Churchfront Show 2025 NAB Special

Church Front Show - NAB 2025 & Church Architecture Insights

Episode Summary

Jake Gosselin shares his experience at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Show 2025, highlighting innovative broadcast technology for churches. He and Matt Woltjer also discuss church architecture trends and why thoughtful building design matters for worship spaces.

Show Notes

Timestamps

• 0:08 - Welcome and introduction
• 1:12 - Church Front hiring announcement
• 5:28 - NAB Show 2025 overview
• 6:43 - Hollyland cameras for vertical video
• 7:12 - Lyntec power sequencing systems
• 11:14 - Canon CR-N100 PTZ camera
• 12:33 - Church Front's studio camera setup (CR-N500 & CR-N300)
• 15:05 - Canon RC-IP1000 PTZ controller
• 17:40 - Canon C400 cinema camera
• 20:31 - Allen & Heath AHM matrix mixing system
• 24:18 - DiGiCo Quantum mixing console
• 25:39 - Blackmagic Design booth and new gear
• 27:47 - SMPTE 2110 IP video protocol benefits
• 32:16 - Blackmagic Pyxis 6K camera
• 33:55 - ATEM Mini Extreme ISO G2 switcher
• 36:01 - ATEM Constellation switchers
• 41:02 - PTZOptics Hive Studio for remote camera operation
• 42:07 - Meeting PTZOptics team
• 43:07 - Santa Barbara church architecture discussion
• 44:45 - Why modern churches favor utilitarian buildings
• 48:15 - Economic factors affecting church construction
• 52:49 - Revitalizing vs. building new facilities
• 54:16 - Church growth strategies and building acquisition

Key Topics

Church Front Job Opening

• AVL Technician position available at Church Front (Melbourne, FL)
• Apply at churchfront.com/avl-technician
• Responsibilities include equipment rack assembly and system deployment

NAB Show Highlights

Lyntec Power Sequencing

• Integrates power sequencing into electrical panels
• Offers motorized circuit breakers and remote control
• Provides flexibility for system automation in new church builds

Canon Camera Technology

• CR-N100: More affordable alternative to the CR-N300 (no SDI, but keeps NDI capability)
• CR-N500: High-quality PTZ now used in Church Front studio
• C400: Cinema camera alternative to the RED Komodo with Canon's color science and autofocus

Allen & Heath AHM

• Matrix mixing system for simpler audio control
• Perfect for events requiring basic microphone and playback functionality
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