How live streaming wasn’t just for Covid

How live streaming wasn’t just for Covid

While the Covid pandemic is long gone, live streaming is still having a positive impact on parishes up and down the country.

‘Churches of all denominations demonstrated a remarkable level of creativity and resilience in making worship accessible online,’ said Stephen Neath, sales director at audio-visual installers APi Sound and Visual. ‘Much like a dog isn’t just for Christmas, live streaming wasn’t just for Covid. It is a really powerful tool with, for example, people now “attending” weddings and funerals from the other side of the world. They can be a part of these events despite the impossibility of attending in person.’

APi have helped hundreds of churches create reliable livestreaming set ups during and since the pandemic. Their typical system includes one or two PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) cameras – ideal for capturing everything from the pulpit to the entire congregation.

‘Our entire ethos is about giving a high-quality system which is simple to operate, so we use a customisable controller which can be designed to each church’s requirements,’ said Stephen, who offers churches three Top 3 Tips.

• Audio is key – Poor sound turns viewers away, even with great visuals. So, if you can only afford a basic camera, make sure that you get a clean audio feed, ideally with an output from the main sound desk.

• Keep it simple – Don’t overcomplicate your setup. You don’t need a huge production switcher with hundreds of buttons. Sometimes a laptop is enough.

• Don’t be afraid to ask for professional help – Equipment is not as expensive as you might think and the added value a high-quality system can bring to the church can prove invaluable.

Experts from APi will be at CRE 25 to offer personal advice and expertise.

• APi Sound and Visual will be on stand P4 at CRE 25

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