Annapolis Chapel

Annapolis, MD

Originally, the chapel had a significant amount of existing equipment in good working order, provided by another company. However, our design team determined that reuse of the existing equipment was not recommended; the existing loudspeakers had a conical/round wave guide, which is made to disperse audio in a circular pattern and is commonly used in outdoor and open environments. The existing equipment caused each audience member to hear the same sound up to 10 different times, ultimately resulting in an unpleasant listening experience. Proper acoustics in a house of worship call for a much more controlled and focused dispersion pattern, allowing our design engineers to focus the output of a speaker to a very specific part of the audience.

 

The audio system installed in the chapel also includes automated Crestron touchscreen control. The system provides the ability to customize microphones, sources, and/or outputs. After the desired custom settings are made, they can then be saved to one dedicated button on the touchscreen, allowing for easy repeated access. The system has the ability to store up to 20 custom presets at a time. The control system is protected by a password, which stops the end user from changing any of the settings unless authorization is granted. This feature protects the system from improper configuration and eliminates the need for a system operator on staff for every event. The installation also includes remote access, which allows our technical staff 24-hour access and control over all of the settings present at the facility. If a user is having technical difficulties, he or she can simply press the remote help button on the Crestron touch panel, which will contact our service manager. A support technician will then contact the user, walk them through the necessary steps, or even control the system from our office.