Systems Integration Asia — February-March 2018

“As can be expected there was much tuning to be done. Fohhn
even ew in their engineer to ensure that the system would
perform accordingly,” said David.

The nal conguration resulted in one unit of LFI-450 chassis
integrated onto the left and right side front columns, comprising
32 loudspeakers with ampliers and DSP-control. The column
speakers measure 4.5m in height. Three units of AS-31
subwoofers placed in cardiod mode powered by one unit of D-
2.1500 amplier is suspended and placed in the front extreme
right side of the sanctuary. Two units of LFI-220 cabinets are
installed further into the main seating area for delays with AS-22
subwoofers placed in the centre of the church.

Monitoring duties for the priest and choir is handed over to LX-60
and LX-10 monitor speakers, one of which is integrated into the
altar table with another LX-10 installed at the pulpit. Two units of
LX-60 passive column speakers are also installed within the main
foyer to create a mood for worshippers who are entering or
leaving the church.

“We tweaked the system to give a little bit of echo – a little bit of
bounce and this was on purpose to create a cathedral feel. The
audio sounds more natural without too much reverberation,”
highlights David.

The existing church hall was also integrated with Fohhn speakers.
Three units of LFi 120 is mounted at 45° towards the audience

plane and another two units of AS-22 subwoofers powered by D-

2.750 DSP ampliers in cardioid mode is installed as well.

“I am most pleased to see the audio, architecture, aesthetics,

ambiance coming together to achieve the objectives set up by the

church,” said a very pleased Melvin.

David highlights, “It was a great pleasure working with Melvin. He

was open to suggestions, he put in the effort to know about

audio and it was a great exchange of ideas.”

One aspect where Melvin was open to suggestions was the

placement of the AS-31 subwoofers which were placed in cardiod

mode in the new sanctuary and which are very visible. “There

were many other suggestions including placements at the front of

the altar but I wanted a clean look for the altar and felt installing

the speakers at the corner was not too much of a bother and thus

agreed to it,” said Melvin.

The systems have been running as they are meant to be, with

Melvin most pleased that despite the challenges of a classical

design, the importance of clarity and coverage was achieved.

“It was great working with David and Fohhn. I will not hesitate to

recommend the speakers as I am condent of their capability.”

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The AS-31 subwoofers placed in cardiod mode and suspended and the LFI-220 installed

further into the main seang area of the church

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