged into a proprietary Q-Sys integrated audio, Dante AoIP network at any point for particularly in broadcast, is the new based system interconnection offers video and control platform. input or Dante channel monitoring SMPTE 2110 suite of standards for such a choice.

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Are PTZ cameras the right choice for your house of worship? We take a look at some of the key factors to consider

adapted to accept remote input – not what our industry typically considers to be a ‘PTZ camera’. These types of systems are commonly referred to as robos, an abbreviation of robotic camera. ‘Many HOWs use robotic-controlled cameras, generally of a simple type with limited “on-air” movement,’ says Shotoku sales director, James Eddershaw. ‘A pan and tilt head is required for each camera, along with a suitable lens control interface and an operator control panel.’ The benefits of this approach are achieving optimum recording quality, maximising flexibility of movement and allowing cameras to be used for multiple purposes. Unless you already own the cameras, however, the financial considerations cannot be overlooked. Rear-wall fixed Epson EB-Z10000U WUXGA projectors and Datavideo PTC-150 HD PTZ cameras This has often been the way to get full pan/tilt functionality while A HOUSE OF WORSHIP PLANNING PTZ stands for ‘pan-tilt-zoom’. retaining the image quality and on recording or playing back moving That is, a PTZ camera is typically all other professional features imagery in one form or another has capable of performing remote- of standalone cameras, but the several levels of equipment choices controlled directional and zoom price implications were severe and at its disposal; options that differ control. However, this is a very broad completely unnecessary for all greatly with capability, but often definition and has led to the use of except the largest ministries. Yet, more importantly with price. several techniques to achieve the as technology continues to improve, Cameras come in all shapes same purpose. There are many types even these dedicated systems are and sizes, but there are only a of cameras that can be panned, beginning to find themselves replaced few that will be relevant for the tilted and zoomed, and there are with the cheaper and nimbler worship setting. Unless your HOW also add-ons that can make any integrated type. is working on big-budget Hollywood normal camera pan- and tilt-able. By far the biggest change for PTZ productions, it is unlikely you will As far as the industry is concerned, cameras in recent years has been need to consider high-end film PTZ cameras are of the type found in the increase in picture quality. cameras designed for cinema. Figure 1: a fixed position, all-in-one Resolution, as one of the most Likewise, unless you plan to be unit. important attributes governing out in the field and require a quick ‘PTZs are the most flexible at Figure 1 – a Datavideo PTZ camera image quality, is typically the major portable set up, then DSLRs, every camera position, and the GoPros and gimbal-based handheld performance of single-chip cameras devices are probably not what has taken huge strides to close the you’re after either. gap between affordable and high- A lot of the more elaborate video end cameras,’ explains Marshall production setups are never going Electronics’ director of Pro-Series to be found at smaller worship cameras, Tod Musgrave. venues, as most of the gear would At the introductory end, the PTZ part be overkill. Yet any house of worship of the equation lies in the camera employing video is likely to have at itself, i.e. the camera has control least one or a few PTZ cameras in capabilities built in and just needs its arsenal. Traditionally, they have an operator or controller interface to been a great entry point – able to function. At the top end of the scale, produce decent-quality video but PTZ-type solutions are still widely often at a fraction of the price of used by ministries using full-blown proper professional cameras. television broadcast production; What makes a PTZ camera a PTZ, however, these setups are far more and why might one appeal to your likely to enlist traditional broadcast congregation? video cameras that have been A camera controller using joystick PTZ controls

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Introducing the new ICONYX IC-Live X series of Full Range Steered Arrays from Renkus-Heinz. Voiced for enhanced musicality and boasting increased horsepower, the IC-Live X series includes two Full Range enclosures plus Low Frequency and Subwoofer modules. These combine to deliver affordable Power-Steerable solutions that make it easy to navigate even the largest and most challenging acoustic environments. Designed to exceed expectations, the new ICONYX IC-Live X system provides the balanced and consistent listening experience that only Renkus-Heinz can offer. Visit www.Renkus-Heinz.com now to learn more. TECHNOLOGY consideration for buyers. Be wary, however, that manufacturers have a habit of misleading customers when it comes to resolution. Bigger is only better up to a certain point and, after that, attributes such as the sensor size and sensor type (CCD or CMOS) begin to take priority. Specifications such as the sensor size also indicate how the camera might behave in sub-optimal environments, such as low lighting. ‘First and foremost, choose a camera that provides the best video- quality performance within the budget expectations. Essentially, make sure to maximise your ROI to make your money go as far as possible,’ notes PTZ funcationaility can still be added to normal cameras but those are Musgrave. ‘Second, make sure to normally known as robos choose an adequate focal range or optical zoom range that will do the cause some big headaches down control interface and the numbers job determined by the size of the the line. For example, how smooth increase. There are entry-level space and the distance the camera is the panning mechanism? Many models, but movements from entry- is installed from the shot. Can you PTZ cameras are designed for the level PTZs can seem robotic and zoom all the way in to achieve your security market as they are low- jerky. For a camera that produces A Panasonic PTZ motorised zoom goals?. Third, I would strongly advise lens used for live video capture cost, can be remote-controlled and smooth movement, that’s designed you to demo cameras anywhere and remotely viewed – some attributes for live video production, don’t everywhere possible for evaluation Nowadays, a HOW should ideally be that make them appealing for HOWs. necessarily expect to be saving vast prior to purchase.’ looking for full 1080p HD resolution If the mechanism isn’t smooth, sums of money by opting for PTZ over While a lack of budget is a common or higher, even if other existing camera movement could send the production cameras. complaint in houses of worship, equipment isn’t up to standard. resulting image jumping across the Of course, there are other benefits. Musgrave sees this as a positive in There are plenty of affordable HD PTZ screen. How loud is the operating For many churches, PTZs will be this instance, explaining that one cameras available and, thanks to the noise? Traditional congregations are the logical choice due to space of the biggest purchasing mistakes proliferation of ever-higher resolutions likely quiet environments and any constraints and, likewise, if you he sees churches making is the in consumer technologies, it won’t camera noise must not be audible struggle with volunteers and people assumption that price drives quality, be long before your congregation over the background noise. to man cameras. One person can without even evaluating lower-priced demands it. run multiple PTZs, and multiple alternatives. ‘At this point, there It’s easy to presume image quality camera angles and positions provide are PTZ cameras for every budget is the be-all and end-all of more compelling viewing. and, while you want to get the best video camera ’Be sure to leave enough in your ROI, don’t let price drive the entire concerns. It budget to be able to add at least decision,’ he furthers. ‘Evaluate is massively a few more camera points of camera alternatives at every price important view,’ suggests Musgrave. ‘Static point; the lower the price, the more but it’s also position shots can get boring, camera positions you can install. Just extremely so make sure to vary PTZ camera make sure to install cameras that easy to evaluate. positions and add several low-priced will bring you the best video-quality Features that are cameras to get additional POV expectations.’ often overlooked can A TVLogic TVR-200H controller shots.’ Having a single camera operator As you can see, there’s more run two or more tripod-mounted than meets the eye when it comes cameras is difficult, if not to PTZ cameras, but the features impossible. Switching between themselves are reasonably control of multiple PTZs is often self-explanatory. A thorough a flick of a switch or a press of understanding of what needs to a button. Furthermore, getting a be achieved will lead to the right reaction shot can be easier with solution. Research is key but a PTZ, too. If someone turns evaluation is paramount. Ask friendly around and points a big camera congregations what solutions they at someone, the motion will often use, or alternatively look at renting distract from the service. If, however, various units so you can ‘try before a small PTZ camera silently turns you buy’. around during a prayer, people in the While it’s not the case anymore congregation may not notice at all. that traditional production cameras The most important thing to vastly outpace PTZs in terms of remember is that the market is image quality, PTZs do tend to be always changing. If you explored more expensive than similar-quality PTZ cameras several years ago and studio cameras. After all, a PTZ is discounted them for one reason or The Sony PTZ camera at the Drive Methodist Church can barely be seen by a combination of camera, motors another, now might be the right time the congregation and electronics. Add in a high-quality to reassess.

