AREC and Houses of Worship - Finnish Experience

Dear ADENA Partners, we start this year with a case study from a beautiful and modern Espoonlahti Church in Finland. Completed by our partner F-Musikki, this project highlights how AREC systems can be used to record and live-stream religious ceremonies and concerts.

Espoonlahden Kirkko, or Espoonlahti Church as it is known in English, is a Lutheran church that is known for its unique floor design. During church services, the sun shines on the altar wall and produces a spectacular visual effect. The church is also known for its organ, which was used several times for Kesäillan Urkumusiikkia, a series of organ concerts. These and other qualities of Espoonlahti Church made it an important landmark not only for the residents of Espoo, but also tourists. As such, it didn’t take long for the church to get renovated when signs of damage appeared.

The church’s audiovisual systems got an uplift as part of this renovation. Pandemic restrictions and the growing popularity of streaming made it clear that audiovisual systems are required for the growth of the church. Thus, the officials decided to obtain a streaming system and a set of network cameras to use for Sunday services, events, and organ concerts. Thanks to the advice of our partner F-Musikki, the church selected AREC for all its streaming needs.

Specifically, LS-860N Media Station was the chosen model. It is a four-channel device that is able to mix, record, and stream up to 4 video sources at the same time. This model is powered by NDI|HX, a technology that allows connecting all kinds of devices via the network with minimal latency. Through NDI, the Media Station is connected to the PTZ network cameras that were also installed for the church. LS-860N is able to receive their audio and video outputs, as well as control them. What makes the LS-860N particularly appealing to the church is just how user-friendly it is. Officials do not need to manage the device themselves since it automatically picks up events from the church’s schedule. In cases when they do want to manage the process, it is easy to navigate the menus and control the device via on-screen GUI and free-to-use software.

Newly renovated and technologically upgraded Espoonlahti Church is already streaming its events and ceremonies, involving both local and remote attendees. Is your church looking to upgrade its AV setup? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will find the right solution for you!

Houses of Worship: Livestreaming with AREC

Dear ADENA partners, proper implementation of recording and streaming technology can make all the difference in houses of worship. Especially in a time when physical presence is not always possible, recording and streaming solutions offer unparalleled convenience for attendees. Whether it is a baptism, wedding, funeral, or service, geography and quarantine periods do not need to factor into plans when a stream of the event is available. Streaming makes it possible to safely involve any number of participants without health risks, regardless of the venue size. All of these advantages make streaming a key necessity for any house of worship.

Recording and streaming is useful to churches themselves too. It makes ceremonies more accessible to a wider audience and uninitiated - events can be seen live or recorded on social media and CDNs. AREC Media Stations are great for that, as they can maintain 2 streams in Full HD quality on Facebook, Youtube, or other platforms at the same time. Furthermore, AREC devices are easy to use - they were designed for people without an IT or broadcasting background. For example, users can initiate simultaneous recording and streaming on Media Stations just by pressing the “record” button or set up a schedule in advance for the station to initiate the process itself. Auto tracking technology is similarly straightforward - it allows the speaker freedom of movement to conduct their activities and interact with their audience without constantly controlling the camera. A wide range of cameras, tracking, recording, and streaming devices makes it possible to create a complete solution for any house of worship under one brand, ensuring ultimate compatibility and providing additional features. Would you like to know more about how AREC can be useful for your projects? Contact us via our website www.a-dena.com and we will gladly assist you.

Case Study: Robotics Championship in Kazakhstan covered with AREC

Dear ADENA Partners, the past several years have seen incredible growth in the field of robotics - from practical service robots used in hospitality, to multifunctional scientific rovers on Mars. Acknowledging this growth, many schools and universities enable programs and championships, inspiring students to choose a career in robotics. One example of such an initiative is the international VEX Robotics tournament, which attracts more than 1 million students from over 20,000+ schools in 50+ countries yearly. In 2021, this tournament was held in Kazakhstan, in Shokhan Ualikhanov Private School.

To stream such an impressive undertaking, the school required powerful and reliable equipment. Naturally, AREC’s Media Capture System was the go-to solution presented by our official Kazakh distributor, STEPLine. Two AREC cameras were used to capture the tournament in Full HD - CI-T21 Auto Tracking Camera provided a general overview of the competition area, whereas CW-210 Wireless Camera was constantly on the move, following the competing robots. Both cameras were connected to a KL-3W Media Station, where they were mixed and shown simultaneously to remote judges and spectators through YouTube.

The KL-3W made it possible to customize streaming and recording layout just as the organizers envisioned it, as well as switch it with a click of a button to any other preset. The internal WiFi module of KL series stations further enhances their portability aspect, allowing users to pair wireless cameras seamlessly as evidenced by the championship.

One AREC Media Station and two cameras is all that the school required to stream this event. Is your organization looking to host an event as well? Reach out to us at www.a-dena.com and we will be happy to assist you too!