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In summer 2021, we are (thankfully) seeing a return to “normal” or pre-pandemic live events, though we expect many to still be “COVID cautious.” Either way, we believe that some adaptations from 2020 have shaped the future of live events for the better. We hope to see the LED video wall continued to be used in creative ways that engage audience members and help them connect with music and speakers on a deeper level and move performances and events from memorable to unforgettable.
As you plan your summer events with a lingering pandemic and production experience in mind, check out a few ways we used our Absent PL3.9 Pro Video Wall and PA systems to carry on live events in Cincinnati throughout 2020, and contact us if you’re interested in renting!
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Now, as 2020 comes to a close and we envision what 2021 might hold, Access Audio is pleased to announce the addition of the DiGiCo SD10 digital mixing console to our rental inventory. A DiGiCo SD10 rental is difficult to come by in the Cincinnati area, and Access Audio is happy to be able to fill this gap in local audio gear for our customers!
A few standout features of the DiGiCo SD10 that make us really excited to share with our customers are:
- Fiber Connectivity
- AES and Analog Outputs
- Ability to live on a Dante Network
(For a full spec sheet, visit DiGiCo’s product page here).
Earlier in December, we had an opportunity to “break in” our new console with the Crossroads Church music and AVL teams as they recorded their virtual Christmas service at the Hilton Netherland Plaza in downtown Cincinnati. This nationally-televised show featured performances by Lecrae and Amy Grant, and can be found here for on-demand viewing. Access Audio was pleased to provide the DiGiCo SD10 console, as well as an audio engineer and tech-support, for this highly anticipated Christmas event.
Tried and tested, the DiGiCo SD10 is ready for Cincinnati rental as we head into the new year! Don’t hesitate to reach out when planning what 2021 events look like for your business or ministry. Whether it’s a production that calls for a 144 channel audio mixer, and LED video wall, or just a few microphones, Access Audio is eager to help outfit your event with the best gear to fit your needs and budget. Contact us here, anytime!
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Crossroads, one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation, made the decision to halt all in-person services back in March, per official recommendations to keep its community safe. Luckily for them, they already had a well-established format and procedure for online services, which made the initial transition fairly smooth. And as they say, the church was never a building anyway.
However, as the months went by–and other churches began to reopen their doors while Crossroads remained closed due to its size, the daunting logistics of reopening safely, and their capability to produce high quality online services–it became clear that people were missing their communities. All the online services and small group meetings over Zoom will never be able to fully replace true human interaction, so the team at Crossroads began brainstorming how they could safely provide and in-person experience. Thus began an 11 week experiment with a stripped down outdoor church service known as “Worship at the Cove.”
From July through September, Crossroads hosted a single weekly service at Yeatman’s Cove Park in downtown Cincinnati. No coffee, no Kids’ Club, so seats. Just worship and a message, BYO-everything else.
They limited capacity, asks were required by all who attended, and the Crossroads team even set up lawn flags 6 feet apart to ensure social distancing.
Access Audio partnered with Crossroads’ AVL team and Crossroads’ Music Team to create an outdoor worship experience (rain or shine!) that engaged attendees who had previously been staring at a tv or computer screen for the last several months. Access Audio brought in extensive audio support, including two Yamaha CL5 digital mixers, a comprehensive Shure wireless microphone package, and VUE audiotechnik al-8 Line Array Elements. The set up also included two LED video walls on either side of the stage, and of course power, risers, etc. Though the event itself was only one hour each week, Access Audio and Crossroads AVL spent many hours over the course of each weekend setting up gear, rehearsing with the Crossroads Music Team, and packing up when service ended. It was an incredible effort by all three groups coming together to pull off such a large-scale “pop-up” production each week.
To our partners and advocates at Crossroads, thank you. It was a joy serving in ministry with you for all these weeks. We are grateful for this partnership and can’t wait to see where it goes next.
Access Audio is happy to provide AVL support for all types of customers and events–be it a school play, community movie night, or corporate gala. But at the core of our mission for Access Audio we want to partner with churches and ministries who have a vision for engaging their communities in new ways, and help them bring that vision to life. We stick with our partners for the long-haul, whether that looks like 11 weeks in the middle of downtown, or 52 weeks in a middle school; a complete production rental, or finding ways to integrate your existing gear into a larger system; a small budget or no budget at all. We are, and always have been, here to serve. Get in touch with us today to discuss your next big idea!
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If you’re interested in upgrading your own church lighting installation and are looking for consultation, send us a message! We’d love to help.
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CityGate Church in Lebanon, Ohio has been relentless in creating opportunities to connect with its members as social distancing guidelines continue to make gathering a challenge. For Father’s Day, they hosted a drive-in “Father’s Day on the Roof” event in their parking lot complete with worship, food trucks, and fun for the kids. Access Audio was pleased to provide audio rental gear and support and LED video wall rental gear and support for this fun and creative event.
