Fall 2022 House of Worship ebook

House

Worship of

Technology Solutions Fall 2022

Index Introduction 3|

About This Guide

House of Worship Map of Technology 4| 5|

Sanctuary Map of Technology

Audio 7| 10 | 13 | 15 | 18 |

How to Choose the Right Wireless Microphone System for Church Hillsong Brisbane Production Manager Shares His Axient Digital Experience SONICUE Sound System Software by Dynacord Automatic Saturation Compensation (ASC) — the Smart Audio Transformer Solution Tech Focus: Dynacord Eco Rail Technology

Video 21 | Engage, Connect and Inspire Worshipers with Uplifting Services 26 | Holding Steady with Nigel B Design 28 | Six Considerations for Selecting a USB or KVM Extender

Streaming 33 | What to Look for When Choosing a PTZ Camera 36 | About NDI 38 | Let Your Message SOAR with Video from AVer Pro AV 40 | C2G HDMI HDBaseT Extenders

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About This Guide With a robust audio and video system, houses of worship can be a place of community to engage congregants, share information and reach out to new members. Faith leaders know the importance of a great sound system for the congregation to hear what is being said or sung. Streaming services are also vital for sharing sermons and messages with members who can’t attend in person. No matter the size of the congregations, video screens and projection aid in visualizing messages for everyone to see clearly.

Whether it’s a church, temple, synagogue, mosque or any gathering hall, today’s audio and video solutions create inviting and exciting experiences for everyone.

These technologies are incredible tools for engaging with people wherever they happen to be. From PTZ cameras, projection, video screens or wireless mics and other technology, this collection will help you suggest products to your customers that are within their budget and directly address their needs.

As always, please reach out to any of our Starin associates for more information at myteam@starin.biz.

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House of Worship

As a companion to this ebook, we’ve developed a visual tool

– a pictorial representation of any House of Worship and the technologies within each room. This will help your customer visualize how these products will fit into their space.

The spaces included are the sanctuary (below), classroom, office space, meeting room, quiet room and front room. Click the button below to see all the rooms.

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Sanctuary

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Map of Technology

Use the map below to navigate the House of Worship spaces. This will open up in a new webpage.

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Audio Microphones, monitors and speakers

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How to Choose the Right Wireless Microphone System for Church

By John Born, Product Manager, Shure

worship bands. Using a wireless microphone system lets you take advantage of an easy setup process and eliminates unnecessary cable clutter in Wireless microphones ensure the House of Worship. And that your pastor and worship most importantly, it allows the ensemble can move freely on pastor and vocalists to move stage, unrestricted by cables. If throughout the sanctuary while you’re thinking about adding a performing or speaking freely. wireless system to your House of With a wireless microphone Worship, this guide can help you system, you no longer must find the wireless microphone drill holes in the walls to system for church that’s right for accommodate wiring for wired you. microphones. Also, not only does it save labor costs, but it Wireless microphone systems also protects your facility. play a critical role in modern productions, from Houses of There are many options for Worship services to concerts and wireless microphones for business presentations. Pastors, church, from simple analog journalists, vloggers, and fitness microphone systems to instructors all depend on complex, multi-channel digital wireless microphones for their microphones systems. We daily work. understand that choosing the best wireless microphone system A wireless microphone system for church based on your unique offers undeniable advantages needs is critical in amplifying to pastors, vocalists, and

the message.

This guide will teach you several critical factors to consider when selecting a wireless microphone system and provide wireless best practices for your House of Worship. And we will recommend Shure’s top wireless microphone systems for church.

Sound Quality – Analog vs. Digital Wireless Microphones When choosing a wireless system, sound quality is typically the chief concern. Analog wireless microphone systems use a compander – compander is a contraction of the words compressor and expander – to squeeze the entire dynamic range of a voice or instrument into the narrow frequency allocation provided for wireless mic use.

On the other hand, a digital 7

microphone system can transmit a consistent digital sound that provides a full dynamic range without companding and gives a more natural sound to your congregation

very high-quality audio and band. Keep in mind that the accommodate many concurrent 2.4 GHz frequency band is the systems. same as your computer Wi-Fi, which makes its operating range The UHF band has been the much shorter. It is best practice standard for many years and with 2.4 GHz wireless systems typically gives the strongest to make sure that you have a VHF vs. UHF Bands vs. and best performance due to its controlled environment.

2.4GHz extensive frequency range and smaller antennas.

