HOUSES OF WORSHIP
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A UNITED COMMUNITY The Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) recently expanded its Atteridgeville campus, adding a purpose-built auditorium to accommodate larger gatherings. In order to ensure an enhanced worship experience, the church partnered with Stage Audio Works (SAW) for an advanced audio-visual upgrade. The PA system includes Plus Audio CPH212 loudspeakers, which were strategically distributed to provide uniform coverage. Yamaha TF3 digital mixers, Appotronics HD laser projectors and Aida PTZ cameras each support live services and streaming, while Sennheiser EW-D wireless microphones enhance vocal clarity. The integration of a
distributed loudspeaker network allows flexible audio management that reduces echoes and optimises sound clarity. Technical team coordinator Sekgwari Matsena expresses the importance of high-quality AV in HOWs: “The sound is crystal clear, the lighting enhances the atmosphere and the visuals add depth to our services. The improvements have strengthened both in-person and online worship experiences, fostering deeper engagement within the congregation.” HONOURING HERITAGE Respecting the architectural legacy of such sacred sites while enhancing their functionality for modern congregations can be a problem for integrators. Bristol Cathedral, a historic site dating back to
Adamson’s head of education and application support engineer, Carlos Sallaberry, led the integration, ensuring technical precision while preserving the space’s aesthetic integrity. This is both a critical and common aspect to consider when kitting out HOWs. Trustee Raman Tikka praises the system: “Visitors have remarked that no matter where they sit, clarity is excellent and they can hear the discourse perfectly. This is crucial when receiving spiritual instruction.” In many spiritual traditions, spoken word, music and communal singing are at the heart of the worship experience. Poor sound quality can create barriers to engagement, whereas a well-designed system allows congregants to connect more deeply with the message.
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