At Sapphire, we’re often brought in when systems are technically working, but not delivering the result people expect. That’s a common challenge with choir audio. Too many microphones, inconsistent coverage, and a sound that feels disconnected instead of unified. What should feel natural and musical ends up sounding complicated and uneven. So the goal is simple: make it sound natural, make it consistent, and make it easy to operate. Project Intent The objective with choir aud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sapphire had the opportunity to work with First Assembly Church, a modern Pentecostal church that places great importance on music in their worship services. First Assembly's room presented a unique challenge as it wrapped 270 degrees around the stage, with a large under-balcony area and a low ceiling. The customer wanted to achieve stereo imaging, which was almost impossible in the space. Sapphire stepped in with a new solution that the industry had never seen before. Instea

Centre Street Church (CSC) is the largest church in Canada, with a presence in five campuses, including the central campus, Airdrie campus, Bearspaw campus, South campus, and Bridgeland campus. For over a decade, Sapphire has partnered with CSC, providing major upgrades to all of their campuses. Recently, CSC was facing a challenge as their Bearspaw campus was growing rapidly and needed a permanent home, rather than continuing to rent their existing space. Sapphire stepped up

Sapphire was entrusted with designing an AV system for a cutting-edge energy and resources company, NCS Multistage, that was expanding into a massive research and technology complex. The company required a system that was easy to use and would allow them to host and meet with customers from around the world. Sapphire designed and installed AV solutions for the entire facility, including the main boardroom, customer presentation room, internal meeting and huddle spaces, and a

The Chilliwack School District had a dream: to turn an old university building into a hub for creativity and the arts. But as they took over the premises, they soon realized that the aging AV equipment was holding them back. The classrooms, theatre, gymnasium, and other spaces were in dire need of a major upgrade. Enter Sapphire, Western Canada's leading Audio Visual Systems company. With a team of experts, Sapphire was determined to turn the Chilliwack School District's drea

St. Albert Alliance Church was opening a new worship facility in 2021, and with 10 years of planning almost complete, it was time for their team to begin to collaborate with an audio visual team to bring their vision of a modern church to life, one that was more than just a house of worship, but a central community space surrounded by flexible multi-purpose spaces for various events, activities, and workshops. The vision for St. Albert Alliance Church's new facility was to u

Southside Church was ready to modernize their worship experience and reach further than the walls of the church. They needed a complete solution, including audio, visual, lighting, and broadcast capabilities that would energize their congregation. Sapphire collaborated with Southside Church and US-based consultant Wave to provide the best practical recommendations for their building, while exploring the best possible equipment combination to suit their needs. Southside Church