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How do you decide on the best PA system for your house of worship? Is line array better than point source? Ledetta Asfa-Wossen separates the wheat from the chaff

THE DEBATE OVER THE USE OF never fight with the room,’ warns the ability to predict, direct line array versus point source is an Yusof Ahmad, pro territory manager and manage sound energy age-old discussion among pro audio at Bose’s Professional Systems to fit into a given room pedants but, while the question Division (ASEAN and Korea). The first geometry,’ he adds. When seems straightforward, the answer step ensures that expectations are correctly installed, a line is far from it. being managed at the outset and the array allows even frequency A good starting point is to carry second is vital in deciding whether to response and clear sonic out an initial assessment of your go for a line array or point source. coverage throughout the HOW. Calculate the size and shape Then, ask why your HOW would use range of the system. of the seating area that requires a line array in the first place. Surely, It is also worth noting that sound coverage and take the time you could just stack up a bunch of while line arrays produce high to assess the degree of focus on point source speakers and just get output through the combination music required for your venue and its on with the show? After all, that of a number of elements, new, architectural design. Note any areas was how it used to be done. In the highly efficient and powerful point where sound needs to be ushered early days of large PA systems, vast source systems can now compete away from acoustically reflective numbers of horn-loaded point source with line arrays at all levels. While areas. The overall aesthetics speakers were simply mounted on in certain cases line arrays may be and sightlines also need to be scaffold structures and directed more scalable than point source, considered well before the buying towards the audience. Unfortunately, it is ultimately about selecting the process. it is not as simple as that. right size system for your venue. ‘Before a systems designer comes One advantage of a line array, But there is no hard or fast rule out all guns blazing, it is essential according to Ahmad, is that you’re when deciding on whether to opt for to understand the operational able to rig more loudspeakers in an a line array or a point source audio requirements of your HOW. Second, array hang while still achieving an system – ‘there is a reason why this Six units of the Bose ShowMatch evaluate your room – especially the overall coherent response. ‘A line is one of the oldest debates going full-range array modules suitable for height-versus-depth ratio. Third, array system design tool brings forth among pro audio purists,’ he adds. HOW venues

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‘Over the years, I’ve received problems in the horizontal plane but my fair share of such enquiries. did not overcome the destructive Height-versus-depth ratio gives a interference occurring vertically and relatively good guideline. I’ve seen the high-frequency cancellation from venues with a depth of around air disturbances caused by wind and 40m from the stage lip to the last audience heat. Line arrays can also listening row, but with a height of suffer from poor impulse response about 3m. And yes, they’ve asked due to varying time arrivals of the for line array speakers. This is an sound to the listener, reducing clarity example of a situation where line and image,’ explains marketing arrays are inappropriate. Although director, Jan Jareš, of Czech audio to cover that depth a line array manufacturer, KV2 Audio. would perform splendidly, there Unlike traditional point source The Amate Audio X212AF is another example of is a height constraint. Usually, for speakers, you can add more volume a line array being used by HOW venues these kinds of spaces, a well- to a line array by adding to the Additionally, point source systems use less units compared to multi- array elements. There is no clear-cut answer when it comes to point source versus line array. What is evident, though, is that the choice of PA system is greatly influenced by a number of factors, including the structural design of the venue, research, budget and programme material. ‘To someone who’s new to line array, you’re going to have a lot of fun. It’s also essential to understand line source array fundamentals. If that’s not possible, at least know the basics. The knowledge will go a long way and be sure to discuss your options Arrays of point source systems grace the inside of the Rock Cathedral in Lagos, Nigeria with an experienced industry practitioner,’ advises Ahmad. designed point source distributed line, but this increased range can compared to point source systems. Regardless of your level of audio system with delay tiers carefully come at a price. ‘The key benefits Just like line arrays, though, proper knowledge, or any advice given by time-aligned, will outperform a line of a true point source audio system system placement is imperative an audio professional, the selection source. The above also concludes are superior balanced integrated for the correct operation of point of any audio system should be that you should never fight with the sound, smooth, even dispersion source systems. Unlike line arrays, made after thorough testing and room because you’ll never win. You and high definition through a lack of true point source systems use the comparison in the space or a venue have to negotiate with the room. destructive interference. They’re also off-axis attenuation of the box to with similar acoustics. Only then This is where professional services very easy to transport, set up and create even SPL and coverage in the can you ascertain which system are called upon. Depending on the operate and do not require software venue,’ states Jareš. best suits your HOW needs. scale of the project, acousticians, programs to calculate alignment. consultants, manufacturers or They cost less to install too. A point even an industry expert should source system, by its very nature, is be consulted to give you advice ultimately limited in its scalability,’ for your particular venue,’ notes adds Jareš. Ahmad. In terms of technology, the effort to A true point source loudspeaker further advance line array systems system is a single enclosure or is ongoing. According to Ahmad, combination of enclosures placed some manufacturers have now physically together, which presents introduced electronic beam-steering sound from one point as opposed to capabilities in their line arrays. Other multiple points. companies have devised clever ways ‘The development of the line array of designing the speaker cabinets came about in an effort to produce and its accessories, making high SPL coverage over large transportation and rigging far more distances with a degree of pattern convenient. Meanwhile, others are control in respect to the dispersion continuing to sharpen their design of the system. Line arrays were an software capabilities. improvement over the composite, ‘While many manufacturers and box-type concert systems of the engineers will argue the benefits of 1980s that consisted of multiple pattern control with line arrays, the point source boxes being stacked problems of destructive interference together. Having all components in and poor impulse response make The KV2 Audio point source setup at the Romanian Pentecostal Church of God a single axis array solved certain them a poor choice in respect to in Kitchener, Canada, featuring ES1.0 speakers, ES1.5 subwoofers, EPAK2500R issues in respect to the comb-filtering sound quality and clarity when amplifiers, ESD10 speakers, ESD6 speakers and an ESP2000 amplifier

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PRODUCTS A/V • LIGHTING • LIVE SOUND • INSTALLATION • BROADCAST • RECORDING NEWPRODUCTS A/V • LIGHTING • LIVE SOUND • INSTALLATION • BROADCAST • RECORDING A-ZCONTENTS Airstar Cinestar/Neo 69 Airstar Cinestar/Neo 69 The 6060 lavalier in black AJA Kona 5/IPR-10G2-HDMI/IPR-10G2-SDI 67 The 6060 lavalier in black AJA Kona 5/IPR-10G2-HDMI/IPR-10G2-SDI 67 Altman Lighting AP-150 68 Altman Lighting AP-150 68 Apogee Jam+ 61 Apogee Jam+ 61 ArKaos Adds NewTek NDI to products 68 ArKaos Adds NewTek NDI to products 68 Atlona Omega Series 62 Atlona Omega Series 62 Avolites Ai Q3 67 Avolites Ai Q3 67 Ayrton Bora-S/Khamsin-S 69 Ayrton Bora-S/Khamsin-S 69 Bittree DSFB124NL Series 64 Bittree DSFB124NL Series 64 Blackmagic Design Blackmagic RAW 66 Blackmagic Design Blackmagic RAW 66 Broadcast Pix BPswitch RX 63 Broadcast Pix BPswitch RX 63 Cloud Electronics CV-Digital series 58 Cloud Electronics CV-Digital series 58 Countryman H7 headset mic 57 Countryman H7 headset mic 57 Crest Audio C1 series/PB-32 57 Crest Audio C1 series/PB-32 57 DirectOut EXBOX.BLDS hardware update 60 DirectOut EXBOX.BLDS hardware update 60 DPA Subminiature microphones/MMA-A 56 DPA Subminiature microphones/MMA-A 56 Dynacord TGX series (TGX10 and TGX20) 60 Dynacord TGX series (TGX10 and TGX20) 60 Elation Rayzor/TwinkLED/Artiste Van Gogh 68 Elation Rayzor/TwinkLED/Artiste Van Gogh 68 ELC Lighting DLN8GBXSL 68 ELC Lighting DLN8GBXSL 68 Genelec S360/7382 59 Genelec S360/7382 59 GLP impression E350 69 GLP impression E350 69 JVC ProHD Studio 4000/RM-LP100 66 JVC ProHD Studio 4000/RM-LP100 66 KLANG:technologies Kos 3.1 60 KLANG:technologies Kos 3.1 60 L-Acoustics/Avid AAX DSP version of L-ISA for Avid Venue S6L 60 L-Acoustics/Avid AAX DSP version of L-ISA for Avid Venue S6L 60 Lectrosonics RPS4/SPDR 62 Lectrosonics RPS4/SPDR 62 NewTek NDI Software Developer Kit 66 NewTek NDI Software Developer Kit 66 Peerless-AV Large Venue Projector Mount (PJR250) 63 Peerless-AV Large Venue Projector Mount (PJR250) 63 QSC CP Series/Q-Sys NS Series 58 QSC CP Series/Q-Sys NS Series 58 RCF HDL 26-A/HDL 28-A/HDL 38-AS 59 RCF HDL 26-A/HDL 28-A/HDL 38-AS 59 Renkus-Heinz ICL-XS/ICL-118S/DC12/2/IC12/3 58 Renkus-Heinz ICL-XS/ICL-118S/DC12/2/IC12/3 58 DPA goes miniature Robe SuperSpikie 69 DPA goes miniature Robe SuperSpikie 69 Ross Video Carbonite Ultra/Ultritouch 63 Ross Video Carbonite Ultra/Ultritouch 63 Sennheiser IE 40 Pro/300 Pro series 57 Sennheiser IE 40 Pro/300 Pro series 57 DPA shaves another 2mm off its smallest miniature mic Shure P9RA+/P10R+ 62 DPA shaves another 2mm off its smallest miniature mic Shure P9RA+/P10R+ 62 Sommer Cable Cardinal DVM-HDBT/Cat.6 Pur Superflex 61 with the 6000 series Sommer Cable Cardinal DVM-HDBT/Cat.6 Pur Superflex 61 Telemetrics RRP-1/PT-LP-S5 64 Telemetrics RRP-1/PT-LP-S5 64 Vaddio PrimeShot 20 HDMI 64 Vaddio PrimeShot 20 HDMI 64 HAVING LONG been asked to Vinten flowtech 75 64 HAVING LONG been asked to Vinten flowtech 75 64 create a subminiature microphone by the theatre, film and television industries, DPA Microphones is the noise floor of the new design adding to its d:screet and d:fine should be much higher.’ ranges with its The d:fine 6066 is described ‘smallest-ever’ as a one-size-fits-all headset that microphone capsule. The attaches over the ears and has a d:screet Core 6060 and 6061 spring mechanism to help it grip Subminiature Microphones and below the ears and to the side the d:fine Core 6066 Subminiature of the head for added security. Headset Microphone are 3mm The cable attachment has been in diameter – 2mm smaller than redesigned so that the cable DPA’s existing 4000 series of runs down the wearer’s miniature microphone products. back and cannot be All three microphones incorporate seen. the company’s Core by DPA Meanwhile, microphone technology that DPA has also microphone technology that The 6066 subminiature headset in beige DPA has also reduces distortion and increases unveiled its dynamic range. 20Hz to 20kHz. The d:screet 6060 Moesmann, DPA’s R&D manager, pocket-sized MMA-A Digital Audio ‘Giving the market the most lavalier has a noise floor of only told Worship AVL. Interface, a 2-channel preamp advanced technology and the 24dB(A), while the d:screet 6061 ‘Going through all the parts of and A/D converter that reportedly best sound possible has always lavalier and d:fine 6066 headset the microphone, optimising and works with any iOS device, Mac been DPA’s goal and we delivered have noise floors of only 26dB(A). adjusting, has been another R&D or PC computer, and has been this in our smallest capsule to All three capsules are available in task at DPA that has pushed designed for users to broadcast date with this new mic,’ stated black and beige and the company the limits of what is physically or record sound anywhere in the Kalle Hvidt Nielsen, DPA CEO. reports that more colours will be possible. Achieving a noise floor world. The MMA-A comes with ‘The 6000 series represents a added at a later date. on par with our 5mm designs for interchangeable lightning and significant step forward and is But shrinking such small the 6066 headset and the 6061 USB cables for connectivity and without a doubt the best miniature microphones down by another lavalier was not an easy task. We MicroDot inputs that allow it to be microphones DPA has ever made.’ 2mm is no cavalier task. ‘We are have a diaphragm area on the new connected to all DPA capsules. The capsules are omnidirectional already moving on the edge of 3mm capsule that is less than and have a frequency range of what is physically possible,’ Ole 30% of the 5mm, so in theory and have a frequency range of what is physically possible,’ Ole 30% of the 5mm, so in theory www.dpamicrophones.com

