When Ewing Covenant Churchmade the decision to return to its original, historic building, affectionately called “1867 Sanctuary” for weekly worship, the congregation faced the challenge of delivering clear, high-quality audio in a space known as much for its beauty as its acoustic complexity. To support its renewed presence in the landmark building, the church partnered with Audio Consultant and Systems Integrator Robert Bullington of Front Row Seat Productions to design a modern sound and livestream setup centered around DPA Microphones.
Founded in the 18th Century as First Presbyterian Church of Ewing, the congregation recently transitioned back into its original space after leasing it to a local historical trust, which used it primarily as a performance venue. Under the leadership of Pastor Morgan King, the church has experienced a revitalization, becoming younger, more multi-generational and eager to reinvest in the worship experience. As part of that effort, a comprehensive audio overhaul became essential.
“The building is stunning, but it’s also an acoustical challenge,” says Bullington. “They wanted to capture everything that makes their services special—the choir, pipe organ and congregational singing—while ensuring speech clarity and a natural-sounding livestream. It all needed to happen without disrupting the aesthetics of the 150-year-old sanctuary.”
