Communication is one of the most critical aspects of any church production, yet it can also be one of the most challenging. Coordinating multiple teams—audio, video, lighting, and live streaming—requires a system that’s reliable, flexible, and easy to manage. Nathan Robb, tech director at First Friends Church in Canton, Ohio, recently put the affordable PunQtum Intercom System to the test and found it delivered on all fronts.
“It only took about an hour to set up and learn the entire system.”
The PunQtum digital partyline intercom system, which is owned by Riedel, is IP-based, meaning all data is transmitted over standard Ethernet cables. Belt packs receive power via PoE (Power over Ethernet), simplifying installation and reducing the need for extra power supplies. From a single speaker station, the system can support dozens of belt packs and up to 32 separate channels, allowing multiple teams to communicate on their own lines without overlapping or interfering with each other.
The Punqtum Q210 P speaker/base station offers the power over ethernet (POE) required by the company's Q110 beltpacks. This affordable intercom system is designed to be flexible, easy to use, and quick to set up.
Nathan highlights how quickly the system can be deployed. “It only took about an hour to set up, deploy, and learn the entire system,” he notes. The speaker station acts as the system hub, with multiple PoE ports for daisy-chaining belt packs, making it easy to expand the system as needed. For smaller setups, a single station can connect both control room and front-of-house teams with minimal networking gear.
The system also includes a free mobile app, which allows additional team members to join the conversation wirelessly. While not intended for mission-critical roles like security, the app works well for floating positions, camera operators, or other team members who need to stay connected without being tied to a belt pack.
Built for the demands of live production, yet intuitive enough for volunteer teams to master quickly.
A standout feature of the PunQtum system is its flexibility in channel configuration. The software allows you to create custom roles for users, assign specific channels, and even enable a “Talk to All” function that lets producers broadcast messages across multiple channels instantly. These capabilities make it simple to organize teams, reduce communication errors, and keep your service running smoothly.
For churches looking to streamline production workflows, the PunQtum Intercom System offers a modern, scalable solution. It’s intuitive enough for smaller teams to deploy quickly, yet robust enough to support complex, multi-team productions. Whether you’re managing a live service, coordinating video teams, or running a full broadcast, this system provides a smarter, simpler way to keep your church tech team in sync.
Editor's Note: AI-assisted editing was used to organize and refine portions of this article.