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WAVL Pg56-69 Products.indd 56 21/11/2018 10:39 WAVL Pg56-69 Products.indd 56 21/11/2018 10:39 PRODUCTS Comfortable listening

THE 300 Pro series from XQ-2 with a detachable is a Sennheiser driver ear mould to protect from wear and Sennheiser has been designed cable featuring XLR-3 and that offers low-level tear. The IE 40 Pro will be available with comfort in mind, including new ¼-inch jack connectors; distortion of 0.1% in black and transparent versions, padding material, a comfort zone and HMD 301 Pro, a at 1kHz and complete with a soft storage pouch, for the temples of glasses and split single-sided headset 94dB. Neodymium a cleaning tool, silicone ear tips in headband padding that removes with side support. magnets provide three sizes (S, M, L) and a pair of any pressure from the sensitive Sennheiser the necessary area of the fontanelle. Detachable has also punch to take cables are said to offer improved launched a new SPLs up to 115dB. protection against handling noise professional To protect users thanks to a small series of coils IEM series, against excessive that acoustically decouple the cable stage sound, the from the headset. IE 40 Pro is able The range includes to reduce ambient the HD 300 Pro; sound by up to 26dB. HD 300 Protect This is achieved by a with selectable choice of silicone ear ActiveGard technology, said to tips and a special ear tip IE 40 Pro protect the wearer’s ears from made from memory foam, memory foam ear tips in size M. sudden sound bursts without HMD 300 Pro which expands to ﬁt the ear canal. The IE 40 Pro will be joined by the interrupting the audio signal; HMD The design also includes patent- IE 400 Pro and the top-of-the-range 300 Pro, a closed, circumaural beginning with the IE 40 pending cable ducting that is said IE 500 Pro in the near future. communications headset with Pro entry model. At the to reduce the risk of cable breaks. selectable ActiveGard; HMD 300- heart of the IE 40 Pro The connector is situated inside the www.sennheiser.com Countryman dons a new headset

COUNTRYMAN’S NEW H7 headset precision cardioid pattern provides mic boom slides independently microphone is designed to shut consistent coverage across the of the ear loops, ensuring the out surrounding noise with a wide audio frequency range, ensuring an correct placement for the dynamic range and a precision uncoloured on- and off-axis response user’s mouth, and can be cardioid pattern. It is also designed and a noticeable reduction in flipped to run down the left to be rugged, yet comfortable to feedback and surrounding noise. The or right of the face. wear and is intended for presentation H7’s ‘ultra slim’ side-address capsule applications, such as HOW services, maintains a low profile while removing www.countryman.com among other uses. sweat and moisture. The unit weighs The manufacturer states that the in at under 7g and its frame adjusts mic’s extended dynamic range and to fit all manner of head size. The H7 headset mic Crest Audio powers commercial installs

The internal DSP engine comes with launched to provide the connection sampling rates of 96kHz/24-bit and between Crest Audio’s flagship Tactus 24-bit AD/DA converters, and provides digital mixing system and its powered access to IIR HP/LP crossover filters, Versarray Pro line array system. The RMS compressor, parametric EQ, PB-32 will enable the audio signal to alignment delays, white/pink noise remain in the digital domain from the Crest Audio’s C1 86k DSP power amp and other parameters. Input sources desk to the Dante-enabled Versarray can be selected and presets loaded Pro PA system. Housed in a 1U CREST AUDIO has designed a protection. Protections include a clip/ via the front panel LCD touchscreen. ½-rack chassis, the PB-32 provides new range of installation Class-D limiter function for output monitoring Alternatively, a Dante network module up to 16 channels of bidirectional amplifiers integrating DSP, Dante preventing speaker damage and enables primary and redundant audio to be transmitted and received protocol networking and USB/Ethernet gentle gain reduction at clip threshold connectivity to a digital audio network by each network (SoundGrid and connectivity for monitoring and control. together with efficient heat dissipation with external monitoring and control Dante) via interchangeable 16x16 The C1 Series is equipped with Euro and overheat protection. The C1 86k of the amplifier. Loaded with Peavey’s networking modules. The unit is connector inputs and barrier strip is an 8-channel amplifier offering MediaMatrix hardware and NWare shipped with one Dante and one outputs in addition to fault relays and 750W/channel into 41, while the C1 software, the C1 Series power amps SoundGrid module as standard but CV (control voltage) inputs. 48k is a 4-channel model providing can also be integrated with other may be loaded with two Dante cards All four models incorporate a switch 2,000W/channel into 41. The C1 44k DSP/control platforms that support to link separate Dante systems with mode power supply with full bandwidth and C1 25k are 4-channel 1,000Wx4 Dante audio networking. different clock sources. PWM modulators for low distortion, and 2-channel 2,500Wx2 versions, Meanwhile, the PB-32 SoundGrid- high efficiency and superior circuit respectively. to-Dante network bridge has been www.peaveycommercialaudio.com

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QSC reaches a milestone R-H meets its match DESCRIBED AS a ‘major streaming and distribution. The milestone’ for the company, QSC switches are said to provide RENKUS-HEINZ HAS added has introduced its CP Series of an out-of-the-box, plug-and-play matching ICL-XS and ICL-118S compact powered loudspeakers. solution for Q-Sys integrators subwoofers to its IC-Live X Series, The ultra-compact form factor building local AV networks. They with the ICL-XS becoming the first and light weight are said to also provide a number of PoE+ dedicated column subwoofer in the provide effortless transport and capable ports for convenient family. deployment in both portable and connection of networked AV Featuring four 8-inch woofers, the installed applications. The CP peripherals. ICL-XS is intended for integration Series is comprised of two 2-way beneath ICL-X and ICL-XL arrays, models: the CP8 and CP12. www.qsc.com resulting in one discreet array that reportedly offers full-range performance, consistent coverage and minimal aesthetic intrusion. The ICL-118S, meanwhile, is a high-output subwoofer designed for large-scale events or venues with high LF SPL requirements. It offers a single, high-excursion, 18-inch woofer in an optimised bass-reflex cabinet, powered by a Renkus-Heinz SA-2000 amplifier for nearly endless power. In addition to the two matching subwoofers, the manufacturer has introduced the DC Series Directivity Control vertical column speakers. The CP8 and CP12 The first product to join the series is the DC12/2 self-powered column Both models feature a 1,000W speaker, which houses 12 2-inch, Class-D power module, one- full-range drivers, 12 DSP channels touch preset DSP contours and and selectable presets that adjust line, mic/line and 3.5mm stereo the directivity and coverage patterns. inputs. Each speaker can be pole- For ease of set up, the presets can IC12/3 mounted, used as a floor monitor be selected using a smartphone. or deployed in a fixed or temporary The DC12/2 is intended to be used IC12/3 incorporates all the features installation. in standalone applications, including typical to the Iconyx line, including The US manufacturer has as main speakers in small venues Rhaon control, beamware integration, also launched its NS Series such as boardrooms and small Dante or AES input options, RJ45 or network switches that have gymnasiums, as fill speakers for fibre optic network connections. The been pre-configured to meet the transepts or balconies, or as overflow speakers house 12 3-inch, full-range performance requirements of room-fill speakers. drivers with broad horizontal coverage the Q-Sys platform, as well as Finally, the manufacturer has and 12 amplifier/DSP channels to network AV technologies including introduced what it describes as deliver high granularity for steering. AES67, Dante and Q-LAN video A pole-mounted CP12 ‘a full-blown Iconyx speaker in a smaller, high-value package’. The www.renkus-heinz.com Clearly Cloud

