The audio system at the church was designed to be unobtrusive and provide a natural sound. The system is based around the Yamaha DME24N hardware providing an operator free sound system solution.
Discrete Tannoy column loudspeakers provide sound coverage throughout the church, two positioned on the chancel arch covering the entire nave and one smaller column in each side aisle, time aligned to suit their respective positions. Discrete
headworn TOA radio mics and Audio-Technica gooseneck microphones ensure the system is completely seamless in operation.
The visual system was designed to be both aesthetically pleasing and unobtrusive. The ornate stained glass window was not to be permanently obstructed and as such an LCD rear projection glass screen was installed which can be made transparent at the touch of a button.
The NEC projector was carefully positioned to ensure it did not cover any of the imagery on the window and the screen angle adjusted for optimum visual clarity. St Mary's existing 50" Plasma Screens were installed in the side aisles to ensure the entire congregation can see the projected images.
(Jim Evans)