To provide optimal Most wireless microphone communication between the systems operate in the UHF Recently, the Federal transmitter and receiver, you (Ultra High Frequency) band of Communications Commission must maintain a clear line of 470 - 952 MHZ. Some work in (FCC) has placed limitations sight between the transmitter the VHF (Very High Frequency) on the number of operating and the receiver. band of 49 – 216 MHZ. While frequencies for wireless VHF systems are typically microphones. These limitations The Basics – Transmitters more affordable, they will have have caused UHF wireless and Receivers fewer available channels. And microphone systems to become Every wireless mic system has VHF requires extremely long considerably more efficient in antennas. bandwidth use to accommodate two major components. One is multiple wireless microphones a transmitter – typically worn However, the UHF band or held by the performer. The in a frequency band. contains several bands that are other component is a receiver readily available for wireless In addition, you can find several – which collects radio signal microphone systems. In the wireless microphones systems from the transmitter, converts UHF band, you can achieve that operate in the 2.4 GHz it to audio, and sends the audio 8

through a cable to your mixer or so that the signals do not power amp. interfere with each other.

Wireless handheld microphones will usually have the transmitter and microphone integrated due to the transmitter being built directly into the microphone’s body. This integration allows wireless handheld microphones to be quick and easy to set up.

Lavalier and headworn mics will typically connect to a transmitter pack, usually worn on someone’s belt.

Wireless microphone systems that are “frequency agile” offer users various frequency paths to work with during production. Being frequencyagile is essential if your House of Worship will require multiple wireless microphones to operate simultaneously or stationed at a location with many competing signals coming from wireless devices.

Frequency Agility & Automatic Frequency Selection

Today, some wireless microphone systems have automatic frequency selection, which readily scans the environment for open channels and automatically picks the best one. This functionality is handy for novice users or volunteers

If you plan to use several wireless microphones simultaneously, each microphone must operate on a different open radio frequency

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who have little experience coordinating or deploying available frequencies.

Recommended Wireless Microphone Systems for Church BLX The ideal entry-level wireless microphone system for small venues, BLX offers professionalquality sound with a simple setup and an intuitive interface for performance you can trust right out of the box.

SLX-D SLX-D provides crystal-clear digital audio quality with >120 dB dynamic range so that you can handle a whisper-quiet pastor and loud worship bands alike. SLX-D maintains stable signals with high efficiency for rock-solid, reliable performance with up to 8 hours of use from either 2 AA batteries (included) or optional Shure lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.

Hillsong Brisbane Production Manager Shares His Axient Digital Experience

By Shure

Customer Profile Based in Brisbane, Reid Wall is Production manager for all Hillsong Church locations in Queensland and Northern Territories in Australia, responsible for audio, lighting, and video teams Challenge To evaluate Axient Digital as a potential upgrade to Shure UHF-R and ULX-D systems, particularly in terms of RF reliability, sound quality, and ease of operation Solution A demo rack of six channels of Axient Digital wireless with AD Series transmitters, including three handheld and three bodypacks 10

Advantages Flawless RF performance with improved sound quality and lower noise floor, with easy integration into existing Dante networks A sound engineer by trade, Reid Wall is Production Manager for all nine Hillsong Church locations in the states of Queensland and Northern Territories, Australia. Working with Shure distributor JANDS, he was given the opportunity to test the new Axient Digital wireless system. The 6-channel demo system consisted of both AD1 bodypack and AD2 handheld transmitters, with AD4Q quad and AD2D dualchannel receivers.

Wall’s home campus is in Brisbane, where he is one of multiple engineers mixing FOH or monitors across five weekend services. He integrated Axient Digital with 16 channels of

“Axient Digital dropped right into our system without any issues” -Reid Wall Production Manager, Hillsong Church Shure ULX-D digital wireless and 14 channels of PSM 1000 in-ear monitors in the main sanctuary for easy comparison, and immediately noticed the difference.

“Axient Digital dropped right into our system without any issues. The sound quality is great – definitely the best sounding digital radio mic system I’ve used,” he says. “The high mids and top end are very

“I love the fact that the AD transmitters get us most of the RF and audio benefits of Axient Digital without requiring a full ShowLink system. It shows that Shure is really listening to their customers.”

-Reid Wall Production Manager, Hillsong Church smooth, the noise floor is really low, it sounds really clean, and we never experienced any RF problems.”

coordination for 50 RF channels across the Brisbane campus, using WWB in three different zones.

After his experience, Reid Wall decided to transition to Axient Digital over time, ordering a 4-channel system at the first opportunity. “I love the fact that Wall also appreciates that the Hillsong Brisbane uses Shure’s the AD transmitters get us most receivers sport four Ethernet lithium-ion rechargeable of the RF and audio benefits of ports. This allows him to batteries, so Axient Digital’s Axient Digital without requiring separate Dante network traffic compatibility with their existing a full ShowLink system,” he from Shure Wireless Workbench inventory of SB900 battery concludes. “It shows that (WWB) on his network, with full packs for ULX-D, QLX-D, PSM Shure is really listening to their redundancy. This is important, 1000, and PSM 900 was another customers.” as Wall performs frequency positive.

