🎥 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.

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

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

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the demand for high-quality audiovisual (AV) systems has skyrocketed. Whether it’s...

In today’s fast-paced world of live broadcasting, LED walls have become an indispensable asset for creating captivating visual...

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

Platform Calgary stands as a beacon of innovation and startup incubation in the Calgary business scene. Given its bustling schedule and critical role in fostering new ventures, the organization could not afford any downtime while completing their audiovisual upgrade. Platform Calgary required a flexible, user-friendly system, perfectly integrated to accommodate remote participants, all while being installed in limited windows of availability. Recognizing the complexities of t

In the fast-paced world of education, schools are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the learning environment and cater to the diverse needs of their students. Abbotsford Christian School (ACS) recently embarked on an ambitious project to construct a large room known as the learning commons, which would serve as a library, meeting space, and performance hall. However, they faced a significant challenge in integrating audio, video, and lighting systems that could ac

The Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons is a world class performance facility in Calgary, Alberta. When they engaged Sapphire in 2020, they were faced with a problem. Their existing PA system was 18 years old and was designed with the primary purpose of serving the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - this meant that outside acts often overlooked the venue based on the performance of the audio system. The requirement from the Calgary Philharmonic was a discreet system with