House of Worship AV Podcast Show 76
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Bobby Dennis, the technical director at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas about a wide ranging AV upgrade that included a new FOR-A switcher, cameras, and sound system. Dennis details the project from start to finish and outlines the challenges involved in selecting the right combination of production tools to enable the volunteer tech crew at the church to produce the video and sound to match the top-notch quality of the performances there. Useful links:
• The FOR-A HVS-300HS video switcher that anchors the video production
• The Datavideo MP-6000 DVD player/recorders used to archive the services and events
• The Canon XL H1S cameras used in the sanctuary for recording and IMAG
• The ProPresenter editing software used by the church for lyric and media playback
• Clair Brothers Audio, the company that provided the audio installation
• Digital Resources in Southlake, Texas, the video integrator
• An example of the performances at The Heights Baptist Church
Corporate AV Podcast Show 18
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles discusses the technical details of the new WakeMed mobile communications and coordination center with Gary Benzine. Benzine is regional director of the Raleigh, N.C., office of Technical Innovation, a leading AV system design and build firm headquartered in Norcross, Ga., and he outlines the installation challenges of fitting all the required communication and videoconferencing gear into the existing truck. The vehicle can go to disaster sites and provide videoconferencing and other emergency communication services. Useful links:
• The Polycom VSX 7000E videoconferencing system used in the van
• The MediaPOINTE40310402 standard definition digital media recorder
• Genex 4-input color duplex video multiplexer
• Middle Atlantic Products PD915R power distribution unit
Networked AV Podcast Show 26
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles gets into more detail with Marc Lopez of Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems on the Yamaha rolling showroom truck now touring the country to demonstrate the networking capabilities of Yamaha digital mixers and other gear. Lopez talks about the fold-out and setup of the truck at various events and how the networking hardware connects to offer a complete networking solution with Ethersound, Dante, and other protocols through the interchangeable interface cards for digital mixers. Links to more information:
• The Nexo NXAmps carried in the Yamaha rolling showroom
• The NAI48-ES digital network interface for Ethersound
• The AD8HR remotely controllable microphone preamp
• Video with Marc Lopez touring the new truck
House of Worship AV Podcast Show 75
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his talk with Dwight Crumb, design engineer with TV Magic, a California-based broadcast system design and consulting firm. Crumb goes into more detail on the high-definition upgrade that TV Magic is slated to install for the Crenshaw Christian Center’s 10,000-seat Faithdome. Among the equipment to be included in the upgrade is a digital matrix intercoms system with a wireless feature and a K2 Summit server. Also examined are the possible complications in training camera crews in a high-def production environment. Useful links:
• The terminal gear used in the Faithdome upgrade from Cobalt Digital
• The RTS Cronus digital matrix intercom system to be installed
• The Clearcom Tempest wireless intercom system that will be used by floor managers
• Details on the XDCAM video format that will be used for recording
Corporate AV Podcast Show 17
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Gary Benzine, regional director of the Raleigh, N.C., office of Technical Innovation, a leading AV system design and build firm headquartered in Norcross, Ga., providing video-centric communication solutions. Benzine is joined by Russell Townshend, director of technical operations, to discuss the details of outfitting a new mobile communications and coordination center for WakeMed, a not-for-profit healthcare system. Technical Innovation set up the truck to provide emergency communications and videoconferencing from disaster sites. Useful links:
• The Crestron TPS-4000 touch panel used for videoconference control
• Extron 60-506-21 P2DA2xiMT VGA distribution amplifier
• Elmo PTC-110R PTZ camera used for videoconferencing
• Kramer VM-2N distribution amplifier
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Networked AV Podcast Show 25
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Marc Lopez of Yamaha Commercial Audio Systems. Lopez provides details on the new Yamaha audio networking rolling showroom. The 53ft., double expanding truck made its debut at AES in New York to rave reviews and offers a demonstration space for a wide range of Yamaha audio networking hardware. The original concept, the design, and development are discussed. Links to more information:
• The Yamaha LS9 digital mixing console
• The Yamaha PM5D V2 and PM5D EX digital mixers
• The Yamaha MC7L digital mixer
• The SB168-ES Ethersound Compliant 16-in/8-out Stagebox
• Video: The Yamaha Rolling Showroom
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House of Worship AV Podcast Show 74
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In part one of this podcast, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Dwight Crumb, design engineer with TV Magic, a California-based broadcast system design and consulting firm. The Crenshaw Christian Center’s 10,000-seat Faithdome is currently upgrading its broadcasts to high definition and has enlisted TV Magic to make the transition and to do it between weekly broadcasts. Crumb outlines the tasks ahead and provides a glimpse of the strategy that will be used to make the Faithdome’s HD transition seamless. Useful links:
• The LDK-3000 cameras that will be installed for the HD upgrade
• The Kayak HD 2M/E video switcher that will be used in the broadcast control room
• The K2 Summit Server that will be used for recording video
• The Miranda K2 Kaleido multiviewer that will be used for monitoring
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Corporate AV Podcast Show 16
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In part two of this podcast (read part one), contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his talk with Troy Morgan and Eric Dell of PanTech Design, a system design and programming firm in Grapevine, Texas specializing in making control of complex AV systems easy to use. Troy and Eric discuss the programming they used to provide automatic sequences and priority control for the mayor and council secretary. They also cover the programming specifics of the council voting system. Useful links:
• Extron Crosspoint Ultra 1212 switcher used to switch sources to displays
• Extron DVS 304 scaler used to scale video sources prior to switching
• The Granicus voting system used by the Ft. Worth City Council
• The Tascam DV-D01U disc player used in the production room
Networked AV Podcast Show 24
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In part two of this podcast (read part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his conversation with Curt Petty of Tier One IT, a business security, networking, and digital connectivity firm, about a global intercom software solution provided to Maryland’s Nordico Energy. Petty explains how Clear-Com’s Concert application works to provide a global intercommunication solution. The details on setup, user lists, channel assignments, latency figures, and server requirements are explored and the reaction of Nordico’s users is revealed. Links to more information:
• Clear-Com’s web site on Concert and its features
• A downloadable brochure on Clear-Com’s Concert application
• An article on Concert from the Millimeter Briefing Room
• A news clip on Europe’s RFO and their Concert installation
House of Worship AV Podcast Show 73
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In part two of this podcast (listen to part one), SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his conversation with Justin Friesen of LiftAV , a Renton, Wash., firm providing audio and video system solutions for business, entertainment, and houses of worship. Friesen goes into more detail on the installation of multiple audio systems for the City Church of Kirkland, Wash. The addition of Ethersound audio networking, a plasma video monitor, and PTZ camera for above the front-of-house mixing position is explored along with future plans for locally originating programs to be shared with outlying campuses on a satellite uplink. Useful links:
• The iLive T Series consoles that will be used by the City Kids and G2 rooms
• Ethersound digital audio networking used for production at City Church
• The Adam Sub 8 subwoofers used for monitoring in the broadcast control room