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EVC EVC is designed to offer superior all-around performance in its in category, with all theallformats and features is designed to offer superior all-around performance its category, with the formats and features installers want,want, and all at all a price pointpoint that allows systems to betoscaled by budget or byor venue size. size. installers and at a price that allows systems be scaled by budget by venue

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Five base models, available in black and white, Five base models, available in black and white, with coverage patterns suitable for a for wide rangerange of of with coverage patterns suitable a wide indoor/outdoor sound reinforcement scenarios. indoor/outdoor sound reinforcement scenarios.

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Including Automatic Saturation Compensation Including Automatic Saturation Compensation (all models) and aand Variable Intensity (VI) model. (all models) a Variable Intensity (VI) model.

EVC is engineered for use and processing from Dynacord C Series EVC is engineered forwith usepower with power and processing from Dynacord C Series amplifiers as part a SONICUE-driven hardware/software ecosystem, for costamplifiers asofpart of a SONICUE-driven hardware/software ecosystem, for costeffective and energy-efficient system design with unique performance optimization effective and energy-efficient system design with unique performance optimization and system protection features.

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SONICUE Sound System Software by Dynacord

By Dynacord

The smooth way to drive your sound Dynacord’s new system-focused software. It supports Dynacord TGX and IPX series amplifiers, as well as all amplifier • SONICUE sound system models fitted with the RCMsoftware simplifies the set28 OMNEO Network & DSP up, tuning and operation Module. SONICUE’s unique of professional sound interaction design provides a reinforcement systems clear and comprehensive system overview, making it quicker to • Intuitive operation and set up, tune and operate sound direct interaction ensured by reinforcement systems with comprehensive overview of minimum effort. the entire sound system

Already previewed earlier this year at the ISE in Amsterdam and Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, SONICUE proves that feature-rich control and monitoring software can be intuitive and efficient.

Designed to meet the core philosophies of simplicity, clarity and transparency, SONICUE addresses the entire sound system. System designs can be produced from scratch

• Guided workflows offer maximum flexibility to save time and achieve best results with minimum effort • Peace of mind with integrated system visibility, direct access on the fly and error prevention through automated configuration checks Designed to solve the real world challenges of sound engineers for whom time is always of the essence, SONICUE is 13

or based on imported files from loudspeaker prediction applications – such as the new PREVIEW software from Electro-Voice. The new user interaction design ensures operators have barrier-free, direct access to every sound system parameter, even directly from the loudspeakers.

parameters from the sub menu bar, all without the need to close menus. Frequently used functions can be pinned either temporarily or permanently.

With automated design and configuration checks for ultimate peace of mind plus practical features such as the zoomable, multi-layer SONICUE’s multi-stage flyout workspace, SONICUE is truly concept makes it easy to retrieve developed around the sound the perfect overview and make system designer. Designed adjustments while monitoring for touch and mix operation,

SONICUE is available for Windows, while future releases will support OSX, Android, Linux, and iOS. SONICUE is a systembased solution which can be immediately understood by users at every level, helping them get the job done no matter how simple or complex it may be. SONICUE is now free to download on Dynacord’s homepage.

Watch the video below to learn more about SONICUE

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Automatic Saturation Compensation (ASC) – the Smart Audio Transformer Solution

By Electro-Voice

reach a point at which its core risk that the impedance will begins to saturate, especially drop so low that the amplifier at low frequencies. When this just won’t work. When Automatic Saturation happens, the load impedance driven fully into saturation, a Compensation (ASC) is can fall low enough to cause the transformer is really no different a patented Electro-Voice amplifier to shut down or fail. than a dead short across your technology that delivers When multiple loudspeaker amplifier terminals. outstanding audio performance transformers are connected in from transformer-isolated parallel, there’s an even higher A common industry practice is to use a high-pass filter with a loudspeakers on 70V/100V systems. ASC preserves lowfrequency performance while Watch the video below to presenting a stable load to learn more about ASC the amplifier – regardless of the number of loudspeakers connected in parallel. As a result, ASC-equipped loudspeakers – including subwoofers – sound virtually identical, whether they are used with a transformer or without.

The video above and the article below give an overview of how it works.

The Problem: As a drive signal increases, every audio transformer will 15

many applications. As more transformers are connected together, most manufacturers recommend higher cut-off frequencies to maintain amplifier stability. But a higher cut-off means less bass and less warmth in the sound.

The Solution:

cut-off frequency – nominally around 50 Hz – that affects the entire system. This reduces the risk of core saturation by blocking some of the low-

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frequency energy delivered to the transformer. And 50 Hz is low enough that it doesn’t affect perceived bass response for most types of music and in

ASC takes a different approach by automatically inserting a high-pass filter with a variable cut-off frequency in each loudspeaker. The ASC circuit senses the lowfrequency current in the drive signal and changes the filter cutoff just enough to keep the transformer from saturating.

