“We’re delighted to work with a client that is so smart as to understand just how bad too much sound from the stage can be, and further, that they were willing to invest wisely to eliminate the problem,” Anderson says.
“The drummers also deserve a lot of credit for going electronic, because so many won’t do it. It shows real concern and putting of your self aside to adapt to a non-typical instrument to serve your congregation.
“We also love acoustic drums, but in some circumstances the congregation is better served with an electronic kit.”
Vocalists and worship leaders are served by monitor wedges, with Tannoy V12 and V8 loudspeakers ably fulfilling this application, running four open mixes. The V8 loudspeakers are utilized as a stereo pair for a mix with additional depth.
The interconnect capability on the platform was enhanced for more options and flexibility. While the existing copper lines were re-deployed for audio input and microphone snakes, new copper lines were run to all loudspeakers.
Following system installation, AGI performed a thorough tuning and optimization process, with the Rational Acoustics Smaart platform utilized to help verify certain criteria. Going the extra mile, they actually performed the full process twice – once with the room empty and the other with a full house.
“It’s our view that optimization must be done when a room is both empty and full,” Diamond states. “A room full of people can change everything, so we must account for the dramatic differences.”
The overall result is a new sound reinforcement system that has exceeded the client’s expectations for Sunday services, and one that is also capable of supporting full-fledged concerts.
“We were highly pleased with the dynamics and coverage, but the client is even more pleased,” Anderson adds. “They’ve happily settled in, making it work exactly to their needs. The church is in a very good place with this system.”
The perspective of the church team echoes this sentiment, according to Green. “The audience is responding so positively – the difference is unmistakable,” he concludes. “It’s so much more satisfying now, where everyone can pick out the vocals, or a particular instrument, or whatever they like, while also hear it all blend together so beautifully.
“The new system is helping us present praise, worship, and music better than at any time in our history as a church.”
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