Overview of this project
- Complete AV system installation and upgrade for St. Peter’s Church
- New sound system, video projection, and lighting setup
- Enhanced user control and accessibility features
- Customised design to meet the specific needs of the church environment
- Ongoing support and maintenance
Piranha AV delivered a tailored AV upgrade for St. Peter’s Church, including crystal-clear sound, high-definition projection, flexible lighting, and a seamless live streaming setup. These enhancements have elevated the worship experience, improved accessibility, and enabled the church to host diverse events with professional-grade technology, all while respecting its historic architecture.
Project brief
St. Peter’s Church, a significant local landmark in Sandbach, sought to upgrade its audiovisual infrastructure to improve the worship experience, as well as its ability to host a wider range of services and community events. With an increasing need for modern AV solutions, the church wanted a system that would be intuitive and easy to operate by volunteers and staff, while enhancing the delivery of services, live streaming, and in-house events. A key challenge was to integrate cutting-edge technology without disrupting the church’s traditional atmosphere, ensuring the new systems were both functional and respectful of the building’s heritage.
Solution
Piranha Audiovisual was chosen to deliver a bespoke AV solution, based on our deep understanding of church environments. As the directors and some team members are active Christians with over 30 years of experience in church communities, we could bring a unique perspective to this project. We understand the essential role that AV systems play in supporting worship and community activities, and we are committed to providing solutions that align with the church’s mission.
For St. Peter’s Church, we delivered a comprehensive AV upgrade.
- Sound system: A complete replacement of the outdated sound system, providing clear and even sound coverage across the church. The new system ensures optimal audio clarity, even in the challenging acoustics of the building.
- Video projection: Installation of high-definition projectors and large projection screens to provide clear visuals for services, presentations, and live streaming.
- Lighting: The lighting setup was upgraded to provide flexible, adjustable lighting, suitable for different services, with the ability to create the right atmosphere for both worship and other events.
- Control system: A user-friendly control system features touch-screen interfaces for ease of operation. This allows staff and volunteers to manage the AV equipment with minimal training.
- Live streaming: A professional live streaming setup was installed to allow services to be broadcast online, making it easier for members of the community to participate from home or other locations.
Impact
The new AV system has significantly enhanced the church’s ability to connect with its congregation and serve its community.
- Improved worship experience: The new sound system delivers crystal-clear audio, ensuring that everyone in the congregation, no matter where they sit, can hear the service with excellent clarity and no distortion.
- Greater flexibility for events: The upgraded AV infrastructure makes it easier for the church to host a variety of events, from community outreach programmes to concerts and special services, all supported by professional-grade audiovisual technology.
- Broader community reach: The introduction of live streaming has enabled the church to reach a larger audience, offering virtual services for those unable to attend in person, whether due to health reasons, distance, or other commitments.
- Ease of use: The new control system is intuitive and simple to operate, allowing volunteers and staff, many of whom have no technical AV experience, to run the system confidently and without disruption to services.
Technical details
Sound system
- Bose Professional speakers
- QSC amplifiers
- Shure microphones (wired and wireless)
- Allen & Heath digital mixing console
Video projection
- Epson high-definition projectors
- Draper projection screens
Lighting
- Chauvet LED lighting fixtures
- DMX-controlled lighting board
Control system
- Crestron touch-panel control system
- User-friendly interface for managing sound, lighting, and video
Live streaming
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro for live switching
- PTZOptics cameras for dynamic video capture
- Streaming via YouTube for wider access to services
The AV upgrade at St. Peter’s Church has successfully transformed the church’s audiovisual capabilities, providing a modern, flexible solution that enhances both worship and community engagement. With clear, high-quality sound, stunning visuals, and easy-to-use controls, the church is now equipped to host a variety of services and events with professional-grade technology. As a team with deep roots in church communities, Piranha Audiovisual is proud to have delivered a solution that truly supports St. Peter’s mission, ensuring that their AV systems work seamlessly in service of the congregation and its outreach efforts for many years to come.