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LMP managing director.rcf. ‘Knot a Rigger’ Also running over the two days are hands-on product training will discuss where the responsibility for rigging lies within a with some leading manufacturers. who will discuss the latest technologies in use on some recent projects at the venue. Speakers this year include James Simpson. is another big plus. Next for Pro Audio?’. who will present a session titled ‘What’s and safe working practices in Theatre.elationlighting. Thank you Simon.co. comments: “I look forward to P www. while LSi contributor Phil Ward will host Rosie Geyman. The geographical proximity of Elation’s European headquarters in Kerkrade [The Daily News. PLASA’s hea dof marketing. More true Simon Oates fashion.littlite. Leeds). Their presentation. 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Littlite is a well-loved product in our market quality service”.IN THE NEWS EVENT PLASA Focus Leeds returns with a top seminar schedule for 2017 [UK] PLASA Focus Leeds this year with another industry-leading line-up of seminar sessions and speakers (9-10 May.com BUSINESS BUSINESS PEOPLE DWR appointed Littlite Elation partners with agent for SA LMP in Germany Chris Fearn joins RCF UK [South Africa] DWR Distribution has been [UK] RCF UK has appointed Littlite agent for South Africa. The Elation and LMP Lichttechnik teams Duncan Riley of DWR explained: “We After 12 years in the hi-fi industry he [USA / Germany] LMP Lichttechnik has joined CIE Group. The future of audio technology will be explored by d&b audiotechnik’s Oran Burns. on how to use the latest social marketing tools to grow your The popular Riggers’ Forum will return to Leeds. running regular 90-minute practical demonstrations of the new MA It’s not just about technology: other sessions will focus on Lighting dot2 lighting console and ChamSys will be running their practical business advice. will host a ‘Social Media Masterclass’. the UK and Ireland with their audio.plasafocus.dwrdistribution. recruited Chris Littlite’s range of task lamps was Fearn as its new represented in the country for many years regional sales by Tadco’s Simon Oates. MagicVis Visualisation and Technicians) will host ‘Technical standards for places of MagicHD Media Player. and we look forward to making it available Marc Petzold.com and product demonstrations. and talking for the first time about an exciting new R&D project being developed at the ROH which uses Augmented Reality technology to create new opportunities for design teams to visualise their ideas.lmp. before spending 13 from Tadco for our DiGiCo console users. lighting visualiser at the Royal Opera House. led once again business and achieve results on small budgets. is not to Backup’s chairman. which raised over £7. Latin America and the mosques. will this year take place on 12 April at The Drift Golf Club.” Daily industry news: www. “The result is a theatre both in Cape Town and the 2017 series of The Voice. . Among those being lights. Christopher Bolton (pictured above). and for the trio specialise in lighting. Backup’s chairman. video and set/scenic Caribbean.500 for the charity in September 2016.” SAMA Awards. welcomed guests to The Hospital Club in London’s Covent Garden. Later.l-acoustics. .uk started to tell us what looked good .COM • APRIL 2017 11 .com p48 Kate Lyon visits the New Adelphi Theatre at Salford University WWW. All well-known for their work and install markets in “It has some 800. Chayanne. helping them to get back on their feet when their lives are disrupted by illness “The key to this or injury to themselves or to family members. . Mexico. .co. p32 Rob Halliday visits The Golf Day.collectiveworks. “In effect. Surrey. who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma while touring with Level 42. Surrey. He has had global complaints . Around 80 guests attended efficient.gathered in London in March to help raise the profile of the keep everyone happy charity’s new name and logo within the and is very energy entertainment industry. but enough to helped is Mark Pritchard. 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TV and film. which generously sponsored the event. in which the main part of a rig. theatre.” the event. that really helps Technical Entertainment Charity . and a sign Previously known as Behind The Scenes UK. P www. I did a lot of post- BUSINESS design rationalisation.LSIONLINE. of FBN Studios talks to Backup exists to provide financial support to Steve Moles technical professionals working in live events. Joshua Cutts has established a Alex has extensive experience in sound output around the strong reputation as a lighting designer for TV shows production and deep knowledge of country amid rising including Project Fame.whose fourth consecutive quiz night raised a record £12. .lsionline. and is also in Audio File Pixel Native three years ago with Chris Bolton. and formed Rammstein and Maroon 5. de growth” in DiGiCo sales in South Africa. SiJing Phua and Oliver Sturgess.org 12 APRIL 2017 • WWW. Phil Burke (lighting programmer). “With the growth of a product www. USA www. Dan Harmer (assistant African Hippotizer roadshow. USA P www.ac. Billy Cahill (deputy chief will be heading out for the South LX). Jodie Day (stage manager). Alex Howell (assistant LD).stage-set-scenery. Jaco will be assisting Kyle 19-21 July 2017 Robson.org Henderson before enjoying a performance of Grand Hotel by appoints DWR in SA BA (Hons) Acting Musical Theatre students.showlight. technically ambitious production evoking a sense of 13-15 June 2017 an increasingly troubled Berlin of the late 1920s. Professor Gavin Green Hippo www.it a brand.dwrdistribution. The event saw supporters and BUSINESS 20-23 May 2017 patrons of the Swiss Cottage-based university gather for an Florence.co. Netherlands www.integrate-expo.dwrdistribution. Martin Audio now has a new focus on our business in PLASA Focus Leeds Latin America .green-hippo. Melbourne. Lightfair International a task Pro Active Latin America 9-11 May 2017 will excel at!” Philadelphia.in (deputy SM).com [UK] LSi recently attended the Royal Central School of Speech Showlight and Drama’s Spring Reception. has www. Jacob Holmes (production sound).palmexpo.LSIONLINE. 20-23 May 2017 manufacturer of the Hippotizer Berlin. Jack Dixon (chief LX). UK Mexico City and guided by P www. Cape ABTT Town and Durban.biz www.com P www. Italy and energy she brings to en. “It has been less than a year that we America as its sales acquired the agency and the only way we can continue to BPM | Pro representative for Latin America support this great product is to invest in great people.bpmpro.IN THE NEWS EVENTS DIARY LSi SNAPSHOT Martin Audio MD Dominic RCSSD brings Grand Hotel to life Harter comments: “I have known Berenice for 10 years Music Inside Rimini and have always been 7-9 May 2017 impressed with the enthusiasm Rimini. production sound) and Oscar Thompson.co. 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Zowie Wise (head of scenic art).za InfoComm 14-16 June 2017 BUSINESS Orlando. Germany currently undertaking the BA (Hons) degree in Theatre media server range. DWR Distribution has welcomed Jaco MediaTech Beukes to the team. I am really looking forward to his appointment.lightfair.we are looking 9-10 May 2017 to build on our success in the Leeds.org/events Practice and included: Jack Channer (lighting design). AES 142nd The production’s creative team consisted of students [South Africa] Green Hippo.co.za comes a lot more meetings with clients and it’s important to continue offering the same support. . The sponsorship includes a round trip airfare to the LDI trade show (17-19 November). Applications for this year’s ETC LDI Student Sponsorship are now available online and due by 9 June 2017. and students from outside of North America who are studying at equivalent university levels at the time of the LDI show.m (40.danmon.etcconnect. intuitive system setup.COM . or closely related fields. Soundwareack in 2001. [UK] Audiologic Technology has been appointed as the P www. with Dawid Somló of Optocore / Martin by Harman. so that base. P www. a student reception to meet people in the industry.com division.com has appointed a Hong Kong. represented by Magnus manufacturer’s brands of lighting (such as Wiborg. marketing manager at BUSINESS Audiologic offers a very upbeat [UK / USA] North American lighting and assessment: “Diogo brings a wealth of Danmon Group takes on rigging rental company Christie Lites has knowledge and finely developed skills opened a base in Coventry. This 3.and P www. to work Germany.com/en installations in a wide variety of settings. The move brings the successful comfortable with all the attendant business model from Christie’s network of pressures of the industry .000sq. He is accustomed to Optocore for Sweden company’s first expansion outside of North working on projects of all scales and is America. make connections and launch a career.christielites.com management. MA BroaMan Lighting and more) and rigging products Send your business.” demand into the UK and Europe . [Germany / China] EZPro International seeing huge potential in these segments. Andy Lewis. the advanced steerable support engineer. Students in their final year of undergraduate study. the company says. UK. China and Macau distributor P www. and who are studying lighting design. CM and more) as well as Christie Lites’ own proprietary truss training and been appointed distributor for Optocore and BroaMan fibre solutions. technical Pan Acoustics appoints Danmon will focus on addressing the broadcast video sectors with the German support distributor for China manufacturer’s scalable fibre interfaces. .ezprointl. are eligible to apply. and exclusive ETC swag. Fit-up of the CL Coventry location is event news to: representing the brands in Denmark for a number of years.com 14 APRIL 2017 • WWW. fully stocked with preferred Danmon / Soundware. all meals. ETC. [Sweden] Danmon Group Sweden has (Liftket/TourRig. they began representing Optocore. graduate students. the to Audiologic.panacoustics.se new technical for Pan Acoustics.uk vice-versa. audio specialist from Wolfenbüttel in Diogo Scutti. Operations and account Marcus Lundahl started the Group’s audio
[email protected] fact he 12 office warehouse locations across the positively relishes any and every US and Canada to further serve client technical challenge.” experience in every aspect of project P www. having been designs.LSIONLINE. In Audiologic having gained wide Pan Acoustics we found exactly this .audiologic. ETC has given students a unique way to gain experience. . the company says. a full conference pass.IN THE NEWS TRAINING/EDUCATION ETC LDI Student Sponsorship applications open [USA] For nearly two decades. and to attend the LDI tradeshow with all expenses paid. said: “We ultimately demand for in-house and on-site wanted outstanding performance combined Coventry UK office support from its growing customer with simple. P www.ft) warehouse setup will mirror all of Christie Lites’ other warehouses. Elation. after which rep team hirings will be announced soon. Diogo trained at Brazil’s Institute the installer doesn’t need to be a of Audio and Video (IAV) and joins programming expert to get great results. BUSINESS alongside existing engineer Alan Ho.716sq.optocore.co. senior VP business Yavor ‘Max’ Yanakiev to meet the rising Christie Lites opens development of EZPro. theatre technology. stage machinery. Danmon Sweden MD currently underway with doors planned to open in early April. co-ordinating AV system P www.com/LDISponsorship PEOPLE BUSINESS While Soundware will continue to service Audiologic strengthens the pro audio and video industry generally. along with hotel accommodation. so book soon to secure your place at this unique event. EVENT Showlight 2017: Professional control – scaled just right Exhibitor spaces Sold Out The Gio @5 console combines all the professional programming essentials in a package that fits tighter spaces – and tighter budgets. for an original production of Sister Act in Keyboard tray? Johannesburg.uk P www.org WWW. Showlight’s exhibition will be held in the foyer that encircles the auditorium of the Villa Vittoria in the Palazzo dei Congressi. [Italy] The organisers of the tenth Showlight quadrennial.showlight. Papers Session Only or Day Tickets are on offer via the Encoders with haptic feedback? Showlight website: P www. Italy.COM • APRIL 2017 15 . so the exhibitors can also listen to the presentations and enjoy full participation in the conference.while Simon Corder will tell tales of tigers and elephants in a tropical forest .as he describes how he relit his original design in the world’s first Night Zoo in Singapore. PRG. have reported that all exhibitor spaces have now sold out. Sherry Coenen and Sandy McRobbie .org/registration EVENT ALD bestows Short-throw motorized faders? Showlight bursaries [Europe] The ALD has bestowed bursaries upon three of its professional members .org. etcconnect. SGM and Music & Lights. South Africa .ald.LSIONLINE.com P www. The ALD is strongly aligned with the event. the ALD’s Showlight Bursary Scheme was judged by members of the executive committee and assessed on the applicants’ reasons for attendance as well as how they intend to report on the event for Focus. and speakers at Showlight 2017 will include ALD members Declan Randall. The Full programming layout with backlit keys? exhibition closes while the papers sessions are in progress. Elation Professional BV.showlight. A choice of Full Delegate. Italy.to contribute to the costs of attending the Showlight 2017 conference in Florence. Delegates will be able to chat to manufacturers during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks and lunchtimes when the exhibition is open. the ALD membership magazine. Supporting its members for the Built-in multi-touch display? fourth time in this way.and how they react to LEDs .Ric Mountjoy. The latest exhibitors welcomed on board were AED. Over 50% of tickets for the conference have sold already. who will talk about his experience as set and projection designer. set to take place from 20-23 May at the Palazzo dei Congressi in Florence. as well as lighting designer. response to “rapidly increasing demand for The company also offers services such as its products among dealers and rental distributors in Switzerland consulting. Fancy a tour of Claypaky’s factory after Showlight? hotels and visits on the website . one of the leading production has long experience of professional [Mexico] Chauvet Mexico has opened technology distribution companies in the hardware and software for the audio sector. general BUSINESS manager of Chauvet Mexico.dpamicrophones. also International.” he said.IN THE NEWS BUSINESS DPA appoints two M-Audio. and has an extensive network of Delia Reyes Villegas of Kassthelm. “We know that the Zollinger. and the entire Chauvet team.showlight.z-audio.” responsible for the company’s entire range P www. The company offers Carlos Zamora de Martino. enthusiasm Chauvet celebrates and talent that so many people have new Mexico facility devoted to Chauvet Mexico has been MusicNetwork CEO Franco Stuppia and Remo remarkable. Find out more: www. Chauvet and Berenice Chauvet at the grand [Canada / Philippines] Stage Craft premiere ceremony MusicNetwork.showlight. based in Dietikon. speeches and DJ P www. . warehouse.com of high quality microphones. showroom facility in Lerman.book your ticket now! REGISTER online at www. has added Adamson Systems and represents brands including AVID.org/claypaky-visit. Over 100 guests joined Albert and P www. Albert Craft for Philippines installation partners and resellers. Daniel Pérez Carrillo and Alma support.org Full details of speakers.ch entertainment. . iZotope and Apogee Electronics.musicnetwork.LSIONLINE. Z-Audio handles BUSINESS distribution for a wide range of pro audio and lighting brands.ch featured a buffet dinner. service centre and Philippines. in Engineering to its portfolio. which P www.pdf Main Gold sponsors Diamond sponsor Silver sponsors Supported by sponsor 16 APRIL 2017 • WWW.showlight. Albert Chauvet. With office and warehouse facilities in Russikon and Pully.COM . exhibitors. training and customer support.chauvet. and we deeply appreciate Z-Audio and MusicNetwork AG are their efforts.com Berenice Chauvet at the opening.org Book Now >>> see | hear | enjoy | network The Countdown to Showlight 2017 has Begun Don’t miss out . houses”. “The hard work. Mexico. CEO of Chauvet. general manager of Adamson selects Stage free project consulting and technical Chauvet Mexico. thanked Carlos Zamora de Martino. Based in /showlightevent /showlight2017 www. a new office. managing director of Z-Audio tremendous results that we have achieved in Mexico the past year could not have been [Switzerland] DPA Microphones has possible without contributions from so named two new distributors in Switzerland: many people. jp ‘Roly’ Smith who heads GLP’s UK rest. She joins Noel advancement.com support) at the Exeter HQ. appointed Mix Simon recently Wave. GLP has announced loudspeaker manufacturers out there. BUSINESS Mix Wave is new PEOPLE AV Stumpfl distributor for Japan GLP strengthens UK team [Japan] Austrian [UK] GLP has added to AV technology its UK team with the manufacturer AV appointment of Stumpfl has Simon Barrett.co. Japan is quite a 4K/8K and MA Lighting. brand.mixwave. says that philosophy is what handle the AV Stumpfl Wings media server and training roles with both White Light drove the decision to adopt the Adamson product range.adamsonsystems.lsionline.de WWW. Mix Wave is Technology. Inc as its returned to the UK Adamson’s James Ritter. Stage Craft says it has well-known for pro AV product distribution helping set up built its reputation on the philosophy of and related services in Japan.LSIONLINE.com P www. Mix Wave co-founder and director of company in New performance products for their customers. Having resumed her Philippines.glp.” career after taking a break to gain a advantage in terms of technological P //avstumpfl. head of sales and commented: “We are very excited to he had technical sales marketing. “While there is a plethora of oriented country and I’m sure the Wings At the same time. Prior to that. with media server products will fit even our the arrival of Sintija Ruza in an most of them represented in the most demanding rental and staging administrative role.com degree in accountancy. P www. we feel Adamson has a big customers.stagecraftintl. Marc Paraiso. making it a cut above the P www. their Visual System division Ken Sampei Zealand. and Mandaluyong City.com www.COM • APRIL 2017 17 . a new office for the delivering only premium. high. sales manager for exclusive media after coordinating the Asia Pacific region & Stage Craft server and show technical sales in president Francisco Zabala control distributor Ken Sampei Melbourne for Show for Japan.” operations and Andy Riley (technical P www. com P www. Finally. in the west Midlands.LSIONLINE. Examples include Group One vice-president. Open to members and non-members. has announced a number of personnel changes designed to position the company for continued growth. The intention is to create a training hub from stock at Earpro. VP key account manager Maarten Group One’s audio brands for the [UK] Technical production and rental Donath and Earpro commercial director Pere Castro touring. Avolites and other well-respected audio and lighting manufacturers. broadcast a gap in their distribution product range for bridging fluctuations in pre-purchase a high-end standalone/solid-state lighting and production.es 18 APRIL 2017 • WWW. and Taidus carries in its rental inventory. www.IN THE NEWS TRAINING/EDUCATION ISCEx 2017 “a great success” [UK] The Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ISCE) reports increased attendance and much enthusiasm for its annual exhibition and seminar day.to focus on the sales of Spain and Portugal. event organiser for ISCE.org. Wigmore. I plan to actively encourage the Institute’s increasing diversity”. of technical workshops that will allow CPL Technical Sales will be linked to the potential users to experience the benefits of set-up of a dedicated Training Centre which is working with Visual Productions lighting planned when CPL moves into a new purpose. Look out for the event announcement date soon’. Established in 1988.isce.CPL appointed Visual Productions’ distributor for Shelton has been named Group One’s Technical Sales . vice-president for ISCE. specialist Central Presentations Limited [Spain / Portugal] Earpro has been sales and support associate Ryan (CPL) has launched a new division .com P www.uk PEOPLE BUSINESS BUSINESS Group One announces CPL Technical Sales Earpro to distribute Visual key personnel changes is launched Productions in Iberia [USA] Group One Limited. the company says. audio-visual. and headed by Sam Thomas. supporting the sound industry and ready to celebrate our presence.lsionline. Productions lighting control range fills in certain scenarios. continues Wigmore. has now been broadcast and commercial lighting markets division will also support manufacturers and promoted to serve as Group One’s chief in Spain and Portugal. We will return to Coombe Abbey “The feedback for ISCEx this year has been really positive and again in 2018. theatre and install markets. a one-day event held at Coombe Abbey Hotel and Country Park. The Visual brands by making kit available to end-clients technology officer. the new office in the US. remains a shareholder delivery/production schedules with rentals. from both visitors and exhibitors.cplav. controller.COM . The response to our 2017 event has really been positive areas”. Vallandi. we’re already looking forward to ISCEx 2018 next year”. Group One has now promoted DiGiCo national sales manager Matt Larson to Group One vice-president. “Coinciding with International Women’s Day. the New York-based US distributor for DiGiCo. As vice- president.nl P www. the company says.earpro. controllers. said Helen Goddard.visualproductions. it was lovely to see a greater number of women attending ISCEx 2017. Chris Fichera. A number of the audio industry’s women also took the opportunity to gather in recognition of International Women’s Day 2017. CPL’s Matthew Boyce (Max) and Sam Thomas VP sales manager Zoë Castle. as he also expands his role. Earpro MD Miguel professional audio. ISCEx 2017. “ISCEx remains a very personal event and lends itself to creating a very intimate and informal environment. ISCEx has grown steadily and for sure is an between visitors and exhibitors in and around the exhibition room important networking event for the sound and communications and throughout the hotel and grounds in various relaxed seating industry. with oversight of all Mezquita. The full range of Visual built warehouse and office space later in the Productions lighting controllers is available Daily industry news: year.g1limited. enabling clients who have bought kit to have Throughout 2017 Earpro will host a series P www. rental. held the previous day. ISCEx coincided with International Women’s Day comments Ros Wigmore. concludes summarises ISCE president Phil Price.com immediate access to it if needed. all of which CPL Earpro is a specialist distributor of KLANG:technologies. “With more than 30 exhibitors at ISCEx this year we saw an increased number of visitors attending as a consequence”. Throughout the day discussions took place ‘Over recent years. installation. 