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Sutherland Sight & Sound, 3235 Roberson Road, Florence, AL (2024)

08/14/2024

A few pics of a custom flypack design & build we provided for a local television studio. Loaded with five Blackmagic Designs USRA Broadcast cams w/Fujinon glass and SMPTE studio fiber links for power/video/tally/comms to the cameras. An ATEM Constellation 8K provides the switching control from an ATEM Advanced Panel. An ATEM Camera Control panel for paint, shading, iris and shutter control on the cameras from the flypack, leaving the camera ops free to just aim and shoot.

The entire system is genlocked for less than 1 line of delay (not 1 frame....but one line within a single frame!) Master control is also equipped with dual vectorscopes for the shading station, ISO and program recording of all cameras via the Atomos Shogum Studio II, a Clear-Com headset system and a Teradek Prism streaming encoder.

08/09/2024

Welcome back students!

Sutherland's recently completed smart classroom installations at University of Tennessee Southern. We have now equipped 22 classrooms with our custom Lecture Capture System.

Our system makes it easy for the instructors to automatically stream and capture their lectures. A single button powers on the entire system and prompts the instructor to enter the class info on the touchscreen. A Panasonic PTZ camera captures video while pulling classroom audio from a Shure ceiling mic into the Extron SMP 111 Streaming Media Processor for recording. The system simultaneously pushes a live stream to MS Teams or Zoom via a Blackmagic Web Presenter.

Once the class session is complete, an HD recording of the entire class is automatically uploaded to the UT Southern Kaltura Content Management System (CMS). The Extron IPCP Pro S1 controller is the brain of each classroom with an Extron IN1608xi switcher/scaler sending video to a 70" display in the room. Instructors can display the in-room PC, connect their own laptop, or share content to the screen wirelessly from their iPhone/iPad/Android via the Extron Sharelink 500 Pro.

We believe having an easy-to-use system is paramount in the adoption of new technology and this system certainly delivers! Now kids...just because we can automatically record and publish all your courses to the internet, that doesn't mean you should skip class!

07/28/2024

Last week, we were privileged to once again provide audio, rigging, lighting, power, and more for the 3-day Saddle Up for St. Jude’s Trail Ride in Tuscumbia. Along with many terrific openers, we were pleased to work with headliners Shenandoah, Josh Brannon Band, and Craig Morgan.

This is such a special event that we look forward to every year. Another record breaking year of giving back to St. Judes. Huge thanks to Dr. Jimmy Gardiner and his entire team for all they do for such a worthy cause.

[some photos are compliments of The Quad-Cities Daily]

07/12/2024

On July 3rd, we once again took our talents to Waynesboro, Tennessee to provide audio, lighting, power, and more for the City of Waynesboro’s annual Independence Day Celebration. This year, LOCASH took on Stage 64.

For main audio, we provided JBL VerTec 4887 line array cabinets on Crown I-Tech amplification and processing. These were flown over JBL VerTec 4882 Subwoofers. We also utilized JBL SRX928 subwoofers to round out the punch. JBL VRX932s gave us exactly what we needed for center fills. We also deployed left and right flank arrays systems to fill in this wide space. These were all controlled by the Allen & Heath Avantis console.

For lighting, we used (8) Elation SixPar 200s for an IP-65 rated front wash. As always, we used our workhorse Elation DTW 350 audience blinders. For effects, we utilized (6) Chauvet R2X Wash, (4) ADJ ELED bars, (4) Elation Platinum Spot 15r, and (4) Elation Fuse 350 wash. These were all controlled by our Jands Vista console.

We used our Kohler 60Kw and Motion Labs PD to power the show.

It’s always been a pleasure to work with John Hickman and the City of Waynesboro. We can’t wait to do another!

07/12/2024

We had a busy 4th of July week. We were honored to work with The Grisham Group and The City of Decatur, Alabama - on the Spirit of America Celebration! This year, this historic stage was graced by Ally Free, Roads Below, Frankie Ballard, and Easton Corbin.

We provided our JBL VerTec 4888 line array cabinets over VerTec 4880 dual-18”subwoofers all powered by Crown I-Tech Amplifiers. We use Performance Manager at FOH to monitor the performance of both the amplifiers and PA. We used the always-reliable JBL VP7212 powered monitors for crisp on-stage mixes. Yamaha Rio-3224 stage boxes alwayss give us top-notch preamps. These were all controlled by Yamaha CL5s at monitor world and front-of-house.