This gives you the warmth and fullness of a 50 Hz highpass with a level of amplifier protection that would otherwise require a filter set to 100 Hz. ASC is a standard feature

for all models in the new EVC series of fixed-install loudspeakers, and is optimized to pair with our high-quality TK-150 audio transformer. In addition to all EVC models, ASC is a standard feature on the transformer-equipped versions of the Electro-Voice ZX1i. The combination of ASC and the TK-150 makes it almost impossible to tell whether the speaker is connected through a transformer or not. And because the TK-150 is flat within ± a dB from 35 Hz to 20 kHz, you can even get full, rich sound

TK-150 inserted via rear input panel through a transformer-isolated subwoofer.

It doesn’t matter how many loudspeakers you need to

connect in parallel, ASC preserves the richness of your system’s low-end while keeping the load impedance in a safe range for your amplifiers.

Watch the video below to learn about other features of the ASC-equipped EVC series

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Tech Focus: Dynacord Eco Rail Technology

By Dynacord

An advanced amplifier power management technology that can reduce power costs while maintaining flawless performance 50%, all while the amp stays active and fully functional.

This significantly lowers environmental impact and cost Dynacord IPX series multiof ownership – with absolutely channel amplifiers are designed, no compromises in audio quality engineered and manufactured or operational safety. in Germany to deliver the Generally speaking this pinnacle of power amplifier approach is not new, as it is engineering for mid- to largederived from Class H switching. sized permanent installations.

However, with the development To optimize the IPX series of IPX, Dynacord engineered for the installation market, a unique new the amplifiers make use of approach new, patent-pending Eco that allows Rail technology. Eco Rail rail switching dramatically reduces idle in Class D power consumption while still amplifiers providing audio output, full without any system supervision and the compromise. capacity to restore full output The DSP power without any delay. At low essentially modulation (e.g. background “looks ahead” music or pilot tone) or in idle and predicts the mode, power consumption output signal, may be reduced by more than solving some 18

of the challenges that other manufacturers have faced with their energy efficient approaches to amplifier technology.

Unique to Eco Rail technology: • Full output power is instantly available – no missing first syllable.

• There is no audible

distortion or click noise during the transition from Eco Rail to normal rail and back again. This process is fully transparent; the user does not have to be concerned with it or configure it.

• No mains inrush occurs during the transition from Eco Rail to normal rail.

halls, performing arts centers, theaters, and houses of worship to distributed sound systems in stadiums and entertainment complexes.

Models available: IPX20:4 (4x 5000W @ 4 ohms) IPX10:8 (8x 1250W @ 4 ohms) IPX10:4 (4x 2500W @ 4 ohms) IPX5:4 (4x 1250W @ 4 ohms)

(Maximum output power per IPX20:4 power consumption channel, all channels driven) comparisons: High installation flexibility • High rail: 950W (1/8 max and IP network integration output power at 4 ohms, The IPX series offers high foreground SPL levels) flexibility for a variety of • In Eco Rail mode: 110W installation scenarios. This is (amplifier able to deliver ensured by Dynacord’s patented background music at VLD (Variable Load Drive) reduced power consumption) technology as well as the newly developed parallel and bridged • On standby: 19W (only parallel operation modes. All network switches are active amplifier models can be used in so that the amp can still be both low-impedance and highactivated via the network in impedance operation, selectable standby mode) per channel. On the IPX5:4 and IPX10:8, VLD technology allows Built to ensure outstanding the available output power of audio performance, userfriendly integration and flawless 1250W per channel to be used consistently at either 4 or 8 reliability under the most ohms, or via 70V or 100V lines in demanding conditions, IPX direct drive mode. series amplifiers can cover a wide range of demanding fixed install venues, from concert

IPX contains primary and secondary network ports,

providing full network redundancy and up to eight channels of Dante audio. The OMNEO interface combines Dante audio with OCA (AES70) for remote control and supervision. Redundancy configurations include glitchfree and RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol) to suit individual requirements and existing infrastructure.

The most sophisticated digital signal processing available The IPX series has an integrated 96 kHz high-resolution DSP with FIR-Drive processing for optimal performance.

High quality analog-to-digital converters deliver ultra-low latency and a superior, marketleading signal-to-noise ratio.

The advanced DSP features a wide range of equalization, delay, level options and even asymmetric filters to adapt to almost any application.

Complete remote control and supervision is available via the powerful IRIS-Net software and allows the IPX series to be seamlessly integrated into both existing and new installations.

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Video Video and projection

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Engage, Connect and Inspire Worshipers with Uplifting Services

By BARCO

Today’s houses of worship engage their congregation and draw in new members with powerful messages that unite like-minded people, creating inspiring experiences that can be shared with both local and remote congregations.

