The ESB Group, Inc's engineers designed and integrated a complete sound and video system with Crestron programming to enhance worship at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, AL. ESB specializes in finding solutions for audio, video and lighting in churches, corporate settings, government projects and school settings.

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Presbyterian Church
Birmingham, AL
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2. COVENANT’S VISION
It was important to Covenant Presbyterian
Church to keep with the aesthetics of a
traditional sanctuary. Bringing in modern
audio and lighting technology was important,
but they did not want the equipment to
detract from the worship service.
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3. It is priority for ESB to listen to a client’s concerns and find a suitable option to meet their
needs. We designed the speakers and other AVL equipment to visually blend with the beautiful
sanctuary. The custom audio system allows for modern AVL equipment to integrate well with
the style of Covenant Presbyterian Church.
E S B R E S P O N D S
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SPECS
• Custom Built Rack with Stage Box
inserts
• Renkus-Heinz Digital Array
Speakers
• Shure Microphone systems and
accessories (wired and wireless)
• Vivitek video projectors
• Crestron Programming on
Behringer Mixer
• Chauvet Pro Lighting setup
S a n c t u a r y

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8. Speakers for the outdoor
patio area are enjoyed by
everyone at Covenant
from casual youth
gatherings to small group
worship and fellowship.
F e l l o w s h i p H a l l
A n d C a f e
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9. Before I arrived, we only needed the occasional volunteer to help with a few microphones at the pulpit and the
piano. We wanted to add musical instruments on stage, soloists and better sound quality. Help was needed as the
project grew, such as a Tech Director on staff and ESB to add professional insight to our goals. They came in and
made the sound in the sanctuary come to life. Our congregation noticed right away with excitement!
ESB made sure the “dead spots” in the sanctuary could now be heard clearly. Many people wondered where the
speakers were installed because they could not see them! ESB also designed a new line for signal flow under the
stage, so all equipment could be utilized to its maximum potential. The initial project was basically a down-payment
for what our church envisions in the future, so scalability was kept in mind with the design.
Rick Barnes, Director of Musical Arts
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10. The ESB Group, Inc. focuses on creating the right system from the
start. We do not sell pre-packaged systems. We design and build
solutions for you and your specific needs.
O U R P R O C E S S
D E S I G N + P R O G R A M M I N G
No integration is complete without proper commissioning of
the system, and our factory certified team members ensure
proper calibration and functionality.
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S Y S T E M S I N T E G R AT I O N
Our highly trained integration technicians skillfully turn the design
into reality. Our knowledge of the products we sell allows us to
maximize these systems to their ultimate potential. Safety,
professionalism, and efficiency facilitate our on-time, on-budget,
and quality installs.
D E S I G N + E N G I N E E R I N G
Combining our knowledge of technology and our understanding of
your needs, we design the best possible solution for your workflow
and budget. The design process will culminate with the production
of construction drawings and specifications for the project. We
evaluate every project based on its own requirements in order to
custom design a quality system for you.
C O L L A B O R AT I O N
We begin by meeting with your team to assess your needs and
goals. During this time, we confirm your expectations and budget.
We want to be a part of YOUR vision!

11. The ESB Group, Inc. prides itself in a TEAM dedicated to creating new standards, anticipating needs, continuous improvement
and finding creative solutions. We strive to strengthen our skills and are consistently working to stay up to date with
technology advances and equipment evolution.
O U R T E A M
L a r r y B o u n d s ,
C O O
• B.S. in Psychology and
Philosophy, Mississippi College
• Level I & II Crestron Certification
• Level 1 & 2 L'Acoustic Certified
E r i n B o u n d s ,
C E O
• B.S. in Economics, University of
Georgia, First Honor Graduate,
Summa Cum Laude
• MDiv New Orleans Baptist
Theological Seminary
B e a u B l a c k w e l l ,
C h i e f E n g i n e e r
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering,
Mississippi State University
• Satisfactory Completion of
Fundamentals of Engineering
Exam
• Level I, II, III Crestron Certified
• Extron Certified
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Twenty years of experience in live
sound production and installation.
Larry is responsible for sales,
customer interface and client
relationships.
He manages sales and design of
pro audio, video and lighting
systems with an emphasis on large
venues such as arenas and
sanctuaries. He has extensive
computer networking experience.
Fifteen years experience in audio,
video, CCTV and live production.
Erin is responsible for day to day
financial operations of accounts
payable, accounts receivable, as
well as, long range planning for the
company.
Twenty years of experience as a
sound engineer and is skilled in
computer programming and data
networking.
Beau is an Electrical Engineer and
among other certifications, is a
Certified Crestron Programmer. He
specializes in component design
and audio/video/lighting
collaborations. He is an integration
specialist and a certified equipment
trainer.
The ESB Group, Inc is Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) certified with the State of Alabama and
Birmingham Construction Industry Authority.

12. We provide clarity in Sound
and Vision so that the WORD can be
communicated to the world.
-ESB’s Vision
The ESB Group, Inc.
• Performance Audio Systems
• Conferencing Solutions
• Lighting and Stage Design
• Video Production
• Broadcast Systems
• Control Systems
• LED Video Systems
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