Learn About the Church Audio-Video Equipment You Need for Live Streaming

Are you ready to spread your message to more people or help support those unable to attend church service due to physical or transportation issues? Unfortunately, many people in Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas find themselves in this situation, unable to regularly attend worship services for one reason or another.

Fortunately, you can reach these people in a way that makes them feel like they're part of the congregation. To accomplish this, you’ll need the right video, audio, and streaming services.

Let’s take a look at the best church audio video for your needs and how to get set up so that you can stream live church services to reach anyone anywhere in the world.

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The Benefits of Streaming Live Church Services

The growing use of digital technology at worship sites is growing. According to one study, 33% of parishioners surveyed first learned about their church via online channels.

Live streaming can encourage more people to join the church and bring the Word to people that may otherwise never hear your message. In addition, as your streaming services become available to more people, the donations you’ll receive provide the resources you need to reach a broader audience and expand your audio-video capabilities.

If you’re still uncertain, consider this: The Church of England doubled its monthly reach by live streaming services on social media. Additionally, Life.Church is the largest church in America, with a weekly church attendance of over 72,400. It’s known for its YouVersion ministry, which publishes the Bible App, and church services that are broadcast online.

The Right Video

The right camera is critical for live streaming video. Many of today’s cameras incorporate an integrated zoom lens, wireless remote control, and integrated live streaming.

Two important features that affect how your parishioners see the image on screen include the resolution and frame rate. Today’s top cameras offer 4K UHD video, which delivers crystal-clear images. In addition, the higher the frame rate, the better the image quality.

In addition to other camera equipment, you’ll need a tripod to make sure the video remains stable. And of course, high-quality microphones and professional sound systems are essential so that everyone can hear the service. Depending on the equipment you use for recording and live streaming, you’ll also need HDMI, USB, and SD cables, as well as converters to record, edit, and stream audio and video.  

The Right Streaming Services

Streaming technology has made it possible for your congregation to view your services live from anywhere in the world. One of the services we recommend is OBS Studio, free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming.

You can create professional productions that let you tweak every part of your broadcast or recording. For example, users create video fades and customizable transitions when switching between scenes. You can also adjust and preview scenes before making them live to ensure they are just how you want them before your congregation sees them.

OBS Studio supports the most popular streaming platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and IBM Cloud Video.

Are you ready to increase your presence and bring your community together? At AV Specialists, we design and install audio-video solutions for churches throughout Tampa, FL, and the surrounding areas. To learn more about streaming or AV solutions, or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact AV Specialists today.