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Audio Video

Dates

End of September/early October equipment is ready to be tested

Video Team

Members

  • Tan Issaro, 
  • Anagarika Egle and
  • Anagarika Deepa,

Responsibility

  1. Setting up the camera in the new Sala (high priority)
    1. Starting with one camera, possibly able to be mounted on two location?  
    2. Connecting the camera to the network for live-streaming
    3. Connecting the camera to the recorder for video editor (add to buying list)
    4. Establishing a routine for the video officer and video editor and their operation
      1. Who will be in charge or operating, editing, posting, etc.
      2. Documenting the procedures
  2. Setting up the lighting (high priority)
  3. Setting up the AV room and Camera cupboard with all the items needed (work with audio team) 
    1. Furnitures, 
    2. Shelving
    3. etc.
  4. Setting up the projector (Tan Jalito) 
    1. We need to buy the projector (ultra short through doesn't have to be, but seems to be a good option)
    2. Electric Sockets are on the walls
    3. Video sockets? 
    4. Ethernet socket?
    5. Contractor provide up to the socket (ceiling speakers are included) 
    6. Screen is already installed, remote to control it. (should be fixed to the wall)
  5. Documenting the process of recording etc.
  6. Training other member of the community how to use and do the process
  7. Thinking about the routine, who is responsible for operating the process

Budget

  • There is a budget to buy equipment and furniture

Specs

  • Rachaya will share the specs of the rooms

Tan Jalito's comments

  • No portable equipment (easy training, low maintenance)
  • Preferable fix, stationary equipment. 
    • Many cons to portable.
  • Camera for Sunday talks, rarely used (12 a year)
  • Another camera for different angles to record Anumodana?
  • Temple PTZ camera works well and is easy to use (saves presets but is expensive)

Tan Issaro's comments

Advantages of using the PTZ Canon camera:

  • remote control allows for easy operation by everyone (no need for manual adjustment)
  • easy and convenient set-up (extension lead’s power button switches the camera)
  • FHD video recording gives good quality result

Disadvantages of using the PTZ Canon camera:

  • the cost of camera, screen and ATEM Mini Pro is 5500£
  • small sensor size for this price 1” (13.2 x 8.8mm)

Advantages of using Pocket Blackmagic Design camera:

  • amazing quality (bokeh and sharpness) due to bigger sensor APS-C (23.10 x 12.99mm)
  • portable, can be used on other occasions (i.e. as a second camera in the Temple)
  • good price (much lower than PTZ camera) for the quality it delivers

Disadvantages of using Pocket Blackmagic Design camera:

  • a more complicated setup might involve having a laptop to control zoom, 
    and other settings in the camera, via Blackmagic software. (There is a ipad app that make it easy)
  • needs to be switched on and off manually by climbing the ladder (What about this)

An Egle's comments:

PTZ vs BM.jpg

cr-n500-4.jpg PTZ camera 4K (Canon) - 5100£

61v97OwrsCL._AC_SL1200_.jpg  Pocket camera 6K (BlackMagic) - 2000£

Black Magick 6k MANUAL:

https://documents.blackmagicdesign.com/UserManuals/BlackmagicCinemaCameraManual.pdf 

best opption for wireless control: TILTA NUCLEUS NANO II (for remote control zoom and focus): 

MANUAL: Nucleus-Nano-II-User-Guide-20230912.pdf

https://tilta.com/shop/nucleus-nano-ii-wireless-lens-control-system/?srsltid=AfmBOorj2lTqmcLKj7rFsYHFFQwLcxhVsOMcpvc_e95OOAEDISXkaV-J

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gnZQTpzTVk

BM file sizes:

https://www.newsshooter.com/2019/08/09/blackmagic-design-releases-pocket-cinema-camera-6k-with-ef-mount/

BM remote control via ATEM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XZYZQJCmb4&t=3s

Full remote zoom control via ATEM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoPz1is1bCY&list=LL&index=3

CAMERA TEST (an estimated date 30th of September) EQUIPMENT:

  • Camera - delivered 
  • lenses - we have 3 x prime (24mm / 35mm / 85mm cinema lenses + canon 24-105mm)
  • lenses adapter - to be ordered (An. Deepa)
  • tripod - borrow from Monastery (Tan Issaro)
  • ATEM mini Pro - borrow from Monastery (Tan Issaro)
  • Internet - Tan Cittadhammo ??
  • Ipad or laptop - Tan Cittadhammo ??
  • ladders - should be in sala (to check with Rachaya)
  • 2 x table (one for tripod and atem + ipad) - borrow from the kitchen (An Egle)

