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A touchscreen control panel in the sacristy allows
microphone levels to be individually adjusted as necessary
although, for most services, the system is left to operate
automatically. A wireless iPad control app allows comprehensive control of the system and eliminates the need for
an analogue mixing console, which previously had to be
brought in for music events and recitals.
The visual system was next to be tackled with new LCD
screens installed below the loudspeakers on every pillar.
These screens provide a clear view of the sanctuary to
congregation sitting in the aisles who would otherwise
have their view obscured by the pillars. Two more screens
in the sanctuary provide the same view to the choir. The
organist benefits from a separate screen showing two camera views side by side. A simple control panel beside the
organ allows him to choose which cameras are displayed.
Most recently a high definition camera has been installed
at the rear of the Cathedral to enable services and events
to be streamed to YouTube. The camera is controllable
from the sacristy and can zoom to show a close up of the
ambo, wider views of the sanctuary or processions from
the entrance doors. A dedicated streaming encoder allows
live streaming to be started and stopped at the touch of a
button.
“The Cathedral team are very happy that the whole
congregation can now see and hear the services clearly,
whether online or in person,” says Daniel, “and we have
been pleased to help take St George’s into a new era.”
To find out more about audio visual systems for churches
and heritage buildings get in contact with the
friendly team at Cunnings.
Daniel Cunnings MInstSCVE is Senior Installation
Engineer at Cunnings Recording Associates, a specialist
design and installation company providing quality audio,
visual and induction loop systems for churches and
prestigious buildings since 1977. Call 020 8767 3533 or
email info@cunnings.co.uk to arrange a consultation.
Designing, Supplying and
Installing Quality Audio and Visual
Systems for Churches and
Prestigious Buildings since 1977
Telephone: 020 8767 3533
Email: info@cunnings.co.uk
www.cunnings.co.uk
Brodrick Hall, Brodrick Road,
London SW17 7DY
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