SOMANG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

IN BRIEF

Somang Presbyterian Church looks to the future with TW AUDiO ELLA.

Located in Seoul’s Gangnam district, Somang Presbyterian Church has a reputation for its progressive use of technology in worship services. The most recent example – a reinvention of its second sanctuary – has proven no less influential, drawing the attention of congregants and sound engineers alike. Jung Hak Kim and Seokwoo Choi of Star Networks selected a TW AUDiO ELLA audio system for the project. “This was a big decision for the church,” explained Choi. “It was not easy to invest in new technology during the global pandemic, but it’s an investment for the next generation.” Two L-R hangs of 12 per side ELLA6 enclosures now cover the entire sanctuary, supported by just two S32 subwoofers. The subs are positioned discreetly in the middle of the proscenium, where organ speakers were once installed. The S32’s cardioid preset minimises rearward lobing. The entire system is powered by two Powersoft T604DSP and one Powersoft T602DSP. “ELLA’s sleek and elegant appearance blends perfectly with the venue’s aesthetic,” Choi noted. “It’s almost invisible compared with the old bulky PA and the congregation enjoys perfect sightlines to the LED screen. Also, the SPL of the new system is around a third of its predecessor but delivers better intelligibility and coverage.” The church is delighted. “The pastor has described it as a huge upgrade. He’s thrilled, and the church’s musicians say they feel like they are performing in a concert hall.”

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