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We are for the majority of the staff and delighted to be working with the allow us to offer their clients a team.soundplace.” explains Raymond Wong.IN THE NEWS BUSINESS APG strengthens presence in Asia [China / Korea] With an already successful presence in Asia thanks to a joint venture and historic distributors.com P www. a US-based Sunbury on Thames during the distributor of pro audio summer season. French loudspeaker manufacturer APG took advantage of the recent Prolight+Sound Guangzhou trade show to announce new partnerships around APG North East Asia.” P www. Crawley headquarters during The agreement sees the second half of 2017 Fingerprint Audio take on “allowing the combined VDC’s entire range of Van business to fully realise the Damme audio.fingerprintaudio. general manager of Fingerprint Audio allow the team access to a significantly larger pool of [USA] VDC Trading. so we are delighted to welcome APG into our product offering.traudio. With personnel and. “This partnership with TRAudio will focus Gregory Dapsanse from APG with TR Audio at PL+S Guangzhou on the entertainment sector.hk its parent company Avesco by P www. the company says. will act as the company’s sole distributor in the Korean market.com and services. Several of the Commenting on the current Mediatec UK contracts agreement. many years. bulk. (CT) is pleased to announce P www. APG announced expansion in Korea where system BUSINESS BUSINESS integrator Soundplace Inc. Bringing the they are well positioned to extend businesses together will our reach and penetration across provide enhanced opportunities the US national market. has announced The business will continue to a distribution agreement with operate from its premises in Fingerprint Audio.audio that following the acquisition of P www. said: “CT and Mediatec distributor covering the entire have enjoyed a close. fibre. the technical and operational company behind Van Damme resources.vdctrading.bvcam. data opportunities arising from and video cables. managing director of APG North East Asia.com 20 APRIL 2017 • WWW. manufactured and Dave Crump.kr division of sister company Mediatec will be merged with and rebranded CT from 1 April 2017.ct-group. the UK P www. albeit USA market with immediate competitive relationship over effect. including collective resources”. the company’s joint venture in Hong Kong. The first expansion is evidenced in China where APG welcomed TRAudio. but is equipment for North and expected to relocate to CT’s South America since 2009.” explained Sang Woo Do. CEO of started life with us and we have VDC Trading. who will share responsibilities with APG’s historical Chinese partner BVCam. Niall Holden. CEO of CT packaged cables and act as Group.COM . 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Someone how do you staff such a has invested heavily. “Actually. it is true that the first couple of days sees the most activity. lights.COM .” said Scottie Sanderson.they can all be A well-known face in the of stuff . facility manager for the Fly By Nite (FBN) studio I Redditch. That said. staging and video manager for Craig David (Craig David is currently in here with full production) to just band rehearsals (Radiohead will follow afterwards). “I wish it were that simple. . then Carl Reed.” Why so greenroom . production sound. Production has its own won’t need to rent in power. There is in fact very little overlap between productions in terms of what they want. attend to the detail in the build with an experienced architect. planning. we go from full-on with Wob Roberts. oil and long? “Because we consulted easily configured to suit specific production industry. another just wanting B FBN studio 1 inside . Steve Moles reports . That’s everything is catered for. . There is no make do. someone to do a run down to C . what is really required.” demand. . What did he mean by that? and then there’s the muscular “The fact we have 21 bedrooms reality of the 500 tonne (UDL) and most are taken more-or-less rigging limit roof with helicopter every day opens the question. in the year we’ve been open no two days have been the same. At a mundane level that could be a difference as simple as one bringing in full touring catering. “We aimed facility? You start with bought- for quality.production get on with what they need to what is often a quickly changing to design and yet there are no offices.plus 21 bedrooms.LSIONLINE.IN THE NEWS Fly By Nite: Not making do Just south of Birmingham. What we have Something like a catering been on the same side of the out of the catering section is now looks like an empty room. dressing rooms. . landing pad above.” said FBN director in professional services.On the face of it. so that all the with caterers and asked what needs. . UK .” sought out for the role. The their own hardware. building and running a studio facility should be fairly straightforward: do the advance work properly. The ethos is for people to have the patience to deal with kitchen took us two months of all the rooms . so confidence immediately .FOG traps (fat.” supplies) . . unique demands and in terms the drainage system for proper perfectly for when they bring in the catering facilities is a whole of staff you need people who recycling and disposal. so long as there 22 APRIL 2017 • WWW.six 400amp three. I’ve learned all sorts appliances in there.” place made him an ideal choice. E Scottie Sanderson of FBN Alternatively. plus a bunch of Ceeform to learn. But there is a lot phase. and out the local Morrisons for a bag full of sandwiches and crisps. and by the time first the production moves in it should be all settled. builds quickly. Then things settle down and you’re into routine stuff like getting the managers who will book the bed linen changed. the do. Fly By Nite Studios is the largest purpose-built rehearsal studio facility in Europe. “People can just gradually you get a measure for come in and get on with it . Having oils and food waste that comes makes sense. When we do the facilities is impressive: the advances they tend to be swift power supply catches the eye and efficient. You the key. That’s true floor. Visit the FBN studio website “I know how to make it seamless and the list of features and for them. room is essentially a second business as the production intercepted and removed from but in fact it suits their needs fix item. Scottie was grease traps). Nice. how do other places I’ve used had the corner by default. floor (1.H&S policy. And is snow loading.680sq. Yes. not too cold.m) . drains and water 16A adaptors . USB chargers built in. in major three-phase in each written from scratch. it comes down to the have been anticipated? “I was all resting and streaming Netflix had a few things. film and TV. price. there’s no you end up with loads of people chopper. most recently fundamentals. not too hot and car manufacturers. I scratching around for 13A to of a hard landing.” up the road.co. We do FBN has the potential to host from dealing with established But architecturally speaking simple stuff like a separate WiFi much more than rock and roll industry professionals. the FBN Studios at the time of our of working from drawings and but important . art director for ITV’s Victoria report.COM • APRIL 2017 23 . Then ‘make do’ about FBN. so much easier Like Reed said. For us. My favourite you see that FBN studios set opportunity to get it wrong actually two opposing corners of functional thing is the under.” domestic outlets. “This is my first time here anticipating. I’m not kidding. the architects mapped what standard? T&Cs had to be Reed set quality as a gone into this place. Granted. Thought has example. You have to and here within the hour. that helps.that really country. and I’m sure they will tech paraphernalia that needs is so highly rated. already have bookings for 2018 service) had already been in selecting dryers for the laundry. band won’t leave London’ thing.dull enquiries. in rehearsal at all that meant an initial phase Then there is the dull stuff . In the much of what is at FBN must circuit for the crew so if they’re production.” The pad is what I was saying earlier about available you can attend to the every pair of 13A sockets has scheduled to open this summer.” and I’m loving it.are mains. and we have had enquiries and it’s only March. you can’t say that all the way around the studio Even so. We had a US crew a hotel room. They attend to that. we’ve had several for Craig David. We had We have several companies.” discussion with the architects you need to get the ones that from several of the local motor Later LSI spoke to ‘Wob’ (Peter Wade Consultancy) about are just right.when you Placement also highlights helps keep everyone happy and is an international airport just wake up here you think you’re in detail. and John West.” continued offices’ connections. “We have already end. Plus. a lot of ‘Goldilocks moments’ mainly manufacturers. We’re in the middle of the has been thought about. that do but in a year just the once. All that’s space because everyone has a little over the top? “The helipad weeks ago. along with determinant earlier. themselves apart? “It isn’t one before. Otherwise build not for the weight of the really liked that. P www. production manager the roof loading and grid. Then there things single it out . They were through missing is the little bottles of laptops. We provider of the in-house rigging putting this place together . Little we used the money elsewhere. but a quoting template. Same with Roberts. availability and engaged before ground works it doesn’t clog the production SSE’s 40th birthday bash. phones and general is part of the reason the roof immigration in 20 minutes shampoo.LSIONLINE. Scottie. there there’s the knowledge factor . “Sven Knight (of KRS. but the downforce than landing at Heathrow. Power was a good security for the building and at came in for a show-and-tell.fbnstudios.uk WWW. isn’t 500 tonnes fly into Birmingham a couple of about other places. product demonstrations here. we do get that ‘oh the commenced. and floor heating across the studio thing. the confidence that comes detail after the building is up. we have a 13A ring main is very energy efficient. but you can tell this the studio space is enough.not nice. From a design each channel making it possible products. we had a list of ideas precisely what they are looking best reasons for investing in a TourDim24 [SES ref]: from our clients but we also for.” 12 channels of dedicated having a dimmer/distro rolled TSL Lighting warehouse Hot power SES has maintained its place into one where every channel in the market by consulting and can be individually switched to 16A RCBO per circuit listening to their customers. dimmers and all associated cables and accessories to the entertainment industry. The distro unit we were more and Mark Cooper (SES) TourDim48 [SES ref]: lighting solutions for lighting than happy to get involved. one of the Type 324 [TSL ref] / TourDim. The flexibility adds Cooper.IN THE NEWS Power Play Power specialist SES is bringing custom dimming to the market. film sets or large outdoor events. to select control curves. of course. . festivals. right: The SES 48ch of Dimmer / Hot or relay that level of flexibility provide an productions. at the right time and with the right connections.and the Lighting is Sam Tamplin. so no two racks 24ch of Dimmer / Hot or loyal customers for a number of dimming channel definitely got need be exactly the same. 16A/1 utility come from a general suggestion patching. but they won’t 32A/3 utility says: “We’ve had a good working hot power. He and 12 channels of dedicated 48-way TourDim. test functions and back and top more than one company. the job of several different bits a USB charger and space for Full monitoring and we pride ourselves in of kit. left: The new 250A MCCB with variable increasingly diverse in terms dimmers were used on London are very varied: from dry hire RCD protecting Powerlock Fashion Week of power requirements.COM . SES has been manufacturing and supplying premium quality power distribution. “Such as a top 16 x Socapex clients about how we can best it brings is a massive plus on rack light and working coloured 4 x 16A sockets fed from deliver for them is essential.” Fully 60 channel patch to as Cooper explains: “Talking to really appealed.so when they approached some other features that we dry hire unit. back patch Each one will request a product often an issue. every front. LED working lights on front. When “One of the strengths of switch hot to dimmer safely.” it came to designing the SES SES is to offer each customer “But. an overall multimeter. Whether for touring. That also translates to a 1U Split 7 DMX splitter as well 32A/3 utility being able to deliver those financial saving for ourselves as the intuitive menu control on 32A/1 utility individually customised and our clients. The 32A/1 utility relationship with SES for five addition to any dimming and kind of features Sam may want 16A/1 utility or six years now .” our vote. . Improvements often and technical perspective. SES can build and supply exactly what the customer requires. an incredibly useful necessarily all be identical.” on a rack for TSL’s own events. relay years. with a slightly different flavour. who have been parameters on each single specific needs.LSIONLINE.” preheat. that we hear repeated from one unit gives obvious benefits. We also suggested the TSL has placed a significant 16A RCBO per circuit Managing director of TSL four 16 amp patchable outlets order for both the 24. guaranteeing power in the right place. Kate Lyon reports .” and back us about collaborating on felt worked well in the field and “SES are passionate about 24 APRIL 2017 • WWW. suit that particular light source packed in as many as possible. and so on.For well over 20 years. distro units are just fantastic “Sam and I also discussed he may not want available on a LED working lights on front . “And so TourDim is the fact that each Powerlock in with 125A 4P opted to consult directly with the ability to select individual one can be adjusted to fit your MCB TSL Lighting. one rack can do and side.” continues Tamplin. installation. power and control in maximum level.their power patching system. so the idea of TourDim custom dimmers in the attractive option for end users. Overall 250A 4P MCCB with designers today have become Our customer requirements C Facing page. DMX address. UK . and to supplying equipment and out therefore dimmers that can offer crew for corporate and touring Facing page. physical space is LED lights on the front. Mark Cooper is managing director and one of the founding members of SES: “Last March we identified a hole in the market for a combined dimmer and distro unit manufactured in such a way to make it a flexible solution for our customers. with each channel being individually switchable from dimmer to hard ideas for a combined dimmer/ B L-R: Sam Tamplin (TSL Lighting) Type 360 [TSL ref] / power or DMX-operated. offering a compact.com Helping you build great things WWW. “We really enjoyed Fresnels working the main catwalk at 180 The TourDim is all about. working with Mark and sales manager.uk acquired a piece of equipment that ticks all or large events. be they small P www. Our first dimmers went out on of dimming.” London Fashion Week where we had 300 concludes Cooper.COM • APRIL 2017 25 . and I feel both companies gained as hard on a premier corporate car launch production’s power distro and dimming enormously from the process. power and DMX control. “And that is what the comments Tamplin.co.LSIONLINE.what they do. which made being involved in our boxes.site-electrics.” needs in one clever package.” I designed a unique product and we have “Today’s lighting designs. Ben Strand and they will no doubt be working just intelligent and flexible solution to any Stearn.COM Follow us on: WWW.tsllighting.” this collaborative process such a pleasure. call for a flexible mixture P www.PROLYTE. they have that we have coming up. launched Photo: Julius Media in 1994 by Julius Grafton. of nights’ accommodation in chance for antipodean technical more than a third of that of the For example. and in conflicting geographic or Sydney. the CX Magazine) reimagined client and reseller meetings. being about as far Considering all of these factors UK. standards the coastline (see map). Entech successfully attracted Entech’s organisers failed to the technical managers. a flight time of technology trade show as a small. Although not having a trade show tradition quite as venerable as the 40 year-old PLASA Show in London. substantial distances around performing arts. slow and expensive. infrequent. 26 APRIL 2017 • WWW. shape of show and were unable resellers. plugfests. interest group gatherings. as it visits Melbourne . cities taking an entire work day. are Attending an East Coast trade In the days before near. and it Even by air. . nowhere more so than in that most peculiar of places: Australia. discussions. Perth has more than (still publishing the only live century has seen most trade Brisbane. for even a single day. specialists to see samples of the UK. Even the closest time difference between coasts. distributors. its share of live production production magazine in the shows transformed into Add to that the problem that venues across the entire country. Europe or the US. Perth. for its size. Australia has seen entertainment technology shows on a sporadic basis since the late ‘80s. Partly because of this audio tech. The most successful and long-lived of these was Entech. Australia’s only entertainment technology magazine. i. touring gig. Australia’s most populous city. . Australia is huge. trade shows such is only 24 million . Melbourne. ETF working technicians to attend decided to concentrate on the the show were mostly from the more profitable properties in their portfolio and discontinued Photo: Julius Media regions within a day’s drive of the exhibition hall. these shows were primarily held in Sydney. designers or underwhelming shows. and events. could afford the trip. Intercity passenger trains. or a little in Europe and the Americas. (30+ times the area of the UK). Now consider that Australia west coast. peculiarities. Julius Grafton news since the turn of this cities: Sydney. was financially successful.IN THE NEWS Entech: Moving Right Along Andy Ciddor reports from Australia’s travelling trade show. Perth and Adelaide. on the a big city. Sadly. is one of the most latest technologies before the is one of the world’s more isolated cities in the world HITTING THE ROAD gear was whisked back to the intensely urbanised countries. Staged on alternate years. venture capital becomes clear why it’s so hard over four hours between Perth agile. consultants and to secure sufficient numbers of specifiers from all over exhibitors and visitors to make the country. isolation. The show Entech. the main landmass of the USA where they exist in Australia. exhibitions organisation. make the transition to this new designers. the Australian entertainment industry seminars. major cities are a full day’s drive results in travel between those a commercial trade fair and Its area is about the same as apart. The few In 2015.about the as plentiful in Australia as it is absence from work and a couple as Entech were often the only same as New York City. but its operations were viewed as THE TROUBLE WITH OZ a distraction from the founder’s Every trade show in Australia main lines of business in is bedevilled by the country’s publishing and training.LSIONLINE. user to convince visitors to travel to and Sydney (or Melbourne) each of the five major population training. with approximately 70% of the from Sydney as Beirut is from prompted former rock’n’ roll Instant access to technical populace living in its five largest London. show. places for those cities are spread at spectrum of entertainment. 