Athens First had a vision to bring new life into a seldom used hall. Athens First wanted to create a new Modern Worship space to house their revitalized Modern Worship Services. The scope was to develop a remodel plan including flooring replacement and increased ceiling height to allow for theatrical lighting. Technology improvements were to include a full sound reinforcement system, DMX controlled Intelligent Lighting with computer control system, and video system for IMAG, Projection, and Live stream Production. 

Using Ease Focus Software the room was acoustically modeled in 3D space to evaluate sound coverage and reflections within the space. Sound reinforcement consists of a Midas Console with digital stage box as well as Dante Audio Network. QSC Line arrays were installed to provide even coverage from front to back of the space, and a combination or wireless and personal in ear monitor systems were deployed to keep stage volumes to a minimum. 

Lighting is supplied by a combination of LED wash and Flood beam fixtures to allow for coverage of the stage area as well as uplighting. Ten Moving head intelligent fixtures provide programmable motion lighting as well as key lighting for performers with a single water based haze fixture providing atmospheric effect. Lighting is controlled by two DMX universes programmed and activated using computer software.

Video Live stream and IMAG projection is captured using three PTZ cameras with remote control and a Roland digital video switch. Video content is mixed and key framed with Proclaim Presentation software to allow graphic overlays which are routed encoded and distributed to viewers across the world via Facebook, Youtube, and a custom phone app. Midi network interfaces allow integration and control between multiple interface assisting in automation of services. 

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Sanctuary LED Wall Installation

The Sanctuary area's fifteen year old projectors were nearing end of life. Athens First elected to replace the units and invest in two 3mm pixel pitch LED Walls. The motorized projector screens were removed and stored for later repurposing in another area. The new Led walls provide a much cleaner and brighter image while not being affected by the natural and house lighting in the room.