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In recent years, many churches have adopted audio visual technologies to engage their congregation and create a borderless and united community. Visualization, communication and collaboration tools help to increase digital and physical interaction and participation which is so vital to grow the church.

congregation is through a rich production filled with imagery and visuals. The integration of multi-media and video solutions in modern worship environments allows you to grab attention, drive engagement to a higher level, and leave a lasting impact.

An immersive house of worship experience

Or: large video walls behind the pulpit sharing prayers, lyrics for active participation during the church services. Relying on the right technologies can truly transform traditional lectures into immersive experiences.

AV in the hybrid church: inspire and connect

Technology also enables the hybrid church in offering a Your church or house of worship space for worshipers both in Powerful visuals to share can be supported by many person and digital. your message different forms of integrated Sunday school classes can Exceptional moments and technology. be conducted via unified interaction make all the difference, today more than ever! Think of an awe-inspiring digital collaboration solutions display of spiritual messages in through a hybrid classroom.

The best way to captivate the the walkway to the sanctuary.

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with its members wherever they are. And you can share uplifting moments with people from all around the globe by broadcasting your services.

experience with sharp and smooth visuals for everyone, on any canvas, without any distractions.

as well as improve connectivity and promote collaboration with online members.

From input to output, we have solutions to create and enhance this experience.

Reliable equipment with easy Worldwide spiritual and integrated workflows gives experiences with full you the chance to focus on the participation faithful without having to worry • Projection: From simple to complex, about the technological aspects Barco’s wide range of there’s a Barco projector for of your venue. solutions, at your service every project. With a wide Barco has a comprehensive set range of brightness and The way to achieve full of visualization and processing incredible color accuracy, participation is through solutions at your service to bring our projects always deliver outstanding visual inspiring experiences with full your message the way you performances. With peace-of-mind. Barco’s hybrid intended to. technologies that focus on the church solutions aim to enable readability of your content in • LED video walls: visually captivating outcomes terms of contrast and colors, you for your on-site worshippers Our LED displays offer the can deliver a flawless viewing best viewing experience

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under all conditions.

They excel in reliability, maximizing the satisfaction of not only your audience, but also your technical staff.

A worry-free experience for everyone involved.

for example for (hybrid) • Wireless conferencing: Sunday school classes.

Engage and delight your worshipers even more in large spaces. Powered by the • Services: The Barco service packages right hybrid collaboration promise a guaranteed technology, allow your long product lifetime and worshipers or committee maximum uptime thanks members to participate from • Screen management: to fast issue resolution. And wherever they are.

Our presentation switchers with our growing portfolio support a wide variety of of connected devices, we • Hybrid classroom: show configurations. You aim to further enhance the The Barco weConnect virtual only need one flexible video operational efficiency of classroom guarantees a presentation platform for your fleet and maximize virtual learning experience every screen in your venue. your ROI. that focuses on real-time engagement. A great solution

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Our G-series is a single-chip projector range developed for those applications that require premium value and uncompromised laser quality at a budget friendly price! The G62 and G100 treat your visitors to a compelling experience that leave a lasting impression!

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Six Considerations for Selecting a USB or KVM Extender

By Icron – An Analog Devices Brand billions of devices shipping each year. USB devices are easy to install — simply plug them in and you are good to go, right?

Not so fast.

meters maximum (and even shorter for USB 3 or 4)? You may consider using USB hubs to increase the distance but they only go so far (30 meters Universal Serial Bus (USB) maximum when daisy chained) What if your audio-visual connection has evolved to and require power at every application calls for cable length become the most successful other hub. Not the most elegant computer interface to date, with beyond the USB spec of five solution.

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Thankfully, USB extenders are available. This solution will either be a one-piece fixed distance cable or consist of three main components: 1. A local point for host connection; 2. A remote point for USB device connection; and 3. Media cable between the two points providing the extension distance.

New to USB extenders?

Overwhelmed by the options? Below are six considerations to help you make an informed choice.

1) Use Case Do you need basic USB 1.1 for keyboard and mouse operation only, or faster throughputs to support USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 devices like flash drives and conferencing cameras? Even if you only need USB 1.1 now, consider futureproofing if you think your application may change.

2) Connector Type A variety of USB connectors are available with Type-A, B, and C commonly used for computing hosts and audiovisual devices. If using a USB-C device, you may wish to select a USB-C extender such as Icron’s USB 3-2-1 Starling™, otherwise you can purchase an adaptor.

Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) extenders also feature video connectors such as DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort allowing USB

Three main components of USB extension: 1. A local point for host connection; 2. A remote point for USB device connection; and 3. Media cable between the two points providing the extension distance. and video extension with the same solution.

