Audio systems include a JBL Vertec VRX flown line array PA system including subs, a large complement of both wired and wireless microphones from Shure and Sennheiser and acoustical control elements from Primacoustic, which were integrated with sanctuary design elements to produce both beautiful and practical solutions to deal with the complex acoustic nature of the space.
Theatrical lighting systems include a Leprecon LP-X24 DMX lighting console, Altman Illumination Fresnel lighting fixtures and Elation PAR64 fixtures, as well as a dimming system for the architectural lighting and rigging for the theatrical lighting.
Video components include a Dalite Cinema Contour Projection Screen, an Eiki LCX-80 SXVGA HD video projector, a Kramer VP-728 Pro Scale 9-input scaler/switcher presentation controller and a Gefen video distribution system over Cat 5 cabling. This system ulfils the church's diverse projection needs, which include words for worship, sermon notes, video/special content playback and IMAG image magnification. Successful integration of the system components was especially tricky, as they must be operationally practical yet visually inconspicuous.
Additionally, all systems are managed and protected by Furman power sequencing systems, which turn systems on and off in a safe, ordered manner.
The success of the project is summed up by Journey Christian Church pastor Keith Chandler, who stated, "We were at a crucial crossroads - we had been meeting in a local school for many years, and now we needed a dedicated, aesthetically complementary building, with top-quality sound, light and video components, but we also needed to stay within our budget. We selected GC Pro and Mick Hall because of their expertise, knowledge and understanding of system design for worship and ministry. Our new building not only looks great, but the systems Mick selected make everything feel like home."
(Jim Evans)