2004 it was sold to ETF. Australia . those who the show commercially viable. then the publisher of Connections.The entertainment technology trade show has undergone some substantial transformations in the last couple of decades. product briefings and trade shows in either Melbourne coupled with the three-hour centres for just one day.e. only now it’s called industry hubs. after a couple of fairly department heads. universal access to the World but the population of Australia Air travel is neither as cheap nor requires at least three days of Wide Web.COM . that could visit showcases. 675miles (10. power feed) or Large (3m x 6m but the drive from Adelaide with 2 x 10amp power feeds). staff on the stands. and roadcases before the loaders scan the badges of interested collect them and pack them back visitors for further contact. Exhibitors get free The well-attended tour that venue parking. The Visitor entry and car parking roadshow format has been is free.LSIONLINE. Overhead rigging collection point then meets up is obviously out of the question with their gear at every gig. a stand concierge exhibitors have an hour to break service is available to set up the down the stand and repack their stand. some loud-ish audio demos for with approximately 80 exhibitor the last half-hour of the day. morning tea and finished in late February 2017 have lunch delivered to their saw one double-trailer and one stands.COM • APRIL 2017 27 .6m x days.au WWW. launched from a freight each exhibitor team finds the aggregation point in Sydney. Visitor badge QR show. I with all unclaimed prizes given P //cxevents. Free beer. of small. at which point the venues. to Perth across the Nullarbor If you don’t need all that space. simple stands that In the ballroom-sized venue. a show to three pantechs) carrying safety seminar and a chance for gear for some 35 companies. Technology roadshows will be Substantial giveaways of gear rolling out of the loading dock. wine and such a success that later in the soft drinks for visitors and year the inaugural Information exhibitors alike are turned on Technology and Security for the last hour of the show. Grafton’s concept was to away during that last hour of package up a touring show socialising. If an on such a schedule. (each worth about UK £1500) with a similar Entech New are made every couple of hours. a 4amp power feed. devices. This show schedule stand available: Standard (3m x allows the east coast gigs to be 3m of floor space with a 10amp as close together as two days. Plain takes an exhausting three you can rent a simple 1. The team then has around the gear to the aggregation two hours to setup their stand point at the end of the tour. but after the technology trade shows demise of the Entech trade worldwide. before the cases are removed Each exhibitor ships the into storage and show doors contents of their stand to the open at 11am. There are lighting and single trailer truck (equivalent audio demo sessions. Grafton bought the name codes can be scanned with back from ETF and renamed the an exhibitor’s own handheld tour to the Entech Roadshow. roadcases with the contents of visited each city on the tightest their stand ready and waiting at possible schedule. The first such tour was run in The show is a miniature 2013 under the ‘CX Roadshow’ but full-service version of what banner with just a single you will find at entertainment semi-trailer truck. and returned 9am.740km) of driving. Zealand show soon to follow. The entire tour runs out at 0.75m table with two chairs and 6.com. hand out literature. The show exhibitor can’t make it to one of closes at 6pm. in the truck for the long drive to There are just two sizes of the next gig. STLD and ALD. technology according to the type of show.LSIONLINE. with delegates including members from the BSC. Fuller commented: “Today’s talks have been Phil Méheux in conversation with Gurdip Mahal Gurdip also revealed how he picks really informative and thought-provoking. unique personal accounts from the sets Delegates take a closer look at LED fixtures such as the Chroma-Q Space Force He also thinks that making mistakes aids of some very well-known motion pictures learning. MTV Awards and BBC Sports Personality of the Year. whose products have productions. and ranging from cinematographers and designers to technical crew and students. The Mask of Zorro. careers and technical styles of leading experts from the worlds of film and TV lighting design. the evolution of technology and its ability to enhance creativity. and looking colour-changing LED house light. John B From top: effect. LSi reports . among many others. LEDs and video as all parts of new Color One 100X LED PAR. Beyoncé. Phil and Gurdip have provided us with John Fuller (Chroma-Q) with Gurdip Mahal and so he prefers using LED fixtures such as the fascinating insights into their creative and Phil Méheux Chroma-Q Space Force for live TV shows and technical approaches to lighting. multi-award-winning Color Force II on these shows has evolved to include battens range. Chroma-Q shares The event also provided a showcase their passion for lighting which is helping for the very latest LED lighting solutions to drive the new innovations for tomorrow’s from Chroma-Q.chroma-q. The Long Good Friday.COM . Interviewed by fellow cinematographer Oliver Stapleton. Lady Gaga and Muse. Casino Royale and Edge of Darkness. . The event was attended by over 70 practitioners from across the industry. In an adjacent ‘black The discussion covered Gurdip’s box’ room. the award-winning Inspire overseeing the video content.provided a unique showcase for the work. TV and Rihanna. One of the world’s leading talents in TV and large- scale events lighting design. attendees were given the chance approach to lighting live Saturday night to see demonstrations of the award-winning entertainment TV shows such as The Voice.IN THE NEWS Chroma-Q lights up Pinewood Studios A recent Chroma-Q showcase event at Pinewood Studios provided unique perspectives on TV and film lighting design from award-winning guest speakers.former BBC/Sky and now freelance lighting director. Gurdip’s many credits include The Voice. UK . GoldenEye. The Fourth Protocol. Phil gave insights into his progression from a camera man at the BBC to becoming a freelance feature-film cinematographer for some of Hollywood’s biggest budget films. the overall stage look used to add dramatic Chroma-Q global brand manager. The second part of the evening saw TV lighting designer Gurdip Mahal interviewed by Iain Davidson . . Space Force variable white soft source. recognised worldwide for his work on films including Scum. the how the role of the lighting department new. practitioners in the international film. entertainment sectors.A recent Chroma-Q showcase event - held at Heatherden Hall within the grounds of the iconic Pinewood Studios .” I been adopted by some of the leading P www. and his long working relationships with a number of leading filmmakers and crew. and given other productions where reliability is key. Entrapment. and television projects. He has also collaborated on projects with high- profile music artists including U2. The evening kicked off with a fascinating insight into the work of cinematographer Phil Méheux. Phil also talked about the art of good lighting to enhance a performance or story. and the at lighting.com 28 APRIL 2017 • WWW. Dorking Halls Halo Series ESP Series i Series EMS Series Electronics Stage Monitors MSE Series X Series EM Acoustics Loudspeakers. Cranleigh.11 Dunsfold Park.Dorking Halls image by Autograph Sales & Installations “ -YVT[OLPUP[PHSKLTV[VÄUHS[\UPUN. Building 19.KHUK4PRLOH]L ILLUOHWW`[VVMMLYHK]PJLHUKZ\WWVY[¶UVH[[LTW[Z[V ISPUK\Z^P[OZJPLUJLVY[VYLPU]LU[[OL^OLLS"Q\Z[OVULZ[ ” L_WSHUH[PVUZIHZLKVUZVSPKSV\KZWLHRLY[OLVY` Michael Knight Technical & Facilities Manager. Surrey GU6 8TB QIPOF. tXXXFNBDPVTUJDTDPVLtJOGP!FNBDPVTUJDTDPVL LOUDSPEAKERS REDEFINED . part of the “Each side of the PA is reason for replacing the old powered and processed by (ground-stacked) set-up was a single 4-channel EM Acoustics to improve sight lines. The DQ20 and hurdles common to many DQ6 advanced system amplifiers similar venues. The new design was required C Facing page: Autograph’s Peppe Mallozzi with Michael Knight of to overcome a number of Dorking Halls. it sound completely natural. This factor alone meant us to EQ and power the HALO-C that no self-powered system zones relative to each other so could work. plus a single MSE- B Above: The main hall 218 subwoofer per side and four EMS-61 modules. However. for structural three zones of four.000 when part-standing.The handsome inter-war facade of Dorking Halls . Ross Noble and Rob Brydon appearing in their own shows. cinema.opened in 1931 and extensively refurbished in 1997 . a small dip between 200Hz and including the rigging and cables driven by a DQ6 amplifier. the C Left to right: Technicians Joshua entire system is powered and Shaw and Graham Trickey with processed by just two EM technical and facilities manager Acoustics DQ20 and one DQ6 Michael Knight advanced system amplifiers. The main hall has a capacity of 791 seated. and to DQ20 advanced system amplifier. but it also pointed that the coverage and SPL from us straight at the HALO.even compact enclosures as near-fills. Autograph’s sales engineer.LSIONLINE. achieve this the new PA had to with the HALO-C arrays split into be flown. with the are only rated at 500kg each. Sean Lock. while easily meeting all I was amazed how little needed by the natural acoustics of the than that it’s dead flat. . UK . Comprising 22 HALO-C compact line array elements. plus acts such as Omid Djalili. contemporary entertainment and conference complex in which three separate spaces variously Photos: Courtesy of Autograph Sales & Installations host live music. Peppe Mallozzi. LSi reports . The internal requirements against all-up processing of the DQ20 allowed weight. takes up the story: “One of the first considerations was locating the new system . fourth channel powering the so we had to balance acoustic MSE-218 subwoofer. Our final design uses area right in front of the stage 11 HALO-C compact line array where we specified four EMS-61 elements per-side and . necessitated effect from the side walls . then plenty of power when needed 30 APRIL 2017 • WWW.other hang.conceals a vibrant. .the total load is only 270kg per “When tuning the system brighten it a little. and it is for this space that Autograph specified and commissioned a new EM Acoustics HALO system. four and three reasons.COM . 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Whether in live performance.” Wheeler respectively].” manager at Dorking Halls.LSIONLINE.and the vocal intelligibility for stand-up and Michael Knight.com.or product . EM Acoustics’ Ed Kinsella. The first moment that a very cost-effective package. stage. fixtures Late February saw more joined-up thinking. 32 APRIL 2017 • WWW. a company just gets on a roll. students and more - to lend one or two token lights. The key industry figures . which BC GSA’s showcase performance hosts regular social events of Guys & Dolls at the Yvonne that let students mingle with Arnaud Theatre students from other drama schools and with ‘grown ups’ E Students and guests get hands-on with Robe’s LED from the wider industry. UK . one morning. The thinking seems joined-up. put his new tools (12 DL7S Which is how lighting spots. It feels like Robe are the company on a roll at the moment. the DL7S Spot and DL7F Wash) are to theatre is to actually let people see them in action lighting a show. 10 Spikie colour mixing Photo: PJ McEvoy School of Acting’s showcase LED beam effect lights. And the best way of letting them light a show isn’t through some contrived theatrical-style demo. Everything clicks.but sensible and obvious are hard to achieve. Professional designers are aware of them because of a run of exciting new products coupled with the company’s regular trips that take groups out to the Czech Republic for Photo: PJ McEvoy a factory tour and a few days of relaxation and fun. the cast but rather just to lend a bunch found themselves performing of lights to some people already highlights from the show to an doing a show and let them get assembled bunch of lighting on with using them. it feels like. . which is why they’re a sign that things are going well. a core of Robe LED fixtures. but enough to actually let them It looked great.Sometimes. 10 Viva designer James Smith found white LED plus colour wheel himself lighting the Guildford spots.COM . then how. And colourful. . are very aware of them because of their enlightened NRG ‘Next Robe Generation’ scheme. fast-changing show.designers. in the UK at least. Things fall into a place in a way that feels sensible and obvious . . and a sign of programmers. 8 musical. Smith had form the main part of a rig . Students. is not suppliers. invited by Robe. Guys and Dolls at the Spiider LED wash effect lights town’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre and 8 CycFX-8 LED striplights) using a rig formed around to good use to create a dynamic. 12 DL7F wash.IN THE NEWS LED by Theatre: Robe at the Guildford School of Acting Rob Halliday reports from the Guildford School of Acting as a loan package of LED lighting is put through its paces by students and pros alike . .LSIONLINE. Robe’s ‘on a roll’ thinking. bringing all of those elements together with a realisation that the best way of letting theatre users see how well-suited Robe’s LED lights (particularly their seven-colour LED lights. electricians. to this working. appear everywhere over the next few years. making fine-point paint brushes”. B Lighting designer James Smith lighting tutor and our compère throughout All that was followed by a panel the day. Though Later. Not quite where a rig of the DL7s has been in use for perfect. James Smith mean they have to! Then it was time to get spoke about his experience of using this rig . Smith noted. GSA’s indefatigable will always ask for a bit more brightness. however bright the light. with LED lighting fixtures. the joy of being able to get from including the opportunity to make the colour to colour free of the limitations of pre. what is? As James some time now. “we used to make you know you can immediately revert back to lights that were spray cans.It featured vibrant colour. / W W K͘K D Θ Z d / s W Zd E Z^ . that we so long associated just a freeing from the worry of scrollers. the DL7s are pretty good lights. a high speed. The colour part the ‘deadness’ of colour. just because lights can do subtle. tungsten workhorses. D h >d / ͳ t Z t / E E / E ' D / ^ Zs Z^ t t t͘' Z E ͳ . Thomas. there was an altogether different perhaps fair to note. now we’re the safe option if it doesn’t work out. audience- slightly harsh yellowy colours at blinding. generally without having to swap out fixtures. in particular. but these were perhaps piece tightly programmed by GSA students attributable to the colour wheel in the Mel Kirwan. now subtlety of these fixtures. It confirmed that Richard Thomas from the Royal Albert Hall. before that. as Particularly since there will no longer be any Robe’s Ian Brown described the improving risk in just trying some bold new colour. one and Mig Burgess. This provided a reminder that manufacturers. doesn’t After the mini-performance. sometimes with discharge fixtures). there were some kind of demo. Or. particularly on skin is interesting: I’ve suspected for a while not and costumes.this is Hanlon working with programmer Chris a problem shared with a number of white Clarke on the ETC Eos that also ran the LED-plus-dichroic colour fixtures from other main show. also expressed her delight at not discussion featuring Smith. on stage to get hands-on with the lights. / W ^ t / d .LSIONLINE. and now realise but that we’ll see a new bravery in colour we should have just associated with bad choices as these and other LED fixtures LED fixtures (and to be fair. plus the reliability of the lights. every-function-through-its-paces a few moments. WWW. all-important comparison between these chosen gel and gel order that scrollers used LED fixtures and theatre’s more traditional to impose.COM • APRIL 2017 33 . concurred with both points. but truthfully. Megan Mawhinney and Bernie non-colour-mixing Viva fixtures . one might be to have someone there advocating for tungsten .robe. It was an interesting giving things away free’”. or the fact that not Maybe next time a play. If there were suggestions to be made for next time. multi-part lighting fixtures. we’re not living entirely in the future yet. particularly if your show offers things that aren’t quite as good as they should be a great opportunity and location to bring people in this coming future: the complexity of controlling in to see the lights in their natural environment. Voller. particularly when it touched on the cheek description). James Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson plus some of GSA’s available to anyone who can successfully argue Smith and Mig Burgess lighting students about LEDs and so.IN THE NEWS fixtures . Andy Voller.there was a reassuring collection of tungsten lights scattered throughout the rig for comparison. Next time? Yes. their case to Robe’s Ashley Lewis (“our ‘head of the future of lighting. I yet accurately model the colour from all lighting P www.LSIONLINE. and one from which everyone won: the school got a fantastic set of tools to play with. just to see how the lights all of the colour libraries built in to the consoles fare in that world. If you’re confident enough that your fixtures are better.more frustrating because the fact that they do it for some fixtures proves it is entirely possible. by extension.cz 34 APRIL 2017 • WWW. more lighting students. real costumes and in a real theatre with enough space to see the lights over real throw distances. be bold enough to let people judge for themselves. lighting designer and programmer Andy a one-off show of manufacturer largesse. Another might be to be brave enough to have some LED fixtures from other manufacturers there for comparison. It was a good day all round. seems likely. in Ian Brown’s tongue-in- discussion. lighting designer and theatre consultant the creation of a loan package of lights that will be Fridthjofur Thorsteinsson. This wasn’t B A panel discussion featuring GSA Burgess.COM . visitors got a chance to see them in a real environment with real scenery. LEEDS | 9-10 MAY. many showcasing the latest technologies for the first time in the UK.plasafocus. Platinum Sponsor: Technical partner: The essential event for entertainment technology @PLASAShow in the North of England /PLASAFocus leeds. an opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through the industry leading. Discover the biggest names and exciting new products for live event technology. free-to-attend programme of seminars and technical workshops.com #plasaleeds LONDON. OLYMPIA | 17-19 SEPTEMBER . The show features 175+ international brands. Plus. 2017 AUDIO LIGHTING AV STAGE TECHNOLOGY The must-attend event for industry professionals. then moved into lighting at small TSL Lighting.COM . As well I was attracted to the industry because What’s your experience of the industry’s as both of these individuals many other it allows me to be creative as well as attitudes towards students? groups of people have made my journey develop key skills such as problem I have always been welcomed and helped to where I am now possible by providing solving. who this business? P //creativeindustries. I love I think lots of people appreciate that how the role keeps me mentally and What’s the best career advice you’ve young people are the future of the physically active. so naturally knows you work hard and are good to Work hard. For P www. I ended up picking stage P//plasa. Royal Albert Hall “I believe the industry is very self-regulating so this means if someone knows you work hard and are good to work with the roles will come your way. I hope in Location: London far? the future I take all the knowledge from I started off in regional theatre during my my colleagues to form a well-rounded Industry Partners: stage management course at college. Delta Sound. Gallowglass. PRG. You have to be a punctual and driven person: someone made this clear to me very early on and I think it’s been the best advice. so he really the whole of my first year in the industry kick-started my interest in this field. place of study & course: always gave me advice about how to who had a job doing something in tech Hannah Talbot. for example I admire many of the people I have been rigging. White Light.uk was the first person who believed in my I think one of the toughest things I have ability and make me acknowledge tech Apprenticeships in the Arts: experienced in the industry was when as a career. As quite an active person. and competent way of working. here.royalalberthall. They offered and what kind of courses I should be Royal Albert Hall). SFL Group. Also to be completely with the industry’s leading people in honest when you don’t know something: many different areas. team work and independent out by everyone I have worked with. I me to learn whilst I have the reward of learned so far? actually putting on shows. your common sense. National College of approach and learn more about stage and asking them how they got into tech Creative and Cultural Industries (at the management and tech.” Name. work. taken on in 2016: 2 example the Olympics or a big Hollywood Who has been your biggest mentor/s? film! Education partner: I must give credit to my old drama National College for the Creative and What’s the toughest thing about entering Cultural Industries teacher at school. for television. age. After that I did work on? Course: Level 3 in Technical Theatre some work in corporate events and also I would like to one day work on an got experience as a trainee spark in Number of apprentices event which is memorable for years. You have to be a punctual and driven person: someone made this clear to me What do you want your job title to be in What do you think of the course you’re very early on and I think it’s been the best 10 years’ time? studying? advice. 