The Emmanuel Centre is also the UK's first user of the brand new d&b audiotechnik 2-way high performance M6 stage monitor system, purchasing five M6 cabinets, together with a single M4 unit – all supplied by Orbital. With each M6 cabinet weighing in at just 16kg, the investment is the result of a long search for a reliable, top quality system, equally suitable for Richard's band of willing volunteers or a professional sound team to set up. Richard's verdict is that the M6/M4 combination is "by far the best monitor system I have ever heard".
Orbital's association with St George's Cathedral dates back to 2006, providing new public address and audio installations in the Cathedral itself, under the auspices of Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design. The refurbishment project within the parish centre involved the second phase of a project to update a 1939 hall adjacent to CAFOD's new headquarters, being built in the grounds of the cathedral – CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The first phase of this joint initiative with CAFOD had involved dividing the double-height Amigo Hall horizontally into two and commissioning the first floor, with Orbital installing the sound and CCTV system, and an induction loop. In late 2009, the ground floor phase commenced, with Jonathan Louth Architects (JLA) bringing Orbital in to evaluate the possibility of installing a second induction loop, together with putting in the new Tannoy D-i5 sound system. Bill Hodge of JLA expands:
"We were impressed with Orbital, who acted in a true consultancy fashion, assessing the feasibility of the second induction loop, in conjunction with a specialist. We were advised that it was physically impossible, therefore avoiding a costly investment to no effect. Orbital worked with us to fit up the speakers and control systems, completing the room on schedule."
The Emmanuel Centre is also the UK's first user of the brand new d&b audiotechnik 2-way high performance M6 stage monitor system, purchasing five M6 cabinets, together with a single M4 unit – all supplied by Orbital. With each M6 cabinet weighing in at just 16kg, the investment is the result of a long search for a reliable, top quality system, equally suitable for Richard's band of willing volunteers or a professional sound team to set up. Richard's verdict is that the M6/M4 combination is "by far the best monitor system I have ever heard".
Orbital's association with St George's Cathedral dates back to 2006, providing new public address and audio installations in the Cathedral itself, under the auspices of Paul Gillieron Acoustic Design. The refurbishment project within the parish centre involved the second phase of a project to update a 1939 hall adjacent to CAFOD's new headquarters, being built in the grounds of the cathedral – CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development) is the official overseas development and relief agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The first phase of this joint initiative with CAFOD had involved dividing the double-height Amigo Hall horizontally into two and commissioning the first floor, with Orbital installing the sound and CCTV system, and an induction loop. In late 2009, the ground floor phase commenced, with Jonathan Louth Architects (JLA) bringing Orbital in to evaluate the possibility of installing a second induction loop, together with putting in the new Tannoy D-i5 sound system. Bill Hodge of JLA expands:
"We were impressed with Orbital, who acted in a true consultancy fashion, assessing the feasibility of the second induction loop, in conjunction with a specialist. We were advised that it was physically impossible, therefore avoiding a costly investment to no effect. Orbital worked with us to fit up the speakers and control systems, completing the room on schedule."