Sapphire, Western Canada’s leading commercial audio-visual integration companies, has announced its expansion into Kelowna, British Columbia, strengthening its presence across BC and bringing advanced AV solutions to one of Canada’s fastest-growing business markets. Founded in 2005, Sapphire specializes in the design, installation, and support of high-performance commercial audio visual systems, helping businesses create more engaging spaces through technology. With establish

LED video walls are a design statement, a branding tool, and often the centerpiece of a space. Whether you're developing a high-traffic retail installation in Vancouver, planning an immersive church experience in Edmonton, or upgrading a hospitality lobby in Calgary, the choice of LED wall brand will shape not only the visual impact, but also long-term value and service quality. To help you choose with confidence, we’ve compared six of the industry’s top DVLED brands: Planar

Venue Church, Airdrie When Venue Church moved into a new location in Airdrie, the project went far beyond a change of address. A new room brings new acoustics, new sightlines, and new expectations. Most importantly, it exposes weaknesses that portable systems can hide. Rather than carrying old compromises forward, Venue used the move as a reset. The goal was clear. Design a permanent PA system that matched the scale of the space, supported a volunteer-driven team, and deliver

Every university has one room that looks beautiful but performs terribly. At the University of the Fraser Valley, that room was the Gathering Hall. A circular space with no defined front. Hard reflective wood everywhere. Events where elders struggled to hear. Presenters battling feedback. Students sitting in seats that sounded completely different from the row beside them. Music that lost all its impact. A room that fought every microphone and punished anyone trying to run an

Chilliwack School District - Board Room The Story Behind the Project Boardrooms are where leadership happens. They are where ideas are shaped, decisions are made, and community voices are heard. So when the technology in the room gets in the way, the meeting experience changes. Conversations feel harder, remote viewers struggle to follow, and the room stops supporting the people in it. That is exactly what was happening here before the upgrade. The boardroom had one ceiling-m

The Story Behind the Project At Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation in Chilliwack, BC, a gym just got a serious glow-up. The goal? Create a space that feels as modern and connected as the students and community who use it every day. When you walk in now, you’re greeted by a massive LuxVision LED wall that can handle a flying soccer ball without breaking a sweat — plus a Crestron control system so simple that anyone can walk up and start using it. This project became a great

Maximizing impact in tight spaces. At Celebration Church in Edmonton, Sapphire partnered with Ben (Production Director) and Cole (Sapphire Sales & Design) to deliver a stunning LED wall that redefined the stage. Using 75 Absen PL2.5 XL panels , we built a 12.5m × 3m LED wall that pushed the limits of the space while staying lightweight, fanless, and completely camera-ready. Despite tight tolerances, our team handled the integration with precision—running fiber through the ro

🎥 Inside Southside Church: A Full AV Transformation in Chilliwack, BC What does it take to support one of BC’s fastest-growing churches with tech that feels invisible — yet incredibly powerful? In this video, we take you behind the scenes at Southside Church in Chilliwack, where Sapphire designed and installed a full-scale AV system to support their mission of reaching people with excellence, creativity, and clarity.

Sapphire, Gerr Audio, and Meyer Sound deliver a permanent Panther line array system to Winnipeg’s Centennial Concert Hall—bringing arena-grade audio clarity, coverage, and power to Manitoba’s premier performance venue.

A New Sanctuary for a Growing Church: Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel & Sapphire Sapphire recently partnered with Rocky Mountain Calvary Chapel (RMCC) on their brand-new sanctuary in Calgary, AB — a major milestone for a church community that’s been growing steadily for nearly two decades. RMCC has been a valued Sapphire client for almost 20 years. Over that time, their congregation has expanded significantly, eventually outgrowing the space that had served them for years. In

When King Taps opened its Langley location, they wanted an audio system that could match the elevated experience of their restaurant and bar. High-energy music, clear announcements, and even coverage throughout the venue were all essential—but so was a clean, efficient installation. That’s where Sapphire stepped in, using advanced modeling and premium equipment to deliver a superior sound system with fewer speakers and better performance. The Challenge: Maximizing Performance

Learn the costs and benefits of AV solutions for churches in Western Canada. Improve worship engagement with LED walls, audio, and more.

When you step into a boardroom for a meeting or a video conference, you expect to hear and be heard clearly. But have you ever thought about what makes the sound in the room good or bad? Three key factors play a big role in how sound behaves in a room: Noise Floor, NC Rating, and RT60. Let’s break these down and see how they impact both the people in the room (near end) and those on the other side of the video call (far end). Noise Floor: The Background Buzz The Noise Floor i

In the world of professional audio, choosing between line array speakers and point source speakers is a critical decision that can significantly impact the quality and effectiveness of your sound system. Both types of speakers have their unique advantages and are suited to different environments and applications. This article will help you understand when to use line array speakers and when point source speakers are the better choice. Sapphire recommends always enlisting the

LED walls have become an increasingly popular choice for churches looking to enhance their stage presence with dynamic visuals that captivate the congregation. Whether you’re planning to display scenic backgrounds, lyrics, or live video, an LED wall can transform your stage into a vibrant focal point. However, designing an LED wall for a church requires careful consideration of several factors to ensure it meets the needs of your space and audience. 1 . Choosing the Right Su

Calvary Community Church is a cornerstone of its community, offering meaningful worship experiences every week. However, the church’s aging and mismatched PA system was becoming a significant obstacle. With strange echoes, dead spots in the balcony, and poor overall audio quality, the sound system wasn’t matching the power of their message. The time had come to upgrade, and Sapphire was brought in to help reimagine their audio experience. The challenges were clear. The existi

MarketPlace Commodities, a leader in the agricultural trading industry, required a centralized way to display key trading information on their floor. With multiple traders relying on real-time data to make informed decisions, the company needed a solution to display crucial market information in a clear and accessible way. The solution needed to include live data updates for the commodities they trade most frequently, along with opportunities emerging in the market. Unfortun

PCL Construction's North American Headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta, faced critical challenges with their large meeting hall. This multi-purpose space, essential for everything from team meetings to corporate galas, suffered from poor audio coverage, excessive reflective surfaces, and natural light interference that diminished the quality of visual presentations. Furthermore, the room’s lack of flexibility for larger events and an outdated user interface made it difficult to

The City of West Kelowna sought a cutting-edge solution for their Royal Lepage Arena, home to the BCHL West Kelowna Warriors and a beloved community rink. The challenge was clear: they needed a brand new LED center clock that would enhance the game day experience for players, fans, and the community alike. To achieve this, they turned to Sapphire, a trusted name in audiovisual innovation. The Royal Lepage Arena needed a modern LED center clock that would deliver a high-end ga

Celebration Church in Edmonton faced a pressing challenge with their outdated, low-resolution LED wall. The existing wall was at the end of its life, necessitating frequent and costly stage redesigns to maintain a fresh look. The church’s Broadcast ministry, which serves hundreds of online viewers weekly and is featured on the Miracle Channel, required a solution that performed exceptionally well on camera. Furthermore, the new LED wall had to fit perfectly in the available s