First Presbyterian Church calls on Altinex

The church required a series of video displays – both in the sanctuary and at additional locations throughout – to help create a more engaging worship experience with the ability to monitor services from positions outside the sanctuary. Altinex Neutron series controllers and AVSnap software provide the infrastructure that governs the system.

There are five projection screens in the sanctuary. Two stationary screens along the back wall provide lyrics and related content for the choir and musicians while three screens reside at the front. There is a central drop down screen above the stage/altar area and one screen each on the left and right sides that swing out from the side walls. Additionally, there are four remote simulcast video display points situated throughout the church to facilitate viewing of activities in the main sanctuary.

‘The entire A/V system was designed using AVSnap,’ Mr Cooper explained. ‘AVSnap is a terrific program that not only makes system design intuitive; it also serves as the engine that enables the system to operate. Further, this software made it easy to create the interface for the CP450-008 touchscreen controller that enables one to manage the system.

‘The A/V system uses an Altinex CP500-100 Neutron Controller,’ continued Mr Cooper. ‘With the ability to control bi-directional devices via RS-232 in addition to its support for IR (infrared), relay-based, and sensor devices, we were able to create a system that enables video signals to be distributed individually to each screen in the sanctuary as well as being able to place the same video signal on all screens. The Neutron controller is also the device that transmits commands for the various motorised functions of the screens.’

While the Altinex CP500-100 Neutron Controller, CP450-008 touchscreen controller, and AVSnap are the most notable components in the A/V system, Mr Cooper also acknowledged a wealth of additional Altinex signal management solutions that helped make the entire system possible. ‘We used a lot of Altinex gear. We used TP115-110 and TP115-111 Video + Audio UTP transmitters and receivers, an MT110-102 audio matrix switcher, two MT106-103 video scalers and a lot more. Every aspect of the system’s control and distribution was handled by Altinex equipment.

‘The A/V control system that we assembled has made a really positive impact here at the church,’ concluded Mr Cooper. ‘AVSnap made the creation of the end user interface fast and painless and it also provides the infrastructure that enables all this equipment to work together. Everyone is ecstatic with the results. I’d also like to point out that Altinex customer support services are first-rate. When I had questions, everyone was very helpful and responsive. Working with Altinex was a pleasure.’

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