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In this edition of Church Production Magazine Online Update, we speak with Craig Sibley, House of Worship market manager for ProCo Sound. Craig discusses why Personal Monitor Systems are appropriate for smaller houses of worship, provides guidance on the most effective way to use a personal monitor system, and talks about the issue of hearing safety. For additional information contact Craig at c-sibley@procosound.com, and visit ProCo Sound at www.procosound.com.
Technical support for this Podcast courtesy of D&M Professional (www.d-mpro.com), Audio-Technica (www.audio-technica.com) and Blue Sky (www.abluesky.com).
L-Acoustics Helps Keep The Rock Church Rockin'
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Founded in early 2000, San Diego's Rock Church has earned a heavenly reputation for its uplifting, high-energy services, and busy concert schedule that consistently draw large audiences week after week. The Rock Church and Academy finally opened its own permanent facility in Point Loma, where the large sanctuary is equipped with a combination of L-Acoustics Kudo and dV-DOSC line source array cabinets in a LCR configuration, plus ARCS cabinets for side-fill coverage.
"The design process went through three distinct phases," recalls Rock Church's former construction manager, Robert Cloyd, "culminating in a horizontal line array that works very well within the new worship center."
The L-Acoustics sound system was supplied and installed by Phoenix-based AVDB (Audio Video Design Build) Group.
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There were a number of important design criteria for the Rock Church's new facility, Cloyd offers. "The original format supported a pair of large-format video screens located either side of the sanctuary's main stage area. We decided that rather than run a three-cluster system—left, center and right, located around the pair of screens—we would install a single central video screen, and provide line arrays to the left and right, and a center cluster. Eventually, to provide enhanced sight lines, our final design included a pair of horizontal line arrays of Kudo cabinets augmented with dV-DOSC cabinets for a center cluster and ARCS enclosures for side-fill coverage. We needed a versatile, high-power system to handle not only the church services but the wide variety of musical, theatrical, and even civic uses that might be required by various users of the new sanctuary." The Rock Church's contemporary, high-energy worship style often places demands on the PA similar to a full-throttle, rock-and-roll concert performance.
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According to AVDB CEO Scott Oosthuizen, "The left and right arrays are made up of eight Kudo full-range, active three-way enclosures per side, with eight dV-DOSC full-range, two-way enclosures in the center." A side-fill system for stage-left/right plus the above/below-balcony areas consists of eight ARCS active two-way enclosures. A separate delay system features four additional dV-DOSC enclosures "arranged as two pairs to cover the far balcony," Oosthuizen adds.
Uniquely, and to provide dramatically improved sight lines, the L-Acoustics Kudo enclosures are arranged horizontally rather than vertically using Klift rigging bumpers. Each quad-amplified Kudo enclosure houses a pair of 12-inch LF and four five-inch MF drivers, in addition to a pair of 1.75-inch DOSC HF compression drivers. "The Kudo cabinets are configured in hi-pass, three-way mode, allowing them to be close-coupled with the six existing custom double-18-inch subwoofers crossed over at 60 Hz," Oosthuizen explains. "Three presets optimize the frequency response according to the value of K-Louver settings of 50, 80 or 110 degrees."
Using L-Acoustics soundvision real-time, 3D acoustical modeling software, the sanctuary's sound reinforcement system was "designed and installed to prevent standing waves, slap-back echo, and maintain highly predictable audio dispersion to all floor and balcony seats," notes Oosthuizen. "Shaped surfaces designed by Vance Breshears of Sound Technology Consultants were implemented to diffract audio waves at critical acoustical junction points and surfaces. High-density fiberglass battens were installed on the side and back walls of the sanctuary [to help] absorb audio waves before they became an acoustical problem."
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"The combination of L-Acoustics Kudo and dV-DOSC systems works perfectly for the Rock Church installation," Cloyd concludes. Now with DPR Inc., the construction manager offers that "the church is very happy with the results. The horizontal configuration solved the line-of-sight problems and very nicely accommodates the current and future needs of the church."
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T.L. Lowery Global Ministry Center Chooses Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems
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The new T.L. Lowery Global Ministry Center in Cleveland, Tennessee offers a series of short-term, intensive training events for church leaders and laity. Dr. T.L. Lowery has had a 60-year career serving as evangelist, pastor, and denominational executive of this ministry.
The Lowery Center occupies a former OfficeMax building which has been transformed into a 24,800 sqaure-foot training facility including a 600-seat sanctuary/auditorium and state-of-the-art media studio for recording and broadcasting. The $4.5 million center also has offices for the T.L. Lowery Global Foundation, along with a board room, bookstore, production facility for radio and television, prayer room, and a mission and evangelism resource office.
