More people are experiencing your church's video content than ever before. Improving your church's video production quality will help expand your reach, attract younger, more digtal-savvy viewers and improve engagement by keeping their attention longer.
Sound Productions is a major supplier of pro-audio, lighting and video products since 1973. We also provide backline rental and production services on a regional basis. We are well known in the industry for our high-level of professional customer service and support.
The COVID pandemic forced churches across the country to close their doors and look for alternative ways to connect with their members and deliver the Word. Streaming became a widely popular option, as did “drive-in” style gatherings in church parking lots. Both options allowed people to maintain a sense of community, while staying safe. Even though churches had to adapt quickly, sourcing new product and learning how to make it all work together before Sunday, they realized many unexpected benefits to this new style of worship.
Option 1 - Marantz Turret Broadcast Video Streaming System - $299.00
Cool Feature: For desktop streaming productions, the Marantz Turret offers built in dimmable LED light ring with cool and warm diffusion filter accessories.
Streaming your service allows you to reach a much wider audience, as you aren’t confined to the walls of a physical building. Anyone can tune in. People who don’t live close enough to attend in person can do so virtually. No longer limited by physical proximity, people can choose to engage with the church they identify with most. Elderly people, those with disabilities, and those that are sick now have the option to hear the message from home – keeping themselves and everyone else safe and healthy.
Option #2 - Roland GOLIVECAST Livestreaming Studio for Smartphones - $249.99
Cool Feature: For smart phone-based live streams, the Roland GOLIVECAST delivers plug & play operation and is compatible with multiple, major streaming platforms. Added bonus: skin filters offer a professional look.
Another advantage of livestreaming is the opportunity for deeper connection. The stream is interactive. Your members can share their thoughts, feelings, and ask questions in real time. What an excellent way to build community amongst individual members that might not otherwise interact with one another. Instead of a lecture, it’s a conversation. The comment section also serves as a platform for immediate feedback on technical issues or wishes and expectations from their church leaders. This extends to bible study groups, youth groups, marriage groups, etc., so even when we return to “normal” and can once again congregate in person, there is still tremendous benefit to offering a streamed version of all your services.
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Option #3 - AJA HELO H.264 Streamer and Recorder - $1295.00
Cool Feature: The scheduled streaming feature means you can go live at a preset time. No flicking switches or fumbling through menus. Also, The AJA Helo allows you to stream to multiple platforms at one time.
There are so many options for streaming solutions, but we want to make it as easy as possible. To get you started, we’ve created a short list of products at different price points, with some key things to note for each. Streaming isn’t going away anytime soon, so make sure you have a solution that can scale and work for the long term!
Option #4 - Datavideo EZ Stream C System Streaming Package - $7995.00
Cool Feature: This turn-key streaming package includes everything you need to get started or take your streaming production to the next level. Features HDBaseT and POE (power over ethernet) enabled PTZ cameras. POE received from the switcher.