19.com musical theatre at college. That’s a must. I think I’m one of those people who just I love it! The course work is always falls in to things so I guess I will have to relevant and the practical work allows What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve wait and see.LSIONLINE. this really helped to support industry. Mr Wallace. The Royal Albert Hall is I believe the industry is very self- What advice would you give to anyone such a prestigious venue. It’s difficult because Theatre Apprenticeship at our college theatre to gain more there is no conventional way into the experience. What attracted you to this business? me in fulfilling my ambitions. a desk 9-5. privileged enough to work with and have ROYAL ALBERT HALL What work experience have you had so taken many lessons from them.f INTERVIEW early stagers Hannah Talbot. What would be your dream project to festivals and nightclubs. At I just emailed and called as many people college I also had a great mentor who 36 APRIL 2017 • WWW.ac. try to help me get experience in as many STATS Who would you most like to emulate? different areas as possible. recommendations and training me up. My managers are we are here to learn so aren’t expected to really open to any suggestions I have and know everything from the off. arguably the regulating so this means if someone following in your footsteps? most famous in the world. There are also To work your hardest and to your absolute plenty of opportunities for me to network best standard. 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The action became less a police investigation. more a social history of Britain. director Stephen Daldry and to change the way it looks . even if you haven’t seen it.” But the technology of lighting doesn’t Calls became something quite. realistic set . at Photo: Mark Douet 38 APRIL 2017 • WWW. 25 years on . From there it took on a commercial life. a staple of perception of the play. the cast at first alongside some lights that have been with the show from crammed inside it. a continuous run of 25 years. THE PAST a plea for social integration and support from the state The production’s history. you’d regional and amateur productions.” That a production is still around after that length of time. An Inspector been done. and Fisher’s involvement. .LSIONLINE. I think this might be a first: the first time I’ve written read the hints the author had dropped. Now it reappears on the British originally created for just a short run and shorter UK touring circuit every few years. . about a suicide and who might have been responsible for it. transferred to the bigger Olivier.it’s that “producers who wish to avoid this tricky business in the online archive. .before adding since it was way back in the February 1994 issue . THEATRE An Inspector Calls. it toured the UK. An Inspector Calls hasn’t had a number of musicals are still playing after longer runs. . then clocked up its 64th year in the West End. playing in the West End and New York. the intertwining nature of theatre career paths and that except one suspects that what Daldry really found and somewhat pot-luck nature of just sometimes being in the unleashed was the message that the show’s author JB right place at the right time . which is why the show’s latest West End run the detailed period drawing room was swept away saw some brand new lighting technology take its place for a doll’s house perched on stilts. Visually. Perhaps he just right at that moment.me/ would be well advised to dispense with an ordinary inspector) . But in the hands of the then up-and-coming.COM . It is perhaps a little more surprising for a production Japan and Australia. Not describing that if a realistic set was to be used it should that you’d necessarily remember the first time around. Tracing that history gives an insight into both same words can support both styles of production . It’s fair to note that compared to some of those other 25 years since its debut. if you’re interested (//plasa. . After it’s debut at the It’s not even unique for a play: The Mousetrap has just National’s Lyttelton Theatre. It has unquestionably reshaped the time knew of as a slightly tired old war-horse. occasionally venturing tour at the National Theatre. streetscape and pouring rain. lighting designer Rick notes: “I really wanted to do it in the same way it’s always Fisher and composer Stephen Warbeck. quite different. a drawing room drama doubtless recognise images of it. THEATRE “Producers who wish to avoid this tricky business would be well advised to dispense with an ordinary realistic set . . .” JB Priestley Rob Halliday charts the evolving production and lighting design of JB Priestley’s classic play . . . . It didn’t have the the pros’ arch Lyttelton. to stage a play at theatrical lights around the set. or a theatre that had been bombed during the blitz and found that this play was on.COM . We also took advantage of the side-stage to stage-left of the see it before it closed. “It was set in a theatre.” Fisher explains. doing very big current one.” The lighting designer had 10 spare days in his schedule From there. the smaller house in the distance. Design decisions made because of cobbles. The house did tip. the that Ian eventually said to me. “No-one understood it.” Through that. ‘Stephen and I went back to sky. Daldry was invited by a big dolls house in it .’ He eventually admitted it was Inspector Calls.a scheme that is sorely missed. I think he might be quite good. and we’re going to be doing a play at York Theatre Royal.” Fisher recalls. The only person in the building who kind of got that it was something interesting was a young trainee designer called Ian MacNeil. so if you missed the first five minutes you just With the show scheduled for a short UK tour as part of the stayed at the end and watched it all again.THEATRE Photos: Mark Douet that point in my freelance career when I was just beginning to be invited into main houses after doing lots of smaller stuff. like the old movies that used to show THE NATIONAL continuously. “The production developed into what we traditionally lit. including most of us sometimes. a theatre that had plays in a very little space. so I think it was probably a little bit more production ever since. That theme . Inspector had to be recurring time .” 40 APRIL 2017 • WWW.LSIONLINE. And I do sort of remember house. all involved continued with their careers. and we both noticed that the lighting Lyttelton stage .’” side stage. “A few years later Ian said. and that know now. There was a stormy landscape.I think we even had some old the NT’s then-artistic director. “with the big cobblestone floor. But I’m not going to tell you what the play is right now. scheduled as part of taking over the tiny Gate Theatre in London where. But my memory is that we liked it. After exploring many options. I was doing a very strange show called Mouthful of Birds at the Birmingham Rep. not just the living room. . it didn’t have the rain. Daldry which meant he could light the show. he asked to re-visit kids who open the show had stumbled into a disused theatre Inspector. who was the Art Council resident designer at the time . giving us a huge expanse to work with. the telephone box.the floor and sky went all the way off into that really enhanced the production . designed for pros’ arch theatres and so at the National played there was a lamp-post. the the audience found it intriguing. but said they were going to do something interesting with it. ‘I’ve got a director. That production was the foundation for the notes: “his star started to rise rather dramatically.” Fisher and MacNeil kept in touch. with not one but two directors and two authors. There was a sense that the the National. . as Fisher York’s rep season.stuck with us.of NT’s commitment to visiting the regions. Richard Eyre. I don’t have a strong memory and influenced by that theatre have defined and shaped the of how we lit it. February 1994: the 1992 production at the Lyttelton The Public Theater Theatre.com.com | wirelessdimming.COM • APRIL 2017 41 . RC4Wireless Innovation | Inspiration Photo: Ivan Kyncl (1992) Zach Murphy Lighting Supervisor B As seen in LSi. pictured are Kenneth Cranham (Inspector Goole) and Karl New York Shakespeare Buckland (child) E The house in the production’s 2016/17 revival “From having a drone remotely drop a package on cue into Daniel Radcliffe’s hands. to making 200 candles remotely dance and glow in the original production of Hamilton. 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[email protected].” Photo: Mark Douet rc4wireless. It was a new discovery. letting a conventional way. they were just lit as a person. Photoshop .THEATRE Photos: Mark Douet The show also retained that feel of being set inside a traditional Edwardian Theatre .this was way before were at one point five different scales bits of dance. So . It was also raked. “But every once in that worked . ‘what the a turn to the unexpected. I think originally in four colours including a sulphurous yellow that just in the slots just downstage of the it that much any more.though that was a challenge in the 1970s concrete Lyttelton auditorium. but it meant that it ran straight under my number one bar. Fisher recalls: ground. Being Ian.then handed to the NT paint of brick in the floor to give the sense of the choice was whether to run with department. “Ian designed a fake proscenium arch. but they weren’t lit on the down. add Matthew Bourne’s innovative Swan screen sky.” the side. focusing in the NT rep good old 45 degree-ish angle like in the performers float independently of the rig. or something that was on it off! The only thing that really worked the colour away. use traditional cyc lighting . I knew I had to not been a flat floor. cues and all of a sudden that worked. the light skittered off into the from the overhead rig was the backlight.finding keep light off the black borders at the top in the 8x4 sheets where it had to come in and out for rep. . it was time to start a lot of distance. rig focused. But though Fisher would later “Ian designed a cinemascope movie fine . bespoke . a technique that has But he still approached the show in quite a conventional frontlight on. stage left had so ultimately we gridded all of the other Set built. I turned made the blue look like mud. I just kind of accepted that I wouldn’t be able to use the number one bar or most of the portal bridge.but the floor didn’t look so good.that helped with the feeling of that huge expanse.LSIONLINE. “It was just a few trying to be a real sky.” fuck are you lighting this show with?!’” 42 APRIL 2017 • WWW. And then things took somebody.COM . draining all proscenium.so when that front-of-house and bottom. So the light lit bars. The cyc received special treatment. And remember.I wanted to and it also felt like you could see the joins and I kept doing a bit more of it . vac Lake to his resume of long-running in a magazine that he then photocopied form. it had to be on the wonk . he couldn’t have his proscenium arch parallel to the front edge of the stage. in that wonderful NT way. at this time he’d only done tiny in interesting ways . it was floor. I think based on a sky he found It looked plastic (it was fibreglass. books to do the general cover. so the something that looked better. when I turned on something light comes on. And this was all way before the days of moving lights. I found I didn’t really like Fresnels. even if it a beautiful piece of scenic art. from the long been used to light dance. distance. The flyman did eventually shout lighting the show. It wasn’t light hit it more in your face than if it had was unconventional.because there shows. of course. So we rigged a bar full of a while.of course . and it probably masked all of the proscenium bridge that the Lyttelton has to this day.” “What happened is that every time I put This is. It just looked plasticky. . working with them to develop perspective). but neither detail is quite correct. “Again. too. the The crosslight also allows the different Lekos and with the PAR battens becoming post-design-rationalisation is that once the element of the stage . the house. but they don’t connect to directed down. but from a little bit in front. so they don’t house and enter the wasteland of facing up the telephone box. some to ‘inspect’ them. the show started to tell us what looked good.” narrow-angle PAR battens have done this scene locked inside.COM • APRIL 2017 43 . And we went with it. THEATRE “In effect. I did a lot of post-design rationalisation. a set of specially adapted (which the family perform most of the first in that landscape.LSIONLINE.was a challenge. of colour from open white all the way traditional sunlight shadow onto the floor. they can move it sparkle while keeping its surroundings it. but then we just found something that worked and went with it.” in that landscape. The rain - want different heights of sidelight. It. again to it becomes harsher.the performers hard to maintain. elements updated for this West End run. So when the actor is looking across the stage. Historically. Later. the sky. though the lighting inside the house around the stage but they’re not grounded dark. individually lit and balanced. Audio showcontrol Dynamic delay-matrix Moving 3D surround TimeLine and PanSpace Spatial wizardry 3D performer tracking for real-time vocal localisation outboard.” What Fisher arrived at. this became one of the family come out of the warm cocoon of their in the landscape. is a series of crosslights that can get in to the performers without lighting the floor.uk WWW. This is often described as ‘head high’ crosslight and often thought to come from the sides of the stage. to the person they’re talking to. so the sidelight allows us sizes from an overhead pipe. and the rain .” as the designer describes They’re always floating.co. which remains the heart of the show’s lighting today. their face is lit. And it should be a little bit higher than head high.205/206 corrections. some up to bounce off a The colour palette is muted: “A wide range the landscape because they don’t have a piece of guttering . And they don’t belong water sprayed through nozzles of various get around performers. though in New York it was lit with warmer . remarkably) is a little job. they’re not in the shadow of the person they’re talking to. Sometimes you to the Inspector and their possible actions. ultimately lit from the side to make through to 202.to be have to look directly into it. Rick Fisher continues: “You Photo: Mark Douet don’t want it straight across the stage. THEATRE Lighting plot, courtesy of http://thelightingarchive.org B Above: The lighting plan for Broadway, 1994 The show has three other key moments. someone says ‘turn on the worklight’, There’s the first appearance of the so it feels accidental, not expected. C Facing page: The 21st century update Inspector. “I wanted to cast a big shadow Then, slowly, it subverts and turns into E Below: Rick Fisher photographed on the of him on the side of the house, so there’s the big speech where the Inspector is stage of the recent production during been a light hidden away originally at traditionally lit by two 45 degree angle a presentation for the ALD the bottom of the slot in the Lyttelton, spots - for that one moment I do want sometimes behind the telephone box, just you to connect to what the Inspector is to do that. For a long time it was a Patt 23, saying in a very traditional, simple way.” which kind of goes back to seeing some old lights on stage in York, but now it has EVOLUTION become a Source Four, so it’s a bit more The show’s lighting has always evolved discrete.” over time. The lights it was lit with originally - the generation of Silhouettes There’s the appearance of the crowd and Harmonys and Cantatas - have from the future, from 1940s Britain, who fallen out of use. New York in 1994 did appear in a cloud of smoke dramatically feature ETC’s then-new Source Four, but lit in HMI white. “It was the age when alongside a bunch of more traditional Close Encounters of the Third Kind was Lekos as well as some other light fittings relatively recent in all our minds. The not usually found on Broadway. Fisher idea of the aliens coming out of a very, adds: “There are lights in the craters in very bright light through smoke was an the floor; I told them just to go by the iconic image - like all things, we were kind of lights they’d use outside their like magpies taking and stealing and houses, cheap and already waterproof!”. borrowing ideas.” The rig has also expanded and contracted over time, becoming much And then there’s the break with the bigger in New York (“my production show narrative, as the Inspector says electrician and Mike Baldassari, my ‘stop’ then steps out of the play to associate, said ‘rig spares - if you don’t address the audience directly. “To me, use it, no-one cares, if you want to add Photo: Ian Saunders/ALD it’s like the worklights or, even better, it, it ain’t going to happen . . .’”; Fisher the cleaning lights have come on, those won a Tony Award for his work on the horrible lights that make the theatre look show), and ultimately contracting down terrible so you can see where everyone’s to a very efficient touring package in the left their sweet wrappers,” says Fisher. “I hands of a line of associates that have wanted to drain all the theatricality out, included Ian Saunders, Tony Simpson to show everyone warts-and-all what it and now Will Evans, the show produced is. So we have a big 5k Fresnel on the by PW Productions, whose managing circle front that casts a shadow of the director, Iain Gillie, was the show’s proscenium on the sky, you could see it assistant production manager way back was a flat painted sky, that there were when at the National. They have getting Photo: Mark Douet just people looking dusty, that some the show in down to a fine art, notably of the audience were lit. What’s really the way that the cyc and cyc lighting bar important is that the cue doesn’t happen are rigged and focused before the rest of on the world stop, that beat when the set is built. 