Bethesda Hall Church (Ang Mo Kio) "Switches" to NDI with Loud Technologies Asia

About Bethesda Hall (Ang Mo Kio)

In July 1866, the Christians at the Mission Room agreed to use their funds for the building of a permanent chapel at Bras Basah Road, in the heart of the city. The Bethesda chapel, at 77 Bras Basah Road was opened on 30th September after a short dawn service and thereafter stood at the same site until it was demolished in the 1990s. The famous plaque bearing the words “JESUS ONLY” was soon added to the hall and a replacement is in use to this day in Bethesda Hall (Ang Mo Kio).

In 1986, a larger place of worship was built in the centrally located Ang Mo Kio district where the assembly continues to endeavour a witness for the Lord. Today, some 500 believers meet weekly to take the Lord’s Supper. Other meetings include the weekly ministry and prayer meetings. Regular activities are the Sunday School, Christian Education Programme, Basic Training Class, Young Peoples’ and Childrens’ meetings. An evangelistic outreach is conducted through the Boys Brigade and Girls Brigade work, the Kindergarten work and also towards the Filipino and Indian communities.

_{Extracted from Bethesda Hall Website}

Bethesda Hall Ang Mo Kio Future-Proofs AV Infrastructure with Loud Technologies Asia’s IP-Based Design

When Bethesda Hall Ang Mo Kio (BAMK) sought to upgrade its aging audio-visual system, they turned to Loud Technologies Asia (LTAPL)—a leading AV consultant and design company in Singapore—to deliver a future-ready solution that balances performance, scalability, and ease of use.

LTAPL proposed a cutting-edge AV-over-IP (AVOIP) infrastructure built on 10G fibre-optic networking, enabling seamless expansion and integration across multiple spaces. While the initial brief focused on traditional SDI and HDBaseT technologies, LTAPL guided the church toward adopting NDI (Network Device Interface) for low-latency video streaming and Dante for flexible audio routing—two open standards trusted by professional AV installers and sound system specialists worldwide.

To help stakeholders make informed decisions, LTAPL hosted a hands-on demo at its Experience Centre, showcasing real-world applications of the proposed technologies and allowing the church committee to experience the system’s capabilities firsthand.

🔧 System Highlights: Designed for Performance and Simplicity

• Netgear Pro AV L3 Managed SwitchesPurpose-built for AVOIP, these switches feature preloaded settings for NDI and Dante protocols, VLAN separation for clean traffic management, and a user-friendly web GUI—ideal for non-technical operators.
• Magewell Pro Convert NDI EncodersConverts HDMI signals from Bolin Technology PTZ cameras into full NDI streams, with integrated PTZ control and tally. Firmware upgrades allow future enhancements without hardware replacement.
• Bolin Technology PTZ CamerasUnlike typical Sony-sensor-only models, Bolin cameras use a full Sony block—optics, sensor, and processing—for superior image quality. Bolin is also the OEM for BirdDog, ensuring professional-grade reliability.
• Panasonic NDI Video SwitcherSupports IP, SDI, and HDMI sources with robust local support—critical for long-term maintenance and uptime.
• Dante AVIO Adapters + Yamaha QL5 ConsoleEnables scalable audio transport and routing across the network, with plug-and-play expansion capabilities.
• Projection & Display Upgrades
  - Main projector: 16K WUXGA
  - Confidence projector: 7K WUXGA
  - Concourse: New 70" displays for enhanced visibility
• Concourse Sound System RevampReplaced bulky point source speakers with high-performance column speakers, dramatically improving speech intelligibility and aesthetics.

📚 Phase Two: Classroom AV ExpansionFollowing the successful sanctuary upgrade, LTAPL was awarded a second phase to upgrade projection and displays across 10 classrooms and spaces. Despite a tight timeline and active school operations, the project was completed two weeks ahead of schedule, thanks to the Lord’s blessings and the coordinated efforts of suppliers, contractors, and church members.

✅ Why Churches and Institutions Choose LTAPL

As one of Singapore’s most trusted AV consultants, AV design companies, and sound system specialists, Loud Technologies Asia delivers:

• Scalable IP-based AV systems
• Expert design and consultation
• Hands-on demos and stakeholder engagement
• Reliable commissioning and support
• Future-proof infrastructure for audio, video, and control

Whether you're upgrading a worship hall, school auditorium, or multi-room facility, LTAPL ensures your AV system is built to perform, expand, and last.