Better known as 3Ci, Capital City Church International is one of the larger churches in Pretoria – and one of the most technologically advanced. Having partnered with Stage Audio Works on its new building in 2021, 3Ci again relied on this design and integration partnership to equip a smaller hall – the Cube – with a PA system as part of the second phase of A/V works. The project marks the sixth Plus Audio installation since the brand was launched 18 months ago.
The first phase was the initial build – a huge development that features a 2,500-capacity main auditorium for which Stage Audio Works designed and integrated a complete PA and control system based on d&b audiotechnik Y-Series loudspeakers and Yamaha consoles. At Stage Audio Works’ recommendation, 3Ci also engaged an acoustician to ensure the space was properly acoustically treated before the PA went in to ensure optimum results. The company also supplied a turnkey house lighting system, as well as a building-wide background music and control system.
The 3Ci campus also comprises a number of other spaces that require high-quality A/V systems, including the 300-capacity Cube dedicated to activities for 3Ci’s younger generation.
‘While the brief for the main auditorium was for an absolute top drawer system that is an essential part of the immersive experience in what is a really special space, the smaller hall doesn’t need that level of sophistication,’ explains Stage Audio Works CTO, Nathan Ihlenfeldt. ‘3Ci was looking for a robust, reliable system that represents great value for money and still maintains excellent quality and performance standards. Our Plus Audio system was the ideal solution. The other major bonus is that we’re not experiencing the supply chain problems that other brands are currently facing, so availability wasn’t a problem.’
Stage Audio Works installed a LR system comprising one PA14i-30 (30° vertical coverage) and two PA14i-15 (15° vertical coverage) constant curvature array cabinets per side, supplemented by a pair of flown L121B subwoofers. Amplification is provided by a pair of Plus Audio 12AD four-channel amplifiers with onboard DSP. All rigging and flying equipment also came from Plus Audio.
‘As usual, Stage Audio Works have done a sterling job and we’ve got exactly what we wanted – a reliable, workaday system that fit with our budget and will do a great job for years to come,’ says Worship Director, Damien Phillips, ‘Dealing with the Stage Audio Works team is always a pleasure, and we know we can rely on them for the best possible advice and service.’
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