Challenge
2023 marked the 10th year of SMC and Relevant Audio + Visual’s relationship. Every year necessitates a new design and new creative ideas to take the conference experience to the next level. 3,000 students from colleges around the region gathered at the Comerica Center in Frisco, TX for sessions including worship from CCM artist, The Worship Initiative, inspiring and convicting talks from speakers, and much more.
Approach
A unique and creative LED wall layout was created using Unilumin 3.9mm panels driven with Resolume Arena through a Novastar H5. Blackmagic cameras and switching provided the infrastructure for IMAG and the live stream embedded on SMC’s website. From IMAG, to moving backgrounds, and custom-created and mapped content, the LED wall provided a functional and visually engaging foundation for the design. A lighting rig was designed using primarily Elation Lighting fixtures with the addition of some VariLite fixtures. Lighting was supported by Tyler GT truss and flown with Stage Maker single-ton motors. The addition of a large ground package consisting of Elation fixtures added to the depth and layers of the stage.
This year Relevant A+V was excited to deploy our new L-Acoustics K2 and Kara II system. Main hangs of K2 were supplemented with Kara II downfills. Left and right oufill hangs also consisted of Kara II elements. Sub arrays flown behind the main K2 system provided extended low bandwidth and allowed for more consistent coverage throughout the arena. A front-fill system containing X15HiQ and SB18 provided coverage for the first rows of the audience. All powered from six LA-RAK II Milan AVB racks and an assortment of LA4X amplifiers ensured the highest quality audio with multiple levels of redundancy in place. The control package consisted of Allen & Heath dLive consoles at both FoH and monitors.
Results
We were floored to have delivered an impactful and error-free conference that allowed SMC to communicate the Gospel in a powerful way. Whether it was the fast-paced main sessions, afternoon breakouts, or the late-night rave, Relevant was able to deliver.
Equipment Used
Lighting
12x Elation Paladin
20x Elation Fuze Profile
18x Elation ACL 360i
18x Elation Fuze Wash Z350
18x Elation Platinum 5R Beam Extreme
12x VariLite VLZ Spot
18x Conventional Blinders
1x GrandMA2 Lite
Elation Netron 4 and 12 Nodes
Video
228x Unilumin 3.9mm LED Panels
2x Novastar H5 Processors
2x Blackmagic URSA 4.6K Cameras
2x Blackmagic Micro Cinema Cameras
Blackmagic Switching, Recording, and Shading
Resolume Arena
ProPresenter 7
Audio
24x L-Acoustics K2
24x L-Acoustics Kara II
12x L-Acoustics KS28
4x L-Acoustics X15HiQ
4x L-Acoustics X12
4x L-Acoustics X8
5x L-Acoustics SB18
6x LARAK II AVB
5x LA4X
1x LA12X
2x Allen & Heath dLive
10x Shure ULX-D
4x Shure PSM900
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Read more about our L-Acoustics K2 Deployment in Front of House Magazine

Student Mobilization Conference Dallas 2022
Challenge
Relevant Audio + Visual was tasked with creating a powerful and engaging environment for over 3,000 college students through custom audio, video and lighting solutions.
Approach
Over 225 panels of LED video wall were deployed to provide side IMAG screens, a center lyric banner and a stage backdrop. A combination of Elation Lighting and VariLite fixtures made up the lighting rig to enhance the environment. An L’ Acoustics K2 sound system, driven by Allen & Heath control, provided crystal clear sound to every seat of the arena. Additional services included the arena curtain backdrop, live steaming and production management.
Results
SMC was able to provide an exciting and engaging experience for college students from all across the country. From powerful worship sets and intimate speaking moments to nightly entertainment, SMC provided an incredible experience to all in attendance!
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