Sam Arnold at Integrated Digital Audio (IDA) was contacted and asked to propose a video for broadcast, in-house AV, as well as an audio system for the ministry center. The audio portion presented a challenge with the need to mix house sound and provide a mix for video/audio live broadcast. Arnold suggested bringing in a highly qualified audio engineer to design and commission the audio portion of the project. This was accomplished working with Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems, Inc. as the lead supplier of the sound system and Jim Brawley as the sound designer. A Yamaha LS-9 console was selected to handle the challenge of providing the mix to the house and live TV broadcast.
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"The sound system, however, had to accommodate a wide variety of uses and be flexible enough for teaching seminars and music concert events," states Brawley. "The system had to provide live sound and audio feeds for video recording and Internet streaming. The IDA project team did a great job of creating the worship and performance space with the limitations of a flat floor, rectangular shape, and restricted ceiling height. I have had good experience with Yamaha mixers, DSP, PC amplifiers and Installation Series loudspeakers and looked forward to integrating them all into a single system."
A combination of Installation Series IF2115 loudspeakers were installed for the main clusters supplemented with an IS1215 sub-bass system which delivered a solid sound for the varied church praise bands that had been scheduled for performance. The main system is supplemented with portable Yamaha IF2112/AS and IF2108 stage system loudspeakers that can be used with four mixes as either floor monitors or fill loudspeakers for special events.
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The Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console at the Lowery Ministry Center is configured to provide the four stage monitor and fill mixes as well as Aviom personal monitoring feeds. The main house sound is on left and right stereo mixes and supplemented with a sub-bass system under the platform.
A Yamaha DME-24n DSP and PC-6501 amplifiers are also part of the overall sound system. "The integration of the Yamaha LS9, DME-24n, and PC amplifiers has given the Ministry Center a powerful and versatile system," said Brawley.
The 32- and 64- input Yamaha LS9 Series consoles were designed specifically for sound reinforcement requirements within small-to-medium sized houses of worship, smaller applications for live music, and corporate audio/video presentation situations. The console can also be used as auxiliary mixer/channel expanders for Yamaha M7CL and PM5D consoles. Housed in a small footprint frame, it includes a built-in MP3 recorder and shares the same sound quality, built-in effects, EQ, and dynamics processing as that of the M7CL console. The LS9-16 includes 32-mono inputs 16 with on-board mic preamps while the LS9-32 is complete with 64-mono input channels with 32 on-board mic preamps. Additional microphone pre amps can be added to the LS9 using the MY card slots.
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Chief Launches Mountbuilder
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Chief Manufacturing announces the launch of Mountbuilder Product Configurator for projector mounts, flat panel mounts, and accessories. "We are often told by customers that we offer so many mount accessories and applications that it's hard to know which accessories to choose for each application," said director of marketing for Chief Manufacturing , Laurie Englert. "With the goal of making this easier for the customer, the team went to work and came up with this concept. We've shown it to customers and they are thrilled to get a visual tool of the many different options."
Users go to the Chief website and walk through a logical sequence of steps for building a mount configuration that visually appears before them on their computer screen. Drop distance and weight capacity are automatically calculated as parts are added. A parts list is also generated, with the ability to edit parts and quantities. The tool allows users to log in and create a password so they can save configurations for proposals or future jobs.
Martin Professional A/S Acquires R&D International
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Christian Engsted (L) Ferdinand Philipsen (R) |
Martin Professional continues its expansion into the fields of LED and video technology through the acquisition of R&D International of Belgium, a company that specializes in the research and development of hardware and software for the lighting industry. R&D International has been a long time partner of Martin, having developed the company's popular Maxxyz line of lighting consoles and Maxedia line of media servers.
Martin has partnered with R&D International on the development of lighting controllers and media servers since 1995. “This is a win-win for R&D International and Martin and we are thrilled,” commented R&D International managing director, Ferdinand Philipsen, about the acquisition. “As part of a larger organization, the synergies created will positively affect the development process from idea conception to production. We look forward to working even closer together.”
The acquisition is also expected to have positive effects with regards to Martin's recent INLED technology grant for the development of new LED technologies, which the company is undertaking in cooperation with Aalborg University and the Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation.
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Grosh Scenic Studios Receives 2008 Best of Los Angeles Award
Grosh Scenic Studios has been selected for the 2008 Best of Los Angeles Award in the Drapery Contractors category by the United States Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved marketing success in their local community and business category.
Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2008 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.
Analog Way offers Soft Edge Blending Class
Analog Way offers specialized training sessions focusing on Soft Edge Blending, during InfoComm 2008. To enhance the service and support provided to its customers and the end users of its products, Analog Way developed a training program called Analog Days. In addition, they are also offering Soft Edge Blending. Soft Edge Blending consists of the set up of a large screen image using multiple video projectors with overlapping areas that make the seams between projectors invisible. This application requires specific techniques from the calculation of the screen size to the adjustment of image parameters.