44 APRIL 2017 • WWW.LSIONLINE.COM THEATRE Now the rig has evolved to incorporate some new technology. the Edwardian theatres the show visits, we’ve always been “We had plenty of warning about coming in to the West End this hampered by only having so much room in the area where our time, and we knew there were some things we needed to solve front-of-house crosslight lives. Having the Lustrs here now just - the PAR battens were becoming hard to maintain, getting to gives us more options in that open white to 202 range, maybe the cyc bar in the event of a blown lamp or burnt-out colour even just a little bit deeper.” was tricky, but we had plenty of time, and lots of support from our rental company, White Light, to figure out new solutions - Though the Lustrs do nestle between four 500W R&V though they did ask that in return maybe their weekly payment beamlights, for which Fisher and his team “have not yet found should enter this century . . .” a replacement that quite does the same thing - that extra bit of oomph, that different quality of light that I can’t quite define but In both cases, LEDs have provided a new solution. The PAR know is there.” battens are gone, replaced by two vertical runs of five of GLP’s X4 Bar to give an intense, narrow sheet of light across the rain THE INFLUENCE, THE FUTURE . . . “though of course now they’re there, we do move them a Inspector Calls is back in hibernation now, after a long, little bit and use some of the pixels at a few other points in the successful and largely packed-out West End run at the show.” Playhouse Theatre. It’ll doubtless be back, though - it’s too good a production to vanish for long, particularly since its message While the rain was lit in a single colour, the cyc was a trickier about the need for society to support society rather than project. “We used to have four colours, with the lights across the everyone being abandoned to their own fate feels in many ways cyc often run at different levels to give just the right amount of more relevant than ever in this Brexity, Trumpity age. blending and just the right colour. I give Will Evans a lot of credit for the way he handled this transition - he went to White Light, Even when it is not playing, though, its ongoing influence is clear rigged the four colours, then matched the resulting mixes in a to feel in other productions, particularly Billy Elliot, which the Source Four Lustr2 on the Gio console we use now. We looked same team went on to create and which is still touring the UK. at using the cyc lens, but using a profile spot just felt like we retained more control particularly at the edges of the cyc - this is For Fisher, the show provided, in many ways, the formation for something that became possible as wider angle profiles have got the way he works to this day. “What I learned from this show better - they didn’t really exist when we first did the show. about how I like to light people is still in evidence in everything I do. It allows me to give visibility but somehow to retain the feel “The Lustrs work really well. Of course, the cloth reacts a bit that darkness is still there.” differently to the LED light, so we took Will’s preparation work then just played with it more in the theatre, making individual Look in many theatres today, at the lights clustered low just in adjustments. It looks great - plus we know that in one moment front of and behind the proscenium or around the jaws of the in the show we used to have almost all the cyc lights turned National’s Olivier, and it’s clear this approach has spread far on; maybe 36kW of power. Now we’re doing it with seven beyond just one designer. “I didn’t invent this,” Fisher notes. Lustrs.” “This show, for very practical reasons, distilled it for me, and maybe other people saw it and took note of it. I just think it’s Lustrs established in the rig, they also snuck into some of become a way of doing it, allowing you to light people very the front-of-house lighting positions. “Particularly in some of clearly as they move around the stage.” I WWW.LSIONLINE.COM • APRIL 2017 45 f VIEWPOINT audio file Morocco Bound | Phil Ward speaks volumes . . . “One thing that never gets talked about is the relationship between horn-loaded loudspeakers in mosques and noise control. As you can imagine, this puts us immediately, fairly and squarely in the middle of a cultural and political minefield. Not quite literally, but you know what I mean.” In Marrakesh, loudspeakers are everywhere. For importuning has become an environmental issue even, and a start, every mosque has at least one, usually several, especially, in Muslim countries including Indonesia, which has at the top of a minaret or otherwise bolted onto a roof, the highest population in the world among those places where wall or doorway. Five times a day the call to prayer goes out, Islam is the official religion. It has some 800,000 mosques, starting at 5am in the neighbourhood I was in, leading to much and for the last year the Government has been measuring the debate well before breakfast on the subject of Don Keele and decibel output around the country amid rising complaints - from his constant directivity horn design; how it generally improves locals, not transient curmudgeons like me - that the competitive the inherent problem of uneven frequency radiation; how much peaks attempted by those responsible are getting out of hand. better it handles high frequency lobing; and how the hell these Not only that, but teams of sound engineers had already welcome advances in basic sound reinforcement technology been despatched to ‘advise’ religious authorities on how to never made it to Morocco. implement the horns in more agreeable and egalitarian ways. It doesn’t matter if the next mosque, and the one after that, is Imagine that job: “excuse me, I’m from the council and it’s close enough to transmit the call of the muezzin with prodigious come to our attention that your beam steerage is causing too throw. Every single one gets to have its own speakers. Some can many late reflections . . .” be heard up to three miles away, dramatic proof of the efficiency It may come as less of a surprise that many European of the humble compression driver. It’s big business for the local countries impose restrictions on this practice, or that across distributors, of course, but only a part of it. Marrakesh is also the United States it’s a regular flashpoint for local disputes the Las Vegas of North Africa. that invoke every nuance of civil liberty, religious tolerance and The legacy of French colonial rule is most keenly felt in their exact opposites. But the native Muslim self-regulation a ‘new town’ development - I say ‘new’ but it’s actually from the continues: in Mumbai, India authorities have removed scores ‘20s and ‘30s, so it was new then - to the North East of the old of loudspeakers discovered to be either illegally installed or in medina and laid out like a miniature version of Haussman’s breach of a 50-55dB daytime and 40-45dB overnight limit; while Paris. This is where you’ll find, in areas like Gueliz and in Lagos, Nigeria the silencing of mosque minarets is part of Hivernage, the nightclubs, casinos and incongruous watering a wider battle with perceived noise pollution across the city. holes where much more sophisticated sound systems are put to And then there’s Cairo, Egypt. For a few years now the city a very different use. authorities have been grappling with proposals to replace the For a Muslim country, Morocco is highly westernised and random and frequently competitive pattern of live calls to prayer most places are licensed. For example, I had a meeting with with a computerised alternative. Not only is this pre-recorded, a local contact and when I set out to rendezvous with him at centralised and networked solution intended to synchronise the a hotel he said he was drinking beer by the pool. Now, I’ve heard calls - part of the noise issue is the often 15-minute ‘window’ to of people drinking beer by the pint, but a pool? That’s a hefty complete a two-minute intonation across 4,500 mosques - but unit of measurement even by my standards. But, licentious also to improve the quality of both audio dispersion and vocal though Marrakesh is, things are measured much more sensibly delivery. “Egyptians have a problem with timing,” Sheikh Salem than in, say, Caesars Palace. Abdel-Galil, the ministry official behind the proposal, told the One thing that never gets talked about is the relationship press. between horn-loaded loudspeakers in mosques and noise Detractors say the unsyncopated moaning of the muezzin is control. As you can imagine, this puts us immediately, fairly and part of the city’s charm; for their part, the muezzins are fearful squarely in the middle of a cultural and political minefield. Not for their positions, just like anyone else ousted by automation quite literally, but you know what I mean. In Morocco the call of from train guards to the horses that used to pull milk floats. But the muezzin is part of the landscape, treated as an immutable you would never have thought that sound reinforcement would condition that, to visitors, is presented as play such a crucial part in behind-the- ‘local colour’ alongside lamb tagine and scenes wrangling over problems that touch haggling. And for a couple of days it is just the very heart of freedom of expression and After University, Phil Ward dropped that. After the first week is up, a long trip the many edges of that particular sword. out of society and became a journalist. out of town into the High Atlas Mountains “Like Webster’s Dictionary,” sang Bob In an autobiography, Brian Eno once seems like a great idea. Hope and Bing Crosby in their 1942 Road described him as: “Phil”. He dies So you might be surprised to hear film, “we’re Morocco bound.” You certainly peacefully every day, in Cambridgeshire, that the amplification of this ancient surrounded by his family. shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. I 46 APRIL 2017 • WWW.LSIONLINE.COM i TECH classic gear The Hook Clamp | Rob Halliday . . . How should one measure innovation? and wing nuts for use with the new clamp. By the level of advanced new Now you could just hang a lantern on the bar, technology crammed into a product? then worry about precise positioning then Or just by how radically it changes the way a locking off using the wing bolt on the clamp, task gets done? and the wing nut holding the lantern to it - no Put it another way: can a bent piece of metal spanner required. That catalogue featured a be innovative? few drawings of lanterns using the new clamp; There’s an example hidden in plain sight older illustrations were carefully cropped to that says it can: the Hook Clamp. conceal the older clamps. Three shillings and Almost everything you hang - lights, eightpence per clamp at launch. speakers, tracks and more - hangs from It’s interesting to contemplate why it these. You just take them for granted, but to appeared when it did. The introduction in understand their innovation you really need to Strand’s Tabs magazine noted that many more know what came before . . . lights were now used hanging than on stands. It In the UK, the previous standard for rigging was also a time when shows started putting up lights was the L-Clamp. Its form lives on in specific rigs rather than relying on permanently the British-style boom arm: two curved metal installed house rigs of battens and spots. plates sized to fit around a bar, then locked Other products of the same era give further into place by joining them together with two clues: the compact, lightweight Patt 23 and 123 nut-and-bolt sets, one top, one bottom. A short ‘baby spots’, the internally-wired bars of 1.5” stub arm twisted 90Ý had a hole to which a internal/1 7/8” external diameter which first thread from the lantern could be bolted. With appeared in the same 1958 catalogue. Rigging nothing to take the weight of a light while you rigged it and tools of this diameter soon started usurping the older, fatter gas required at every stage, it would have been incredibly tedious barrel. to hang a rig of lights working at ground level, a nightmare at Today’s hook clamp, from a variety of manufacturers, is little height. changed from the 1958 original. Same strengths (easy to use, The seeds of change came from television. For the BBC’s versatile) still outweighing the same limitations (doesn’t fit 1954 move into the Riverside Studios in Hammersmith the plan over-size bars, hard to get a really good lock-off, not designed for was for lanterns to be hung on 1 29/32” scaffold hoist bars; a side- or over-rigging, though people do . . .) cast aluminium clamp was designed to attach to the spigot Imagine it saved two minutes rigging each light. Imagine how found on most lanterns, then hook easily onto the bar. Variations many lights - how many generations of lights! - have been rigged on this design were later used at Television Centre. since 1958. Think how many more fantastic shows have happened Strand Electric came up with a simplified, at all just because that extra time was available cheaper version (some say designed by Bob to us all. Seems pretty innovative to me. I Woolnough, at first for use in their famous Hook Clamp launch announcement in Tabs: demonstration theatre). The ‘ref 483 hook Rob has been working in and P www.theatrecrafts.com/archive/tabs/ clamp’, revealed in their 1958 catalogue, writing about lighting for more than scans/1959_Vol17_1.pdf looks almost exactly like the clamps we use 25 years, on shows around the First appearance, in the 1958 catalogue: today. They also announced that their stage world. He wonders if this makes P www.theatrecrafts.com/archive/album- lighting trunnions would come with bolts him a classic... or just old! viewer.php?id=6&page=1&type=a WWW.LSIONLINE.COM • APRIL 2017 47 Kate Lyon reports . .T VENUE Salford University celebrates its 50th anniversary by opening a new multi-million pound arts facility. . . it was Allerton Building which is just as busy. the New Adelphi provides a quite an original way of approaching the theatre design. Today. making sure that everyone’s needs were met. BAM. Laurence Boot University.LSIONLINE. the Peel The result is a theatre that manages that rather neat trick Building. it seemed obvious that Fast forward a century or so and the commercial landscape has a modern. specialist art and design workshops and designed the theatre space within the main build and I was fully equipped professional television studios. was Andy Stone of status in 1967. When the plans for the heavy industry.” opens multitude of facilities: recording studios. At the heart of all able to act as a conduit between BAM.COM • APRIL 2017 49 . New Adelphi were in their initial stages. WWW. Granted university Working for the main contractor. media and the arts dominate provision should be at the centre of a building designed for the western environs of Manchester with the establishment media and the arts. building and textile skills that were in demand. in turn.” of MediaCityUK and the Lowry Theatre at Salford Quays and the consequential regeneration of the area. “but one that worked really well. state-of-the-art theatre to add to our performance been entirely transformed.” is the technical manager for music and performance: “We have always had quality performance venues here at Salford. Institute. with the opening of the Salford Royal Technical which boasts a packed itinerary of performances and seats 320. is home to the Peel Hall century. collaborated this year and the opening of the multi-million pound New closely with Theatreplan who were charged with specifying the Adelphi Building. “Working with Mathew Smethurst-Evans and John Whittaker from Theatreplan was Built by BAM Construction. home to the School of Arts & Media coincides performance spaces throughout the building but particularly with this milestone. Back then. Salford University is celebrating its 50th birthday theatre consultants Drama By Design who. at a time when the needs of local businesses and and of course. which was opened in 1896 and the original home to of being both traditional and modern in equal measure. the 220-capacity Robert Powell Theatre in the enterprise were very different to those of today. The construction team performance spaces. rehearsal and Stone. with regard to the New Adelphi Theatre. Theatreplan and the this creative space lies the New Adelphi Theatre. A Gateway to Performing Arts The origins of Salford University stretch back to the 19th the Salford Royal Technical Institute. as John Whittaker explains: them as yesterday’s kit. legs and borders on a hemp system. fixed lighting bars.” A Christie D12WU-H projector 50 APRIL 2017 • WWW. we have have been able to install specific seating styles invested in a selection of fixtures from PAR 64s in particular locations in the auditorium to suit and 1kW Fresnels and state-of-the-art ETC LED our purposes exactly. so we have a full set of flats. but the fittings are steel and the locations we could possibly want for hanging (Drama By Design consultant and the seats (courtesy of Audience Systems) more lighting fixtures. Adam Lyon forgiving. L-R: David Dewsnip (theatre technician).COM . “Conventional fixtures are - and will continue to be . you will feel close to the a combination of conventional. The seating fixtures that are constantly evolving in today’s was all supplied by Audience Systems who entertainment market. By building a slight rake fixtures to Martin MAC LED washes and profiles. wherever you The extensive lighting specification includes Boot (technical manager. in the further reaches of the stalls gallery we For control.all custom- designed to fit our space . So. a tension wired grid and a permanently installed echoing the design of Shakespeare’s Globe on film screen. as stalls and two vertical galleries vertical galleries rather than raked balconies. cosy space. drapes.LSIONLINE. This works as a traditional proscenium arch theatre. Stage effects are provided can be decked out to suit various performances by hazers. so students cannot afford to view of the stalls area.” BAM representative).” Onstage and backstage. David Dewsnip is theatre technician in the Adelphi: “The mechanical hardware on and upstage is supplied by Hall Stage. we went for an ETC Gio with two have created a stalls well in the auditorium that touchscreen monitors. we can offer a fully seated stalls strobes which saves us hiring in for individual area. a long traverse format from the stage to the rear of the venue and finally. students need to be just as designing the most flexible seating and staging confident with the intelligent and moving lighting arrangements we could squeeze in.a staple in theatres Theatreplan made innovative use of the depth worldwide. School are in the auditorium.T VENUE provides a catwalk house left-to-right. Boot comments: “The galleries make (theatre technician) and Laurence for a more intimate. a thrust stage. a short traverse format that productions. Hall also B Top: The 350 seats are arranged The 350 seats are arranged as stalls and two supplied the stage gantry. Consequently. Andy Stone the South Bank. Their hardware provides us with all Above. “We’ve made full use of the space available by “In the same vein. LED and of Arts & Media) stage.” moving lights. smoke machines and a couple of LED protocols. a stage in the round with appropriate stage entrances and exits. The result is a fully rounded experience of performance for the students to explore and which also makes the room perfect for any type of production.” comments Dewsnip.was delivered with precision by Steeldeck. the alignment of new and old continues. who are masters of their art. The necessary removable staging . while the a tour of venues across the north. tie everything together. west.LSIONLINE. Andrew Davison Lexicon MPX1. At TL Audio 5051 mono valve processor that BAM and Theatreplan found so the centre of a studio is the console Warm Audio Pultec EQ successful in the infrastructure of and we went for the Audient ASP8024 Warm Audio Tonebeast TB12 the building has continued into the Heritage Edition (24-36 channel Warm Audio WA76 compressor specification process that has filled boards in various configurations) to Studer A820 master recorder the venue. A DiGiCo SD9 is in charge Salford in October. In fact. Plenty of EM 15. it whim. recording studios. you TC Electronics D2 delay directors.m of the New Adelphi dbx 266XL compressor / gate Acoustics EMS-51s provide fill for the building provides TV studios. we Otari and Tascam tape recorders WWW. six fully-equipped Korg Pitchblack Pro mixture of static and moving lights. One of the opening productions RME HDSPe MADIface boxes continues Dewsnip. API 3124+ quad mic-pre with loudspeakers rigged for the Bricasti M7 stereo reverb stalls. and the provision of AV studios: “It was important that we Neve 4081 Quad mic-pre with free digital card and effects to fire the imagination provided the very best installations SPL Transient Designer of our student playwrights and down here that we could afford.part of RME M32 AD/DA via Avid HD MADI units lighting and AV equipment. workshop in January with Lucho Audient ASP8024 Heritage Edition Guzman. the main gallery and a central Away from the theatre. and so whatever we opted for TL Audio 5021 dual valve compressor is clear that the collaborative route had to have a substantial shelf life. 600sq. MPX550 and PCM60 good quality control in both sound oversees all things technical in the MOTU MIDI Express XT and lights. a band Drawmer DL241 auto compressor under-gallery areas. “The audio was by tour company Bated Breath RME HDSPe RayDAT cards system has been designed to who brought the renowned comedy Alesis MicroVerb 4 accommodate all the various staging Shakespeare. Focusrite RedNet HD32R audio input came from Autograph.000sq.” From conversation with don’t refit recording studios on a TL Audio 5001 quad valve pre the technical crew at the Adelphi. who also conceived and 27” iMacs with Pro Tools HD “Stage Electrics provided all the performed in Ceniza (Ashes) . The entire set-up room large enough to record a full Drawmer DS201 gate was carefully planned to provide orchestra.m of art and design Empirical Labs EL 8XM Distressor (w/Brit Mode) our students with as broad a range workshops and. Recording Studio provides the basis for the AV system The theatre has already been host to Specification to complement the permanent student workshops such as the clown screen. located deep in Klark-Teknik SQ1 of experience as possible: a flexible the basement. the dbx 1066 compressor proscenium hang. his Wife and the Dog to Aphex 204 Aural Exciter set-ups.COM • APRIL 2017 51 . installers and end users. in outside performance areas.” which winds alongside the University and Special Effects: allows for easy pedestrian access to other 2 x JEM ZR44 smoke machines The rooms are all interconnected with university buildings. Careful design of the Moving Lights: connectivity panels. 8 x Martin MAC Quantum profiles studio equipment. it 2 x LED strobes addition to work carried out within the is inside the Adelphi that investment in recording studio complex. theatrical. we have 27” iMacs and positive collaboration between Lighting Control: with Pro Tools HD connected to RME constructors. However.1 hazers the performance spaces above so.COM .due to the Intelligent Lighting: historical issues of native DAW access Externally. 