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Ice Arena Audio System Installation

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Ice Arena Installation
Ice Arena Installation

The City of Berkley asked Mercury Sound & Lighting to design an audio system that would be budget conscious but still give great audio coverage and quality.  We have worked with several cities and municipalities and understand how to incorporate quality into a tight budget.  Mercury installed JBL Control 28 speakers throughout the arena.  These speakers  are a high output indoor/outdoor loudspeaker.  They were powered with crown CDi amplifiers and controlled by a DBX Zone Controller to allow different inputs to be used throughout the arena.  The new system will be used for various events held at the arena including hockey games, figure skating and even public open skate.  Mercury Sound & Lighting can provide audio installation for all types of venues including ice arena’s, stadiums and all other venue types.  MSL is a direct manufacturer dealer for countless audio, lighting and video brands.  Our team will work relentlessly to design an audio visual system that fits your needs.  Contact us today for more information!

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Club Audio Visual Installation- iHookah

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Mercury Sound & Lighting has installed audio visual elements for hundreds of bars and clubs in Michigan.  We were asked to create a system for iHookah that would provide a laid back atmosphere for people to relax and be entertained.  The system was to combine an audio system and video screens throughout the lounge.  The owner of iHookah wanted to create a situation where his customers could sit anywhere in the lounge and be able to see a tv screen and hear audio no matter what seating option they chose. Mercury was up for the challenge for the club audio visual installation.

Installing a sound system at a hookah lounge is an important consideration for creating an enjoyable atmosphere for guests. There are several factors to consider when installing a sound system in a hookah lounge.

First, it is important to choose a sound system that is suitable for the size and layout of the lounge. The sound system should be able to provide sufficient volume and coverage for the entire space, without causing excess noise or disturbance to neighbors. A professional audio engineer or contractor can help you determine the appropriate size and placement of speakers and other equipment.

Second, it is important to consider the type of music and entertainment that will be played at the hookah lounge. Different music genres may require different sound system setups, such as a more powerful system for live bands or a more subtle system for background music. It is also important to consider the quality of the sound system, as poor sound quality can ruin the listening experience for guests.

Third, it is important to consider the aesthetics of the sound system. The speakers and other equipment should be visually appealing and blend in with the decor of the hookah lounge. In addition, the cables and wiring should be hidden or neatly organized to maintain a clean and visually appealing space.

Fourth, it is important to consider the maintenance and upkeep of the sound system. The sound system should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure that it is in good working order. It is also important to have a plan in place for addressing any issues or repairs that may arise.

Overall, installing a sound system at a hookah lounge requires careful planning and consideration. By taking the time to choose the right equipment and ensure that it is installed and maintained properly, you can create an enjoyable and immersive atmosphere for your guests.

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Mercury installed a total of 8 JBL Control 28 Speakers throughout the space.  It was powered by Crown CDi amplifiers and a DBX zone controller was used for processing.   The system was split off into four separate zones so that different volumes and inputs could be controlled in different areas of the lounge.

iHookah has a full surround wall of windows.  This posed for a challenging situation with flat screen TVs.  They could not be mounted on the wall (since made of glass) so Mercury came up with an alternate option.  A total of 13 43″ TVs were installed around the space.  Mercury used double mounted ceiling mounts to hang the display’s from the ceiling in a configuration that would put them back to back allowing for viewing on both sides of the TV.  Another 3 71″ televisions were mounted over the bar area for a massive television wall.

It doesn’t matter how large or small your project is.  The professionals at Mercury Sound & Lighting can choose an audio visual system that will meet your needs. Give us a call today and let us start on your project!

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Wedding Lighting Michigan

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Palazzo Grande- Backdrop Uplight and SpotWedding Lighting has become increasingly popular over the past few years.  While Mercury Sound and Lighting is a full production company, no event is too large or too small.  We have a wide range of rental products including both high end and budget fixtures for wedding lighting.  We are located in Novi, Michigan but we service all of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio with wedding lighting rentals.  Our services include uplighting, pin spots, custom monograms, intelligent lighting, and pattern lighting.

Uplighting is the most popular lighting effect used for weddings today.  It is a simple and cost effective way to transform any space.  We use several different fixtures to accomplish our uplighting. These range from conventional fixture’s to LED washes.  We offer uplighting packages that start at $250 for the budget conscious couple all the way to high end uplighting packages.  With LED lighting, we can accomplish millions of color options including the option to have the room change colors throughout the wedding. Our trained technician can stay throughout your big night to make sure you don’t have any worries.  They can definitely create the mood you are looking for.

If you’ve ever eaten at a nice Italian Restaurant or a restaurant like J. Alexander’s or PF Changs then you’ve noticed how lighting can be dim and set a mood without loosing lighting where you need it.  This method is called pin spotting.  We can create this same mood at your wedding.  Our trained professionals can mount pin spots to spot all of the things that are important to you such as center pieces, the wedding cake, head table, card table and so many other areas.  This allows us to dim the natural lighting in the room, but not loose light where we need it thus creating a more “romantic” feel and much more of a glow from your wall washes.

Pin Spotting and Wall Washes are definitely our most common lighting options; however, we offer so much more.  Please check through our web page to see our other options including truss, movers, pattern lighting and custom monograms.  Mercury Sound & Lighting is your premiere wedding lighting company here in Michigan.  Contact one of our sales reps today to discuss how Mercury Weddings can make your dream wedding come true!

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Audio Visual Rental- Michigan

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Audio Visual is a very important aspect for any business, non-profit, or House of Worship.  Company training, business meetings, conventions and special events are crucial to a thriving business.  It is important that you choose the right a/v equipment and rental company to make these events a success.  There are many markets in need of these equipment rentals such as entertainment, education, or religious organizations.  It is important that your information is seen and your message is being heard.