CLOUD ELECTRONICS has Designed to be Energy Star introduced a new range of compliant, the CV-Digital Series energy-efficient amplifiers with models come with Automatic Power CV2500 the CV-Series digital multichannel Down. This trigger mechanism is control and limiting, together Compatible with standard Cloud 70V/100V amplifiers. All models activated should an input signal with 1.5s of assignable delay. RL Series remote level control in the CV-Digital series offer a not be detected within 30 minutes, Amplifiers can be easily set up for plates, DSP parameters are total power output capability of reducing power consumption to just multichannel or parallel channel accessible via RS-232 and Ethernet 1kW shared across the amplifier 2.5W for which remote control of operation and biamping with full for interfacing to third-party control channels. This flexible approach the power down state is available control of crossover parameters. systems including Crestron, AMX allows a single, multichannel via an external contact closure. Providing the same DSP power as and Control4. A 3-way GPIO port amplifier to drive loudspeaker A full suite of user configurable the normal amplifier channels, the can be configured for external systems differing in load size, in DSP functionality is on board auxiliary outputs can be configured master mute and fault condition different areas of a building or including input routing, multiband as traditional slave outputs, or used signalisation. venue, while optimising overall parametric room and speaker as independent signal processing power output capability. optimisation EQ, output level and routing channels. www.cloud.co.uk

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Compression-free performance RDNet processing from RCF

WITH THE aim of offering audio features include an uncoloured 95° RCF HAS added three solutions for all room sizes (H) to 75° (V) dispersion and in-wall loudspeaker models together with and applications, Genelec has and on-wall mounting options. complementary flyable subwoofers announced the release of two high- The 7382 is described as the to its HDL series of composite SPL SAM monitors: the 2-way S360 company’s most powerful subwoofer line array enclosures. Sharing the and the 7382 subwoofer. Suited to date. It delivers low-frequency same design footprint as other for large control room setups, extension down to 15Hz and houses HDL cabinets, the new models the speakers are housed in three 15-inch, differentiate themselves with the a compact, low-diffraction long-throw incorporation of RDNet processing. enclosure. woofers. Each Furthering on from the development HDL 38-AS The S360 woofer is said of the HDL 6-A, the HDL 26-A features to benefit comprises dual 6-inch woofers with 30-A can now be paired with the a 10-inch, from the a 3-inch compression driver and a HDL 38-AS subwoofer. Equipped high- vibration-free 1,000W RMS Class-D amplifier for with a 1,600W RMS Class-D efficiency environment use with the HDL 35-AS subwoofer. amplifier, the single 18-inch model and minimal of a heavily Comprising dual 8-inch woofers is capable of extending the LF range distortion braced with 2.5-inch voice coils and a to 30Hz and integrates RDNet woofer fibreboard 550W RMS amplifier, the HDL 28-A loudspeaker management control. based enclosure, has been designed to be partnered The adoption of RDNet 3.2 on the Genelec’s S360 with with the HDL 36-AS 15-inch recognises and connects all company’s laminar flow subwoofer. Finally, the HDL the cabinets in a network upon Master bass-reflex porting extending powering them on. While Series and an integrated extended along the rear wall for a ‘low- the Bass Shaper function directivity control waveguide distortion and compression-free allows adjustments to the DCW supporting the 1.7-inch performance’. The 7382 works low frequencies, the Air titanium diaphragm compression with GLM software to control Compensation function tweeter. It has a short-term SPL bass management or solve corrects the system capability of 118dB and a long- issues of subwoofer placement in response in real-time. throw capability that can reportedly unpredictable rooms. provide reference-quality accuracy HDL 26-A www.rcf.it at distances of over 10m. Other www.genelec.com

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January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 59 PRODUCTS EXBOX.BLDS gets hardware update

Dynacord’s TGX20 amp DIRECTOUT HAS announced a new to improve a solid working product,’ hardware version of its EXBOX.BLDS said Jan Ehrlich, MD at DirectOut. automatic redundancy switch. The ‘However, globcon support is really a Dynacord powers hardware will ship with a modular feature that adds a big improvement MADI interface in order to cover to the hardware since it is now able live production all applications and formats in to monitor what’s going on. That’s multichannel MADI systems. The new the icing on the cake for our DYNACORD HAS designed its the most challenging conditions. hardware design of EXBOX.BLDS MADI.SRC.’ TGX power amplifiers to be the Even with fluctuating mains power is based on the MADI modules Control plug-ins for the Andiamo ‘ultimate amplification solution’ supplies, TGX amps will reportedly DirectOut uses in its SG.MADI series have also been completed, for medium- and large-scale live remain stable. Dual network ports SoundGrid interface. According to along with the management of MIDI performance applications. The and automatic fall-back are said to the manufacturer, users are not only over MADI and SERIAL over MADI series features two models: the provide an extra level of redundancy able to receive any configuration features of all Andiamos via globcon. TGX10 (4x2,500W at 41) and the and system reliability. of the two MADI ports as required The DO.Net implementation for TGX20 (4x5,000W at 41). The The TGX system rack is a modular but are also able to change this M.1k2 has also been developed amps are also equipped with Dante system designed by touring configuration in the future. and enables control of the Andiamo networking capabilities as well as professionals. The single 10 rack DirectOut is also continuing to series through globcon via Ethernet AES and analogue inputs. Each unit TGX system rack is pre- develop its technical partnership with UDP. amp features 96kHz DSP with FIR configured with three TGX20s plus globcon in the form of free globcon Drive Technology and a signal-to- two independent network switches. support for the MADI.SRC. ‘It’s hard www.directout.eu noise ratio of up to 118dB. The racks offer integrated sliding Included in the amps are doors, customisable I/O options a number of patent-pending and a reversible mounting for the technologies designed to offer power distribution. The racks can a ‘reliable and stable system be vertically stacked and locked performance’. According to together to give up to 180kW of Dynacord, the advanced protection output power in the same footprint package monitors more than 200 as a conventional amp rack. parameters to ensure that the amps continue to perform even in www.dynacord.com The EXBOX.BLDS MADI redundancy switch A cascade of enhancements to KLANG’s Kos L-ISA integrates with Avid L-ACOUSTICS HAS announced the loudspeaker layout can easily NEW 3.1 software for for mute and solo buttons, channel the addition of an AAX DSP version be adapted to location changes KLANG:technologies Kos 3 labels, bank select and snapshot of its L-ISA Source Control plug-in while maintaining the spatial operating system has been control, and bidirectional fader for the Avid Venue S6L console’s properties of the mix, according released by the German 3D in-ear control. control surface. Users will have to the manufacturer. ‘Sound mixing system manufacturer. One of Furthermore, Kos 3.1 introduces access to all ‘source object’ engineers are able to use a familiar the most significant benefits of the the daisy-chaining of KLANG:fabrik controls, including pan, width, workflow and a single interface latest OS version is said to be the and/or KLANG:vier devices into a distance and elevation, as well to manage an object-based mix inclusion of a ‘powerful’ new MIDI hive of units functioning as a larger as a designated aux send, and all easily and intuitively, for a variety translator tool. This provides MCU and more powerful system. In this L-ISA parameters can be stored in of loudspeaker configurations, (Mackie Control Universal) protocol configuration, engineers can move the console’s snapshots engine from frontal layouts to surround between various artists’ mixes and recalled in the same way as or 3D,’ said L-ISA director of R&D, within the cascade via the top mix other console parameters. Guillaume Le Nost. bar, as well as create, save and Portability and live interaction are recall snapshots and presets on all cited as some of the benefits, plus www.l-acoustics.com units in the setup simultaneously. Finally, with Kos 3.1’s new master cue facilities, monitor engineers don’t need to sacrifice one mix for cueing into an artist’s mix, but can integration, allowing engineers to cue into the mixes of any unit in connect one or more MIDI MCU- the cascade. This is accomplished compatible fader controllers to the by daisy-chaining a cue output of KLANG:app for touch-based mix a mixing console to the KLANG control. This enables, for example, cascade and then choosing to monitor engineers that want to listen to the KLANG cue or console dial into musicians’ mixes from cue. a hardware-based controller. The new integration provides facilities www.klang.com

60 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 PRODUCTS Sommer goes the distance