12 x ETC Source Four PARs HDSPe MADIface boxes and . allowing laptops outside areas draws students to the leafy 8 x Martin MAC Quantum wash and external interfaces to connect to the parkland area adjacent to the River Irwell. “These projects are enormously complex 1 x Denon DN500BD BluRay player 1 x Roland V800HD vision mixer Sound: 1 x DiGiCo SD9 c/w 2 stage boxes 1 x DiGiCo Orange Box Processor: 1 x QS/Core 250I 7 x EM/DQ100D amplifiers Loudspeakers: 6 x EMS-126 36 x EMS-51 2 x EMS-81X 2 x EMS-118 Subs Playback: 2 x Mac Mini with QLab 3 Pro licences 2 x Denon DN501C CD players Radio Microphones: 4 x Sennheiser EW 500-965 G3 c/w 4 x handheld and 4 x bodypack transmitters 1 x Sennheiser antenna distribution 52 APRIL 2017 • WWW. make for a suite of 24 x PAR 64 c/w CP61 & CP62 lamps We provide external device access studios which would be the envy of any 24 x ETC 1kW Fresnels straight into the M32s using RME educational provider in the country.we also have is an imposing structure of angular 6 x ETC Colour Source spots RME HDSPe RayDAT cards fitted in an glass and steel that enhances the mix 6 x ETC Lustr MK2 profiles c/w 25/50 lens tubes external chassis. Andy Stone is clearly 1 x Christie D12WU-H projector that wouldn’t physically fit into a studio proud of what has been achieved here: 2 x Mac Mini c/w Qlab 3 Pro licence space can also be accessed easily. ETC Gio with 2 touchscreen monitors M32 AD/DA via Avid HD MADI units” The combination of room design. as well as providing 2 x Look Solutions Unique 2. which also connect to of old and new architecture across the the M32s.T VENUE Photo: Jo Stevenson have serial numbers 001 to 006 .the first As with the theatre and the design of six consoles to be manufactured! the rooms above. as well as 12 x ETC Source Four 15/30° profiles DigiLink for transmission between the choices of high-end hardware 12 x ETC Source Four 25/50° profiles studios and elsewhere in the building.LSIONLINE. There are also some custom Salford campus. continues Davison. the studio set-up New Adelphi Theatre has clearly benefited from an active Equipment List “On the digital side. the New Adelphi building 12 x ETC Colour Source PARs to the Avid HD interfaces . “The Focusrite carefully considered floor construction Conventional Lighting: RedNet HD32R interfaces directly over and acoustic treatment. and software. the future of the arts in the North West AV: television and orchestral performances is most apparent. good for most advanced spaces for performance word: “The completion of this massive us and great for the media industry of the education. Laurence Boot has the final students and professionals alike. BAM Construction have built result. can provide.uk WWW.neutrik.salford.LSIONLINE. top: The University of Salford Big Band featuring Alex Bone in the New Adelphi Theatre E Facing page.” approached. surrounded by the very best project is really exciting for those of us North West . both at all parties has been a major contributing the installation process is a template pre-planning and in the delivery process factor in achieving such a successful end of how such developments should be itself. Technical Manager of Recording and Production and the possibilities for mistakes are relationship that has been built between collaborative nature of the build and then there at every decision made.ac.co.C Right: One of the professional television studios D Facing page.COM • APRIL 2017 53 . bottom: Andrew Davison. I know that what the New a wonderful space that has allowed Adelphi Building can offer the performing Theatreplan to design a theatre that As technical manager of the School of arts will attract the very best in terms of will no doubt become one of the UK’s Arts & Media.” I facilities that 21st century technology who get to inhabit it every day.and of the UK. Teamwork and the positive I completely agree with Andy that the P www.uk U S T A L TR ORIGIN T H E powerCON TRUE1 Mains connector according to IEC 60320 | VDE and UL certified | Single-phase system for 16 A / 250 V / VDE respectively 20 A / 250 V / UL | Integrated twist-lock | Complete system including inlet and outlet cable connector and chassis | Protection class IP65 More information on www. The the public. Three best things about your job? have worked for? Seeing new places. Hawkwind at Brixton Academy. After doing many small venues this the other guys were priceless. lightshow artist and tour manager “I am an artist at heart. Oh. I still don’t know how! Being asked However. he did not it was the ‘60s again. And band has to be Arthur Brown’s Otherworld edge and a long. The faces of members who tie your shoe laces when event.” all because I wouldn’t refer to had stripped naked and was dancing like Why are you what you are? Pete as Peter. . Italy. of course. the Bevis Frond. . Biggest nightmare on the job? contents in one. and farts. basically. . 55. The Bevis Frond. Dave Johnson. all going through an Which other member of the crew do you Best item of clothing when working? Edirol V4 mixer. laptops and off?” and “Can you turn the sound up?”. 1994. especially Harvey (Culpability) I have way too many. he was a great port in touring? Most crucial invention since you started? a storm with his knowledge and skills. but the Glade festival in its heyday My basic setup is usually two laptops. Because I am an artist at heart. always been up there. memory foam mattress was heaven and Best gig while working? the food was amazing. Hastings. . Most sensible thing you ever did on tour? That has to be the Sonics 2008. also. Most bizarre sight you’ve seen at work? World of Arthur Brown. Pre Med. When the band came on it was the Drunks. All just really nice chaps. .without them there’s down and a happy flight followed. as it was ideas ready for New Untouchables’ Le Beat into place perfectly. Hated? Any venue with a low Three worst things about your job? What phrase sends a chill down your ceiling . Arthur Brown and artist and tour manager. long drop. P Email: zeevar@live. . I love and always will love the light show aspect of any concert and I love the show biz (I must be an idiot) . Amon Duul. I don’t mind either as long as I can set up projectors being the main protagonists. The then the mushrooms kicked in . Quintessence. early Kula Shaker or Primal Favourite/Most hated venue? and new.and pub venues. shunting the tour bus backwards The video projector. you are asleep. half a bottle of whiskey Projectors crashing . It was so cliché. Or was just great. I roll. Pretty Things.” Name. The Hotel Ibis in Tilburg Holland.LSIONLINE. . the Roadburn in Tilburg a micro DVD player as back-up (in case one of my team who work under me. Dr and Pete Doherty’s former manager once band were grinning and staring at one the Medics.COM . terrible fellow. . Lightshow at Under the Bridge in Chelsea football and. Grudgingly (lol).the hairs on the ‘no drinks on the table’ sign. has become an in-joke on the bus). especially when they take Out of loyalty I have to say the Sonic Equipment you use in an ideal world? a wrong turning (“Turn left at Carlisle” Rock.co. What goes on tour stays on tour. meeting friends old Hendrix. chasing after promoters who What other member of the crew would you least like to be? Best festival? conveniently forget to pay the money.uk 54 APRIL 2017 • WWW. Worthy Past Glories? no light show. Age. The Crazy and running out of gaffer tape. plus. Arthur Artist from the past you’d most like to Brown and any artist that pays the fee. and I successfully pulled waste of brain space. equally so. a laptop crashes). Mainly ‘Band Politics’ is was the first on a major scale in the sadly irritating because it’s boring and a total Most outrageous thing you ever did on tour? missed Astoria. Norman Archer. and forwards on a very tight hair-pin Most irritating thing on the crew bus? Proudest moment? bend on the side of a mountain. stopping The band. The Sensible? Talking key people out of guest suite was a who’s who of rock and Audience members you loathe the most? quitting their jobs. My favourite was Under the Bridge in Chelsea. ground with the Hawklords. It Bristol airport . then any other additional take your hat off to? My waistcoats of many pockets. artist or promoter? con was bust so it was hot! I noticed the Trashmen. we had a stage manager Closest you’ve come to death whilst called Snake. being confiscated and thrown into Bespoke mod weekender in April. . and a sack I snatched it back and downed the possibly The Bevis Frond. My main guys are constant.com crew cuts The Shend Interrogates .I had a flask of single Currently working on new visuals and was on my birthday and everything fell malt that was in the wrong bag. But always always will love the light show aspect of irritating is: “Can you not shine that light Favourite artist to work for? any concert and I love the show biz in my eyes?”. Bedouin. A close second was Any of the Hawklords. Drunks (especially the morons who spine while working? put pint glasses on the mixing desk). told me: “You will never work in this town spot in the crowd where some woman again. There are two: “Can you turn the strobes Open air or under a roof? equipment malfunctions. Working in the 100 Club for The Bevis Ozric Tentacles. . at a festival I had to climb up a to work for bands I loved as a punter has Best hotel you’ve stayed at while working? high lighting tower to repair a projector. The Bevis Frond Projections). I love and survive my Zorro comeback. extras I bring along. Recent Activity? Best gig as a punter? Best passing through customs anecdote? Recently finished a tour with the Hawklords. but I think my first literally inches from the edge of a cliff Bainbridge . it off. The Misunderstood. Precious artists The Sonics.so many more . there was a heatwave and the air Eat Static. System7 . Most irritating request from a member of Frond. Location and Job? the back of my neck stood up and I got Any artists you’d spend time with socially? 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The seminar is aimed the Health & Safety Executive as forming magic on the day. OF LIGHTING PERFORMANCES IN too long: the applications for point source Hosts: Harry Box.16:00 and Wednesday 10 May. 11:00 . PRECISE AND PREDICTABLE PERFORMANCE GOES ONE STEP FURTHER Technology has been moving fast in the pro audio world for some time. lighting visualiser Location: Bury Theatre at the Royal Opera House. non-traditional spaces.14:30 Location: Bury Theatre Location: Bury Theatre Location: Bury Theatre DANTE NETWORKING EVENT TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR PLACES THE RIGGERS’ FORUM: KNOT A RIGGER Following its success at PLASA 2016 in OF ENTERTAINMENT The popular Riggers’ Forum will return to London.impressions and moulds. Level 1 and Level 2 training. Not a rigger necessarily .plasafocus. plus have been technically achieved and give challenges to using wedges. .but someone Location: Wellington Room PRO AUDIO PANEL: IS POINT SOURCE must be responsible in the production FIGHTING BACK? for planning and carrying out rigging and ALD PANEL SESSION: THE CHALLENGES “Line array has had it all its own way for lifting operations . their ideas .the Day/Time: Wednesday 10 May.16:00 Host: The ALD advance of getting on stage for the first Location: Wellington Room Day/Time: Wednesday 10 May. the PLASA seminar programme delivers two days of free-to-attend seminars. Host: Oran Burns. Early highlights include . panel sessions and technical demonstrations. The day will include Dante will also include a Q&A on safe working and out and supervised by competent people.12:00 Day/Time: Tuesday 9 May. . 11:00 . maintenance P leeds. . offering visitors an opportunity to develop industry knowledge and skills. RashDash. Unlimited. Outside the festival. lighting.00 . which Panel Host: Phil Ward This session is a must if you’re keen to presents theatre work everywhere from Day/Time: Tuesday 9 May. correct systems before even setting foot on site. Kieran Walsh (Audinate) is going to The ABTT’s ‘Technical Standards for Places Leeds. will talk about IEM . SELF-MARKETING FOR SUCCESS will host the Transform Festival. This panel Visualisation is a key technology at the of DigiEnable. networked audio systems. Harry and Chris turn their presentations and live table-top displays Host: ABTT attention to the need to ensure someone from a number of sponsors. gain companies Slung Low.GETTING IT RIGHT how some recent projects at the ROH In Ear Monitoring presents a different set of For the latest seminar information. Host: Justin Grealy. VISUALISATION AT THE insights into self-marketing from digital Riptide and others specialise in making ROYAL OPERA HOUSE technology expert. or more established. Soulsound Day/Time: Tuesday 9 May. R&D project being developed at the ROH use of ambient mic’ing. to city sites and Location: Bury Theatre your job opportunities. led once again by Harry Box and be hosting a second Dante training event at of Entertainment’ guide is recognised by Chris Higgs. James will also be talking . lifting operations are also carried sound engineers. video and rigging sectors. Leeds just starting out. artist and crew mixes. visit a brief look into the future of visualisation (Soulsound) will discuss how to get it right the web address below. The session comes.16:00 that make and explore performance outside in the North of England. 10. 14:00 . avoiding technical failures complement the ever increasing rules and with Microsoft Hololens to create new because of perspiration and movement. including design Industry. 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A large (14”) front woofers and a 1. Weighing in at 11.com/ImpactProductionServices impactproductions. tight.co. below) is its new mid-air effects fixture.uk the company says.Power MAC Viper Performance.” P www.uk WWW. the television studio and location lighting will company says. Profile.Sound . using a new and exclusive Philips driven by a two-way 700W class D switching ellipsoidal reflector array system.Video . 2017 Visit us on Stand N-C27 I P S IMPACT P r o d u c t i o n S e r v i c e s Staging . right). “We have transitioned to LED technology but retained the required attributes and performance and will be showing the new 400F and 200F on our stand at the show. produces amplifier.co. Featuring a 100° x 10° custom a retro-style searchlight effect. There needs to be trust. In the freelance world.f VIEWPOINT rigging call #68 Managing Risk “Engaging the right person to do the planning is just as important as having the right person to supervise and the right people to do the work . Worse yet. often in ability. If you really don’t get it and you only is responsible for carrying them out .LSIONLINE. and signposts readers to other related information. knowledge and experience. Engaging the right person to do the planning is just fell 16m onto another worker who died as a result shows as important as having the right person to supervise and the us that exclusion zones below work at height are more right people to do the work. it’s about understanding the root causes of risk and risks picked up by someone deemed competent by somebody how to avoid them in the first place.COM . increasingly. venue. Systems of work need This is the bit we all struggle with. but employers need to know when people are ensuring that appropriate risk management arrangements are their responsibility. factual guidance sheets messages too. employer status can be SOLT/Theatre UK and the ABTT to help controlling minds in hard to pin down. Although this emphasis is on supervisors to implement on stage? health. appropriate control measures that your employer expects to discover and then implement. is it? I 64 APRIL 2017 • WWW. I observed that the hi-vis As I wrote last time. The education of new workers and maintaining standards are key website offers a number of clear. but we are still missing the point to an extent and it This is where I think that. when they do about last time. the employer and the policy there is to enforce or what duties a supervisor has. Many businesses paying freelancers have in place for productions they produce or receive. as in the embedded into an apprentice’s long-term memory by learning apprentices’ scheme mentioned.and crucially. Blended worked below a rigger in a roof. I think it’s fair to say many workers safety culture was getting a bit out of hand. who knows who’s competent? It’s about it and how they do it is for the employer to decide. there are two other initiatives worthy well’ campaign is more visibly engaged with high-risk industries. This links well the same duties to their ‘casual or irregular workers’ (to quote with CDM 2015.gov. aware of these trends and whilst the current ‘Helping GB work Although unconnected. start to set things straight. . (literally) incompetent. .uk) as employers of those on PAYE do with regard to rigging or building sets. The recent fatality in Germany where a worker expensive. as an industry. Equally true is that many organisations have all remaining more visible tells us it’s real. important than any amount of PPE. of note. The are frequently more informed than their employers in some fact that runners and cyclists now often wear pink as a way of respects. since anything ‘construction’-related. That helps inform the level of detail to which The employer may have the ‘arrangements’ in place but who things need to be taken. supervisors often don’t know what way to serve the needs of the worker. I have things go wrong that they find out. If you’ve never occupational health through experiencing risk. even fun. but it’s also about the collaboration with the venue and the producer or organiser. but it masks competent person for help is often thought to make a job more other issues. moral dimension. such as www. mental health. the Alliance (EIA) aimed at improving work at height safety. contains many of the same duties and matters of health and safety. we need to be very worries me that every day that goes by is another day wasted to careful with respect to lifting operations and work at height.” About seven years ago in this column (yes. ‘Stop The Drop’ is a campaign by the Events Industry long-term health risks and. as the column was to be implemented as well. are you competent to identify learning is used to make the information interesting. it’s often only when effectively managed. is very relevant. not the perceived education. the requirement to ensure the right competence exists at every The ‘Managing risk’ theme of the campaign concerns how level of responsibility and area of activity. It has So what does this mean for the rigging community? The been developed by the EIA and industry experts via a number strategy states that managing risks shouldn’t be complicated of specialist working groups from the industry and its trade or expensive and that information and support needs to be associations. This is about assessment to identify the actual risks. you can apply it to safety too: being told to wear hi-vis The law requires a competent person to carry out a risk isn’t being ‘taught health and safety at college’. been droning on that long). Who does that. available quickly and easily to help employers understand and Not yet as fully formed is a collaboration between HSE. do they do it ‘because of health and safety’ then risk isn’t going to be know what the arrangements are? Sadly. I fully appreciate that the paperwork in place but what is written never makes it there are many occasions where a blanket rule is the easiest to the stage. The ‘Helping GB work well’ campaign is a helpful flag to sail The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK is very under. asking a Widespread use of PPE might look good. fulfil their duties. a deep understanding of occupational health risk can be The idea of learning through experiencing risk. prolyte.com/bgr70 . The essence? A low volume truss with extreme load bearing capacity. The BGR70 truss is our solution for those who like to dream big. heavy loads up to 3300kg deflection. www. rea D igm b The BGR70 can handle big The BGR70 can handle The BGR70 can handle zero spans up to 45 meters. We don’t like to limit the creative minds of our industry.com Find out more on www. pre-cambering system. due to its on a 20m span. We believe in solutions.prolyte. Software can be quickly and easily distributed. water effects. Besides taking the media server for a spin. they recommend an Intel fourth generation CPU or newer. masks. And it might be working. an AMD discrete graphics card with at least 2GB Green Hippo. In our tiny industry. Karst. you had to have one Play comes with everything you need to programme a Hippo of their dedicated hardware solutions like Amba. the user interface (Zookeeper) Taiga or Portamus. In the entertainment industry. The advantages of a software-based platform are many. he was referring specifically to companies like Uber and Amazon who are disrupting established industries like taxicab companies and retail sellers. companies thrive on selling new products. chromakey. and electrician.i TECH video matters Hippotizer V4 presses Play | By Richard Cadena “There are picture modifiers including brightness. new software application called Play that allows you to demo their Hippotizer V4 media server on your laptop or other computer. There is no more competitive field than selling computer hardware. software isn’t necessarily eating the world but it’s definitely helping itself to a large serving of hardware. 