Sulphur Spring Baptist Church
Sulphur Spring Baptist Church needed a sanctuary system that could carry worship inside the room and on stream. The AV had to serve full‑band worship and spoken word across multiple services each week, keep every voice and instrument intelligible in every seat, and give volunteers a clear, repeatable way to run sound and streaming without needing a specialist in the booth every week.
IKBSystems rebuilt the sanctuary audio, video, and control through a phased plan. The sound system was engineered for the way the church leads worship, with console presets, tuning, and stage connectivity that support the band, vocalists, and spoken word with consistent clarity.
The streaming production moved from an ad‑hoc setup to a permanent path with a PTZ camera, dedicated workstation, and a distribution backbone that keeps the in‑room experience and the online experience aligned. The result is a system built to serve both the in‑person service and the stream with the same attention to detail.
The production workflow was designed around the volunteers who handle sound and streaming on Sunday. The mix position and streaming workstation are integrated with a streamlined system so that either a single operator can run the show or two operators may work together at the same time. The audio console loads into a known setup instead of behaving differently from service to service with scenes to recall optimized and tuned settings. Default configurations and presets simplify the process so that volunteers can focus on the service rather than the equipment.
Custom workstation PC for multimedia production and streaming
This project gave Sulphur Spring Baptist Church a sanctuary system that volunteers can run without second‑guessing the technology. The same infrastructure now supports Sunday services, midweek services, and streaming. It scales from ordinary Sundays to special services and events with the same workflow, so the technical side is no longer a hassle whenever multimedia is required.
“I'm not a tech person and I don't want to be. These folks made it so I don't have to be. Our AV and the stream just works now, week after week.”
Further views from the project.
Sound booth workstation with Behringer X32 audio console
Reverse shot of the booth with headend rack behind seated positions.
Closeups of sound board, equipment racks, and large venue projector install.
Projector & display + camera integration at balcony
Rear view of the sanctuary from the pulpit.
Systems & Equipment
Sanctuary Audio
- Loudspeaker coverageIntelligible spoken word and music across every seat
- Digital stage boxConsolidated, reliable inputs for microphones and instruments on stage
- Stage input rewiring & terminationsCorrected, labeled lines from input plates to a normalled I/O
- Mix console configurationScene-based setups for worship, preaching, and special services
- Stage monitor mixesFunctioning wedges for worship leaders and band
- Microphone systemsWireless and wired coverage for pulpit, pastoral, and vocal roles
Streaming Production
- PTZ camera systemPreset framing for pulpit, platform, and congregation views
- Dedicated streaming workstationCustom PC for OBS, ProPresenter, and multi-layer production
- Stream control surfaceElgato Stream Deck for one-touch scene and source changes
- Integrated stream audioConsole mix routed directly to broadcast instead of room mics
- Dual-platform streaming workflowSimultaneous streaming to Facebook and YouTube
Video & Display
- High-brightness laser projectorReadable lyrics and content in a room with lots of natural light
- Video distribution backboneCentralized routing from sources to projector and displays
- PTZ mounting and sightlinesCamera placement coordinated with existing screen locations
- Nursery and support TVsService monitoring and content in nursery and support spaces
Infrastructure & Power
- Wiremold racewaysClean cable paths for audio, video, and network runs
- Rack reorganization & labelingServiceable equipment layout with documented connections
- UPS design & deploymentBattery-backed power for critical audio, video, and network gear
- Network upgradesRouter, switch, and access points sized for streaming and WiFi use
- Attic access improvementsCatwalk and pathways for safe maintenance over the sanctuary
Control & Workflow
- Custom control configurationConsole, camera, and streaming paths tuned to this sanctuary
- Documented streaming workflowStep-by-step process a single volunteer can follow
- Volunteer training & commissioningHands-on sessions and live-service mix support at turnover
- Phase-based implementationStaged upgrades to spread budget and prove results at each step