FOR LONG-DISTANCE signal In addition to the updated transmission, Sommer Cable extender sets, the Baden has introduced a new generation Württemberg cable specialist has of Cardinal DVM-HDBT extender launched a new outdoor cable for systems that raise the bar for digital audio and network signals transmissions quality. that is being recommended The compact devices are optimised for situations where a reliable for continuous operation and temperature resistance, a safe process HDMI signals up to the 2.0 data transfer and at the same time standard with all common features a high flexibility are demanded. Cardinal DVM-HDBT such as HDCP 2.2, 4K, 3D, CEC as The Cat.6 Pur Superflex is 8mm well as PCM and bitstream audio. Bidirectional RS232 and infrared Miguet at Sommer Cable. ‘That way, in diameter for 4x2 wires and is communication for display or beamer uncompressed UHD content can available as bulkware or as a ready- control is also transmitted, while the be transferred in real-time by using made cable. Apogee is devices can be powered remotely via only a single Cat line, and over a Ethernet (PoE). The Cardinal DVM- maximum distance of 70m.’ www.sommercable.com Jam+ing HDBT extender systems are available as transmitter, receiver and kit. ‘When designing the new Cardinal JAM+ FROM Apogee is a DVM systems, we focused on a portable, studio-grade USB stable, zero latency transmission instrument input and output that of HDMI signals,’ explained Pascal Cat.6 Pur Superflex has been designed to connect electric guitar, bass, keyboard or any acoustic instrument with a pickup, directly to an iOS device, Whatever you’re looking to achieve from a digital Mac or Windows PC. Users can also connect a dynamic marketing campaign, Pro AVL Digital has all the microphone with a separate adapter. pieces you need, with a range of platforms & solutions to suit all budgets.

Sponsorship Social Media Videos Jam+ continues the evolution of the Jam series that was rolled out in 2010 by bringing the latest advances in Podcasts Apogee’s design and engineering to an all-new metal chassis with 1/2 ISLAND enhanced PureDigital circuitry. The stereo output connects to

headphones or powered speakers, Digital Editions Websites E-Newsletters while the overdrive mode reportedly makes amplifiers and effects pedals sound more realistic. The blend mode is said to minimise delay in headphones while recording, and there is no configuration, just plug in and play. Jam+ offers 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio and includes lightning, USB and USB-C cables. It also comes with the BIAS FX Jam software bundle from Positive GET STARTED NOW Grid which includes a premium selection of three amplifiers and six essential pedal effects. Contact Sue Gould: [email protected] www.apogeedigital.com

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Redundant power Meanwhile, Lectrosonics has also unveiled the SPDR, a stereo version from Lectrosonics of its PDR micro digital recorder. The SPDR is a dual-channel unit designed for use video production or as a backup recorder. It records to a Micro SDHC memory card in Broadcast Wave Format (.WAV with The Lectrosonics RPS4 power supply iXML metadata) and 24-bit depth, in sample rates of either 48kHz or THE RPS4 from Lectrosonics is The RPS4 supplies four 12V 96kHz. The unit can accept inputs a universal DC power supply with DC thread-locking taps, with from analogue line level and AES redundant internal supply modules each providing up to 1.5A. Two digital sources, or from lavalier designed as a 12V DC source internal power supplies and two microphones wired for standard for low-voltage devices such as temperature controlled fans The Stereo Portable Digital Lectrosonics 5-pin ‘servo bias’ wireless microphones, receivers, operate in a failover mode for an Recorder (SPDR) inputs. The SPDR can be jammed IEM transmitters, IFB transmitters automatic backup in the event one 50/60Hz. Output DC ripple is less with time code via an industry- and signal processing equipment. of them fails. than 20mV. The unit ships with standard 5-pin Lemo connector, The power supply is housed inside Furthermore, individual 2A blade- two 12-inch and two 18-inch DC and features a temperature a 1U chassis that negates the type fuses used in cars protect supply cables. The RPS4 is said by compensated (TCXO) time base need for a separate power strip each 12V tap from overload or the manufacturer to be the perfect crystal. with individual DC supplies for each direct short. The unit can be companion for its Venue and device. powered by 100V to 240V AC, Venue 2 receivers. www.lectrosonics.com

Shure upgrades From alpha to Omega bodypack receivers ATLONA HAS unveiled three new use with Omega Series receivers products that will form its Omega and switchers, select HDVS Series SHURE HAS released the system that reportedly increases Series. First is the AT-OME-TX21- receivers such as the AT-HDVS-SC- P9RA+ and P10R+ bodypack headroom, stereo separation and WP-E, a 2-gang enclosure for EU RX scaler, the AT-UHD-EX-100CE-RX receivers that operate with audio fidelity. and UK wall plate openings. It receiver and other Atlona switchers the PSM900 and PSM1000 The P9RA+ is a compact, stereo is a 2x1 HDBaseT switcher with with HDBaseT inputs. Wireless Personal Monitor bodypack that is compatible HDMI and USB-C inputs and has The AT-OME-SW32 is a 3x2 matrix Systems, respectively. Both with the original P9T and P10T been designed to work with the switcher with HDMI and USB-C the P9RA+ and P10R+ are transmitters and all Shure SE AT-HDVS-200-RX or AT-HDVS-SC-RX inputs, and HDMI outputs. It said to deliver enhanced Sound Isolating Earphones, scaling receivers, the AT-UHD-EX- supports 4K HDR and 4K/60 4:4:4 RF performance while the P10R+ is a low-profile, 100CE-RX-PSE receiver and Atlona at HDMI data rates up to 18Gbps. while preserving twin-antenna diversity bodypack HDBaseT-equipped switchers. The Depending on the intended the audio quality receiver with features such as and transparency full bandwidth RF scan, precision of the PSM900 front-end RF filtering and automatic and PSM1000. RF gain control. Built with an integrated FPGA circuit, both receivers are equipped with advanced DSP technology that provides high-quality AT-OME-ST31 digital audio over analogue RF transmission, according enclosure has 4K UHD capability application, the AT-OME-SW32 can to the manufacturer. at 60Hz with 4:2:0 chroma be set to specific switching modes By offering higher RF subsampling. It has remotely that include mirrored outputs sensitivity, the P9RA+ powered PoE with an automatic (default), one of the outputs fixed and P10R+ reportedly input selection and automatic to an input or unrestricted matrix deliver a cleaner RF display control. switching. signal and better end- The other two products are the Both switchers are HDCP 2.2- of-range performance. AT-OME-ST31 and AT-OME-SW32. compliant. The USB-C input is ideal The P10R+ is said The AT-OME-ST31 is a 3x1 switcher for AV interfacing with newer Mac, to possess a more and HDBaseT transmitter with Chromebook and Windows PCs, as robust and reliable RF HDMI and USB-C inputs. It features well as smartphones and tablets. P9RA+ signal in close proximity to digital mirrored HDMI and HDBaseT 4K downscaling to 1080 at 60Hz, transmitters when used alongside outputs. Video signals up to 30Hz and 24Hz is available for Designed for live performers, digital wireless microphone 4K/60 4:2:0 can be transmitted one of the HDMI outputs (AT-OME- broadcast production managers, systems in crowded spectrum over HDBaseT up to 100m. All SW32) and for the HDMI output sound technicians and rental spaces. inputs and the local HDMI output (AT-OME-ST31) when connected to agency managers, the receivers support 4K HDR and 4K/60 4:4:4 an HD sink. provide an analogue/digital hybrid www.shure.com at HDMI data rates up to 18Gbps. The AT-OME-ST31 is designed for www.atlona.com

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Switching on the move

BROADCAST PIX has introduced ClearKey Chromakey and Virtual BPswitch RX, a portable and Studios virtual sets are all built self-contained model that forms in, along with a customisable part of the manufacturer’s multi-view. The system is housed line of integrated production in a durable aluminium alloy switchers. BPswitch RX provides chassis with a built-in handle for Ross extends multi-camera production and transport. Although BPswitch RX high-end motion graphics for live can be operated with the included Carbonite family production and comes complete keyboard and mouse, users can with touchscreen display and connect a traditional Broadcast Pix HAVING LAUNCHED the Carbonite control and monitoring panel. The integrated streaming to Facebook control panel or use the optional switcher seven years ago, Ross rack-mountable touchscreen panel Live and other CDNs. Broadcast Pix Commander Video has extended the Carbonite balances traditional functionality Ideal for concerts and other live customisable touchscreen family by consistently adding new where system-wide control can be events, BPswitch RX features interface. features and functions to the conducted across almost the entire format. The Canadian developer has Ross Video portfolio. Other key revealed its next-generation mid-size features include DashBoard open switcher in the form of Carbonite control, button mapping and next- Ultra. Built on an entirely new 1U generation workflows via the fully hardware platform, the 24-in/14- integrated touch UI with multi-device out format Carbonite Ultra provides navigation. 240% more processing power than Following a trend in live production the original Carbonite. to gravitate towards integrated Replacing the original series of PTZ cameras for all types of varied production switchers, the Ultra content creation, Ross Video can be configured with between has introduced the PivotCam-SE. one and three MEs, between two Featuring a new 12.4 megapixel, and four 16-window MultiViewers, ½-inch CMOS sensor, the PivotCam- Frame Syncs and Format Converters SE captures 1080p HD video and four multi-definition video inputs, BPswitch RX provides full-motion on all inputs and processing plus offers a 3G-SDI output and an plus two IP inputs that support video and access to all sources colour correction on all inputs and external synchronisation (Genlock) RTSP and NDI protocols. It also and workflow tools through a outputs. Following the Software input. The PivotCam-SE’s Ethernet includes eight channels of clips browser-based interface that can Defined Production philosophy of interface offers the option for single and graphics, a built-in audio be accessed by tablet, phones future-proofing, added features cable connectivity, providing remote mixer, three keyers with DVEs and and laptops. The company’s will be introduced via free-of- control via IP Visca protocol, video seven outputs. The integrated BPNet IP ecosystem, powered charge software updates and new output using 4K UHD IP streaming NewBlueNTX multi-layer 3D motion through the ioGates cloud-based software-licensed functions. The and PoE over a standard Cat-5e graphics CG includes hundreds media management platform, next software release will unlock cable. The optical stability of the of title styles and templates for delivers BPswitch’s control-over- 12G/UHD support for 2ME and 3ME PivotCam-SE has been enhanced creating and updating lower-thirds, IP capabilities with low latency, systems. with the addition of a second arm, bugs, animations, rolls, crawls as well as extended encryption Designed for ease of control and ensuring a clean and stable image, and looping effects such as a glint and two-factor authentication for movement between products and even on the tightest shots provided or shine. secure performance. applications while maintaining by the 23x optical and 2x lossless Programme recording, clip and equipment speed, Ross Video digital zoom. graphic stores, file-based macros, www.broadcastpix.com has also unveiled the Ultritouch customisable system-wide hardware www.rossvideo.com Mounting support for projectors

