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:

• The Lectrosonics ALP500 LPDA antenna used in the wireless mic system
• QSC amplifiers used to drive stage monitor speakers
• QSC CX Series amplifiers used in the Hill Performance Hall
• Turbosound TSC-15M stage monitor speakers

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.
Links of interest:

• The Niles Creative Group, creators of the show elements in Liberty 360
• Live Design article on the production process of Liberty 360
• Dataton Watchout multi display software application

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:

• Christie projectors installed in the church as part of the project
• The Extron IN1508 8-input presentation switcher/scaler
• ClearCom communication systems used by the church crew
• Capio dimming system used in the church lighting

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:

• The Charles W. Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas
• Lectrosonics LMa beltpack transmitter added to the sound system
• The UT hand held transmitters used for vocal performers
• Meyer M’elodie line array speakers installed in the Hill Performance Hall
• Meyer M2D line arrays installed for balcony seating

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.

Links of interest:

• The Barco NW-12 projectors used to create the 360-degree 3D video display
• 7th Sense Delta Media Server used to play the video presentation
• The Liberty 360 exhibition at the Historic Philadelphia Center
• Smart Monkeys show control project management and programming firm

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:

• Parkway Christian Church in Surprise, Arizona
• The FOR-A HVS-300HS video switcher chosen for the project
• The Vaddio ClearVIEW HD-18 PTZ cameras used at Parkway
• The 360 Systems video server used at the church