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Audio visual equipment has come a long way in the past decade.  The times of using an overhead projector and writing on transparencies have come and gone.  Today, technology is so much greater.  Your corporate event presentation or church sound system should also evolve with the changes in new technology.  Your company may have some in-house audio visual equipment, but when planning a larger scale event it may be necessary to out-source your A/V needs. This is where a company like Mercury Sound & Lighting can team up with your organization and help make your event flawless.  An audio visual company will have all of the equipment that you need that is up to date and on the edge of new technology.  Mercury will also have the trained staff and technicians to set this equipment up for you and operate it throughout your event.

It doesn’t matter how large or small your event or building is.  We have the right equipment and techs to serve meetings as small as 5 and as large as thousands.  You can rent a laptop and projector or have MSL put together a full blown production for you.  Our equipment rentals and staff will exceed your expectations and take your worry away.

Located in Novi, Michigan Mercury Sound & Lighting offer’s thousands of products to help make your event something special.  From Projectors and Screens, to Audio and Lighting, Mercury has you covered.  Even though we are located near Detroit, we serve the entire state of Michigan and nationwide.  Give us a call and let us start planning your next corporate event!

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Michigan Sound System Installation

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AMX Touch Panels - Touch Screens installation serviceProfessional audio system’s are used today in a variety of applications. Some of these applications include Houses of Worship, Schools, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, and Corporate Environments. Whichever your application, it is important to choose the right audio solution and products to fit your environment. A professional sound company assists in customizing an audio system to meet these needs. Mercury Sound & Lighting provides its clients with a professional design unique to their situation as we have worked within Michigan sound system installation service. It is not as simple as throwing a couple of speakers on the wall and calling it a day. It is important for an audio company to take the time to measure the space and design a system that will create even coverage and an SPL that is sufficient for the type of application the system is being designed for.

Often times, we find that our clients have had previous experiences where the end result and needs of the system were not researched well enough by the “installer” (specifically Houses of Worship). We have a saying here that most House’s of Worship will experience 4 audio systems for their auditorium, gospel choir, and band. The first system always goes to the lowest bidder. Of course, this is understandable. While we breath and live audio, it is not always the most important factor when a new House of Worship is going up and we understand that.

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Worship Audio – 5 Ways to Evaluate Your Mix

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An audio engineer should constantly be critiquing his mix. A mix may be perfect, but worship is constantly flowing and a simple changing of songs could require your mix to change. It is important that you take these factors into account when you are on your instrument, the sound board!

1. Can you hear all of the instruments and singers?

I often find worship services tobe a bit frustrating when I’m visiting, helping the audio team, and I cannot hear all ofthe different elements that I see on the stage. As a worship leader myself, Iunderstand how hard our team works to get everything right and the last thing I’dwant is for one of our team members to not be heard. The best way for you tocritique your mix is to close your eyes and see if you can point out each instrumentand singer in the mix. If you can’t hear a certain piece, is it because the level is toolow or is it competing with another instrument or singer?

2. Can you hear the Worship Leader or is he buried in the mix?

The Worship Leader is the most important piece to your puzzle. It is absolutely essential that hestands out in your mix and that his voice is clear and intelligible. The congregation is listening for the lead and this is what they follow. A good trick that I like to use is tweaking the treble a bit on this channel. You won’t have to turn him/her up too loud toget it to punch through. Brightening up the lead vocal will help it cut through andstand out in the mix.

3. Do I hear more sound coming from the House or from the Stage?

Stage volumeis a constant problem in many churches. Personal Monitor Mixing and In-Ears havehelped this quite a bit, but not every house of worship is using in-ears as their monitoring solution. If your stage volume is louder than your house volume then youmight as well kiss that great mix good-bye! Often, churches do not want the soundpassing a certain decibel rating. If this is the case, then you and your worship bandhave to find that middle ground that will create balance in your mix. There are severalways to help keep your stage volume down, but we’ll save that for another blog.

4. Does the mix sound like it has layers?

Many churches suffer from a mediocre mix caused by all of the inputs being run at a similar level. If it sounds like your inputs are running at the same level then you need to create layers to your mix. This will create depth and energy to your mix. The best way for you to create a mix with energy and layers is to start out piece by piece and work your way to it. Start with your drum mix.Set the levels to a point that are comfortable for the room you are in. Then you can add in each instrument one at a time, allowing the lead instruments to be last and a bit louder than the others. Mix the vocals the same way. Mix each vocal and then add one at a time to make them sound like one large voice singing together. Finally, add in the lead vocal last. This vocal should be a bit louder and cut through the rest of the mix. Do not let your mix lack energy!

5. Are you playing your instrument!?

So many volunteer technicians find a mix that sounds “ok” and then leave it. I cannot express this last point enough. The audio engineer is as much a part of the band as the lead guitar player or even the worship leader. The sound board is your instrument! Imagine what worship would sound like if the guitar player played one chord through an entire song or set?! It is important that you learn the songs as a member of the worship team. Learn what the lead instruments, who the lead vocal is, if there is a guitar solo or an instrument that comes in with a key part during the song. There is nothing worse than a guitar solo buried in the mix.Turn that guitar up! I always joke with my musician and worship leader friends telling them that they really aren’t that important and the audio engineer really hands out the solo’s. This is very true. The band will learn to follow your mix and you will learn to follow them. Make sure you serve them well.

Overall, I hope you’ve learn how important your role is to the worship experience and what an effect you have. The worship leader depends on you to make sure the mix is providing energy and emotion. Keep following our Blogs. I’m optimistic they will help you. You can always email or call us here at Mercury if you have any questions or need some advice with your mix. We do offer on-site training as well.

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