Jasmine Anwer
The new audio system at Church360 in Grand Prairie, Texas supports a wide range of programming—from weekly worship to concerts and conferences—and represents the culmination of an eight-year vision led by the church’s Technical Director and Lead Audio Engineer, Steve Constantino.
“When I first started here, the existing system was already at the end of its life,” says Constantino. “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 has extensive touring experience with companies like Clair Global and was in charge of the sanctuary upgrade. Church360 had previously installed a Meyer Sound Leopard system in a student ministry building on campus, and the positive experience sealed the deal for another Meyer sound makeover. “Everyone loved the sound of that room. The clarity, the fullness—we knew we wanted that on a bigger scale,” he says.
Jasmine Anwer
A Meyer Sound Panther large-format linear line array system was chosen after Constantino experienced it firsthand. “I went to a Panther demo a couple of years ago,” he recalls. “I heard it and I thought, ‘wow, this box is a game changer.’”
The final design centers around dual arrays of ten Panther loudspeakers as the main hangs, supported by Leopard arrays for side coverage. Ultra-X20, Ultra-X40, and UPQ units provide fill and balcony support, while low end is handled by 17 2100-LFC low-frequency control elements. The system is driven by 11 Galileo Galaxy processors, with a Milan AVB network supporting signal transport and system monitoring, plus a full analog backup.
“I wanted a system that wouldn’t be anywhere near its limits,” Constantino explains. “We host concerts, conferences, and special productions. I needed something with headroom, stability, and coverage.”
The entire system was designed by Constantino and installed in collaboration with David Leuschner of AV integrator Pro Audio Video, with support from Entertainment Manufacturing Group, which provided network cabling and motorized rigging inspired by touring workflows. All components are flown on chain motors for full ground access and easy service.
Jasmine Anwer
The system was installed this spring and tuned in two phases: an initial deployment to meet an Easter deadline, followed by a secondary round of refinements once the team had a few weeks of hands-on experience. In the process, two additional Ultra-X20 front fills were added to perfect coverage in the front rows. “It was worth every bit of effort,” says Constantino. “We had staff members poking their heads into the room during tuning week, saying, ‘Wow, this sounds great.’”
To Constantino, one of the most striking improvements 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. And the reduction in hearing fatigue is huge. Even after loud events, you don’t walk out exhausted.”
Jasmine Anwer
In addition to its modern P.A. system, the project includes a nod to Meyer Sound’s legacy product line. When Constantino identified the discontinued CAL column loudspeakers as the perfect fit for the lobby, Meyer Sound agreed to manufacture a custom pair.
The upgrade has also improved the audio in Church360’s live stream, which reaches more than 2,500 people weekly. “I’m not fighting the P.A. anymore,” notes Constantino. “What I hear in the room matches what I’m sending out.”
Leuschner notes that the success of the project reflects a uniquely collaborative process. “That’s what makes Meyer Sound different,” he says. “This was a rare project where the integrator, manufacturer, and end user all aligned,” he says. “And when that happens, it’s magic.”