3) Extension Distance The two extender points are joined using a cable such as Category (CAT) copper or fiber cables to provide the extension distance. CAT 5e is relatively inexpensive while premium CAT 6 through 8 and fiber cables support higher throughputs with enhanced signal protection. Fiber cabling also allows for increased distance, potentially up to 10 kilometers. The extender solution you purchase will be pre-configured for copper or fiber.

bumps. Operating temperature is another important specification to review if your application will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Also, consider your emissions and immunity requirements as well. An example may be in a carpeted room where there is heavy traffic; having CE Criteria “A” ESD protection will help prevent unwanted electrical behavior from negatively impacting your application.

Also, choosing fiber over copper not only allows for increased distance but offers electrical

4) Application Environment Extender enclosures are typically made of plastic or metal.

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isolation, a requirement of many 1.1 extenders are bus powered critically sensitive medical or solely from the host while USB military applications.

2.0 and 3.2 extender typically require power on at least one 5) Set-up and Operation end point.

Does the company stand behind its claimed certifications?

There are a variety of makes and models when it comes to USB and KVM extenders. Start Some extender solutions require 6) Reliability and Service with your basic application software drivers to be loaded needs such as distance and on the host computer before Some basic questions to ask powering; work through operation, while products include the reputation of the other considerations such as featuring ExtremeUSB® product you are buying (low-end Operating System compatibility, technology from Icron do cheap or reliable and robust). environmental requirements, not require any software and How long is the warranty? Is and reputation before making function in a true plug and there a phone number, website, that purchase. Before a largeplay fashion. Ensure your or email address published to scale rollout, best to do a small computer’s operating system obtain support if needed? Does trial run.

(Windows®, macOS™, Linux® or the company state its specs in a Chrome OS™) is supported for generic fashion or call out the proper ongoing function. Also, specific spec (e.g. FCC vs. FCC consider power availability. USB Class B)? Or worse, not at all?

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Icron, now part of Analog Devices, Inc., is the leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance USB 3-2-1 and video extension solutions for commercial and industrial markets worldwide. Icron’s patented extension technology extends USB and video devices over many media types including CAT 5e/6/7, fiber, and over a corporate LAN while featuring the ExtremeUSB® and ExtremeUSB-C™ suite of features such as transparent USB extension, true plug-and-play (no software drivers required) and compatibility with Windows®, macOS™, Linux® and Chrome OS™ operating systems. Icron’s video and USB extension products are deployed in a wide range of applications including proAV, industrial automation, machine vision, medical imaging, aerospace, interactive whiteboards, digital signage, remote desktop extension, security, enterprise computing and isolated USB, or anywhere a computer needs to be remotely located from a display or peripheral device.

Streaming Pan, tilt, zoom (PTZ) streaming cameras

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What to Look for When Choosing a PTZ Camera

By BirdDog

camera sensors which won’t perform as well in any lighting conditions.

The image sensor matters There’s an old saying ‘garbage in, garbage out’ and this holds true for the component most important to the overall picture quality you will get out of your PTZ; the sensor. It’s always best to carefully consider the sensor type, manufacturer, and model. Many manufacturers use low quality sensors which can negatively impact the picture quality and low light performance, so the type and model of sensor should be top of your list when looking for your next PTZ camera.

More connections means more flexibility

Look for more connection • Beware of sensors advertised options to increase flexibility. in MP or Megapixels. No Multiple connection types broadcast sensor is ever increase your options to connect advertised this way. to varying platforms.

Movement & Control

• USB UVC is great for video conferencing applications like Zoom

PTZ cameras are a tactile experience so it’s worth ensuring your camera has precise and fast • HDMI is great for connecting movements and control. Look to a screen and low-cost for: HDMI production switchers.

• Cameras that can Pan and • SDI allows connection to Tilt simultaneously. Many broadcast infrastructure models will either Pan or Tilt but often not at the same • Full NDI gives unrivalled IP connection compatibility time. This is a key feature of to an entire ecosystem of BirdDog PTZ’s, being able to hardware and software move diagonally in a smooth products motion without stepping.

• Look for a sensor designed for broadcast video use. Sony Exmor R back-illuminated • Zoom aware movements. sensors are the gold When a camera is zoomed standard for amazing picture in even a slight adjustment performance while still can seem way too dramatic. delivering at a competitive A PTZ camera should always price point. have zoom aware movement controls to provide the most • Many PTZ cameras cut human and tactile user corners and use of security experience.

Full NDI support NDI is an AV over IP format that has taken the world by storm.

Zoom and Teams supports NDI output meaning there are already hundreds of millions of devices on the planet that support NDI. There is also an entire ecosystem of NDI

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tools ranging from hardware converters, and software applications for live streaming, live production, broadcast, conferencing, and more. There are a few NDI format options such as NDI HX2 and NDI HX3 so it’s important to look for Full NDI to deliver: • Full NDI delivers the lowest latency.

