"When we were commissioned to redo the sanctuary sound and video systems, their analogue console was approaching 10 years old," notes systems consultant Dave Miller of CEI. "In a digital world, it's my opinion that you have to be very careful in the selection of a desk. When you're working with a volunteer church staff, it can make or break the whole project. Fortunately, Saint Philip has a very talented staff, and the perfect console was chosen."
With both live audio and broadcast mixes to be done, it was essential to find a console that would meet the church's intensive AV needs while being intuitive enough to ensure a smooth transition to digital. "Based on their needs and capabilities, we recommended the Allen & Heath iLive for both applications," Miller recalls. "Interestingly, they had asked for another console brand initially, but we really believe in the iLive desk, so we arranged an on-site demonstration. The hands-on experience impressed chief engineer Kel Wright and his staff, and that was key."
(Jim Evans)
