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!

Case Study: Celebrating Christmas Live in Belgian Church with AREC

Dear ADENA Partners, we have a Christmas-themed case study for you this time, coming from the Parish Church of Our Lady of Consolation in Leuven, Belgium. Accomplished with our official distributor SANEL and integrator “JORIS & CO”, this case highlights the practicality and convenience of using AREC Media Capture Solution as an upgrade of existing media systems in houses of worship.

The parish, known in Dutch as O.L.V. van Troost Heverlee, previously relied on handheld camcorders to reach their online audience. Masses, prayers, and other ceremonies had to be first recorded, edited and uploaded online before parishioners could see them. That process took a considerable amount of time from start to finish, and even then, the resulting video had a shaking image and a distant, echoing sound. Already concerned about these two major inconveniences, and with upcoming Christmas events, the parish decided to look for alternative solutions that could save them time and improve recording and streaming quality and found them in AREC.

Thanks to the efforts of our partners, the Parish Church of Our Lady of Consolation was outfitted with AREC LS-200 Media Station and two AREC CI-21H PTZ Network Cameras. The parish quickly settled in with the new system that allowed them to automatically record and stream ceremonies live to multiple platforms in a layout of their choosing. Firstly, using CI-21H cameras made it easy for the parish to focus on the altar and invited speakers and to create stable, high-quality imagery. Secondly, the fact that LS-200 combines the video output of the cameras and mixes it with the microphone system itself not only improved the quality of the sound recording but also helped the parish save time.

With the AREC system in place, the Parish Church of Our Lady of Consolation is fully prepared for Christmas celebrations. Is your organization ready? Contact us at www.a-dena.com and we will help you find the right solution.