Worship & Heritage
Churches flocking to high-tech media
Products Featured: Kramer VP-719DS
Today’s modern religion isn’t only about theology – it’s also about technology. Churches are reaching their congregations through high-tech multi-media systems designed to communicate Scripture messages in living color. Shepherd Multimedia, a professional electronics installer focusing on the religion market, is bringing song lyrics, sermons and Bible passages to large screen displays throughout churches nationwide, using sophisticated systems that include the Kramer ProScale™ Digital Scaler/Switchers. These products make it possible to get the same clear, high-resolution picture on every monitor, regardless of location. They also allow various media sources to tie into one control box and seamlessly switch to all the inputs.
St. Martin's Episcopal Church - Houston, Texas
Type: Voice Re-enforcement
Products Featured: ClearOne PSR1212, AMX Control System
With the construction of the New Church building, implementing a reliable, high-quality audio system became a high priority. Proper amplification in the building was
paramount, as the large space is very reverberant, typical of large Gothic spaces. Sermons and readings are delivered from multiple locations, including the main pulpit, a reading lectern, the altar, and the chancel area. The choir area also required microphones to cover soloists or cantors.
Installed by Hairel Enterprises
St Paul's Cathedral
Type: Lighting Control
Products Featured: Lutron Lighting Control System
Every lighting scheme comes with its challenges, but when leading lighting designers Speirs ad Major Associates received the brief to light one of London’s national treasures, they can be forgiven for having a few moments of trepidation about what lay ahead.