PJR250 DESIGNED FOR venues where As a result, the Samsung Flip can products may change on a regular be mounted on a wall or mobile basis, Peerless-AV has unveiled cart. Once mounted, the negative its Large Venue Projector Mount tilt and rotation is said to allow (PJR250). Said to provide a ‘quick, users to easily write or sketch safe and simple installation’, the in landscape or portrait mode. PJR250 features a low-proﬁle, The rotational interface on both pre-assembled design with a Hook- the wall mount and cart allows and-Hang system that provides a users to rotate the display from large landing area when securing a portrait to landscape, and holds projector to the mount. The adaptor according to the manufacturer. 3 inches as well as tilt (+15°/–5°), the display at a negative 4.5° to plates place the centre of gravity in The plates are said to reduce roll (±5°) and swivel (360°). promote a more natural, angled the middle of the mount, achieving installation time by eliminating the Peerless-AV has also added two writing surface. the ‘perfect balance’ when ceiling- need to install legs. The PJR250 solutions for the 55-inch Samsung or ﬂush-mounting a projector, features horizontal alignment up to Flip: the RMI3-Flip and SR560-Flip. www.peerless-av.com

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 63 PRODUCTS Bit-by-bit management of Vaddio captures a PrimeShot

AV with IT VADDIO’S PRIMESHOT 20 HDMI HD PTZ camera has been released AS A house of worship technician, connections. Both the DSFB124NL- to suit those requiring high-definition you may have noticed the ST and DSFB124NL-LC are built video capture but with tight budgets convergence between IT and for single and multi-mode fibre to adhere to. It includes a range of AV technologies. Audio and applications and are constructed output options, such as S-video, in visual systems are frequently to a 1U form factor. addition to HDMI. The manufacturer states that it is ‘ideal for houses of worship and lecture halls’. The PrimeShot 20 HDMI has a 20x optical zoom with a 55° horizontal field of view, a 2.12 Megapixel (effective), native 1080p/60 full HD image sensor, and features HDMI 1.3, S-Video and IP streaming outputs that can be used based user interface allows remote simultaneously. configuration, management and Included in the box along with the control. With pan and tilt movements DSFB124NL-ST PrimeShot 20 HDMI are a thin, profile of up to 90° per second, the PTZ wall mount with mounting tools, camera can also be integrated with run over IT networks today and, DSFB124NL series systems Vaddio’s IR Remote Commander Telnet or serial RS-232 control. to help manage the wide array include steel gliding rails, making and 12 VDC, 3-amp switching power of interconnections and cross- it easier to access connections supply sets with AC cords. A web- www.vaddio.com connections, as well as complex once they have been installed. They AV architectures, Bittree has come with grommets, cable strain created the DSFB124NL Series of reliefs and bend radius guides, Telemetrics OmniGlides patch panel enclosures. as well as knock-out positions on The first member of the series is all four sides. The enclosures are into position the DSFB124NL-ST, which features themselves constructed from cold- simplex ST-to-ST connections. rolled steel with a durable black THE OMNIGLIDE Roving Platform also has self-fault monitoring This was quickly followed by the powder-coat finish. joins Telemetrics’ family of robotic capabilities, auto-disable and is introduction of the DSFB124NL-LC, camera products to allow camera built with an ‘ultra-rigid’ chassis. accommodating duplex LC-to-LC www.bittree.com operators The platform supports Telemetrics’ to crab or entire range of column actuators and spin without comes with a detachable Vinten goes with the flowtech losing camera rear panel to assist orientation. The with installation. system, found Telemetrics’ pan/ VINTEN STATES that its flowtech in the Telemetrics tilt family has also carbon fibre camera tripods have catalogue under the model gained a new ‘the world’s fastest-deploying number RRP-1, is designed member in legs’, as well as quick-release for smooth and continuous the form of brakes and adjustable levers motion with direction changes the LP Servo pan/ for quick and easy set up. The and along curved paths. tilt head (PT-LP-S5). first product in the range is the OmniGlide offers It offers support flowtech 75 tripod, which is several modes of for keyframe compatible with 75mm fluid heads. operation. Users can motion as well With a set of two-stage legs and use a remote control as sudden motion a mid-level spreader, rubber feet for joystick handling in a time changes. Its load and a payload capacity of 20kg, XY-plane, as well as setting capacity is up to 40kg and the flowtech system’s quick- up point-to-point timed and it is designed for speed (90° release brakes ensure the legs are synchronised preset positions, key per second) while remaining deployed simultaneously, adjusting frame motion through multiple RRP-1-1 quiet. LP Servo’s LED status automatically to the ground. A points, record and playback indicators display power and hinge-lock mechanism allows flowtech 75 movement and autonomous reFrame health statistics, while buttons on for the capture of extremely low, motion. Meanwhile, the manual the unit drive any axis and set soft ground-level shots without the need in collaboration with Tecnopoint. control mode is designed for local limits. for additional ‘baby legs’. The Vinten Hexagon floor track operation. The dual-cradle design of LP Servo flowtech 75 is designed to be system is built for easy assembly XY-plane scanners sense is intended to simplify integration. lightweight and easy to transport and so that no cables run outside obstructions in OmniGlide’s path Other features include an embedded with magnetic locks that the legs of the track. Along with the ceiling within a 5m radius to avoid collisions red and green tally, a web app for fix to in transit. A detachable carry track solution, Hexagon fully and automatically orientate the control, configuration and monitoring, handle and a compact dolly are integrates with all Vinten robotic system. A real-time servo system redundancy for camera control, available as optional extras. camera supports. for optimal control and advanced robotics control and an embedded Vinten has also released new capabilities is also included with fully network switch with three ports. ceiling track and floor track systems www.vinten.com redundant electronics and electronic communication functions. OmniGlide www.telemetricsinc.com

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Transitioning to IP

NEWTEK HAS produced an NDI of both. The module can also be Software Developer Kit to allow configured for dual-channel 4K developers and manufacturers ultra HD at 60fps with support to implement the NDI protocol, for 3G-SDI quad-link grouping. NewTek’s Network Device It can be integrated with Interface technology, to enable compatible systems and devices IP connectivity and video for switching, streaming, display Faster postproduction transfer between devices. The and delivery, and allows users to kit supports finding, sending stack modules in a single location workflows and receiving any number of or station in multiple locations. video streams over IP, with the Other features include a built- BLACKMAGIC DESIGN has de-mosaic is done by the camera encoding algorithm supporting in video server function with announced the public beta of hardware, software such as DaVinci all video resolutions and frame extensive file format support, Blackmagic RAW, a codec that Resolve doesn’t have to do as much rates up to 4K and beyond, as including full-resolution 4K ‘combines the quality and benefits of work decoding the files. RAW with the ease of use, speed and As the image data, along with the file sizes of traditional video formats’. unique characteristics of the image The codec features technologies such sensor, are encoded and saved as an advanced de-mosaic algorithm, into the Blackmagic RAW file, users metadata support and optimised GPU reportedly experience better image and CPU accelerated processing. It can quality, even at higher compression be used from acquisition throughout settings, as well as control over NC1 I/O IP postproduction for editing and colour features such as ISO, white balance, grading. exposure, contrast and saturation. well as 16 channels of audio and UHD playback; real-time input, Blackmagic RAW moves part of the Images are encoded using a custom, beyond. It also includes tools conversion and transmission of de-mosaic process into the camera non-linear, 12-bit space designed to to implement video access and common IP video stream formats, where it can be hardware accelerated provide the maximum amount of colour grouping, bidirectional metadata including RTMP, RTSP and HTTP; by the camera itself. This, according to data and dynamic range. and IP commands. and flexible audio integration the manufacturer, results in efficient Users can download the public beta for Also new from the IP video supporting input and delivery of encoding that gives customers the use with Ursa Mini Pro cameras via the technology specialist is the digital, analogue and network same quality, bit depth, dynamic range Blackmagic Camera 6.0 beta update, NC1 Studio I/O module that audio, including Dante and and controls as RAW, but with better while the DaVinci Resolve 15.1 update translates up to eight compatible AES67. performance and smaller file sizes also includes support for Blackmagic RAW. video sources to SDI or NDI for than most popular video codecs. input, output or a combination www.newtek.com Because the processor intensive partial www.blackmagicdesign.com Affordable live production