For lighting, we provided (10) ADJ HydroWash X7s for downstage (front) wash. We also used (4) Elation DTW 350 blinders for crowd interaction. We used (6) Chauvet Maverick MK1 Spots for impressive spot/gobo effects. For upstage (back) wash, we used (6) of our Martin MAC Aura XIPs alongside the rock-solid (4) Elation Fuse 350 wash. We also deployed (9) ADJ Ultra Kling Bar 18s to line the star thrust. (2) Lycian 1275 Follow Spots completed our lighting rig. These fixtures were all controlled by the Chamsys MQ50.

We also used our Kohler 60Kw Generator and Motion Labs 3-Phase PD system to juice the whole show!

We had a blast working with The Grisham Group and are looking forward to future endeavors!

06/11/2024

This weekend we were thrilled to work with Jay Harrison and the wonderful crew at United We Stand- this time in Collinwood, TN.

We provided staging, sound, video, lighting, power distribution, and more.

It was a true pleasure to work with the teams from Robbie Cummings, Blessing Offor, and Rhett Walker's camps. We can't wait to partner again soon!

06/11/2024

Last week, we once again traveled to Tuscaloosa to work with the University of Alabama System's Board of Trustees.

We always enjoy this chance to provide a full livestream/archival service.

Using our BlackMagic Design HD8 Switcher, we inputted 5 cameras, full screen graphics, and our Mac/ProPresenter lower-thirds rig for names and subtitles throughout the meetings. We also used this to feed auxiliary mixes to the in-house LED Wall and the presenter's confidence monitor.

Our Teradek Wave allowed for reliable video stream encoding.

We provided our full BlackMagic Design video ecosystem using USRA Production Cameras and Pocket Cinema 6K for auxiliary/roaming applications.

Thanks again to the UAS Board of Trustees and their crew. We're looking forward to working together on future meetings.

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Contact us today for all of your production needs!

05/03/2024

This week we were fortunate to partner with Caterpillar Mississippi for their all-employee meeting for Q1.

We provided (6) DAS Audio Vantec 20a active line array cabinets for mains with (2) JBL VP7210/95DP active front fills. We also used our JBL SRX828 active subwoofer for low presence. (2) JBL PRX812w’s were placed on stage for monitors so that the presenters could easily interact with employee’s questions. We used (4) of our Shure SLX-D SM58 wireless handhelds and Wireless Workbench for reliable and easily deployable RF. These were all controlled by the Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital console.

To allow for easily legible presentations, we provided our Absen 2.9mm Pitch LED Wall with Novastar Processing. We also used (2) 43.5-inch confidence monitors for the presenters. These were controlled by our Roland V-40HD Video Switcher.

We used our ProFlex Stage decks to offer a solid 24’w x 12’d surface with stairs.

The meeting was powered by our 60kW generator using our Motion Labs 3-phase power distribution system.

A big thanks to everyone at Caterpillar Mississippi for their continued business. We look forward to future endeavors with your team!

DAS Audio JBL Professional Roland ALLEN & HEATH

04/14/2024

We recently worked with our good friends at First Church of Cookeville, TN to upgrade their video presentation system. We integrated Dual 4000 x 2250 16:9 ratio Aurora 3.91 pitch LED walls with a single Manimage LED F-706s dual input processor. Their content is fed by a PC running ProPresenter 7. The image can be mirrored, independent or continuous split between the video walls.
Thanks to Bro Josh Hodum and the great folks at First Church. Contact us today for all of your LED wall and presentation needs! Aurora LED

04/14/2024

Always an absolute pleasure to provide sound reinforcement for the University of Alabama’s A-Day Captain’s Ceremony. We deployed (6) DAS Audio Vantec 20a active line array cabinets that bring not only powerful output but extreme vocal clarity. We also used JBL VP7210/95DP active side-fills. These were controlled by our Allen & Heath SQ5 digital console. A big thanks to the UA Intercollegiate Athletics department for trusting us each year. You might recognize some familiar faces! Can we get a ROLL TIDE? University of Alabama Athletics DAS Audio ALLEN & HEATH JBL Professional

02/07/2024

Looking to plan your upcoming event? The SSS Production team has you covered! With experts in event management, audio, video, lighting, staging, and more, we're equipped and ready to make your next show a huge success. Contact us today to begin making your dream event a reality.

05/18/2020

Hey folks, we know a lot of you are still looking for the new Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro. We received a large shipment of these today, so first come first serve. We can't advertise our outstanding price on these, but you can be it's better than you'll find online....and we have stock!

