Project scope:

• Transition from a weekly set-up/tear-down church to a permanent facility

• Design/Construction firm hired to complete interior modifications

• A/V system design and setup was not included in modification costs

• Minimize cost by re-using existing A/V equipment in new facility

• Develop training manual and train volunteers on A/V system

  • Soundboard, Lighting controller, Projectors (ProPresenter)

Process:

• Document all existing equipment and determine what equipment could be reused in permanent setup

• Work with design and construction company to develop plan for A/V system setup

• Install A/V system in three phases

Phase 1:

• Install speakers, soundboard, projectors and basic lighting within 1 week for opening Sunday

• Reused all major equipment from set-up/tear-down system

• Ran gutter system through ceiling to manage wiring

• Design and install flying mains and subs

• Hang projectors

• Hang lights and set-up lighting controller

• Install/test all wiring for soundboard, speakers, projectors and lights

Phase 2:

• Install new digital soundboard and snake

• Install and wire in-floor boxes in stage

  • Powered boxes, multiple XLR channels, in-ear-monitor hookups, misc. channels for future connections

• Rewire speakers and all associated equipment

• Set-up in-ear monitor system

• Install additional lighting and reprogram lighting controller

Phase 3:

• Fly additional speakers

• Design and install new sound booth

• Install acoustic insulation

• Install additional lighting and new lighting controller