Torrence Sound’s Simplified Audio Solution for Christ Episcopal Church
Summary: Christ Episcopal Church in Oberlin, Ohio, sought to enhance their worship experience by upgrading their sound and video systems. Torrence Sound, leveraging their expertise in worship environments, provided a simplified solution that operates with a single knob. This system automatically resets to a custom-engineered configuration upon power-up, ensuring ease of use. The upgrade included transitioning wireless microphones out of the 600 MHz range and replacing existing speakers with Bose MA12EX line arrays. These arrays were discreetly installed at the front of the sanctuary, significantly improving speech intelligibility while maintaining the church’s aesthetic integrity. The installation ensures that every congregant experiences clear, direct sound, regardless of their seating position.
Industry: Religious Facilities
Category: Audio System Upgrade
Processes: Custom Configuration Design, Aesthetic Integration, Acoustic Optimization, Simple User Interface Creation
Christ Episcopal Church needed to update and simplify their sound and video systems to enhance their worship services. They required a solution that was easy to operate, maintained the church’s aesthetics, and provided clear audio throughout the sanctuary.
Torrence Sound was selected for their extensive experience in optimizing worship environments. Their ability to engineer solutions that blend seamlessly with the church’s aesthetic and acoustic requirements made them a fitting choice for this project.
Torrence Sound implemented a system that could be operated with just one knob, designed to automatically return to a custom configuration when powered on. They updated the church’s wireless microphones to operate outside the 600 MHz range and replaced the existing speakers with Bose MA12EX line arrays. These arrays were strategically installed to deliver clear sound directly to congregants’ seats without compromising the sanctuary’s visual appeal.
The new system significantly improved speech intelligibility and overall sound quality during worship services. The simplicity of the operation also reduced the need for technical expertise, allowing church staff to easily manage the system.
The installation has greatly enhanced the audio experience during services at Christ Episcopal Church, ensuring clear communication of the spoken word and music. The unobtrusive design of the system has preserved the church’s historic aesthetics, while the technological upgrade has brought a new level of clarity and simplicity to their worship environment.