07/16/2019

While you're visiting the US Space and Rocket Center, be sure to check out the largest indoor full HD video screen in Alabama. It's hard to compare anything to the majesty of the Saturn V rocket in the Davidson Center, but we were pleased to design and install a 30' wide x 17' tall LED video screen for special presentation. No scaling needed as this display is a true 1920 x 1080 LED pixels. We also installed a new sound system in the 500' long Davidson Center to replace the old system that was inadequate. The new system has 18 individually delayed speakers zones down the length of the hall. The entire system is controlled from an Extron Pro touchscreen, with Biamp Tesira for DSP and Powersoft amplifiers.

07/16/2019

If you haven't been out to visit the new Intuitive Planetarium at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, this would be a great month to do so! This is the first 8K Laser Planetarium in the world. Sutherland's was honored to be chosen to design and integrate a Lucasfilm THX approved sound system for the new planetarium. Utilizing THX components from JBL, amplification from Powersoft and digital mixing from Yamaha, Sutherland's provided a fully-digital Dante based design that sounds as spectacular as it looks.

03/07/2019

Sutherland's Design & Integration team recently completed a complete sound, video and lighting installation for the Performing Arts Center at the new Florence Middle School. Lighting design based around the ETC Sensor IQ system to control power to all LED fixtures and 10v LED house lighting. ETC Colorsource fixtues with ellipsoidal and fresnel lens tubes (which are specatular), Innovox/Powesoft hybrid line array system which gives perfect pattern control for the room and gain for days with actors on the stage and a Vivitek Laser-based HD video system. The team also completed AV installations for the new gym and cafeteria. We expect great productions from the students at FMS! Thanks for asking Sutherland's to be part of this state-of-the-art facility!

02/24/2019

Many thanks to the Challenge Youth Conference board of directors for inviting Sutherland Sight and Sound to lead the AV production for the 20th year at C*C. Great event, great speakers, great kids! Specatular video on 30' x 17' 2mm videowalls, top notch sound, awesome lighting and of course a production crew that can't be beat!

02/22/2019

Sneak peak of Sutherland's production team load in for the C*C 2019 Youth Conference in Pigeon Forge. It may be raining outside, but we're expecting a deluge of 16,000 kids in the LeConte Center tonight!

12/19/2018

Sutherland's recently completed a full design and installation of new audio, video, lighting, and control systems at Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the great group of AV volunteers and musicians at this church in Huntsville, Alabama!

The audio system includes a Yamaha CL5 72 channel digital console, 24 channels of Shure ULDX wireless (which integrate perfectly with the CL5, allowing all wireless parameters to adjustment directly from the mixing console), Biamp TesiraForte DSPs, Powersoft amps, and Innovox Hybrid Line Arrays and fills. An IEM system for the musicans put the monitor control in their hands, making life easier for the FoH guys. All audio transport is via a Dante gigabit backbone.

The video system consists of five Panasonic AW-HE130 PTZ cameras, two JVC tripod cameras, and a Blackmagic ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K video mixer. Screens by Dalite and Vivitec Laser Projectors for the audience. Datavideo streaming appliance for live broadcasting capabilities. Blackmagic Hyperdeck Pros for recording and editing system on iMac Pros.

The stage lighting system is 100% LED, with Chauvet Ovation series ellipsoidal and fresnel fixtures. Martin RUSH MH1 moving head LED fixtures round out the lighting design for special effect/event lighting. All lighting control is accomplished by a volunteer-friendly Jands Vista system.

Finally, we designed an acoustical treatment plan to correct the room acoustics and a user-friendly Extron touchscreen control system to manage all AV power sequencing.

Let us know how Sutherland's can help your church upgrade to the next level!

12/10/2018

Sure is cold back here in North Alabama, but the Sutherland's crew was down south for a large scale multi-unit AV integration at Florida State University. We designed and installed a complete AV system for 800 student residents of Stadium Enclave, including an outdoor 21' x 12' jumbotron around the pool area. We also installed AV systems for the clubhouse, lounge, fitness center, gameroom, volleyball courts, gameday pavillion and study hall. The entire AV system rides on a gigabit network backbone and can be operated from multiple Control4 touchscreens or wirelessly via an iPad. No task is too big or complex for this awesome team of integrators!

11/15/2018

Sutherland Sight and Sound production crew working hard at the CMA's during rehearsals and the big show tonight! Great job guys....backstage crews are the real superstars!

09/13/2018

The SSS crew was flying high this week to install a new JBL VRX line array system at Mountain Chapel UMC in Birmingham. Safely rigging a line array at over 40' was no problem for our skilled team. Complemented with new Crown DriveCore amplifiers and Ashly DSP, the sound quality really knocked the socks off the customer! Consistent, even coverage from the front row all the way to the top of the balcony. Be sure to give Sutherland's a call to let us design and install your next audio upgrade!