• The highest picture quality.

Visually lossless, broadcast quality images.

• A little-known fact is that all software-based tools are natively Full NDI, not NDI HX. When you output any software it will be Full NDI—the same format right through.

• Full NDI simply offers lowest latency, better picture quality, and 100% software compatibility.

One Cable Operation.

When using Full NDI from a PTZ camera, you can connect to a PoE+ switch and run a single ethernet cable. This then delivers video, audio, tally, power, and the ability to control the PTZ movements all over one cable. This makes the PTZ’s ideal for fixed installations and removes the need for camera operators at each camera.

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About NDI®

By BirdDog and NDI®

Making IP video a reality for existing software applications, you… computing devices, and networks using what you NDI® harnesses the power already have. of Software, Computers, and Networks to make video creation • Enables systems, devices, and sharing accessible and and applications to connect fun for millions, helping fuel and communicate over IP to the software defined visual share video, audio, and data. storytelling revolution. NDI makes video a standard part of • Adds connected devices to networks at television every computer network, from stations, webcasting facilities, common IT implementations homes, offices, or out on the to mobile environments and street with simple discovery. has changed the picture- giving everyone access to easy-to-use, • Gets live video moving high-quality video using the across your network with equipment they have today.

Windows, Mac, and Linux Make Video Simple NDI® moves live digital media around with your

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• Supports software and hardware used from school classrooms all the way up to network broadcasting from a wide variety of NDI partners.

• Works on all networks and even in the cloud, on local and global networks providing the highest quality video at the lowest latency.

Scale Up Capacity NDI® empowers even small teams of creatives to achieve big show results, as there are no limitations from specialized upgrades, networks, or hardware.

• Provides multiple video sources to work simultaneously on Gigabit software applications by just Ethernet networks, and downloading NDI® tools for grows to 10Gbit and beyond capture, monitoring, test, and for massive scaling up control at no charge.

to almost unlimited streams and resolutions.

• Accommodates multiple NDI® video, audio, and metadata streams on a shared connection using standard network infrastructures.

• Uses WiFi networks as another complementary path to make smartphones, tablets, and other compatible products NDI® sources and destinations.

• Integrates into software applications and tools created by developers or by users at no cost.

Mix Different Media To keep your productions looking good NDI® preserves visual quality, frame accuracy, and source synchronization.

• Achieves high quality imagery with full 16bpp video color depth support.

• Works with any resolution, aspect ratio, and frame rate and formats including 4K UHD and beyond.

• Supports embedded alpha channel for keying along with proxy, control, tally, custom metadata, and precision time stamps.

• Extends to mobile integration using mobile

NDI makes video a standard part of every computer network, from common IT implementations to mobile environments and has changed the picture- giving everyone access to easy-to-use, highquality video using the equipment they have today. devices as sources and streaming out to websites and social media platforms.

• Operates bi-directionally so every source is also a destination, and any NDI® enabled system or device • Includes audio requirements connected to the network with support for 48kHz, is seen using standard IP 96kHz and beyond using 16, transfer methods.

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• Records sources with time • Utilizes computers, stamping to provide multiwebcams, media players, and channel synchronization media applications as NDI across inputs, systems, and sources. locations making multi-cam production and multi-cam • Interoperates with other editing easy. standards including SDI and SMPTE ST 2110 enabling • Provides a wide choice mixing all types of video of products including delivery methods together. cameras and converters to Connect All Activities

find everything needed for interconnected productions.

NDI® is an elegant solution that merges all stages of production • Sets the groundwork today for a future of greater from start to finish, so all your mobile device usage with production tasks and processes aspect ratio, frame rate, and are united to accomplish your resolution independence to creative vision. address mobile device inputs • Captures multiple sources to and outputs. view, hear, mix, record, store, For more information and edit productions. visit NDI.tv 37

Let Your Message SOAR with Video from AVer Pro AV

By AVer

to improve picture quality and take the sermons live to the internet.

Solution: Implemented an AVer Auto Tracking camera for live streaming sermons and providing a better in-person Situation: experience. The church’s tech Concord Baptist Church of director says the improved Cumming, GA, had been using production quality and the older PTZ cameras to record ability to stream sermons live and archive sermons for the has opened up a whole new past couple of years. The AV/IT audience. In the near future he expert, Travis Hutchins, wanted would like to replace all of his Case Study: Sermon Streaming Initiated at Concord Baptist Church with AVer PTZ Cameras

existing cameras. He plans to add an AVer PTZ controller and more AVer PTZ cameras for even better productions.

Why Did the Customer Select AVer?: • Ease of setup • Ease of use • Picture quality • Auto tracking feature • Strong AVerCare 3 year warranty

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Whether your congregation is onsite or remote, your sermons must deliver them the best video experience! AVer auto tracking (TR) and high-quality PTZ live streaming cameras allow worship AV production teams easy setup and many options to broadcast online or to share video in-person.

