Pokrov Russian Orthodox Church
The Holy Protection Cathedral, affectionately known as Pokrov, has been serving the Russian Orthodox community in Melbourne since 1949. Built by dedicated volunteers, the cathedral is a cornerstone for parishioners, offering services in both Church Slavonic and English.
- Audac-powered Audio
- Live Streaming & Recording
- Enhanced AV Capabilities
Church gets live streaming/recording-ready with custom AV solution.
In response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holy Protection Cathedral in Brunswick, Melbourne, partnered with Vision One Technologies to enhance their worship experience. By implementing a state-of-the-art public address and live streaming system, we transformed the church’s AV capabilities, ensuring that services are accessible and engaging for parishioners both in-person and online.
- Replace and upgrade the existing audio system to ensure high-quality sound distribution throughout the church.
- Install reliable live streaming and recording capabilities for remote parishioners.
- Enhance microphone systems to improve audio clarity for both speech and music.
- Enable flexible audio control and multi-zone distribution to meet the cathedral’s diverse service requirements.
- ClientPokrov Russian Orthodox Church
- DateMay 2021
- Products UsedAudac ATEo6 6" Wall Mount Speakers, Audac CIRA724/W 6.5" in-Ceiling Flush-Mounted Speakers, Audac PRE220 10-Channel Stereo Preamplifier, PreSonus Studio 24C Digital Interface, Sennheiser EW 100 Series, Midas DM12 12-Input Live Mixer, AVer CAM520 PRO Camera, Sennheiser E835 Wired Handheld Microphones, Epiphan AV.io 4K Frame Grabber HDMI to USB Capture Card
Transforming worship: upgrading audio and live streaming for a connected congregation.
To begin, we decommissioned the existing system audio and supplied and installed 12x Audac ATEO6 Wall Mount Speakers. The ATEO is a series of extraordinary loudspeakers especially designed for fixed install indoor applications, ensuring a true-to-nature, high-fidelity reproduction of music and speech. In other areas, we supplied and installed 4x Audac CIRA724/W in-Ceiling Flush-Mounted Speakers, which feature exceptional intelligibility and musical performance. The TwistFix™ borderless grill design offers easy but solid assembly and a completely seamless transition from grill to ceiling.
Within the existing equipment rack space, we supplied and installed an Audac CAP224 240w Power Amplifier and an Audac PRE220 10-Channel Stereo Preamplifier with integrated Bluetooth Playback. The PRE220 series preamplifiers are solutions for applications where a large number of microphones need to be mixed to two output zones. The multifunctional stereo design with a total of 10 inputs allows connection for any type of audio source such as microphones, Bluetooth devices or line level audio sources. The CAP224 offers two channels and has an output power of 240 Watt. This way, a flexible solution is created for multi-zone audio distribution systems with two independent zones.
We replaced the existing Sennheiser Lapel and Handheld Microphones with 4x new Wireless Lapel Microphones and 2x Handheld Microphone Systems and wired all new microphones into a new analogue mixer. The Sennheiser EW 100 Series is packed with features that make it possible to get you up and running fast and efficiently. With up to 100 meters of range and a battery life of 8 hours, it’s easy to see how the durably constructed transmitters and receivers will perform when you need them to.
Existing and new microphones were fed into a new Midas DM12 12-Input Live Mixer – an analogue mixer with more than enough microphone and line inputs to manage an audio performance and an ideal choice for larger scale areas.
Improving accessibility with crystal-clear sound and video for remote parishioners.
To accommodate the requirement for recording and live streaming, we first supplied and installed a PreSonus Studio 24C Digital Interface. The Studio 24c will give you clear, clean, ultra-high-def sound in a bus-powered, rugged unit. It also includes professional input and output metering on the Studio 24c, allowing you to keep an eye on your input and mix levels when you’re recording by yourself. The audio interface acted as the conduit between the Midas DM12 and the designated streaming laptop device.
For video capture, we installed the AVer CAM520 PRO, which features an impressive 18X total zoom for crystal-clear detail. The camera streamlines meetings by automatically activating facial detection when users face it. With AVer SmartFrame, all participants are effortlessly captured and fitted on-screen within seconds. This HDMI output camera connects to the streaming and recording laptop through an Epiphan AV.io 4K Frame Grabber USB Capture Card, enabling high-resolution video up to 4096×2160. The AV.io 4K provides 4K UHD streaming at 30 fps and 1080p at 60 fps.
Finally, we supplied 4x Sennheiser E835 Wired Handheld Microphones, a dynamic cardioid microphone that projects well and cuts through high volumes on stage, intended for great live sound.
- Improved sound clarity and coverage with Audac wall-mounted and ceiling speakers for an immersive auditory experience.
- Increased accessibility for remote parishioners through high-definition video streaming, allowing services to be experienced from anywhere.
- Enhanced audio quality with upgraded Sennheiser microphones and Midas mixer, supporting both live performances and recorded broadcasts.
- Flexible, user-friendly control of audio and video systems, facilitating efficient management of services and events.
Vision One Technologies’ integration of advanced audio and video solutions has transformed the Holy Protection Cathedral into a modernised worship space. By combining top-tier audio quality with seamless live streaming, Pokrov now serves its congregation with clarity, connection and a renewed sense of community.
