Church Audio Visual Installation York

Church Audio Visual Installation York – We are pleased to announce the successful completion of a comprehensive audio visual installation at St. Helen’s Church in Escrick, a charming village near York. This project involved the design and implementation of a modern, professional sound and visual system designed to enhance the worship experience for the congregation and improve the overall functionality of the church.

Recognizing the need for improved sound clarity and visual capabilities within the main church area, the church leadership contacted our team to provide a tailored solution. Our approach focused on delivering a system that was both powerful and discreet, blending seamlessly with the church’s existing architecture while providing exceptional performance.

Sound System Design and Implementation:

The core of the audio system resides in the strategic placement of Bose 402 speakers. Known for their clarity and wide dispersion, these speakers ensure even sound coverage throughout the church. We installed four Bose 402 speakers in the main body of the church, carefully positioned to optimize sound projection and minimize unwanted reflections. In the north aisle, we added two additional Bose 402 speakers, mounted at high level to provide consistent sound reinforcement in this area.

All associated sound equipment is housed securely within a dedicated rack cabinet located at the back of the church, providing a centralized control point for the entire system. The rack cabinet houses a range of high-quality components, each selected for its performance and reliability:

• Behringer 12-Channel PA Mixer: This mixer serves as the central hub for all audio inputs, allowing for precise control over levels, equalization, and routing. Its versatile design accommodates a variety of sources, from microphones to media players.
• Denon Media Player with USB, CD, and Bluetooth Playback: This multi-functional media player provides a wide range of playback options, ensuring compatibility with various audio formats. The convenience of USB, CD, and Bluetooth connectivity allows for seamless integration of music, announcements, and other audio content.
• Two QSC Stereo Amplifiers: Renowned for their robust power and clean sound reproduction, these amplifiers provide the necessary amplification to drive the Bose speakers effectively.
• Ampetronic Hearing Loop Amplifier: Recognizing the importance of accessibility, we integrated an Ampetronic hearing loop amplifier into the system. This transmits the audio signal directly to hearing aids equipped with telecoils, ensuring that individuals with hearing impairments can fully participate in services.
• TOA 30 Watt Mixer Amplifier: This amplifier specifically powers the speakers in the choir area and the bell tower. This allows for independent control and optimization of the audio signal in these specific locations.

Wireless Microphone Solutions:

Clear and reliable microphone coverage is crucial for effective communication during services. To meet this need, we provided a comprehensive wireless microphone system consisting of:

• Audio Technica Handheld System: This handheld microphone is ideal for presentations, announcements, and vocal performances.
• Two Audio Technica Lapel Radio Mic Systems: These discreet lapel microphones provide freedom of movement for clergy members and speakers, allowing them to engage with the congregation without being tethered to a microphone stand.
• Audio Technica System 10 Wireless Gooseneck System: This versatile gooseneck microphone can be easily positioned on either the lectern or pulpit, providing clear and consistent sound pickup for readings and sermons.The wireless design eliminates the clutter of cables and allows for flexible placement.

Outdoor Audio Extension:

Understanding the need to accommodate larger gatherings, the church requested a solution for relaying audio to those standing outside the building. We installed a signal cable running from the equipment cabinet to an outdoor waterproof connection plate. This allows the church to easily connect an RCF powered speaker on a stand, effectively extending the sound coverage to the outdoor congregation when the church is full to capacity. This ensures that everyone, regardless of their location, can hear the service clearly.

This audio visual installation at St. Helen’s Church represents a significant upgrade to the church’s capabilities. By providing a modern, reliable, and user-friendly system, we have helped to enhance the worship experience for the congregation and improve the overall functionality of the church. We are proud to have been a part of this project and look forward to continuing to support the church in the future.

Our recent project in York presented unique challenges due to the church’s status as a listed property. Restrictions prevented the installation of permanent large screen TVs, projectors, or screens. To overcome this, we provided a flexible and high-quality solution that respects the building’s heritage.

We supplied the church with a powerful Panasonic 5000 lumens WUXGA projector mounted on a portable Unicol projector stand. This allows for bright and clear visuals when needed, while maintaining the church’s aesthetic integrity. The projector is paired with a rear projection fast-fold screen, easily erected for presentations and conveniently stored away afterward.

For seamless laptop connectivity, we installed a Kramer VP440 scaler within the existing cabinet. Coupled with a Kramer HDMI over CAT6 output plate, located discreetly at the front of the church, this setup ensures a clean and reliable signal path to the Panasonic projector. This thoughtful solution provides the church with modern presentation capabilities without compromising the historical significance of the building.