SPL leads the audio, video and lighting reconstruction after a parish school is destroyed by fire
MARINA DEL REY, CA / ACCESS Newsline / May 5, 2026 / Sound Pressure Labs (SPL), dba Sound Power and Lighting, today announced the re-establishment of its Permanent Installation and Electrical Department as it leads the complete reconstruction of the audio, video and lighting systems for St. Matthew’s Parish in Pacific Palisades, CA. The project comes after a devastating fire destroyed the parish school and damaged critical infrastructure on campus.
Operating under California C-10 Contractor License #899345, SPL oversees the design, construction and installation of a state-of-the-art worship and community space designed for performance, reliability and elegance.
Rebuild with precision and purpose
To restore St. Matthew’s as a center for worship, education and community gatherings, SPL is implementing extensive AVL integration with:
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Audio: A Q-SYS Core-based control and processing platform combined with a Renkus-Heinz digitally controllable DSP array for clear, even coverage throughout the sanctuary. L-Acoustics power amplification and speaker drivers deliver concert fidelity for music control and spoken word.
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Video: Six Canon 4K PTZ cameras integrated for broadcast, streaming and IMAG. A 22,000 lumen Barco laser projector, combined with a 200″ projection screen, ensures that every municipality has a clear view.
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Controls and Power: A unified Q-SYS control system for one-touch control of audio, video, lighting and room presets. Beautiful, purpose-built power systems designed for long-term reliability and safety.
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Lighting: Architectural lighting design and installation to enhance the sacred space, balancing aesthetic elegance with functional lighting for worship and events.
“St. Matthew’s was the location where scenes from ‘Spaceballs,’ the original movie, were filmed. It has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Palisades community for decades,” said Michael Way of Sound Pressure Labs. “After the fire, we knew our role was bigger than just replacing equipment. We are honored to help rebuild a space that inspires, connects and serves. By restoring our permanent plant and electrical department under our new C-10 license, we can provide full design and construction responsibility for projects like this. Michael Way 707-496-7165.
About sound pressure laboratories (SPL)
Sound Pressure Labs dba Sound Power and Lighting efficiently designs, builds and installs architectural lighting, sound and video systems. With CA C-10 Contractor License #899345, SPL specializes in exquisite energy systems and elegance in lighting design for houses of worship, education and entertainment venues. From permanent installations to live events, SPL delivers technical excellence without compromise.
For more information about Sound Pressure Labs’ services, please visit http://Soundpressionlabs.com.
Project contact:
Sound pressure laboratories
Michael Way owner 707-496-7165
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Media contact:
Audrey Levy 310.701.7750
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SOURCE: Sound pressure laboratories