The Changsha South Church, in its current iteration, is a remarkable building of grey stone and concrete outside, with natural wood materials within. Originally established in 1865 by a British pastor as the Chinese Inland Mission Church, the institution evolved through partnerships with missionaries from 15 countries in the early 1900s. Following the unification of 10 different Christian fellowships in 1958, the church took its current name, though the original building was closed in 1966 and demolished. Over twenty years later, the church reopened its doors at the current South Changsha premises and has recently completed renovations with the addition of a brand-new L-Acoustics professional sound system.
The Church has recently completed a transformative renovation that pairs its dramatic brutalist architecture with an equally impressive L-Acoustics professional sound system. The installation creates an exceptional audio environment that matches the church’s striking visual aesthetic. Designed and installed by Rightway Audio Consultants (RAC), the system delivers pristine sound that enhances every aspect of the worship experience, responding to the church’s vision of creating an optimal acoustical environment where congregants can deeply engage in prayer and worship activities, wherever they are in the space.
In the main hall, RAC designed an L/R system of one L-Acoustics A10i Focus and two A10i Wide down per side. Two L-Acoustics SB18 IIi subwoofers placed on the hall’s stage deliver low-end while five L-Acoustics X4i boxes placed under the balcony provide balcony-fill. L-Acoustics X12 speakers are used for stage monitoring.
In a smaller worship hall, RAC provided a pair of L-Acoustics Syva and Syva Low to deliver pristine sound across rows of pews for consistent and powerful coverage. The elegant design of Syva perfectly complements the hall’s modern, brutalist aesthetic design.
A combination of L-Acoustics LA4X and LA2Xi amplified controllers drive both halls systems over the Milan-AVB protocol for exceptional flexibility and stability.
Whether for prayer chants or pastoral messages, both systems provide consistent coverage that enhances both spoken word and worship music, strengthening the congregation’s sense of unity. With its new L-Acoustics professional sound system, Changsha South Church honours its heritage while ensuring an engaging worship experience for future generations.
