{"id":474204,"date":"2024-10-23T16:52:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/?post_type=press-release&p=474204"},"modified":"2025-05-07T11:53:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T09:53:06","slug":"willow-creek-leads-worship-audio-innovation-with-l-acoustics-l-series-professional-sound-system-installation","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/www.l-acoustics.com\/fr\/press-releases\/willow-creek-leads-worship-audio-innovation-with-l-acoustics-l-series-professional-sound-system-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Willow Creek Leads Worship Audio Innovation with L-Acoustics L Series Professional Sound System Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Clark installs cutting-edge L2 and L2D professional sound system enclosures in one of North America’s largest auditoriums, setting a new standard for house of worship audio<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SOUTH BARRINGTON, Illinois \u2013 October 2024 \u2013<\/strong> Willow Creek Community Church, a pioneer in contemporary worship, has set the bar for audio excellence in houses of worship. In collaboration with integration partner Clark, the church recently installed a new L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system in its 7,200-seat auditorium\u2014one of the largest of its kind in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The L Series professional sound system, featuring patented Progressive Ultra-Dense Line Source (PULS) technology, has transformed the worship experience at Willow Creek. Front-of-house engineer Fernando Gamas describes the upgrade as a \u201cgame changer,\u201d noting significant improvements in coverage, clarity, and overall sound quality. \u201cOur previous PA system, nearly 20 years old, struggled to provide full coverage for every seat. I had to run that system very conservatively, at around 88 to 90 dBA for services, to avoid complaints about the volume and the harshness of the sound,\u201d Gamas explains. \u201cWith the L Series, we\u2019re now able to run at higher volumes\u2014averaging between 90 and 93 dBA, sometimes as high as 95\u2014while maintaining an excellent sonic signature that\u2019s smooth, clear, and engaging. Plus, intelligibility is maintained throughout every decibel level. Speech feels intimate and right in your face and music feels big and dynamic at any volume.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Willow Creek Community Church\u2019s flagship campus north of Chicago has installed a new L-Acoustics L Series loudspeaker system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clark provided the design and integration of the new system<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The new left-right system comprises hangs of two L2<\/a> over one L2D<\/a> per side, driven by six 7.16i<\/a> amplified controllers, paired with adjacent out-fill arrays of one L2 over one L2D, driven by four more LA7.16i. A dozen KS28<\/a> subs are split six per side and flown, complemented by a center cluster of six more KS28, all powered by three LA12X<\/a>. Over 100 ultra-compact 5XT<\/a> coaxials, plus nine A15i<\/a> ring delay enclosures, are deployed out in the house to cover the massive balcony area, while a compact A10i<\/a> setup onstage provides a monitoring system for the pastors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A standout feature of the L Series is its versatile directivity, uniquely allowing Willow Creek\u2019s enclosures to use a combination of cardioid and supercardioid configurations, which reduces rear rejection by up to 15 dB. This capability is crucial for managing stage audio and enhancing spoken word clarity\u2014a key consideration for Willow Creek\u2019s diverse programming. \u201cThat\u2019s a huge win for an organization like this with all of the speaking mics and other things that they have on stage, and it\u2019s very helpful with the spoken word as well as music,\u201d says Gamas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L2 and L2D arrays deliver exceptional intelligibility and coverage throughout Willow Creek\u2019s massive 7,200-seat auditorium<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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L-Acoustics A15i enclosures provide supplemental balcony-fill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

JB Bowling, Clark\u2019s vice president, emphasizes the unique challenges and opportunities presented by Willow Creek\u2019s auditorium. \u201cWhen you consider the combination of size and seating, this auditorium is truly one-of-a-kind in North America. It\u2019s got a 100-foot proscenium opening and an 80-foot fly house\u2014it\u2019s huge,\u201d he notes. \u201cL Series\u2019 compact form factor and solid power output made it the perfect choice for such a distinctive venue. It didn’t affect any of the sight lines or get in the way of any of the line sets or moving bridges. Yet there\u2019s enough displacement in those boxes that it was able to sonically cover this massive room. Small footprint, big displacement: perfect combination.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Willow Creek production director Dave Cooke says that the impact of the new professional sound system was immediately apparent: \u201cWalking into the back of the auditorium during a Sunday service, I was struck by the incredible sound quality reaching all the way to the rear of the room,\u201d he recalls. \u201cIt was everything we were looking for in a sound system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ultra-compact 5XT coaxials supply under-balcony coverage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Willow Creek\u2019s house-left L Series and KS28 sub arrays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Gamas, the benefits extend beyond the main PA. He now uses a pair of X8i speakers as reference monitors at the FOH position, experiencing seamless transition between them and the main arrays. \u201cThe mixes translate perfectly between the nearfields and the main professional sound system, enhancing our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality audio throughout the venue,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The L Series installation at Willow Creek Community Church demonstrates how innovative sound technology can enhance the worship experience, setting a new standard for audio quality and coverage in large-scale religious venues. \u201cL Series at Willow Creek sounds absolutely spectacular. L-Acoustics\u2019 patented waveguides are just amazing, pristine, and clear. L Series is truly a product that delivers,\u201d Bowling concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The church\u2019s center KS28 sub hang and A15i Wide down-fill<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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X8i speakers serve as reference monitors at the FOH position<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For more information on Willow Creek Community Church, visit\u00a0w<\/a>ww.willowcreek.org<\/a>. Clark can be found online at\u00a0www.clark.is<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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