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Simple lighting makes a big difference to Ebenezer International Centre SOUTH AFRICA A cost-effective solution has assisted Ebenezer International Centre in Gqeberha to improve the stage lighting in its 1,700-seat auditorium, as well as the quality of its online broadcast. The new installation by DWR Distribution includes a simple setup of 4m x 4m Prolyte trussing, 16 Longman F4UP PAR cans and a Le Maitre MVS Hazer while utilising the church’s existing infrastructure and equipment. Senior Pastor Neville Goldman started the church around 40 years ago, opening the large auditorium in Algoa Park in October 1998. With the onset of the pandemic, the church invested in two cameras to improve the quality of its online Sunday service. “One thing the Lord has asked us in times of uncertainty is to be consistent in our approach and to be loyal,” said Brenton Goldman, youth coordinator at the church. “We present daily messages online using the WhatsApp platform. For our community, WhatsApp is the most used and cost-effective form of communication, and we have seen an increase in our online presence more than ever before.” Ebenezer Community Church is structured with smaller groups within
the large church. “We focus on a House of Peace system where, in smaller groups, WhatsApp is used to encourage people, share sermons and for worship sessions,” added Goldman. “We had to be creative during this time. We are growing and seeing God’s people connected to the body of Christ. I know that many churches have experienced this, but we are constantly seeing God’s faithfulness and we have a faithful congregation.” When Brenton first investigated ways to improve the online service, he reached out to a long-time friend in the ministry, Pastor Peter de Fin of The Acts Christian Church in Midrand, Johannesburg. “Pastor Peter said he knew the right guys for us to work with who would not just install lights but show us how lighting could work in a church,” said Goldman. “Having already received quotations for well over R300,000 from other companies, we met up with Robert Izzett from DWR, who gave us an analogy. We needed a lighting system that had to be somewhere between a Ferrari and a City Golf. He came up with a perfect solution.” Prolyte X30D truss pieces have been installed at the church, while
Longman F4UP LED PAR cans provide an economical solution to wash the stage. The Le Maitre MVS Hazer is geared for small- to large-sized venues and has two variable speeds and high-power fans to control the force and direction of the haze stream. Onboard DMX enables the control of haze density. The new lighting gear has made a difference, especially when looking back at the older video footage. “The broadcast quality went up a thousandfold and there’s no comparison,” said Goldman. “Our
previous picture quality was average but, when it came to wanting a professional look, Rob suggested small things like the use of a hazer and the focusing of our existing lights, which has resulted in a massive difference to our online presence. We have taught and encouraged people to engage online, but we know that once everyone is back and attending services in a church building, it’s going to be wonderful, and the lighting rig will help enhance the experience.” www.dwrdistribution.co.za
Joodasan Church elevates worship experience with Harman
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KOREA TechDataPS Co Ltd and Yeong Sound have collaborated to equip Joodasan Church’s newest location with a high-quality, easy-to-operate live sound system featuring JBL Professional, Crown and Soundcraft audio solutions. Built in 2014, the chapel at Hwaseong-si in Gyeonggi-do province is the third facility constructed by Joodasan Church. With around 2,200 seats, including twostorey balcony sections, the 1,500m2 worship space regularly hosts a wide variety of spiritual events, in addition to musical performances and youth Sunday school. TechDataPS partnered with Yeong Sound to install JBL VTX A8 loudspeakers in a way that complemented the church’s architecture. To complete the system, TechDataPS selected JBL VTX B18 series subwoofers for extra low-
frequency impact and lightweight VRX932LA-1 line array speakers for extra coverage. JBL VTX M20 and VRX 915M stage monitors reportedly
provide clear sound onstage for performers and speakers. To power the system, TechDataPS provided Joodasan Church with
Crown I-Tech 4X3500HD and Crown CDi 2|1200 amplifiers. Finally, TechDataPS equipped the church with a Soundcraft Vi7000 digital mixing console. With 128 inputs, onboard DSP and a hands-on Vistonics touch interface with colour-coded FaderGlow technology, the Vi7000 fulfils all of Joodasan’s needs and is easy for staff to operate. “The project at Joodasan Church required close collaboration in the fields of sound, construction and systems engineering,” said Amar Subash, VP & GM, Harman Professional Solutions, APAC. “We’d like to thank our partner TechDataPS for executing a solution with precision, and for setting up the first VTX A8 installation in a church in the Republic of Korea.” pro.harman.com
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