Project Overview

For Black River Contracting’s new facility, we delivered a full-stack networking and security install built entirely on the UniFi ecosystem. The system was designed from the ground up to provide reliable connectivity, scalable surveillance, and secure access control throughout the building.

Network & Wi-Fi Infrastructure

Core Hardware:

• UniFi Dream Machine Pro
• UniFi Pro 24 PoE Switch
• 7× UniFi U7 Lite Access Points

Setup:
We built a robust internal network with full Wi-Fi 6 coverage, ensuring fast, seamless connectivity throughout the building—from offices to shop floors.

Result:
Reliable wireless access with excellent range and performance, future-proofed for growing device demands.

Surveillance System

Cameras Installed:

• 3× G5 Bullet
• 1× G4 Bullet
• 5× G6 Bullet

Coverage Strategy:
Camera placement was designed to provide comprehensive exterior and entry-point monitoring, with high-resolution video and night vision across all key areas.

Result:
Clear, dependable video surveillance with remote access and intelligent motion alerts—boosting both security and peace of mind.

Access Control

Devices Installed:

• UniFi Reader Flex
• UniFi Door Hub

Functionality:
We integrated secure door access for employee entry points using NFC credentials, all managed through the UniFi dashboard.

Result:
Streamlined access control that’s easy to manage and integrates directly with the building’s broader network infrastructure.

Cabling & Backbone

Install:
We ran approximately 2,500 ft of CAT6 cable throughout the building, establishing a clean and efficient foundation for both current needs and future expansions.

Result:
A professionally routed, high-performance cable infrastructure supporting network speed, power delivery, and system reliability.

U7-Lite Installed

G6 Bullet Installed

Outcome

This install gave Black River Contracting a modern, unified infrastructure for networking, security, and access—all fully manageable from a single interface. With UniFi at the core, their system is ready to scale with their business.

Project Overview

To improve visual clarity and audio capture in the worship space, we replaced aging projection and audio systems with modern, network-connected solutions tailored for both in-room experience and livestreaming.

Visual Upgrade

• Old System: A 12-year-old bulb-based projector with dim, uneven output.
• New Installation: A bright, energy-efficient laser projector, delivering significantly improved clarity, contrast, and long-term reliability.
• Result: Crisp, vivid visuals that remain clear even in ambient lighting—ideal for worship lyrics, video content, and scripture slides.

NDI Video Distribution

• Device Installed: BirdDog Play connected to the projector.
• Functionality: Allows any NDI video signal on the network to be sent directly to the projector.
• Use Case: Easily display live video, pre-recorded content, slides, or even camera feeds—wirelessly and with low latency.
• Result: Flexible content distribution with no need for physical HDMI rerouting or manual input switching.

Audio Capture Enhancement

• Installation: Two ceiling-mounted drop microphones positioned to capture congregational singing and ambient room sound.
• Purpose: Designed to enrich livestream audio and recordings by including the full worship environment, not just the pastor’s mic.
• Result: Natural, immersive audio that brings the online audience closer to the in-person experience.

Outcome

This AV upgrade not only modernized outdated equipment but also created a future-ready foundation. With network-based video distribution and improved audio capture, the church now has the tools to elevate both in-person worship and online engagement.

Technologies Used:

• Unifi: Deployed Unifi access points (Swiss Army Knife devices) for extensive WiFi coverage across various locations on the property.
• Point-to-Point WiFi Bridges: Used to transmit network connectivity over long distances between buildings and structures.

Implementation Details:

Main House to Shop Connection:

• Set up a point-to-point (PTP) WiFi bridge to cover 642 feet from the main house to a tower near the shop, which was previously used for satellite TV.
• From the tower, the PTP WiFi bridge connects to a box in the shop. This connection then branches into a Unifi access point inside the shop, providing localized WiFi coverage.

Shop to Horse Shed Extension:

• A 60-foot outdoor ethernet cable runs from the shop's PTP box to another PTP device, which sends the WiFi signal to the Horse Shed, located 250 feet away.
• At the Horse Shed, a Unifi access point is mounted on a pole to provide outdoor WiFi coverage for branding and outdoor activities.
• Inside the Horse Shed, a network switch connects to another Unifi access point via ethernet, providing WiFi coverage within the shed itself.

Client Benefits:

• Expanded Coverage: Seamless WiFi connectivity across the entire property, including remote structures like the shop and Horse Shed, as well as outdoor areas.
• Flexible Solution: The combination of point-to-point bridges and Unifi devices offers a scalable solution that can adapt to future needs.
• Cost-Effective: Utilizing WiFi bridges instead of laying physical cables provides an affordable way to extend network coverage over long distances.
• Improved Productivity: Reliable WiFi access throughout the property enhances communication, monitoring, and the use of smart devices in both indoor and outdoor areas.
• Scalable Infrastructure: The modular setup allows for easy expansion or modification to accommodate evolving needs on the property.