SVC Podcast Show 25, Part 1
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Randy Turner of Pennsylvania firm Turner Specialty Contractors. Turner outlines the sound, lighting and projection project done by his company for the Family Church of the Southern Tier in Jamestown, New York. The Shure ULX wireless mic system is discussed along with the methods used to eliminate ground loops and distribute the receiver signals for the microphones. Useful links:
SVC Podcast Show 24 Part 2:
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his chat with assistant technical manager Virgil Justice and audio technician Valerie Clark on the technical improvements recently made at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas. They detail the use of the Lectrosonics wireless microphone system, highlight features of the VR panel software, and discuss the RF coordination between existing wireless gear in two performance areas of the Eisemann Center and the new Lectrosonics system in the Hill Performance Hall. Useful links:
SVC Podcast Show 23 Part 2:
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In this edition of the SVC Podcast, SVC Contributing Editor Bennett Liles completes his interview with Stephan Villet of show control firm Smart Monkeys about their installation for Liberty 360, a 360-degree 3D video exhibit in which visitors to the Historic Philadelphia Center are taken on a historical tour by Ben Franklin. Villet highlights the features of the Medialon Showmaster Pro system used for the exhibition, he discusses the science of show control and offers a view into other projects in the Smart Monkeys recent portfolio.
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SVC Podcast Show 22, Part 2:
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles completes his chat with Preston Smits of Audio Analysts about the sound and lighting upgrade done by the company for the Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona including a FOR-A switcher, Christie projectors and Vaddio PTZ cameras. Smits discusses using PTZ cameras for IMAG and provides details on the installation schedule and the training provided by Audio Analysts for the volunteer tech people at Parkway Christian Church. Useful links:
SVC Podcast Show 24, Part 1:
To hear the podcast, press the play button or download here. Or read the transcript.
Listen to Part 2 here.
In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with assistant technical manager Virgil Justice and audio technician Valerie Clark about a recent sound system upgrade at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas. They outline the venue’s ambitious program schedule and the addition of a Lectrosonics wireless microphone system installed to accommodate the needs of a variety of visiting performers along with the demands of regular events in the Eisemann Center Presents series. Useful links:
SVC Podcast Show 23, Part 1:
To hear the podcast, press the play button or download here. Or read the transcript.
Listen to Part 2 here.
In this edition of the SVC Podcast, SVC Contributing Editor Bennett Liles talks with Stephan Villet of show control firm Smart Monkeys about their installation for Liberty 360, a 360-degree 3D video exhibit in which visitors to the Historic Philadelphia Center are taken on a historical tour by Ben Franklin. Villet provides details on the show and how Smart Monkeys took all of the productions aspects created by David Niles and assembled them into a complete show control system to portray the evolution of American democracy. He also outlines the installation plan for the Barco projectors and 7th Sense Delta Media Servers used for the show.
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SVC Podcast Show 22, Part 1:
To hear the podcast, press the play button or download here. Or read the transcript.
Listen to Part 2 here.
In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Preston Smits of Audio Analysts about the sound and lighting upgrade done by the company for the Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona including a FOR-A switcher, Christie projectors and Vaddio PTZ cameras. Smits outlines the reasons for the choice of specific items of equipment and provides an insight into the style of worship at Parkway Christian Church. Useful links:
SVC Podcast Show 21, Part 2:
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles returns to the installation of LED video displays at Pittsburgh’s new Consol Energy Center and talks with Chris Mascatello of ANC Sports about the control aspect of the project. Chris provides a detailed look at the capabilities and learning curve of the Visionsoft control application and takes us behind the scenes to see how video displays are operated during sports events.
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SVC Podcast Show 20, Part 2:
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles wraps up his conversation with Wayne Pecena of Public TV station KAMU at Texas A&M University. They discuss the ACT-L3 compression technique used by the Streambox SBT3-9300 encoders and Pecena provides details on the various video and audio output formats available on the units. Also explored is the support provided by KAMU for telecourses at Texas A&M University, the web-based management for the Streambox SBT3-9300 and the activity in the KAMU studio and control center. Links of interest:
SVC Podcast Show 19, Part 2
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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles continues his talk with Josh Jagdfeld, Vice President of Intermedia Systems Group in Burnsville, Minnesota about the total AV upgrade the company performed for Hosanna Lutheran Church in nearby Mankato. Josh discusses the training sessions that the company provided for the church tech volunteers and he points out the advantages of having all of the church pastors use head worn wireless microphones. The RF mic system setup is explored including the placement of log-periodic dipole antennas. They also discuss the details of how the church does stage monitoring with a mix of floor wedges and an in-ear system. Useful links:
• Audio-Technica 4000 Series wireless microphone systems
• Xantech SPLCD64G touch panel used for wireless mixer control
• The double-stacked NEC NP-4100W projectors
• Chief LCD2C Stacking Kit used for the double-stack projector configuration
