Networked AV – Show 2

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In this edition of the Networked AV podcast, Bennett Liles talks with Chandler Collison of Aviom about the new m-control feature that allows operators using Yamaha digital mixers to remotely control Aviom microphone input modules. Chandler outlines the advantages of collaboration between companies and provides a look into the inner workings of m-control.
Show Notes:
• The Aviom 6416m mic input module
• Yamaha digital mixing consoles
• m-control for Yamaha digital consoles
• The 6416Y2 A-Net Interface Card
• Aviom’s A-Net transmission protocol

House of Worship Show 50

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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with SoundVision CEO John Miles about a phased audio system upgrade for the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, Ill. The first phase was the installation of a Lectrosonics Venue Series wireless microphone system. Miles relates why that particular system was chosen and talks about the challenges coming for operators of wireless microphone systems with the DTV change coming up.
Show Notes:
• The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest, Ill.
• The Lectrosonics Venue Series wireless microphone system
• Countryman headworn wireless microphones
• Using spectrum analyzers for RF profiling
• The FCC Second Report and Order
• The SoundVision Guide to the White Spaces Debate

Networked AV Show 1

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On the inaugural edition of the Networked AV podcast, Bennett Liles talks with Rich Tull of Versitron, a company founded in 1958 and one of the first commercial firms in fiber optics. Rich details the company’s offerings in voice, data, and video transmission over fiber networks and offers some advice on the pitfalls in fiber installation. Security applications are also explored.
Show Notes
• Bend radius considerations for fiber-optic lines
• Controlling security cameras on fiber networks
• Bi-directional data, video, and audio transmission
• The technique of wave division multiplexing
• Basic standards involved in CCTV
• Versitron’s FVC-14 and its customization and backup features.

House of Worship Show 49

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In this edition, SVC contributing editor Bennett Liles talks with Michael Garrison, Jim Belt and Brian Roggow of MGA in Fresno, Calif., about acoustic challenges and the choice of equipment installed in the new sanctuary for Walnut Creek’s Northcreek Church. Diffusivity and absorption were prime factors in their choice of RPG Golden Ceiling pyramids and Tannoy VQ Series loudspeakers. BSS London BLU louspeaker processing and two Yamaha M7CL-48 mixers were also selected to offer the best in control for room sound, monitoring and recording.
Show Notes
- Northcreek’s worship style
- RPG Golden ceiling pyramids
- Tannoy VQ Series loudspeakers
- BSS London BLU
- Practice of diplomacy when working with architects
- Yamaha M7CL-48 console

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