09/13/2018

Congratulations to Faith Church on the successful launch of their new Lawrenceburg Campus! It's always a pleasure be back at Faith again to work with the outstanding tech staff at the main campus. Sutherland's upgraded the main cameras to the new Panasonic AJ-PX800 2/3" with Canon lenses and rear zoom/focus controls. Awesome video quality for both the local and remote campus. Thanks again guys!

09/05/2018

Worship Space Transformation! Thanks to Central Church of Christ in Athens, AL for calling on Sutherland's to upgrade the lighting and video systems in the main auditorium. New Chauvet Ovation LED house and stage lighting was installed along with two new Vivitek 8K lumen laser projectors. All lighting fixtures are individually controllable via wireless DMX and a Blackmagic Designs ATEM 2 M/E video system drives independent outputs to the projectors, confidence monitors, overflow room and internet streaming. Give Sutherland's a call to get our design team working on your next upgrade!

09/05/2018

Sorry for the lack of updates to our page, but we've been jammed packed with installs over the last few months. A few pics from another MDU project in Michigan at Grand Valley State. It's always good when the developers ask you back to design and install the AV systems for their new project. A few pics from The Alpine in Allendale....a Control4 based AV system in Clubhouse, covering 9 zones of distributed audio and video in Fitness Rooms, Club Lounge, Dolby 9.2 Theater, Lobbys, Outdoor Pool and Gamerooms.

06/13/2018

Big Screen! SSS designed and installed a new projection and HD video distribution system at the Thurber Arts Center at Randolph school in Huntsville. The 20' wide screen is brilliantly illuminated by a 18k lumen Digital Projection laser projector. Also, we replaced the old analog video system by upgrading to a state-of-the-art Extron HDbaseT video distribution system throughout the facility. Great folks at Randolph!

05/24/2018

We just installed two Vivitek DU9800z 18000 lumen full HD laser projectors and two Dalite 18' x 10' front projection screens that are absolutely amazing! Also, we upgraded the sanctuary video system with four of the Panasonic AW-HE130 PTZ HD cameras. Throw in a Yamaha QL5 and a High End Systems HedgeHog4 lighting console and these guys are ready to go! Always at pleasure to work with Matt and Adam over at Trinity UMC! Thanks for calling on Sutherland's for upgrades during the renovation of the New Room!

05/14/2018

Big day for Center Grove UMC in Huntsville as they move into their new building and have their first soft-opening service. Sutherland's recently completed the design & installation of a complete audio, video, lighting and mesh-wireless network systems. The fine folks at Center Grove UMC have been a tremendous pleasure to work with! The JBL line array sound system provides smooth, even coverage across the whole sanctuary. Of course, it always helps to have four 18" subs stealthily recessed under the stage for that sound you can really feel! If you're planning a new facility or renovation, be sure to reach out to Sutherland Sight and Sound for our expertise!

04/17/2018

Lights, Camera, Action! Last year we outfitted the new television studios at Oakwood University's Peters Media Center with a full LED lighting package. Recently, OU called in Sutherland's Design and Install team to integrate a sound and video system to support special events and board meetings in studio. The system needed to be simple-to-operate with very little user interaction required.

We integrated a custom system to allow touchscreen control of system power, volume, source selection, motorized screens and wireless video collaboration. This was implemented using Extron TouchLink Pro control processors and IN1608xi HDBaseT 4:4:4 video processor. A Dante-based audio backbone is controlled by Biamp Tesira DSP's which in turn automatically mix 16 channels of Sennheiser wireless. Top it all off with some Vivitek 10K laser HD projectors and Dalite screens. Thanks again to the fine folks at Oakwood for calling on Sutherland's!

03/14/2018

Play Ball! Thanks to the City of Athen for asking Sutherland's to upgrade the sound systems at Athens Sportsplex. We replaced the aging sound systems on 12 baseball fields with new One Systems outdoor speakers, wireless mics, Nexia DSPs and RED1 wall controllers. It's a simple-to-use system that can be configured to cover individual fields or combined field coverage with just the touch of a button. The ballfields sound great and are a big step forward for the Sportsplex! Soccer fields will be upgraded soon!

02/27/2018

It's not every day you get to install a new 4K Laser Projector in a building with more computational processing power than NASA. Thanks to Alabama Supercomputer Authority for calling on Sutherland's Design and Install team to upgrade their conference room with a new Digital Projection E-Vision Laser 4K projector..

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