We set up three Absen PL3.9 Pro LED Video Wall screens to allow guests in all parts of the parking lot to see and engage with the music and service taking place on the roof. On the audio front, Access Audio provided Shure wireless microphone rental and Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixer rental for this greater Cincinnati production.
If you’d like to talk about hosting a drive-in event this summer, or you’ve got other ideas, send us a message here! We’d love to hear what you’re thinking.
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When 100% of our summer event line-up was cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, it was hard to imagine how Access Audio, and many in our industry, would stay afloat. We kept at it anyway; we used our downtime to invest in new video gear, dive into streaming technology, and learn new skills. We adapted, and thankfully our customers did as well. We said “yes” to new ideas and collaborated on creative solutions to help our customers continue reaching their clients from a distance. Our customers continue to overcome the obstacles and call on us for support (which supports Access Audio in return). It is not lost on us how incredibly creative and generous the people we get to work with are.
This past weekend at Access Audio was completely booked thanks to our amazing customers. On Friday night, we supported both Crossroads Mason campus and Florence campus in their Drive-In Worship Nights. At Mason, we set up two Absen LED video wall screens which streamed the worship taking place on the roof which allowed every car and family an uninhibited view of the action. We also provided PTZ camera rental and Roland video switcher rental.
As a worship event, clean audio that reached every audience member was of the highest priority. Access Audio provided Shure wireless mic rentals and Yamaha CL5 Digital Mixer rental, as well as all necessary power and rigging support.
We cannot thank our customer enough for sticking with us and continuing to innovate and think outside the box alongside us. It’s not what we imagined our summer events looking like, but we are thrilled to be out there helping communities gather safely. If you have an idea for your own business or ministry, we’d love to talk about how Access Audio can support you in bringing that idea to life. Send us a message here and a member of our team will be in touch ASAP. We will get through this together!
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Cincinnati LED Video Wall Rental
Access Audio is pleased to announce the newest addition to our rental inventory and AVL services: the Absen PL3.9 Pro Indoor/Outdoor LED Video Wall!
At a pixel pitch of just 3.9mm, this high resolution video wall boasts high brightness technology and extreme contrast. And with a 65/54, the Absen PL3.9 is perfect for outdoor events, rain or shine.
We love this LED Video Wall for its versatility–whether you need to make a statement with a business display or you’re putting on a concert, this will enhance your event and expand your visual reach.
In these strange and challenging times for live events and large group gatherings, we are excited by the countless opportunities the LED Video Wall will provide our customers in the way of safe, socially-distanced services, ceremonies, concerts, and more. If you’re brainstorming how to bring people together safely right now, a drive-in style event is just one of the solutions we’ve already helped several customers execute. Send us a message with your ideas–we’re embracing our mission of creativity and innovation now more than ever, and we’re happy to talk you through how we can make your vision work!
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Cincinnati Lighting Rental
Access Audio is pleased to support churches and ministries, corporations, schools and nonprofits, and individuals in all types of live events and productions. We might be Access Audio, but our expertise and inventory stretches far beyond sound systems and microphones. We help our customers bring their visions to life with extensive lighting gear and experience.
Moving Light Rental Cincinnati
We have a variety of dynamic moving lights in our rental fleet from top brands such as Chauvet Professional and Elation Professional. We’re also proud to carry Martin Professional MAC Viper moving lights for customers who want to take their events from memorable to unforgettable.
LED Light Rental Cincinnati
From ambient LED wash lights to attention-grabbing LED strip lights, Access Audio provides our customers with countless possibilities using LED lighting design. In addition to the lights themselves, Access Audio rents top of the line consoles like GrandMA, Whole Hog, and Martin Professional, as well as all necessary power and rigging to ensure your lighting goes off without a hitch!
We’re happy to send our in-house lighting technicians to produce your event for you, train your staff and/or volunteers on the gear and console, or simply deliver and pick-up if you’ve got an in-house team who’s ready to run with it. We’re here to meet you wherever you are.
Cincinnati, if you’re interested in event lighting rental, or if you’d just like a consultation for an upcoming event, send us a message! We’d love to help.
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Here’s a look at a few projects we supported over the last two months:
Team member Silas installing QSC Audio products along with some Video monitors for The Village Church.
Behringer X32 Digital Mixer Install at Hilltop Baptist Church in Fairfield, Ohio.
Blackmagic ATEM mini’s and UltraStudio HD Mini deliveries to customers to make sure they were set up with all they needed while things were/are shut down.
When the Stay at Home order prevented visitors at Bailey Place nursing home, our team member Dan Scheid stepped in to set up eight streaming stations so residents could stay in touch with loved ones.
LED lights adorning Florence Baptist Church in celebration of Easter.
The Access Audio team prepared Princeton Pike Church of God for an outdoor drive-in Mother’s Day service using our Vue Audiotechnik line array, FM Transmitter, Shure PSM900 IEMs, Shure ULXD wireless, and Yamaha CL5.
We have always been in the business of problem solving—now is no different. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is any way we can serve you—no project or idea is too big or too small. We always have been, and always will be, here to help!
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