Washington Professional Systems (WPS) has completed a major revamp of the audio system at Princeton University's chapel. The US university hosts a range of ceremonies and and musical events in the chapel and wanted to improve audio clarity, expand its recording capabilities and modernise the infrastructure. WPS teamed up with…
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‘Smallest cathedral in Britain’ fitted with JBL sound system
The 15th-century St Asaph’s Cathedral, in north-east Wales, has recently undergone a comprehensive upgrade of its audio system that combines Harman’s JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown CDi Series amplifiers, BSS processing and AKG microphones. The cathedral – which is recognised as the smallest in Britain and one of the oldest in…
PTZ cameras installed in St Peter’s Basilica for first time
PTZ cameras have been fitted inside St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican for the time, alongside an update of the Holy See's broadcasting system. The small size of the Sony BRC-H800 PTZ cameras made them perfect for discreet installation around the building, avoiding an impact on the historic surroundings. The…
How Hewshott helped a gospel ministry expand its reach
The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry (FOIGM) was founded in 1938 as a compassionate effort to meet the spiritual and physical needs of Jewish people whose lives were displaced and tragically affected by the Holocaust. Committed to teaching about scripture and the significance of the land of Israel, the FOIGM…
Digital Projection tells story of Rembrandt and Van Gogh
Nestled in Amsterdam's Jordaan neighbourhood, the 17th-century Noorderkerk Church is renowned for its architectural beauty. Over the past year, 38 Digital Projection projectors have transformed the church into an AV spectacle that tells the story of how Rembrandt’s paintings inspired Vincent van Gogh’s greatest works. Vincent meets Rembrandt: The Untold…
Californian church puts its faith in Philips 9000 dvLED wall
PPDS has teamed up with integrator TechArts to deliver the largest Philips direct-view LED videowall installation in North America – at a church in California. As part of a campus-wide upgrade investment programme, the Desert Reign Church decided to replace its ageing stage set-up in order to transformation the experience…
Paisley Abbey’s Dynacord system hits all the right notes
Since its foundation in 1163, Paisley Abbey has taken on many roles in serving its local community. As a meeting point for the community, it hosts a variety of events throughout the year. With more external companies also using the abbey for music recitals, exhibitions and weddings, it was decided…
K-array enhances intelligibility at Canterbury Cathedral
Whitwam AVI has installed a K-array loudspeaker system at Canterbury Cathedral that has improved the intelligibility of the spoken word. The cathedral’s earlier sound reinforcement system, which was installed in the 1970s, was becoming intermittent and starting to fail. Ahead of a Lambeth Conference due to be held in the…
Why HoW livestreaming is moving away from social media
A recently released report shows that 91% of churches in the US currently livestream services on social media but only 47% plan to do so in the coming year. The reason given is a lack of control on social media platforms to maintain engagement, as users are bombarded with pop-up…
Guildford church adds Dante network in £7m renovation
Thirty miles southwest of London lies the town of Guildford in Surrey, England. It’s a vibrant and growing community known for its excellent shopping centres, burgeoning theatre district, and as home to Guildford castle, built in the 11th century. The equally vibrant and growing Guildford Baptist Church is in the heart…