News / Articles

Lighting

As we all know, installing a new video system can be a stressful project for any church. But when we get into the subject of a small church with need for a somewhat large screen, the task can seem even more daunting. While front projectors have long been the standby, they are cumbersome, and often detract from whatever space they occupy. Rear projection somewhat solves the cosmetic issue, but again, you would need, ideally, an entire room dedicated to the equipment. When installing any type of projection unit, you must also be ever wary of your constant enemy; light.

Projectors require almost a complete void of outside light, which is generally hard to come by. They also require a large uninterrupted space or screen on which to project. The projectors themselves require a lot of maintenance as well. From changing burnt out bulbs to cleaning lenses and air filters, depending on where you would choose to mount your projection unit, it would become a real hardship just to keep it up and running. With a monitor you are able to set up, and virtually be done. Short of wiping off the screen occasionally, they are pretty much upkeep free, and are very user friendly. The cables and mounts necessary to run them can be easily integrated into the aesthetics of any room design since cables can be run behind walls or put in very discreet locations, and the clarity is generally unsurpassable without investing a small fortune on projection equipment.

While startup cost of a monitor may seem high, with the lack of maintenance, and a much longer lifespan, this item will quickly pay for itself. In short, monitors enable a very minimal amount of space to be used and a maximum effect to be had.