JOSEPH PRATL ON PARKVIEW'S EXPERIENCE WITH SIGNATURE SIGHT & SOUND
"We interviewed three different local companies to provide all video, IMAG, and sound for our new 1,750 seat Worship Center. Each company had its advantages and disadvantages and we were faced with a very difficult decision. The one thing no other company had though, was Renee from Signature Sight and Sound, and Renee had God!
"Out of the blue Renee called to see if we had decided upon a contractor for the technology in our new building. At that point in the process, our requests had been largely ignored by the other contractors, and we felt that no one understood what we were really trying to accomplish -- we weren't just building a live performance venue, we were building a place to worship the Lord!
"Renee, every employee and each owner of Signature Sight and Sound got it! This wasn't about us, it was about worshiping Him. The dedication and effort on the part of each and every person associated with the installation and configuration of our systems by Signature was with the same effort as if they had done the job for Christ Himself!
"With Signature Sight and Sound, the entire process from planning through support is very interactive. As our consultant, Signature never took their eye off the goal … when we, as a couple of "geeks," got off point, Scott and Mark were always there with a large dose of reality -- or a couple of prices from their vendors! Signature came through in a big way and under a very compressed timeline.
"As for the installation process, and the ultimate result, we couldn't be more pleased. Throughout an installation that spanned more than four weeks and approached one million dollars, each representative from Signature seemed God-sent. With resumes rivaling those from any technology firm in Nashville or L.A., they defined patience and perseverance, and demonstrated the true nature of a servant heart. Their professional experience, tempered with their personal experiences in a church of almost 20,000 in Charlotte, confirmed our initial impression… Parkview Christian Church has been truly blessed by our relationship with Signature as a company, and each individual that represented Signature Sight and Sound.
"If your church is considering minor changes, or major upgrade like ours, call Signature Sight and Sound, and call me. I will be happy to arrange a tour or include you in an upcoming conference that will highlight the technological aspects of Worship at Parkview Christian Church."
Signature Sight and Sound provided audio systems for Parkview's worship spaces (both main and youth), theatrical lighting for youth area and acoustical treatments for the main worship space. Signature also provided motorized stage curtains, IMAG system (4-screen sanctuary projection system) with panoramic capabilities, broadcast production suite with dedicated audio and multiple camera broadcast capacity, and distributed audio/video throughout the complex. Additionally, Signature acted as consultant for the theatrical lighting system in the main worship space.
For more information on Parkview's systems, or to arrange a tour of their facilities, contact Joe Pratl, (815) 464-5993