Audio Team

Members

  • T. Issaro
  • T. Jalito
  • T. Karunno

Responsibility

  • Setting up and test the audio equipment that is necessary to do the PA from the different locations:
    • In front of the main shrine
    • In front of the secondary shrine (niche)
    • In the monk eating area
    • In the cloister
    • Note: in our current contract with Jigsaw, they have to provide the complete installation and even a demonstration of the product.
  • Setting up the audio equipment that is necessary to record Dhamma talks (check with video team above)
  • Setting up the AV room and Audio cupboard with all the items needed (work with video team) 
    1. Furnitures, 
    2. Shelving
    3. etc.

Budget

  • There is a budget to buy equipment and furniture

Specs

  • Rachaya will share the specs of the rooms

Notes

  1. Suggestions were given for the construction and separation of the (currently) shared cupboard space in the Monks Eating Area, to separate the audio equipment space from the cushion storage space. This is to ensure that the dust from the cushion storage does not have a negative impact on the life expectancy of the electronics (especially the rotary/linear pots on the mixer) in the audio equipment.
  2. Another suggestion was a change of the location for the audio inputs/outputs for the Cloister, thereby connecting the audio from the Temple, Sala and the Outdoor areas. Something that was not practically feasible before. (see point 6)
  3. The dual mic is digital, and it would be better to have radio UHF one less prone to interference
    [Q] Can we remove it from the list and buy it ourselves, we would choose Shure GLXD24R+/SM58 instead
    See Mics for more information 
  4. Warranty, how do we manage? [Q]
  5. Suggestions for the cloister audio mixer that link the temple and the Sala (by Tan Karunno)
    For the cloister audio mixer, Tan Karunno propose to buy 

    Yamaha MG10 10-Channel Mixer from:

    1. https://www.musicmatter.co.uk/yamaha-mg10
    2. https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/yamaha-mg10-mixing-desk
    3. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/yamaha-mg10-mixer/93163

    Also, note that Microphone cables are not on any list so far.

Projector

Note

  1. [Q] we have to provide the projector ourselves
  2. [Q] target budget
  3. 3 Options
    1. Long distance projector mounted on the opposite wall
    2. Ultra Short throw mounted at the top of the screen
    3. Ultra Short throw as a portable unit that sits in front of the screen when needed (with small cart)
      1. Need a place to store the projector and the cart.
  4. Can we move the screen to the right?

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Long range projectors

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Short throw

  • Epson EB-770F (£1,428.00)
  • Epson LS800 (£2,992.80)

Documents

 ‘Acoustic - Public Announcement System’ Drive Folder

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Audio & Video proposal - 6s
T. Narindo and T. Jalito (25 November 2021)

Proposal_ AV Sala - project 6s.pdf

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Plans

Screen

What is the quality of the screen? Is it good enough for Ultra Short Throw?

This is the brand of the screen we have, not sure exactly which size, probably 135'' or 150'' version: https://www.platinumhomecinema.co.uk/product-category/electric-screens-matte-white/

The room is 15m wide wall to wall

AV Store

 Drawing for the AV rack in the AV room

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Comments:

  • The only thing that comes to mind for the audio part is that it would be useful if the audio rack/cabinet had a front door with a clear see-through panel. A 19-inch rack with a glass door keeps the internal environment dust free. And since this is an installation, this would seem appropriate here. 
  • Furman Power Conditioner for the audio rack. (Tan Karunno)

    I assume the Sound Engineer has already thought about this, but just to be sure; a Furman Power Conditioner makes sure that the power supply for the rack would be perfectly smooth and could eliminate any noise or hum, or from power "spikes" from the on/off switching of other things in the building (i.e. the refrigerators in the kitchen, lights, etc.). As I do not know the current power cabling instalment (number of phases, outlets, the nearest transformers (if applicable), or if there is already a power conditioner for the entire building), it would be something to ask the Sound Engineer, as he would be able to verify, or to take this into consideration.

    I will link this just as an example, so that people not into audio power conditioning will know what I am referring to.

    https://www.thomann.co.uk/furman_pl8_ce.htm

  • Mic solution: still in discussion, possible candidate:

Initial Drawing

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Actual measurement:

Camera Cup'd

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Monk's Eating Area Cushion Cabinet (Where the PA system is)

Actual measurement:

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