VBFA has taken the initiative to operate efficiently and effectively using state of the art hardware and software throughout its campus. Recently the information systems department at VBFA, under the direction of Ryan Hodges, has made the move to Apple hardware and software. While it was no menial task, it was well worth the effort and we are reaping the benefits of the excellent software and superb hardware. The administration of the network has been drastically been reduced due to the ease of use of the Snow Leopard Server OS. All PC's were replaced with iMacs (of various sized depending on specific user needs), Macbooks, Macbook Pros, Mac Minis, and Mac Pros. Because we had already began to utilize Macs for IMAG, using ProPresenter, the office associates had already become accustomed to the interface, and those who hadn't quickly adapted.

Not only does IS take care of the technological aspects of VBFA's operations but also the creative duties. We are equipped with the latest in large format digital printing, vinyl cutting hardware and software, as well as various grahic software suites. All signage, artwork, printed materials, and various other multimedia is done in-house. This keeps the cost of goods down and is part of our belief in being good stewards of God's money.

VBFA IS is also responsible for all audio and video installations and maintenance as well. With our new sanctuary came a new challenge. All of our equipment was installed and is operated by volunteer personnel. We take pride in educating those who volunteer and those who want to learn more about the integrated systems. In 2007 we were nominated for the WFX Solomon Award for AV new AV installation boasting 26,000 watts of audio reinforcement and nearly 40 large plasmas and LCD monitors. Our features include:

  • Video network of 20 Plasma and 18 LCD monitors
  • Sony HDV cameras
  • Dual 16 million color outdoor LED displays showing live service feeds to passers-by
  • Sonar and Logic audio suites
  • Sweetwater Creation Station running Sonar using Roland REAC digital feed
  • CorelDraw and Adobe PC workstation for graphics, web, and video production
  • Video edit suite featuring Apple Final Cut Studio
  • Five IMAG installations using ProPresenter4.

We strive daily to maintain all of our equipment as good stewards. All volunteers of VBFA IS are members of the church and work together to keep VBFA on the cutting edge of technology in all aspects.

Please check out our image gallery for a closer look at the equipment that works behind VBFA. We take great care and pride in all of our installations to make sure that they are clean, uncluttered, and are easy to maintain. Below is a more detailed list of equipment we use for those that are interested.

 

Broadcast Room Equipment:

  • 1 SignVideo S-video 8x8 Router
  • 4 SignVideo 2 Channel Procamps
  • 16x16 Stereo Audio Router
  • 1 Rackmount Tray LCD Monitor
  • 1 Quad Screen Rackmount LCD Monitor
  • 6 48 Port Cat6 Patch Panels
  • 3 24 Port TRS Audio Patch Panels
  • 2 Apple Mac Mini Servers running OS X Snow Leopard Server
  • 2 Panasonic DVCPro Tape Decks
  • 1 Panasonic AG-MX70P Video Switcher

 

Audio Edit Suite

  • 1 Sweetwater Creation Station
  • Sonar running on Roland REAC
  • 1 Focal FX 2.1 Monitors
  • 1 Mac Pro with Logic
  • 1 Macbook Pro with Logic
  • 3 Glyph Hot-swap Hard drives
  • 1 Roland M-380 Mixer

 

Video Edit Suite

 

FOH Position

  • 1 Roland REAC M400 Mixer with built-in Cat5 Snake
  • 2 Shure UR4D Dual Recievers
  • 4 Shure directional antenna
  • 8 Shure ULXS4 Recievers
  • 3 Sennheiser EW172 G2 Recievers
  • 8 Shure P2T Wireless In-ear Transmitters

 

House Sound Reinforcement

  • Three arrays (LRC), each consisting of:
  • 4 JBL 928LA loudspeakers used as floor wedges


Lighting

  • 1 DasLight USB PC Control Console


IMAG

  • Apple 27" iMac with USB 2.0 MDA for Stage View
  • 1 Roland Edirol V8 Video Switcher
  • ProPresenter4 Software from RenewedVision
  • Apple 21.5" iMac at Audio Console to feed graphics and live video to LED outdoor sign as well as remotely control Roland M400 Mixer and Steven Slate Drums Midi drum software running on remote Macbook Pro.
  • Sign graphics fed by Pro Video Player Software from RenewedVision


Internet Streaming Suite
  • 1 Roland M-380 being fed all channels via Roland REAC.
  • 1 Focal FX2.1 Monitors


Audio and Video split via routers to:
  • 2 Canopus ADVC300 Firewire Interfaces
  • 1 Apple Mac Pro with Wirecast
  • 1 Apple Mac Pro recording for TV using Quicktime Pro, set for automation with Script Timer.
  • Wirecast streaming and ingest software by Telestream
  • Stream at 720x480 at 768 kbps live
  • Ingest at 1280x720 using H.263 for HD upload to youtube.com and vimeo.com
  • Media available for download at vbfaonline.com at full resolution
  • All past song archives available on Youtube.com
  • Live and On-demand streaming in H.264 using Justin.TV

 

Stage Racks

  • 10 Crown XTi 4000 Amps
  • 3 Roland S1608 REAC Snake Modules
  • 1 48 Port Cat6 Patch Panel
  • 7 Blackbox AV 5 Port Cat5 Splitters for IMAG
  • 2 Furman IT-20 II Power Conditioners
  • 6 Furman M-8L Power Conditioners
  • 5 Roland REAC M-48 Controllers for Musician IEM
  • Macbook Pro running Steven Slate Drums
  • Roland TD-4 Midi Controller with Roland USB Adapter

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Ryan Hodges, IS Director