Analog Way will offer specialized training sessions during InfoComm 2008, focusing on Soft Edge Blending. These sessions will allow the attendees to gain all the necessary knowledge and experience to create a Soft Edge Blending installation or show. The presentation will consist of an initial theoretical explanation of all the parameters to be considered such as the screen size calculation, the design of background images, the selection and placement of video projectors, the adjustment of the different screen zones, etc. A tutorial will then merge the theoretical with the practical through the case study of a two-projector SEB screen using Analog Way software and hardware with the opportunity for hands-on participation. Following these classes, attendees will be presented with an Analog Way Soft Edge Blending Certificate of Achievement Level 1.
New Prodesk-4 Console Makes Debut
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Available in 16, 24, 32, 40 and 48 mono mic/line input channels, ProDesk-4 includes four stereo line only input channels, each selectable from two different input sources and controlled from 100mm faders with stereo EQ and access to all aux buses. All mono input channels also include internally illuminated Mute and PFL switches, six segment channel metering, 48 Volt Phantom Power switch with LED, mic/line, Pad and Polarity Reverse switches.
The ProDesk-4 input channels are similar to those used on ProRack mixers, while the cosmetics are identical to Spectra consoles. The high quality side panels, armrest, and bridge assembly are modeled on Spectra. ProDesk's internal electronics and components are derived directly from the successful Spectra and ProRack designs.
At the heart of ProDesk-4 is APB's acclaimed wide bandwidth circuitry, most noticeable in the microphone preamps, EQ, and summing amplifier and output sonic performance. A solid mechanical structure designed to endure tough road conditions protects the electronic circuitry and provides a comfortable but solid work surface.
The discriminating 4-band EQ has sweepable mid-frequencies with a 1-octave bandwidth and EQ On switch with LED, Variable High pass filters with a 20Hz-400Hz with On switch with LED.
Outputs include four analog subgroups, four matrix outputs, Left/Right, Center, and Mono (subwoofer). These outputs also include XLR Balanced output connectors, TRS pre-fader insert points, and TRS-Balanced bus inputs.
Other ProDesk features are a Digital USB Stereo Input and Record Output, remote muting of all primary outputs using a single Euro connector and the use of mother and daughter board construction for easy service and uncompromised performance.
Canon USA Introduces the Realis WUX10 and Realis SX80
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Canon U.S.A. introduces two new models of projectors: REALiS WUX10 has WUXGA-resolution (1920 x 1200) widescreen Multimedia Projector using LCOS (Liquid Crystal on Silicon) technology; Canon's REALiS SX80 Multimedia Projector is a high-resolution SXGA+ (1400 x 1050) model that combines multiple user-friendly features, including PictBridge connectivity.
"We are seeing the world rapidly transitioning to high-resolution image display in every sector including HDTV, personal computers, DVDs and Web video, which raises the public's image-quality expectations," noted Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. "For this reason, presentation professionals need high-resolution, widescreen, large-image display solutions that are affordable and compact. Answering this need are Canon's new REALiS WUX10 and REALiS SX80 Multimedia Projectors."
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Pinnacle Studio Version 12 Software Gets More Than 25 New Features
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Pinnacle Systems announces version 12 of Pinnacle Studio. The new version includes Pinnacle Montage, a tool that makes high-end compositing and animation effects accessible to consumers. With more than 25 new features, version 12 adds many new capabilities requested by users, while still maintaining the ease of use that has become the hallmark of Pinnacle Studio products. More titles, DVD menus and templates have been added as well as new professional audio and video controls and a complete HD workflow with Blu-ray authoring in certain versions of Pinnacle Studio version 122.
One feature of the Pinnacle Studio version 12 is the Pinnacle Montage. Designed to make it easy to achieve high-end results with multiple video layers, animated text and graphics, the Pinnacle Montage feature includes more than 11 pre-defined themes with over 80 single templates. In addition, all Pinnacle Studio version 12 products now offer marker tools for the timeline. Format compatibility has also been expanded to include photo import in Photoshop's native PSD format and the GIF format. With the new export options, users can create MP3, Flash Video, WAV and 3GP files or upload files direct to YouTube.
Addressing the features most requested by customers, Pinnacle Studio version 12 now incorporates advanced capabilities for audio, with numerical audio volume, master volume controls, a timeline VU meter, and peak indicators. New convenience features include the ability to reference images in the album and direct crop control to automatically remove black bars of a video or image. The new version also offers improved effects performance on lower-end PCs, advanced 2D editing, the ability to rotate effects, and new content for titles and DVD menus.
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Pinnacle Systems Studio Plus and Ultimate now includes new Blu-ray disc burning capabilities in BD-MV with motion menus. AVCHD 1920 and support for various HD camcorder types including JVC full HD, Canon Vixia, Sanyo Xacti have also been added.
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