8GB of RAM. 4GB of RAM. a suburb of Los Angeles). contrast and saturation. They also editors that emulate the hardware and allow you to prep and/or recommend using a computer with a discrete AMD (Radeon) or programme a show using no more than a laptop loaded with the NVidia graphics card rather than an integrated video card. . strobing.3. Up WHAT’S IN THE BOX? until now. And computer hardware has been commoditised to the point where B Zookeeper is the main control surface where you can configure layers. and it runs on Windows one using primitive objects (plane. the management tool. 66 APRIL 2017 • WWW. For latest software. . took a left turn at designer. the and HippoLauncher. video hardware and software (they also recently opened a new I ran it on a Microsoft Surface Book with an Intel Core i5 and 8 office in Glendale.COM . a solid-state hard drive with at least 20GB PRESS PLAY of free space. properly. show. whereas hardware takes much longer and costs more to develop.” When Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen said in 2011 that software is eating the world. tech. sphere. and 6GB of storage. play media. lens flares and a lot more. especially if the platform is PC-based. colour effects and a host of other effects like blurs. The minimum hardware requirements include many lighting consoles and media servers now have off-line an Intel i5 or i7 CPU. and a 1920×1080 display or better. costing almost nothing to ship or deliver. hoping to hook them and reel them in. so many manufacturers are making space in their product lines for software applications to supplement their existing products or to entice users to try them.LSIONLINE. But his message resonated with every business that could potentially be disrupted by a startup or competitor. Green Hippo says that it can order to plan your 3D projection mapping onto complex objects For Richard Cadena. box or cylinder) in 8. best results. Boreal. Play also includes Shape. business or flounder. It’s not a bad way to learn how to use the media server. So the idea of having a software-based and that the language has to be set to English with a US or UK product can be very appealing. the road to authoring books and magazine articles ran through High End Systems and Martin. although it appears software application also allows you to pre-programme a show to only offer two layers as opposed to the 16 offered by their with a visualiser and encode your media to ensure that it will run hardware products. and if they can’t earn a profit they quickly go out of run on a Mac running Bootcamp (but not VMware or Parallels). recently launched a Gb of RAM and it worked very well. software tool. Software can easily be updated. It allows you to either import a 3D set or create The software is free to download. which includes the Engine. and more. And that’s probably why so keyboard setting. which is a 3D projection-mapping and that’s a win for both users and for Green Hippo. OpenGL 4. and is still under construction. apply effects. if you wanted to use the Hippo. the London-based manufacturer and developer of of GDDR5 RAM. it’s difficult to turn a profit selling it.1 or Windows 10 64-bit version. I counted 120 effects . out-point. Hippotizer has modular software components that allow you to customise your system for the intended purpose. visualiser. masks. which allow you to select the in-point. which is something that I intend to address now that I have Play loaded on my PC . outputs and configuration. I counted 120 effects in total. use the DMX and CITP components to trigger the media server from a lighting console. . I P www. a live stream. and you can apply two at a time. media. and it has no user interface. output manager. I certainly don’t know all of its intricacies. all of the control is handled by Zookeeper. EFFECTS (ALMOST) UNLIMITED The main control surface is where you can configure layers. Once you have your projectors in the model you can blend. It opens when you select the mixes button. and it allows you to select the source from a media player.COM • APRIL 2017 67 . play media. settings. You can. chromakey. in addition to scaling. media manager. mask and warp them to your heart’s content.in real-time. so I highly recommend that you download Play and check out their online tutorials. Components include a pixel mapper. contrast and saturation. DMX control. playback mode and more.green-hippo. water effects. . colour effects and a host of other effects like blurs. There is much more to Hippo than space allows for a complete discussion. screen warper. lens flares and a lot more. playback speed. pin bridge. or you can use the timeline component to run the show from a computer. apply effects and more. The Zookeeper start page is a hub with access to the various control elements including mixes. LED component.LSIONLINE. The Engine is the part of the Hippo system that renders video and works with external control like DMX. video mapper. sync component. macro manager. CITP component and preset manager. There are picture modifiers including brightness. including timecode synchronisation. for example. quick access buttons. Along the bottom of the Zookeeper window are banks of media and a grid of thumbnails where you can choose a particular file. strobing. It has media playback controls.com WWW. a visualiser. Zookeeper also allows you to apply geometric correction and keystone correction. But it’s a powerful programme and it goes deep. relays (a way of sending video from one layer. I’ve had very little experience with Hippo but it all seems very logically laid out and relatively easy to launch and use. network configuration tools and more. It also has custom layouts. or generated content. viewport or mix to another layer as another source). viewports. warm-white light and a high CRI of >91.pr-lighting. Low-noise thermal designed to project “a superior quality of light” fan cooling means the fixture can operate in for a variety of white light illumination needs in noise sensitive environments.sold separately) add to its flexibility. broadcast. the company says. With multi-chip (4-in-1) 150W COB LED and linear zoom.1° beam spread. a high-power version of its beam shape. The an eight-output unit. Battery life is over 20 hours and it is charged using a standard USB to Micro.COM . The DMXcat Byte offers precise.com 68 APRIL 2017 • WWW.led-creative. designed for extreme outdoor conditions such as building façades. or HT transparency gobos. The engine of the XLED 4007 Beam is provided by the 7 x 40W RGBW 4-in-1 LEDs. whether a simple LED PAR or a 300px per output or up to 1200px across complex moving light. landscaping and so on. 26°. the Aqua 440 Beam. intelligent pixel makes it easy to control.000 lumens. Multiple interchangeable lens options (19°. plus several solving several common ‘real world’ other useful functions. while manual focus and a 4-blade PR Lighting introduces IP-rated luminaires [China] PR Lighting used the GET Show LED Creative debuts in Guangzhou to launch its first waterproof moving head. worship or theatre environments. the company says. Created to City Theatrical DMXcat is now shipping allow maximum artistic control with [USA] City Theatrical’s DMXcat Multifunction minimum programming time and Test Tool is now shipping and available through a greatly reduced DMX footprint. to the user’s smartphone. City Theatrical dealers worldwide.LSIONLINE. Byte is suitable for studio and a range of 50ft (15m). it uses an Osram 440W lamp to produce a punchy. with a flat field of soft. P www. thus bring wireless DMX and RDM control.com Its 250W warm-white LED engine and advanced optical system produce an output of 14. the company says. It and lightweight. the Byte Controller has been developed to work in unison with the LED Creative Sigma product range. it is ideal for applications requiring RGBW colour mixing or high quality white light. or worn on a belt.PRODUCT NEWS j LIGHTING & VIDEO Elation introduces WW Profile HP [USA] Elation Professional has introduced framing system allow for full control of the the WW Profile HP. system consists of a small hardware dongle and Byte permits outputs to be a suite of mobile applications which combine to addressed individually or grouped. the manufacturer says. The DMXcat hardware dongle is a compact or as part of grouped fixtures. the same fixture without using a complicated lighting console. Creative. An IP44- Byte Controller rated version of the XR 440 Beam.co. with acoustic silent uses Bluetooth LE technology for communication with the smartphone applications within cooling. analyse or test any DMX management.com [UK] Designed and built by the LED Creative in house technical team. theatre use.uk P www.elationlighting. Solid battery-powered unit which can be carried in a pocket or tool pouch. the company says. 36° and 50° . LED pixel issues by allowing control The DMXcat solves the problem of how to turn on and test DMX lighting equipment as individual fixtures. USB cable and charger. the colours of which can be independently controlled. parallel beam with 3. easily handling up to lighting fixture. The fixture supports B-size metal warm-white ellipsoidal spot WW Profile fixture. P www. more than twice the power of its predecessor. the company says. say Elation. Also new was the IP67-rated XPar 150 Zoom. P www.citytheatrical. or environments where The device’s five pin XLRF connector/cable assembly allows it to be connected to a ambient noise levels need to be kept point in a DMX data chain to allow testing and/or control of the various DMX/RDM channel to an absolute minimum. says LED functions. Freephone: 0800 28 99 32 enquiries@harlequinfloors. “The Purelight laser systems are extremely efficient. Frankfurt 4th-7th April in Hall 3. Stand D23 or contact us now to EVENT discuss your requirements. Harlequin’s Hi-Shine and Reversible floors and bespoke.doughty-engineering. the benefit to the company says.com FLOOR Photo courtesy of Rokas Darulis EXPERTS www. to make any adjustments from the ground. designed to easily industry. the yoke is fitted to a light with two cups which pan and who co-developed the Purelight systems.com WWW. taking away which became obvious over the last few months. production and TV shows. this enables the operator of strong laser systems for festivals and large stages at a low price. made to order printed floors are regularly used by leading event organisers.co. The three offered pole-operated RGB systems have a yoke. The integrate with existing lighting setups.COM • APRIL 2017 69 . especially for Designed to stretch and shorten to fit any sized light. Due to the large the need to have ladders cluttering up the set and posing manufacturing quantities and technical developments we had the potential safety hazards.uk P www.and being pole-operated. 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Laserworld modular in design and can be made exactly to customer Purelight systems are suitable for shows that require longer beam specification from existing stock . the company adds.” said Norbert Stangl. turnaround between order and delivery.com/en H arlequin’s event and display floors are the industry choice for events.” P www.hence a quick distances such as festivals or bigger stage shows.laserworld. identify and map each system to available shortly in the accompanying the desired input channel. Up to eight receiver units can be daisy-chained without the need for an additional antenna splitter. the company says. and 630-718MHz).1. Digital 6000 delivers “impeccable RF wireless and audio performance”. The Digital 6000 series comprises a two-channel receiver. It presents a cleaner and plugged into the NXAMP. PLM +. It also makes it easier to exploit advanced sensing functions in phase crossovers. modules are present on the workspace.adamsonsystems. The new software includes All Adamson loudspeakers are powerful advances in remote control now presented as a single module in and monitoring of Nexo NXAMP Lake Controller. and a rack- mount 19” charging unit. sound available groups in Lake Controller engineers can monitor and control key while cutting down on the amount of features of these wireless systems from the DSP used in the workspace. Incorporating the Long Range transmission mode and proprietary audio codec from the top-of-the-range Digital 9000 series. mix position.com has allowed for both increased headroom and a cleaner transient response when paired with Adamson loudspeakers.PRODUCT NEWS x AUDIO Sennheiser’s Digital 6000 now shipping [Europe] The latest member of Sennheiser’s professional wireless microphone range. Using custom control panels. using a device improved limiting structure. especially monitor the electronic parameters of amplifiers over a wireless network. the individual module files will be Sound engineers can discover connected wireless systems. described by Nexo sales manager Gareth Collyer as capabilities of the Lab. is now shipping.sennheiser. QLXD4. a bodypack and a handheld transmitter. QLXD.” says Shure. accessed direct routing process and speeding up group from a Mac laptop. With Axient wireless systems. Array Shaping is now available as a recallable Overlay. available in two different versions. Finally. The receiver’s switching bandwidth of 244MHz (470-714MHz) is covered by three transmitter versions (470-558MHz. Digital 6000 is compatible with Digital 9000 in long-range mode and with the EK 6042 digital/analogue camera receiver.” the company says. users can create interfaces which offer refinement of the peak limitation an extraordinary level of control. the Digital 6000.nexo-sa. edit their settings and later match them to online devices. the multi-channel system will work with a single pair of antennas. Shure expands integration with Yamaha desks This streamlines the Array Shaping [USA] Shure has announced expanded procedure.gruppen PLM.shure. monitor transmitter battery status. “elevating the sonic performance that will transform operational control of Adamson products in the field to of Nexo systems. “a complete game-changer for the use of NXAMPs”.COM .5.1. “This delivers a significantly- Load Library V4 is now available enhanced working environment and an impressive degree of system integration between the from the Adamson website. a whole new level” the company says. The identification feature. and adjust installation Load Library file when receiver audio output level when Shure AXT400. Users can more streamlined workflow. the same network as a CL or QL series console. P www.com Nexo releases management software for Mac Adamson launches [France] A new version of Nexo’s Load Library V4 NeMo system management software makes it available for the first time on [Canada] Adamson Systems the macOS platform and introduces Engineering has released Load Library “premium features and functionality V4. and components that audio professionals use for the most challenging live events. as only half of the total the NXAMP which help protect loudspeaker cabinets. eliminating the need to integration between its Axient.LSIONLINE. The user can create offline Another feature new to V4 is its devices. simplifying the output controller-amplifiers. 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It was not just want to set the level of all fixtures in one room. you certainly intensive process and trying to use this for real-time effects will can. . Each DALI circuit has Group: All of the 64 fixtures can be allocated to any of the 16 16 groups and they can be controlled fairly quickly. which means that all a special current limiting circuit. Each fixture can be programmed to hold levels for up And there should be a power supply for the DALI controller. DALI has four different methods of sending data to the 64 be attached anywhere on the DALI circuit. Equally. It can Each DALI circuit can contain up to 64 is actively involved in the ESTA be downloaded from the link below . This is the either broadcast or group addressing. This something like: “The fades seem awfully steppy . The single biggest cause of confusion with DALI is the bus power supply. but if you count fewer those scenes with variable fade rates. take control of a DMX512 fixture. The two wires POWER can be connected either way around. real-time colour mixing. as follows . P //tinyurl. but it is wires together. CONVERSION Broadcast addressing is how those earlier protocols (such as The next most frequent support issue is usually phrased DSI) worked. ‘do-able’. .COM . This short- cheap solution for switching fluorescent lamps. Artistic Licence.5mm2 a cheat-sheet for installers and specifiers . ships the same quantity of DMX512 and DALI In almost all situations. it will look rubbish! the 64 possible fixtures individually. This article distils is 300m but the gauge of the cable needs to the regular questions and hopefully will provide increase as distance increases. DALI controllers can be thought of as similar to volt-free ADDRESSING MODES relays. DALI is a vector protocol power supply connected somewhere. . So what changed? The commission the DALI fixtures before the controller answer can be simply put as ‘convergence’. The good news is that the bus power supply can occurs.so you need to check the user guide. It is fair CABLE & POLARITY to say that our support desk sees a much higher The cable used for DALI is not specialist . Scene control underlines this power for the fixtures. DALI viewed it as a system where commands would be issued expect to see three categories of power supply. . these fixtures is assigned a number in the range DMX512 was king and DALI was perceived as a 1-64 (the so-called ‘short-address’). There should be a DALI bus power supply.it will which means that commands are sent to a fixture when a change not work otherwise. to 16 different scenes. a lighting control protocol that Commissioning is the process by which each of regularly came up on my radar. It may even be built in to fixtures that can be connected to a DALI circuit. DALI is polarity independent. There are no exceptions . This provides a good compromise between converting DMX512 to DALI. But it requires some planning. It is now perfectly normal for a theatre There is one situation where commissioning to want to control their DALI house lights from is not essential: if the DALI controller does not the lighting console.com/the-dali-guide 72 APRIL 2017 • WWW. all fixtures will follow each other.be sure you know why! DALI addressing mode as it requires very little bandwidth. Absolutely no data will travel over those wires unless useful to have an overview of DALI addressing when designing someone connects a voltage. There should be and fixtures would respond. the controller can operate in broadcast mode From a technology perspective this is all very and commissioning is not needed. and this is the purpose of the bus an installation. This is the most effective than three power supply categories . DMX512 is a streaming protocol. Using 1. DALI was not manufacturer in an ‘un-commissioned’ state.LSIONLINE. .i TECH help desk DALI: Trials & Tribulations | By Wayne Howell Ten years ago. the DALI controller . We can do anything. It is a 16V DC power supply designed with different. This is a very bandwidth- That is not to say you can’t link DMX and DALI. markets. the lighting controls SUMMARY support team is “So what is commissioning company that he founded in 1988. COMMISSIONING Wayne Howell is the CEO of Artistic The phrase that sends shivers through our Licence. A DALI circuit must have a bus 512 channels are continuously refreshed. but is very useful when you DALI is over 200 times slower than DMX512. concept. control each fixture. The commissioning process is have seen the commercial and retail markets not complex. mode most widely used when using DALI for dynamic real time effects. For those familiar with DMX512: DALI is totally power supply. The maximum distance the questions seem to repeat. The controller is sending data by repeatedly shorting the two I mentioned the DALI group addressing modes earlier. you will need to infrastructure products. Broadcast: DALI evolved out of earlier and simpler protocols. a corporate foyer need individual control and all the fixtures are with DALI controlled lights may well need to to be controlled as a group. address is used by the controller to individually Today. DALI has some clever almost certainly not give good results. . When possible groups. I fixtures. Artistic Licence has written a DALI Guide then”? Wayne invented Art-Net and which covers the above in more detail. If you try to make bandwidth efficient and so provides very responsive control. . we all get those little alarm IEM receiver has entered an RF dead patch. technology has improved The systems we are already using in live sound have Working mostly in music. producer and pro audio professional FROM F1 TO STAGE with over a decade of experience. boundaries that simply go hand-in- However. Each broadcaster uses several channels for wireless microphones. coverage and RF interference can seriously date on a world tour. and the technology. need to be competent with modern all on wireless microphones and IEMs. We are ultimately got it quite as bad as some broadcast the link between the art and the applications. a solution first-hand experience.LSIONLINE. F1 proves to be the ultimate testing As part of that job description. The the-scenes’ we will never know what it’s like to be moment wireless equipment is needed for a performer and suddenly feel isolated. recognised freelance engineer/ a reliable solution. racing teams themselves use wireless comms and data links to the cars. Formula 1. Specifically. we are hand with RF technology. but of course we haven’t to edit an EQ. We might think crew working in the arts. Surely there’s an IEM system for increasing rules and regulations we must follow performers which they can rely on? Working ‘behind- when using any wireless technology. Wireless considerations for shows of any size can Is there a simpler way? There has to be a solution that cause the biggest headache. but as with still left with many any technological advancement. without the need for multiple jeopardise a production.com their third generation. . we’re also expected to have Broadcasters from all around the a degree-level understanding of RF world attend every F1 stage. P simona@lsionline. which in-turn delivers the performance to the