The New Zealand Chinese Christian Church (NZCCC) in Auckland recently upgraded its sound system, opting for a JBL Professional SRX900 Series, moving away from traditional point-source speakers in favour of powered line array technology for more consistent audio coverage throughout the space.
“The auditorium and AV equipment were damaged during the Auckland floods. For this upgrade, our goal was to have improved sound quality and coverage throughout the space,” said Tommy Lam, Technical Coordinator at NZCCC. “After careful consultation and research, we decided that line array technology would provide the best solution to meet our needs.”
Recognising that clear, direct sound plays a vital role in worship and community gatherings, the team carefully evaluated their options to ensure the new system would elevate the overall experience for attendees.
“We found that the JBL SRX900 provided the best performance in our setting, delivering well-balanced sound from soft speech to louder music content.” Tommy explained. “The added value and support we received from local distributor JPRO helped solidify our decision to go with JBL. Thanks to proactive and effective communication with the team, we successfully integrated the AV installation into the construction phase, which helped shorten the overall timeline.”
The Solution
The system includes 8x JBL SRX906 dual 6.5-inch powered line array elements flown full-range in a left-right configuration, ensuring even sound distribution in the auditorium. Designing the system layout in JBL’s Venue Synthesis Software and utilising the intuitive SRX900 rigging hardware allowed for a straightforward installation experience by integrators Cable and Wireless, while the built-in DSP and amplification ensured optimal performance. System control and monitoring is achieved through the JBL Performance software application.
A Soundcraft Si Impact digital mixing console provides a flexible, user-friendly solution for mixing sound in the church. With onboard signal processing, the Si Impact is capable of handling everything from the spoken word to a full band, with future-proof capabilities for expansion.
“We found that the JBL SRX900 provided the best performance in our setting, delivering well-balanced sound from soft speech to louder music content.”
For on-stage sound monitoring, JBL PRX912 powered 12″ loudspeakers deliver high-quality audio, ensuring the musicians and vocalists can hear clearly. AKG microphones are integrated into the system through a Soundcraft MSB16i Mini Stagebox, which connects to the Si Impact console via a CAT5 cable.
Video source switching to projectors is managed by an AMX PR-0404 Precis matrix switcher, with video signal transport using AMX DXLINK transmitters, ensuring smooth and reliable video delivery.
“Thanks to proactive and effective communication with the JPRO team, we successfully integrated the AV installation into the construction phase, which helped shorten the overall timeline.”
The Impact
“We’re really pleased with our new AV system – the JBL SRX900 has been a game changer for us,” said Tommy Lam. “The clarity and consistency of sound has really enhanced the overall experience for our congregation. Church members have noticed a significant improvement in the sound and visuals”
