Church360 has completed a major audio upgrade with the installation of a Meyer Sound PANTHER large-format linear line array system, bringing concert-grade clarity and consistent coverage to the church’s 2,700-seat sanctuary.

The new system supports weekly worship services as well as concerts, conferences and other large events. It marks the culmination of an eight-year vision by Steve Constantino, Church360’s technical director and lead audio engineer.

“When I first started here, the existing system was already at the end of its life,” Constantino said. “We had significant inconsistencies across the room. Every seat sounded different. My goal was to give every seat the same experience — the same clarity and energy.”

Constantino, who previously toured with Clair Global, had already installed a Meyer Sound LEOPARD system in the church’s student ministry building. The performance of that system made Meyer Sound the top choice for the main sanctuary upgrade.

“Everyone loved the sound of that room. The clarity, the fullness — we knew we wanted that on a bigger scale,” he said.

The final design includes two arrays of 10 PANTHER loudspeakers, supported by LEOPARD arrays for side coverage. ULTRA-X20, ULTRA-X40 and UPQ loudspeakers provide fill and balcony support, while 17 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements handle the low end. The system is powered by 11 Galileo GALAXY processors and operates on a Milan AVB network, with a full analog backup in place.

“I wanted a system that wouldn’t be anywhere near its limits,” Constantino said. “We host concerts, conferences and special productions. I needed something with headroom, stability and coverage.”

The system was installed in collaboration with AV integrator Pro Audio Video, led by David Leuschner, with support from Entertainment Manufacturing Group, which handled rigging and cabling. All loudspeakers are flown on chain motors for easy servicing.

Installation was completed in two phases: an initial deployment in time for Easter, followed by a second round of tuning and adjustments. Two additional ULTRA-X20 front fills were added after the team had a few weeks of live use.

“It was worth every bit of effort,” Constantino said. “We had staff members poking their heads into the room during tuning week saying, ‘Wow, this sounds great.’”

One of the most noticeable improvements, he said, is in speech intelligibility. “It doesn’t sound like the pastor is coming through a P.A. system — it sounds like he’s just talking to you in the room.”

The system has also improved Church360’s weekly livestream, which reaches more than 2,500 people. “I’m not fighting the P.A. anymore,” Constantino said. “What I hear in the room matches what I’m sending out.”

In a nod to Meyer Sound’s legacy products, the company also agreed to custom-manufacture a pair of discontinued CAL column loudspeakers for use in the church lobby.

Leuschner said the success of the project came down to strong collaboration.

“This was a rare project where the integrator, manufacturer and end user all aligned,” he said. “And when that happens, it’s magic.”