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Rose Church
Blending Heritage Architecture with Modern AVL
"Nick and the team executed our project flawlessly. We were working with a tight schedule and budget and they found the best solution that perfectly fit our needs. They not only did they do an excellent job with the installation, but took the time to walk our whole team through our new gear and left no question unanswered. We felt so confident walking into our first Sunday!" Jakob Haymond The Rose Church
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Venue Type: Historic Church
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Services Provided:- Full Venue Build-Out
- Custom Electrical Panel Upgrade/Installation
- Custom Audio/Lighting Signal/Power Runs and Floor Ports
- Sound System Installation
- Lighting Installation
- Video Wall Installation
- Streaming Gear Setup (Cameras & Switchers)
- Acoustic Treatment (Wall Panels)
The Challenge
Rose Church is over 100 years old historic building. It's original architecture was never designed to house large scale modern worship services. The existing electrical infrastructure could not support a full professional installation of a modern AVL system without risking damage or failure.
When the client reached out with ambitious plans for the venue, they needed more than just equipment; they needed a partner who understood that design, planning, and infrastructure are just as critical as the gear itself. They didn't want an off-the-shelf solution. They wanted a custom build-out tailored to a space built long before audio amplifiers existed.
Our Approach
Full-Service Design & Installation:
At ToneProper.com, we don’t just drop boxes in and walk away. We take full ownership of the venue experience from draft design through final tuning. For Rose Church, this meant managing every layer of the build-out to ensure this historic space could host engaging and transformative services week after week.
NEC Infrastructure & Automation:
The primary bottleneck was power capacity. To solve this, we installed a completely custom electrical panel built by LynTec. It is not just a power supply. It's a totally remote switchable AVL automation panel with circuit wave management. This allows the client to control their entire venue system from their phone on site, or at home. The LynTec panel combines raw power delivery with full automation for ease of use and reliability.

Audio Design & Tuning
Sound in a 100-year-old building requires careful calibration to respect the acoustics while delivering crystal clear clarity. We installed an FBT Horizon speaker system paired with a Midas Heritage HD96 digital mixing console. These components were tuned together specifically for the venue's unique architectural characteristics, ensuring every seat in the room receives balanced, immersive audio.
Lighting & Visuals
Visual impact is essential for modern worship and events. We integrated an extensive array of Elation Lighting fixtures to create dynamic moods and engagement throughout the space. For video display, we installed a high resolution LEDX Video Wall, providing crisp visuals that complemented the historic stone walls.
Streaming & Production
To keep the content alive for remote audiences via live streaming, we deployed a robust setup using Blackmagic Design cameras and switchers. This ensures a broadcast-quality feed that can be managed seamlessly alongside the on site production.
The Result
The client has since described their experience with the system as "amazing" and noted that they truly "loved it." But beyond their satisfaction, Rose Church now features:
* A power NEC infrastructure capable of supporting any future growth or renovation plans.
* Remote controlled AVL automation for effortless operation.
* Acoustic wall treatments designed to preserve both audio and aesthetic quality for this historic room.
* Full Venue Build-Out: From electrical panels to acoustic panels, lighting, video, and streaming, ToneProper delivered a turnkey solution for the entire building.
Why Choose ToneProper?
The Rose Church project proves that even when you are working with historic constraints and limited capacity, the right design team can create something extraordinary. We don't just install gear; we engineer solutions for complex environments. Whether it is installing the first ever cable runs for a 100-year-old building to tuning speakers in a space not built for them, our rock-solid installation and planning skills ensure your venue sounds exactly like you imagined.
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