Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) QX Series loudspeakers and SB Series subwoofers were recently deployed as the primary components in the main sound system serving the new sanctuary of Malibu Presbyterian Church in Malibu, CA.

The system was designed and installed by Audio Techniques of North Hollywood, CA, which enjoys a long affiliation with the church. Called “MalibuPres” for short, the church presents services offering both contemporary and traditional elements. The new building was more than five years in the making, necessary after a wildfire burned down the previous facility.

Following that loss, the church initially moved to an area school to host its services, and then erected a 250-seat temporary structure to serve as the sanctuary until a new building could be established. Audio Techniques outfitted that facility with a quality sound reinforcement system headed by six flown EAW KF300 full-range loudspeakers and two SB1000 dual-18-inch subwoofers at stage left and right.

The new sanctuary, with a capacity of about 300, offers a main floor backed by a gently curved two-row balcony. It’s a beautiful space, made primarily of glass and steel with large windows to each side of the platform providing a view of the Pacific Ocean. The attractive aesthetics would seem to make for a challenging acoustic situation, but that’s not the case, according to Bob Ludwig of Audio Techniques.

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