I’m really impressed with the picture quality. Using that as my primary web stream cam makes a really big difference. With the AVer (Pro AV Auto Tracking) camera, the quality is far superior to the older Sony equipment.

It’s worked out really nice. I like the web interface that allows you to remote in and to control your camera via your browser.

- Travis Hutchins, AV/IT expert and member, Concord Baptist Church

AVer PTZ cameras can integrate to major control systems to provide the best options to stream content and manage your equipment.

Our lineup of Pro AV cameras are fully compatible with all popular video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, common video platforms such as OBS and vMix, along with social media channels such as YouTube and support the NDI/HX protocol.

Facebook Live. Most models are Live stream, record and share SRT Ready and select cameras events with crystal clear video with many options to suit your

congregation. AVer Pro AV cameras come in black, grey or white to blend in best with your other equipment!

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C2G HDMI HDBaseT Extenders

By Legrand AV

As more houses of worship extend their message to reach congregants remotely, whether for live streaming or to send a feed to other areas, a reliable and robust audio and video setup becomes critical. Systems will now routinely include one or more HDMI sources, including cameras, local video monitors, and other equipment to support live streaming.

With this trend comes the requirement to send those source signals without delay and in the best quality, which can be a tall order.

For example, ensuring that your camera has the best angle to capture the service may require it to be placed at a distance from the computer input that is farther than the standard HDMI cable length — 40 to 50 feet. That’s where an HDMI HDBaseT extender can bridge the gap, delivering 40

uncompressed HDMI video and that is in place to ensure audio signals. excellence from inception to delivery. This includes ISO Legrand’s C2G’s complete 9001:2015 certification; UL/CSA offering of HDMI HDBaseT recognized; compliance with extenders not only deliver ROHS 2-CE; REACH and A620; uncompressed HDMI video and and 100% electrical testing to audio signals but also VGA, IR, ensure specifications are met.

RS-232, USB-C, USB 2.0, and C2G has been an adopter and analog video as well as control affiliate with HDMI.org for more signals over a single network than 10 years, so they stay on the patch cable. forefront of the technology as improvements emerge.

With our HDMI HDBaseT extenders, houses of worship can extend HDMI digital audio/ video up to 328 feet over a single Cat6 or Cat6a cable at up to 4K resolution utilizing HDBaseT technology. This workhorse of a solution is ideal for church campuses, enabling sources to be shared to display end points beyond the length limitations of standard HDMI cabling, including overflow rooms, classrooms, meeting rooms, and auditoriums.

Production of the extenders embody the four pillars that set C2G apart from other solutions on the market: testing, quality, convenience, and confidence. The company has an ongoing commitment to quality, evident through the Quality Management System

In addition, houses of worship also have the power and longevity of Legrand | AV behind them — allowing them to order cables and extenders as well as mounts, screens, cameras, racks and more from one company.

The C2G family of HDMI HDBaseT extenders includes 16 transmitters, receivers, and transmitter/receiver kits with included power adapters.

Leveraging the latest HDBaseT chipset technology, the devices support resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz (4:2:0) and extend single or dual HDMI sources up to 130 feet or 328 feet over a single Cat6a cable.

To meet the needs of any commercial application, the

family includes solutions with support for: • VGA resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60Hz • Visual lossless compression (VLC) • USB-C pass-through

• API command control through transmitter Micro USB ports or receiver RS232 ports • Automatic switching between input sources • CEC pass-through for central control of all HDMIcompatible devices

source and display. For greater installation flexibility, Power over Cable (PoC) and Power over HDBaseT (PoH) support mean that only one power adapter is required at the transmitter or receiver to power both units.

“Whether it’s a worship facility needing to extend one or several sources, our HDMI HDBaseT extenders are the perfect solution,” said Jennifer Crotinger, C2G Product Manager, C2G, a brand of Legrand. “Each one ensures that the signal is reliably extended no matter the distance, so the quality and resolution remain intact from source to screen.”

• High-speed USB 2.0 passthrough for KVM control of Transmitters are offered in box devices such as USB cameras, and wall plate form factors, with keyboards, and mice wall plate transmitters available • One-way and bi-directional in single- and dual-gang configurations. Receivers are IR and RS232 pass-through available with built-in scaling, in • Analog audio pass-through addition to S/PDIF outputs for the de-embedding of connected • Multichannel audio formats audio devices for audio including PCM 2.0/5.1/7.1, distribution. All devices are C2G’s HDMI HDBaseT Dolby TrueHD, Dolby HDCP 2.2-compliant to ensure a extension products are each Atmos, DTS-HD Master secure connection between the backed by a five-year warranty.

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