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Training and Fine Tuning Scheduled

12/05/2024 02:05:55 PM

Dec5

Susan Kuning

I think the sound in the sanctuary is so much better - I am amazed.  And I love that now we have sound in the Social Hall, Lobby and Hallway.  Zoom is much improved as well, but sometimes the volume is too low. There are a few technical adjustments we need to the overall sound as well - and it's so great that the system will allow them. We also need training on how to use the system, including our new hearing assistive devices. This fine tuning and training is scheduled for later this month - the 19th - so expect even more improvements after that. 

Thanks for your support and your patience through this process. It's been a highly rewarding journey!

What's Next for Sound?

11/12/2024 01:12:20 PM

Nov12

Susan Kuning

On our first weekend, sound in the sanctuary was good but there was a hum on the zoom. We think we know what that was and how to fix it (easily) so all should be good going forward. We have 6 ceiling speakers left over to replace bad ones in the next phase which will cover the hall, lobby, and a classroom. Since all the cabling for those rooms is already done, this will be a much smaller project. We have other more pressing projects to focus on first, so I don't expect to move forward for at least 6 months.

Phase 1 Is Done!!

10/31/2024 10:09:26 PM

Oct31

Susan Kuning

The work in the sanctuary is done! This includes the provision of new microphones and speakers, plus an improved connection to the Zoom system (which should solve those sound issues.) This weekend will provide a first real, live test. 

Work is Underway

10/27/2024 11:05:46 AM

Oct27

Susan Kuning

The contractor has installed all the infrastructure(cabling) for all the ceiling speakers, including the ones for the future (hall, lobby, etc.) The team was able to mount the new main speakers as well. Next week, they'll install all the rack equipment, the ceiling speakers in the library section of the sanctuary, and officially cut over to the new main speakers while removing the old ones. Tuning of the new main speakers will take place mid-Wednesday morning and their plan is to be wrapped up by the end of that day.

We Have a Start Date!!

10/13/2024 10:30:05 AM

Oct13

Susan Kuning

The big Bose speakers are on their way from Georgia and should arrive this week! Our contractor has set October 21 as the start date for installation, even if the speakers don't arrive. The worst possible case in that they'll temporarily use our existing main speakers but this is a low probability case. They expect installation to take 2 weeks. Sound during Shabbat services will not be affected until we switch over. I'll try to let you know when Zoom is re-worked so those on Zoom can let us know how it's working.

Still Waiting for the Big Speakers

10/07/2024 03:42:58 PM

Oct7

Susan Kuning

All the equipment is in except those last 2 speakers - the big ones that will go up front. The electric work is done and came in within budget! Current start date - whether or not the new speakers arrive - is October 21st. We might have to delay for the holidays though. Project duration is about 2 weeks.

Still Waiting for Speakers

09/22/2024 01:36:57 PM

Sep22

As of 9/18, the speakers still hadn't arrived. I'm waiting for another update. On the other hand, our contractor has been out to mark where we need outlets for the speakers. So this week, we'll be talking to electricians to get that first step done.

Waiting for a Few Pieces 

09/15/2024 03:00:57 PM

Sep15

Susan Kuning

Still waiting for essential equipment before we can start the installation. Everything is in except for 2 Bose Professional Beam Steering Arrays, and 6 Bose Professional Ceiling Speakers  (both due 9/16/2024) and a special mounting bracket for the motorized fader controller (no expected date).  It's the speakers that are really holding us up. 

This week we should be meeting with the contractor to discuss the electrical work that needs to be done.

We Have a Signed Contract and Equipment Ordered

09/04/2024 12:56:05 PM

Sep4

Susan Kuning

We are all very anxious to get the installation started but we have to have the equipment on hand first. We have a signed contract with our verndor, Kingdom Technology, and they have ordered everything we need. Most of it has arrived but we are still awaiting a couple of key components. I'm also waiting for guidance on what we need an electrician to do to support the installation. Once we have that, we'll get that work in motion.  

Still hoping to have the system in place for the High Holidays, but there are no guarantees.

Funding Status

09/04/2024 12:53:41 PM

Sep4

Susan Kuning

The gauge at the bottom of the page shows our pledge success against our goal of $60,000 for Phase 1. We will likely have a second campaign in the future for Phase 2 which will add speakers in the lobby, hallway and key classrooms. Any fund that remain after Phase 1 will be rolled into Phase 2.

Status of Our New Sound System

09/04/2024 12:52:00 PM

Sep4

Susan Kuning

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