How Saint Sophia Cathedral Upgraded Its Sound Without Compromising Its Beauty
When Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles reached out to us, they had a clear goal: improve the clarity of their sermons, scripture readings, and chanting so that every word could be heard and understood throughout their breathtaking space.
The cathedral itself is a masterpiece of architecture—with towering domes, marble floors, and intricate plasterwork—but those same features that make it visually stunning also make it a uniquely challenging space for sound. High ceilings and reflective surfaces can create a lot of natural reverb, which can make speech harder to understand, especially in such a large, open environment….