an integrated remote control for JVC compatibility with Roland’s V-60HD cameras, including full PTZ control switcher. The RM-LP100 retrieves for the KY-PZ100. tally signals from the V-60HD and A built-in H.264 encoder supports distributes them via LAN to the up to 1080p streaming at up to KY-PZ100 PTZ production camera 10Mbps, with RTMP and MPEG- and other IP-enabled ProHD, 4KCam TS simultaneous output and and Connected Cam models. By direct streaming integration to sending tally information through Facebook Live and other CDNs. Output choices include dedicated HD-SDI and HDMI ports, plus an JVC’s RM-LP100 controller HDMI display port for multi-view or programme monitoring. Other THE ProHD Studio 4000 from can record the programme output features include an integrated audio JVC Professional Video is a self- and the streaming output, along mixer, internal CG with templates, contained, 4-channel system that with simultaneous ISO recording of four layers of DSK and a production includes a complete control room all cameras, directly to the ProHD switcher with a choice of transitions Roland’s V-60HD solution for smaller, budget- Studio 4000. and automated switching modes. conscious facilities. It includes Features include automatic motion The ProHD Studio 4000 supports the LAN port, users eliminate the four SD/HD-SDI inputs, four IP tracking for JVC KY-PZ100 PTZ instant, unlimited clip playback need for separate tally cables stream inputs and four NDI inputs. cameras, as well as Zero Config, without transcoding, as well as between the switcher and cameras, An additional HDMI/NDI input with which provides automatic, one-click unlimited playlists with PIP and split which simplifies installations and keying can capture an external configuration of any IP-enabled JVC screen layouts. streamlines workflow. screen, so users can include camera when it joins the same In other news, JVC has content from a smartphone or LAN as other JVC cameras. The upgraded its RM-LP100 remote www.jvcpro.eu PowerPoint presentation. Users ProHD Studio 4000 also includes camera controller to enable tally www.roland.com

66 WORSHIP AVL January–February 2019 PRODUCTS Kona the ﬁfth

KONA 5 is a new eight-lane PCIe 3.0 HDR/WCG converter adds Colorfront video and audio I/O card from AJA, Engine support for new HDR output supporting 12G-SDI as well as HDMI transforms, updated BBC v1.2 HLG 2.0 monitoring and output. Supporting LUTs, new BBC v1.2 HLG LUTs, the 4K/UHD and HD frame rates, deep ability to upload and store custom

Kona 5 1/4 colour and HDR workflows via a single 3D Cube LUTs to FS-HDR using the cable, Kona 5 can facilitate multiple web GUI and ganged operation of PAGE 4K streams with its multichannel Colorfront Engine parameters. 12G-SDI I/O. The Helo v3.0 firmware update The capture and output card is introduces RTMPE support for compatible with third-party tools such Facebook, enhanced HTTPS security, as Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final and Chinese, Japanese and Korean Cut Pro X and Avid Media Composer. language support in the system’s Kona 5 also supports simultaneous web UI. capture and pass-through monitoring Finally, the Ki Pro Ultra Plus’ v4.0 via 12G-SDI, in addition to HDMI 2.0 firmware includes multichannel output for connecting to modern independent file naming capabilities, displays. ‘Kona 5 combines the forced rollover functionality that allows flexibility of AJA’s Io 4K Plus into a users to push a recording to a second desktop I/O solution with a more AJA Pak media slot during capture, powerful feature set,’ noted Nick moveable timecode and analogue Rashby, AJA president. audio mapping. AJA has also increased its range of 1/2 Vert IP mini-converters with the IPR-10G2- www.aja.com HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI SMPTE ST 2110 video and audio receivers. They feature dual 10 GigE SFP+ cages enabling hitless switching for redundancy protection and support for bridging UHD or HD signals over IP to HDMI or SDI. And, as well as introducing new solutions, AJA has released a series 0MOI[LEX]SY VIVIEHMRK# of updates for existing products. The 8LIRJSPPS[YWSR*EGIFSSO v2.6 update for the FS-HDR real-time IPR-10G2-HDMI Avolites unlocks 4K playback 1/4 THE AVOLITES Ai Q3 Server Ai software. It offers industry- unlocks 4K playback through a standard connections to the single DisplayPort 1.2 connection. rest of the system, as well PAGE Combined with two additional DVI as the firepower to drive the

outputs, the Q3 is described by company’s built-in live effects the manufacturer as ‘the perfect and support Notch integration. solution to power live events, The front-mounted screen allows installs and anywhere else that live conﬁguration of outputs from video manipulation is required’. outside the OS. The Q3’s hardware is said to be the ideal vehicle for Avolites’ www.avolites.com ࠴࠯࠱࠳࠰࠽࠽࠹߼࠱࠽࠻߽ࡅ࠽ࡀࡁ࠶࠷࠾ࠏࠤࠚ࠻࠯࠵࠯ࡈ࠷࠼࠳

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 67 PRODUCTS ArKaos connects with NDI Signal distribution made simpler

via an Ethernet LAN. Michael Kornet, executive vice president and general manager of NDI at NewTek, stated that ‘NDI-enabled devices exponentially increase the video sources available ELC LIGHTING has for live productions’. designed its DLN8GBXSL eight-port NewTek’s NDI technology is royalty- slave node to simplify Ethernet/ The system supports all open free and allows video and audio DMX network distribution for live protocols including sACN, Art-Net sources to be shared across a entertainment applications. The and ShowNET. The DMX ports can network in both directions, negating DLN8GBXSL acts as a substitute for be conﬁgured via the user interface ARKAOS HAS updated its the need for infrastructure upgrades. a DMX splitter rack, where all DMX of the switch or with the dmXLAN MediaMaster Pro media server ‘NDI will auto-discover the sources ports are fully programmable as software. Up to 15 DLN8GBX8SL software, MediaMaster Express and receivers on the network and will output, input, merge or backup, as slave units can be connected to the video control software, Grand VJ happily coexist with other protocols node ports. switch, resulting in a system rack real-time video mixer software and used in the lighting industry,’ explained Designed as a slave to the with 120 fully programmable DMX/ Grand VJ XT (an extended version of ArKaos CEO Marco Hinic, also noting dmXLAN switch (GBx10 or GBx18), RDM ports. Both nodes offer data GrandVJ 2) to integrate NewTek’s NDI how another aspect that attracted the DLN8GBXSL forms part of splitting, merging, softpatching and (Network Device Interface) protocol. ArKaos to NDI was its low latency. ELC’s GBX Distribution System. backup when programmed using This means that all four products can This switch is the master, and up dmXLAN. be recognised as a source by other www.arkaos.net to 15 slave units can be daisy- NDI-enabled applications and devices ndi.newtek.com chained via the Ethernet ports. www.elclighting.com The sharpest tool in the box

RAYZOR 760 is a compact yet a 6,000-hour lamp life, the Proteus powerful LED wash effects luminaire Smarty Hybrid’s IP65 dust and water and the first fixture to feature protection means the fixture can Elation’s new TwinkLED system. be used indoors or out. Features With a wide zoom range from include fast movement, motorised 5° to 77°, Rayzor 760 provides zoom, full CMY colour mixing, 13 mid-air beams with over 8,000 dichroic colours, two gobo wheels, lumens, as well as a wide and prism overlay and frost filter. even wash coverage. The luminaire Artiste Van Gogh is the latest is driven by seven, independently addition to Elation’s Artiste range of controlled, 60W RGBW LEDs, while the oversized front lenses create Artiste Van Gogh a large surface that is enhanced by the patent-pending TwinkLED luminaires. It provides up to 16,000 technology. TwinkLED consists of 28 total lumens from a 380W high CRI Rayzor 760 individual white LEDs placed inside LED engine, while CMY and CTO the lens to create an additional conditions. The Proteus Rayzor colour mixing and a seven-position layer of effects, allowing designers 760’s design reportedly makes it colour wheel provide flexible colour to access new ways of creating the world’s first IP65-rated luminaire options. An internal four-blade interest on stage, according to the with continuous pan and tilt rotation. barndoor system reportedly allows manufacturer. Elation has also added an IP65- for beam shaping and light control Rayzor 760 is also available in a rated version of Smarty Hybrid, at any angle. The luminaire comes compact and lightweight weather- the Proteus Smarty Hybrid. with a wide zoom range and choice and dust-protected IP65 version, Encompassing the same feature of PC or optional Fresnel lens. Proteus Rayzor 760, for use in any set and using the same Philips environment and under adverse MSD Platinum Flex 200 lamp with Proteus Smarty Hybrid www.elationlighting.com Accentuate the positive