audience. the number of channels that can meet the specifications required for any required. his greatly and now most been significantly improved through reputation as a FOH and studio mix of the well-known their generations. and Simon Allen is an internationally planning how we’re going to achieve Wisycom may just have the answers . That’s not to mention the RF packages. computer technology. because your ABOUT THE EXPERT a production. In our roles as these boundaries whilst providing sound engineers and technical enhanced performance. C MPR50-IEM receiver 74 APRIL 2017 • WWW. solutions in at least issues. Some SIMON ALLEN bells ringing in our heads.COM . but it’s no secret engineer continues to reach new manufactures offer there are limitations and performance heights. There are. ground for wireless applications. . Thankfully. we already running a show with 25 cast members. technology. As we all know from at least minimises the stresses we face. we considerations and inevitable need something that will work within teething issues. of course. which leave us fresh thinking has been required for some time. even just is a challenge.i TECHNICAL FOCUS ON TEST Wisycom MPR50-IEM and MTK952 Wireless IEM Solution Sound engineer Simon Allen puts Wisycom’s new professional IEM solution to the test . . . products try and venture into the live sound world and fail. F1. Wisycom has been designing and delivering wireless solutions for the broadcast industry. I think that’s really important and will help our industry adopt what is. of course. On top of the fight for clean RF bandwidth there are.COM • APRIL 2017 75 . will immediately feel at home with this. Sennheiser. . the inherent challenges of covering such a large area. are two antennas on the belt-pack receiver. with the pit lane becoming an RF soup. ON TEST WYSICOM WIRELESS IEM SYSTEM “This is a more exciting product for the live sound world than many will realise. I’m A Celebrity and. dual-channel stereo transmitter look just like any other The build quality is excellent. This is proven technology which has cut its teeth in the broadcast world. The technical advantages of the true diversity receiver and the system’s extended bandwidth speak for themselves . for example. Raycom. I also found the simple belt clip to be really methods of operation that we’re already accustomed to. There are. states that the The great news here is that Wisycom believes it can answer headphone cable plugged into its belt-packs act as a second some of the troubles we face in live sound and has released antenna. during my testing I can certainly say that it works. underneath The only surprise for me is that they’ve built a true diversity unit. within the limits of the pack. but it is still very compact and extremely robust. however. I have been lucky as well as the two antennas. I had to go simply because not enough effort was put into the front end. . They offer all the usual features and panel controls. of course. other dual antenna receivers a number of products for our industry. SYSTEM OVERVIEW The MPR50-IEM is ever-so-slightly larger than perhaps some At first glance. with a smart screen and front professional IEM solution. a very long way from the transmitter before any slight RF noises B Front and rear of the MTK952 transmitter WWW. the user interface.LSIONLINE. However. This means that the MTK952 dual-channel stereo transmitter. Wisycom’s technology presents some significant benefits over what I will refer to as ‘our’ current tech in the live sound world. in particular providing RF solutions to F1 since 2012 via Wisycom’s UK official partner. the MPR50-IEM belt-pack receiver and MTK952 other brands. A small detail. Thanks to the RF challenges faced at such events. The strongest signal from the two receivers is then my sound engineering knowledge. but a big one when it who knows their way around a Sennheiser or Shure IEM system comes to running around on stage with one. often littered with inconvenient physical obstacles. This includes its latest IEM around. there are also two receivers inside enough to try this system and to understand. Many broadcast but placed the antennas only a few centimetres apart. including on some big productions such as major film sets. calculated and sent to the headphone amplifier.” IEM monitoring and comms. of course. anyone effective and easy to use. quite different technology. which comprises the MPR50-IEM belt-pack receiver and the first true diversity receiver we’ve ever had. The first difference we notice. the benefits that it offers. The major difference with the MPR50-IEM is that this is system. LSIONLINE. it will permit any touring shows and any LNNA wideband outline demonstrates the number of instances for rental equipment crossing from one territory to another. but that isn’t fair. in the broadcast world. However. In This might not effect us now. Wisycom is also at Raycom are keen to explain developing an RF-Over-Fiber solution in the form of the that these latest products place MFL Fiberbox BX1-4U. and each unit comes with pre-programmed inter-mod channels for the entire bandwidth. Wisycom speak for themselves. multi- stage festival sites or even to transmit broadcast B From top: Pyers used the phrase “only as strong as its signals from a site. as I’m sure we all they operate in the same way as most other modern have. UHF antenna signal degradation. or event and acquire any necessary licenses. These are areas that have course you would need to check the regulations for your historically been overlooked. However. the I’d certainly have to agree with Pyers. finally. and walking around several buildings with complicated structures had hardly any effect on the reception. of course. but of low latency. but it might prove useful for stadium shows. There is a very clear stereo image with When it comes to setting up and tuning these units. limited by regulations .even if you haven’t used 76 APRIL 2017 • WWW. Setting the transmitter and receiver to the same channel is done via the IR sync method we’re already used to. but none of this would matter if the units were apparent. Andy Clements and Pyers Easton As a slight side note for a few. MUSIC TO MY EARS All the technicalities about bandwidth. required to give a performer the full sonic should easily cover three miles. it’s already here. where more channels might become available. which . of course. DA converter when it comes to which channels we can use where. that’s a total of 40 groups of 60 channels. This new technology will take the standard 200kHz bandwidth for each channel down to 100kHz. Pyers was that have to travel with two sets of RF racks plus all confident in explaining that Wisycom has invested their redundancy could make huge savings with a lot of effort in all these areas and believes the results a system like this. and the world of live sound. The problems all manufacturers face when designing at Østerbro Stadion a wireless IEM system (or wireless microphone for that Another.COM . For example. especially after appreciating the able to fall in line with different regulations. This has been achieved by significantly reducing the RF noise floor. However. the limit is a standard 10mW signal (or 50mW for body-worn). are the various stages required to ‘move’ the ACM50 rack offers is the wide tuning range. is also at the forefront of working with the authorities for more available RF spectrum. This very basic In particular. Coming soon (I understand as an update available for these units) is a narrow bandwidth option. Scanning a location for available compressor from their voice . IEMs in particular are a signal up to 2W. The resulting company is already in talks to look at using a new DME sound from these units is excellent.in our live sound world. providing twice the number of channels. a good dynamic range. The obvious way to increase coverage is to emit a stronger radio signal. coverage and avoiding drop-outs thanks to true diversity is fair enough. RF This answers so many issues we face on a daily basis CSI16T RF transmission. performance. Sometimes. combiner and. when discussing the technicalities these advancements and that the tech isn’t just The system in use involved in designing such transmitters and receivers. the MTK952 transmitter is capable of providing sounded terrible. Apparently. if at all. but certainly places comparison to my experience with other IEM systems confidence in Wisycom. Every system ships audio signal. good news that the power is there. it’s sacrificed for technical reasons. new technology a great deal of focus on sonic which the majority of our industry isn’t likely to need. there’s an AD converter followed by compression. for Lukas Graham coming. The tours gain staging required throughout as well. The power output can be bandwidth. the headphone amp. it’s interesting to note weakest link”. ears’ on I could be picky.ON TEST WYSICOM WIRELESS IEM SYSTEM frequencies is possible. This is. as yet unseen feature this IEM solution matter). only requiring a single rack. detection and expansion. With my ‘studio band. again. However. This is.according to the experts . I’ve had singers in particular ask to remove the wireless equipment. For the 232MHz bandwidth. This is quite exciting considering the reduction of channels. this system is very impressive. a good dynamic range and managed from the front panel of the transmitter. Raycom claims the true diversity technology roughly provides “40% more range and greater reliability”. just to mention a few stages: battery charger with a 232MHz bandwidth in the 470-798MHz range. There’s plenty though. side-effects when using this system. This will also be compander that Wisycom has put into all the tech inside a benefit to rental companies.uk WWW. This is a really reliable product that 470 to 798MHz range The idea that the complete chain of events has been tested and proved in some of the most M True Diversity Receiver with in these systems has to be high quality and demanding scenarios.COM • APRIL 2016 2017 77 . We all know as sound too. Performers too are able to start with mix-mode function peak audio power at 32 Ohms. tonal changes don’t always get CONCLUSION WISYCOM IEM SYSTEM reflected on some lesser standard IEM systems. What’s really smart M Weight: 100g approx.LSIONLINE.wisycom. which is a pleasure compared with trying to squeeze an IEM mix that P www. With these I was world than many will realise. who will be able to M Miniature design with 2 AA these units is apparent. This is a more exciting product for the live sound TECH SPEC without dramatic EQ curves. The technical able to make EQ adjustments and clearly hear the advantages of the true diversity receiver and FEATURES effect of the EQ.co. I without batteries of headroom to play with.raycom. The amp is rated at 200mW about the new kit. These units are ready M 128x64 OLED (white) been achieved in AF and RF transmission. particularly for larger shows which may have M 200mW peak audio power professionals that your signal chain has to be as otherwise required more than one RF rack to M Separate release/attack good as possible from start to finish. The efforts comply with different regulations. Thanks to Wisycom’s user interface and great M Dedicated function buttons build quality. is how easy this will be to integrate. You can even change using the belt-packs with ease.CO. P www. There are cost savings two whip antennas accurate isn’t new thinking. Wisycom’s rechargeable lithium pack experience in this field is certainly clear to the ear.UK • SEPTEMBER WWW. benefiting from the M Automatic transmitter the resistance setting of the headphone output to 16 high sound quality. This is new tech that delivers programming through Ohms. the for life on the road with any tour tomorrow.LSIONLINE. (body-pack form factor) or pull together for these to be a success. Equally. it doesn’t feel like this is an entirely & frequency scan function As well as the impressive dynamic range that has new and alienating system. There’s a lot of different offer a wide coverage of the usable RF spectrum battery pack integrated technology that the company had to get right and with any number of these units. With this power and the extended dynamic a much-needed answer to several issues we are infrared and micro-USB range. and display headphone amp on the MPR50-IEM belt-pack is very the technicians won’t need to spend ages learning M FM Stereo MPX decoding clean and powerful.com actually makes any sense into a singer’s transmitter. I didn’t experience any clipping or negative facing with wireless technology. the system’s extended bandwidth speak for M Up to 232MHz bandwidth in themselves. ON TEST WYSICOM WIRELESS IEM SYSTEM one at all. and it folds flat for transportation but it can be angled for consoles on the network. the @5 has four DMX at designer. use while you are standing or sitting.i TECH technology focus ETC Gio@5 Console | By Richard Cadena “. and with my Dell 22” touchscreen monitor I can get faders at a time. Eos. expecting you to create magic . The music store. breathing down your neck.LSIONLINE. But you can use one of the seven USB ports as does the Gio. Nick Gonsman and Steve Aldridge. The bad news is that there are a lot of really good consoles from which to choose. Gio.999. but one of my favourite features of the The four encoders on the @5 have haptic feedback. although when it’s in its or 4. especially when you use magic using assigned channels. which can make the decision that much more difficult. then there are optional motorised fader horsepower. and second of all. 99. The good news is that there are lots of really good consoles from which to choose. and it doesn’t require a lot of computer If that’s not enough. For Richard Cadena.048 to 32. 2. you have no with or without touch or multi-touch control excuses.” Choosing the right console can be an agonising decision. a keyboard drawer with a backlit keyboard. First of all. you don’t really know a console intimately until you’ve spent some time programming a show when the clock is ticking and people are looking over your shoulder. run on a Mac or a PC. took a left turn mapping class. and Eos family of consoles is the ETCnomad off-line editor. but it has one touchscreen instead of two. probably because I’m a fairly decent touch as good as it gets. . It’s The Gio@5 is available with 2. The multi-touch LCD display is the same size as the Gio live tracking and the show data is automatically backed up to (17”). and because it runs the same operating system as 24 customisable hard keys the Eos Ti and the rest of the line. Much of the hardware is identical to the full-sized Gio. The @5 also has one master fader pair and a good jump-start on programming a show. and it recently started shipping.000 control channels (or case. it has 24 articles ran through High End well as David Kane and Matt Ardine’s pixel- customisable hardkeys while the Gio has Systems and Martin. and they can be used for backup with sheets. and their new Gio@5 console could be that console. pressing its buttons. I have always liked programming consoles using the and the networking capabilities of the Eos family of consoles are command line. but nothing beats a good touchscreen for easy.048. and they have a console that fits your needs and budget. The documentation is very good. 78 APRIL 2017 • WWW. including its backlit control keypad and navigation keys. There are two individually configurable Ethernet ports. ETC might be that company. But it helps to narrow your choices if you have a preference for a particular operating system and you already have experience with it. The new B The Gio@5 shares a lot in common with the full-sized Gio console. and staring at its displays. and it’s one that you have to live with for a long time. It comes with a total of 16. I’ve taken In a couple of areas. . which costs all of wings available so you can expand your playbacks 10 or 20 $100. It’s a more compact and more affordable version of the full-sized Gio (‘@5’ is the syntax for setting the intensity to 50%). (641mm) footprint and weighing about 50 pounds (22. the road to and ETC hosts a lot of great classes. and it will behave exactly as does the Gio MIDI end result is that the @5 is a medium-sized console with a 25. It helps even more if the console you’re considering is made by a company known for its control systems. and to connect a USB-to-MIDI adaptor. If you don’t yet know how to programme You can also connect two external monitors the Eos family of consoles. those hours can feel torturous.COM .768 outputs (or DMX small enough that one person can lift it out of its case and carry slots) and it can be upgraded in increments of 1. On and is still under construction. but they can be labelled any number between 1 and probably need a second person to help lift it. with resolution of at least 1280 x 1024. the @5 actually authoring books and magazine Ellen White’s Ion programming classes as outdoes the Gio.024. tech. and Ion consoles can be networked typist. You’ll spend hours and hours sitting behind it. it (I carried it up the stairs to my office). . and electrician. which you can buy at any five motorised playbacks and load buttons instead of 10. It can the five motorised faders have 100 pages with which to work. the Gio has a MIDI in and a MIDI out. I often rely on the online tutorials hosted by output ports while the Gio has only two. five motorised playbacks and load buttons. and if you make a poor choice.096. direct and partitioned among up to 12 users with restricted access selection and control of fixtures. it’s much too big to fit in an overhead airline bin and you’ll fixtures).5kg). and and the Gio. the chances are you already know how to programme it. while Gio@5 has the same backlit control keypad and navigation keys the @5 does not. The Gio@5 console nicely fits in the Eos family of consoles between the Ion has a 17” touchscreen. It’s not new to
[email protected]” function. and when I need a refresher 12. . The the other hand. setting its faders. It runs well on my Kangaroo PC. dialing its encoders. 5 software has some improvements in that area as well. I’ve always associated ETC consoles with theatre. breathing down your neck.right out of the road case. which is what I had a chance to do with the Gio@5. external touchscreen monitors and any PGM inputs all on one cable other accessories. but if more hands-on control is needed. but the company says • 24 partyline channels in 1RU the Gio@5 “has everything a programmer needs to rock small.” and “the short-throw • All 12/24 PL channels plus any motorised faders are designed for efficient busking. I’m sold. Having some familiarity with the Eos line of • Full IP partyline intercom consoles and the Eos OS.com WWW.LSIONLINE.etcconnect. the console can serve as a base 2-wire and 4-wire interfaces plus for a customised. HelixNet B The multi-touch LCD display articulates with the touch of a button. Either way. you don’t really know a console intimately until you’ve spent some time programming a show when the System for the best possible clock is ticking and people are looking over your shoulder. on demand.COM • APRIL 2017 79 . expanded work surface of plug-and-play Motorised Fader Wings. live gigs . It can fold flat for transportation or it can be angled for use while you are standing or sitting HelixNet Digital Partyline But the truth is. The next best thing is to woodshed with the console and put it through some paces. I P www.” I think the 24 customisable hardkeys on the front panel might also help in that regard if you can figure out some good macros for playback. And it might be that the new version 2. it’s not hard to draw the conclusion that I would love to have this console on a show. and expecting you to create magic production experience. . TM www.com +44-020-3289-8765 VIDEO RC4Wireless vectorlighting. www.9 & 6mm pixel pitch LumenRadio Indoor LED screen rental Lightweight.LSIONLINE.theatrewireless.theatrewireless. www.COM • APRIL 2017 81 .COM RS CO COOM M +44-020-3289-8765 +44 208 2088 60 600 000 0000 WWW.uk/LEDscreen LumenDim Wireless Dimming For 3.TAIT WWW TAIT TA A TOWE AI TOWE TOWEERS. and W-DMX. (01) 512-858-5058 unusualrigging. fast-to-rig. Texas USA. * 8 Recordable Sub-Masters* LumenRadio.co.theatrewireless.LSIONLINE.uk STAGE ENGINEERING RC4Wireless 01908 506326 W-Dim Wireless Worlld Cl Worl Wo Clas asss In Inn nnnoova vato torrss to Dimming For W-DMX Creeaattiing Crea Cr ng Worrlld d Class laasss Exper xp peerrie ienc ences nceess nc www. Inc. Real Easy.COM B ADVERTISERS INDEX Adam Hall 73 Flex Rental Solutions 34 Look Solutions 5 ProTapes 31 Allen & Heath 13 Green Hippo 33 MA Lighting 19 Raycom 71 Avolites 23 GSL Power 34 Martin Professional 59 RC4 Wireless 41 Chauvet 27 Harlequin 69 Milos 51 Robe 55 Chroma-Q 17 Hawthorn 21 Neutrik 53 SES Entertainment Services 56 Clay Paky 37 Highlite International 77 Out Board 43 Showlight 16 Clear-Com 79 Impact Productions 63 Pearce Hire 7 T&M Technical Services Ltd 20 CLF 47 L-Acoustics IFC Philips Entertainment Lighting 3 Tourflex Cabling 61 d&b audiotechnik OBC Le Maitre 63 PLASA Events 35/57 Unusual Rigging 67 EM Acoustics 29 Lee Filters 6 Powerdrive 9 ETC 15 Leisuretec IBC Prolyte 25/65 WWW.com W. curvable.THEPOCKETCONSOLE. See page 41 for more information.com Baxter Controls. j MARKETPLACE LIGHTING CONTROL RIGGING WIRELESS DIMMING THE POCKET CONSOLE® dmx * 8 DMX-512 Patchable faders * RC4Wireless Wireless Dimming for RC4Magic. 3. freestanding.com POB 225 Driftwood. Both available to rent now. co.com +44-020-3289-8765
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