ALTMAN LIGHTING has introduced motorised zoom range. entertainment colour from pulse to fade, to a 30Hz its AP-150 RGBW LED PAR Weighing under 5kg, choices, while the strobe rate. The motorised zoom luminaire designed to accentuate AP-150 replicates the light also provides produces a beam spread between any theatrical or architectural soft output of a the ability to 12° and 65°, while the luminaire lighting design. It is described by traditional PAR record colour also has built-in stops at five the manufacturer as a compact wash with control presets directly different set points for precise and lightweight 135W wash that states from 8-bit, 16-bit, to the luminaire beam spread repeatability. A ‘tech produces deep, saturated colours RGB and HSIC. The factory for custom colour identify’ option flashes the fixtures and soft, delicate pastels, while and custom colour presets playback. LEDs without disrupting focus. maintaining a smooth, uniform reportedly allow for the quick The AP-150 also offers a beam throughout the entire selection of most widely used variety of strobe options, ranging www.altmanlighting.com

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Cinestar in Bora-S brings aerial the sky effects to large venues CINESTAR IS the latest lighting solution from Airstar for both indoor and outdoor requirements. The FOR BIG venues, including CMY + CTO colour system with a lighting balloon boasts a 120° fill outdoor and indoor arenas and CRI of more than 70. light diffusion and an embedded LED large houses of worship, Ayrton The letter S appears at the tail light source (850W). has launched Bora-S, an LED end of another new Ayrton fixture. Reportedly taking just 15 minutes washlight with gobo projection Khamsin-S is an automated to set up, the air-inflated Cinestar is LED profile spotlight, which mounted on a tripod, weighs 12kg the manufacturer claims is the and is 160cm in diameter, producing ‘brightest on the market’. Utilising ‘even and non-glaring light’. The the same 750W white LED engine manufacturer states that it offers a as Bora-S, Khamsin-S features lifespan of more than 50,000 hours Cinestar two rotating gobo wheels, an and colour temperatures that can animation wheel, full field framing, be ‘instantly tailored’ from a warm Meanwhile, Airstar has launched two prisms, an iris, two frosts, two 2,700K to a cold 6,500K. Neo, its latest inflatable lighting fixed colour wheels and a full CMY Making use of Airstar’s Dynamic structure inspired by neon tubes. + linear CTO colour system, as well White technology, Cinestar is also Offering a brightness of 8,500 as a 9:1 zoom with a 6.5° to 56° designed with 31kHz flicker-free lumens and measuring 5m x 20cm beam range. technology. (LxW), Neo can either be installed Bora-S TC (True Colour) versions of ‘This product sets itself apart on the ground or mounted. ‘It may both Bora and Khamsin are also from the competition thanks to a sound odd, but the Neo concept and framing functionality to available on request from Ayrton. 120° opening with 50% of the total could be described as a genesis produce aerial effects. The fixture Bora-TC and Khamsin-TC offer a illumination, its weatherproof feature of the Jedi lightsaber and my is also designed to be compact, higher CRI. which makes it perfect for outdoor grandmother’s kitchen neon’, leaving a similar footprint to the use and its circular shape offers explained Jean-Pierre David, one of manufacturer’s Ghibli light. www.ayrton.eu beautiful reflections,’ explained Airstar’s industrial designers. Bora-S produces an output of Airstar sales manager, Xavier 38,000 lumens from an 8,000K Ponson. www.airstar-light.com white LED engine. This reportedly draws on 750W of power, which Ayrton states is a fraction of the GLP turns heads power consumption required by similar LED fixtures. The light includes a 178mm PC (perspective TARGETING THE heavy frost, two gobo wheels, control) front lens, an 8:1 zoom broadcast segment a 14-blade iris and a with a beam range between 8° and and showcase 10-slot colour wheel 64°, full field framing functionality, events, GLP has plus 640° pan and an iris, a rotating gobo wheel, a released an LED 262° tilt in 16-bit pair of colour wheels and a full Khamsin-S moving head resolution. ‘Our companion to first priority was its impression to get maximum S350. The output and Brighter beam effects manufacturer efficiency from claims that the a 350W LED moving head engine, with CZECH LIGHTING manufacturer for smoother colour mixing and offers a flicker- intensive 7,500K Robe has updated its moving light the fixture now has a variable CTO free operation default white, as range, Spikie, to create a range between 2,700K and with smoother we knew this would brighter, larger beam. 8,000K with popular electronic be perfect for mid-sized The 250W RGBW tungsten effects, dimming and multiple shows or wherever LED multichip including red-shift dimming curves, while impression E350 compact form factor and SuperSpikie and thermal fade. eliminating colour shift low weight are required. features an The vari-speed double when delivering random In fact, the E350 outputs optical system rotating flower effect and pulse electronic strobing up to 9,500 lumens at maximum with a zoom of of the Spikie has effects. Meanwhile, its high 550W power consumption,’ said 3.5° to 42° and been retained and colour temperature of 7,500K GLP product manager, Michael includes two a 1-3 facet circular claims to provide a hard-edge, Feldmann. The LED engine also rotating gobos prism allows for more mid-air effect beam for brighter includes an adjustable animation for producing creative options than gobo projections. wheel for horizontal, diagonal and smarter aerial the older edition, all The impression E350 houses a vertical animation effects and effects. The packed into compact CMY colour mixing system with weighs in at just 24.5kg. movement of the housing weighing 16kg. separate CTC Channel, along with light source has an eight-facet prism, a light and www.glp.de been updated www.robe.cz

January–February 2019 WORSHIP AVL 69 THE TECH VIEW On tour with Ministry of Music Ministry of Music offers churches a wide range of Christian artists including singers, bands, worship leaders, DJs and dance troupes as well as technical services for special events

Mike Maidment, Ministry of Music founder and CEO

In 2013, Mike established an church cafés, conferences, festivals advisory team, which ultimately led to and training workshops. These range MOM becoming a registered charity in in size from a solo acoustic singer 2015. ‘It is anticipated that this new performing at a small café through to charitable status will enable MOM to a few groups working in schools for a create a long-term legacy for future whole week with a large end-of-week generations,’ Mike explains. concert. The events can require the The organisation has supplied its artists to perform a set of songs or services for more than 500 events to dance routines, lead worship and date, receiving positive feedback from often provide a spoken Christian event organisers and establishing message. At some events, the artists partnerships with other Christian also provide training, such as music organisations that have seen the and dance workshops, RE lessons demand for its services grow year- in schools and worship seminars at on-year. ‘Most importantly, the vision churches.’ of drawing people closer to God has With such diverse performances Gospel group Voices Beyond been evident at many events where taking place across a wide range of people have become Christians and environments, how does MOM ensure ‘MINISTRY OF MUSIC’S VISION IS it always has the right technical to support and bring together setup? UK Christian artists and event ‘MOM doesn’t provide the PA and organisers in order to resource the lighting systems to event organisers church in its worship and outreach directly but works with a few PA to the community, equip more providers to facilitate this,’ Mike Christian events with quality music explains. ‘A lot of the smaller event and use the ministry of music to organisers we work with often have bring people closer to God,’ explains a tight budget so, if they don’t have Mike Maidment, founder and CEO of their own PA, things can get expensive Ministry of Music (MOM). ‘In 2001, for them if they have to hire a band I had a vision for a music ministry to and then a separate PA/lighting help support and develop Christian solution. MOM is keen to support bands and artists resource the them by offering a good-quality church in its worship and outreach to package at a price they can afford. the community. Since then, God has ‘The systems we provide range taken me on a journey where I have from a standard PA and lighting played in and managed Christian package with an engineer for the Jon Kendall performing at the Kingstock festival bands, managed the Christian youth band. A typical setup for a small- to charity Eden’s Project and managed and wanted to provide a service to lives have been impacted by God,’ medium-sized venue would be: front a wide range of music projects at help facilitate this. says Mike. of house speakers suitable for the Christian charity New Generation ‘From experience, Christian artists MOM currently works with a roster size of venue; mics; leads and DIs Music. But, at the beginning of often find it difficult to find Christian of 30 artists, including singers, for vocals; guitar, bass and drums; 2010, God made it very clear that events to play at and Christian event bands, worship leaders, DJs and monitors with separate mixes; and the time was right to pursue the organisers struggle to find the right dance troupes, catering for a wide lighting suitable for the size of the vision He had given me to establish artists to resource their events at variety of music styles and covering stage. Of course, this standard MOM.’ prices they can afford,’ he explains. almost the whole of the UK. Other setup doesn’t work for every event Understanding that music can be a ‘MOM aims to improve this position services it offers for events include or venue, so our PA providers are powerful and culturally relevant way by building up a UK network of PA and lighting equipment, and sound also very versatile and can provide to spread the Christian message Christian artists, from new acts and lighting engineers. smaller, larger or more technical in today’s society, particularly through to established performers, ‘The wide range of events MOM setups depending on the event when reaching out to the younger and making them available to works on includes community requirements.’ generation, Mike wanted to see Christian event organisers across outreach events, youth events, more Christian events taking place the UK.’ school missions, church services, www.ministryofmusic.co.uk

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