3 Apr, 2019 | Dynacord, Electro-Voice
Located in Aptos, CA, Twin Lakes Church is a large faith community,
offering three contemporary Christian services per week in a sanctuary
seating about 1750. The church relies largely on the expertise among its
5000 members to drive its technical ministry, an approach that bore
fruit in the selection and installation of a new premium audio system.
The team chose Electro-Voice X-Line Advance X2 line array loudspeakers,
powered by the latest in amplifier technology – the Dynacord IPX series.
Director
of Technical Ministries Barry Schneider led the process, using an
in-house tech team from design through physical installation. Twin Lakes
sound engineer Karl Heebner, who designs and installs sound systems for
AV Now Fitness Sound in nearby Santa Cruz, was tapped as the official
integrator.
Having heard several sound systems demonstrated at
trade shows, the X2 and a system from another major brand were selected
for an on-site evaluation. After a shootout, the X2 system was the clear
winner. “All the demo systems were good, but we really loved the
consistency across varying ranges and levels with the X2,” says Karl
Heebner of AV Now. “There was a conversational quality that we loved for
spoken word, with immense clarity and power for full concert events
like our Christmas shows.”
The system design was a collaborative
process among Twin Lakes, AV Now and Electro-Voice. The main PA consists
of twin 10-box line arrays of X2-212/120 loudspeakers, supported by
eight X12-128 dual-18” subwoofers hidden beneath the stage. Eight
ultra-compact EVU-2062 dual-6” speakers provide audio in the lobby area,
while legacy loudspeakers remain under the balcony. The entire system
is powered and processed by Dynacord’s new IPX series power amplifiers.
“We
tend to take on these projects ourselves, so it’s a little different
from the average church,” explains Schneider. “AV Now helped us to
collaborate with Electro-Voice on the system design. It turned out to be
an outstanding experience.” To aid in the transition from design to
integration, a structural engineer was engaged to produce final
drawings. The installation was done by the Twin Lakes technical team,
then commissioned by Electro-Voice.
“The great thing about the X2
system is how completely it fills the space,” notes Schneider. “We no
longer need front fills, and only about three rows are shaded by the
balcony. We’ve got great uniformity across the room, without the need
for a lot of additional support.”
Dynacord’s IPX series powers the
entire X2 system, requiring just six IPX 20:4 and two IPX 10:8 models
(four- and eight-channel respectively). The IPX 20:4 offers a power
density of up to 20 kW from a single unit with all channels driven. IPX
amps offer the highest flexibility both for low- and high-impedance
applications with parallel and parallel/bridged power drive modes, and
up to 50 percent less power consumption thanks to Dynacord’s Eco Rail
technology. Fully integrated 96 kHz DSP with FIR-Drive processing and
OMNEO IP architecture supports Dante audio networking and OCA protocol.
“We
loved the idea of going forward with the latest technology, and the new
Dynacord amps fit right into our Dante network,” notes Karl Heebner.
“That allows us to send a full digital signal to the speakers. Our IPX
amps were first run, commissioned prior to them hitting the market. With
that kind of factory support, we knew we had made the right decision.”
Reactions
from the congregation and tech team support that view. “Everyone loves
the new system,” says Barry Schnieder. “I would like to say that direct
support from the EV team played a big role in our success. They always
answered our calls, and spent a couple days here commissioning the
system to make sure everything was just as we wanted it. It really gives
us confidence in the long term, knowing the kind of support that’s
backing it.
27 Mar, 2019 | ETC, High End Systems
At
Prolight + Sound 2019, ETC and High End Systems will be joining
together to showcase the latest line up of product innovations across
four stands in Hall 12.1: Stands B40, B41, B46, B47. This includes the
debut of a not-to-be-missed new product which will be revealed at the
show.
Visitors
to the stands will see ETC’s first automated fixture in over a decade,
the award-winning Relevé Spot. Specifically designed for
theatre, this moving light boasts a calibrated four-color additive
mixing system and a unique Ani-gobo wheel which creates textures like
never before.
High
End Systems’ will showcase a selection of pioneering automated lighting
technology, including the SolaFrame 3000, SolaFrame Theatre
and the new SolaFrame 1000 and SolaSpot 3000. The recently launched
SolaFrame 1000 offers a diverse feature set and is available in
Ultra-Bright and High CRI versions. SolaSpot 3000 boasts more than
37,000 lumen output with a Bright White LED engine. The flagship
fixture offers an unprecedented amount of effect combinations – three
gobo wheels for a total of 21 patterns, two animation wheels, two
prisms, aerial effects and more.
The much anticipated TurboRay
by High End Systems will also be at the show.
This new fixture in the company’s FX range offers a classic retro look
with its radial diffusers, and can be used as a narrow-angle wash light
or as a powerful hard edge beam that produces
beautiful aerial effects and more.
There
will be three product lines of control on display at this year’s
Prolight + Sound: Hog, Eos and ColorSource. Visitors to the stand
should look out for something new and exciting in the world of Eos
during the show.
Visitors
can talk to product experts about ETC’s Stage Technology solutions
including Prodigy P2 hoist, QuickTouch Preset and QuickTouch+
controllers and accessories. The Prodigy P2 is a complete package
hoist, suitable to fit any venue’s needs. It is fast and easy to install
and with some configurations available off the shelf in Europe for an
even quicker project. ColorSource Raceway provides
the ideal combination of power and control for modern lighting systems
in an economical package, and its lightweight aluminum construction
makes it an ideal partner to Prodigy P2.
Students
that are interested in lighting design or a career in lighting are
welcome to attend ETC’s Student Session on the 4th April at
4pm (Hall 4, Level C, Room Entente). Lighting industry professionals
and product specialists from High End Systems and ETC will be present to
talk about the latest developments in lighting technology and design.
The
Hog Factor 2019 final is on a bigger scale than ever before this year.
Shortlisted teams will compete against one another with a performance
of their lighting show on the High End Systems stands on 3rd April at
5pm. It will be a show not to be missed!
ETC
and High End Systems will be in Hall 12.1, Stands B40, B41, B46, B47
from the 2nd to 5th April 2019. View a location map here:
http://bit.ly/2XSaipa
26 Mar, 2019 | ETC
ETC’s first automated fixture in over a decade hit the tradeshows late 2018. After winning an award at PLASA in London in September, and getting rave reviews at LDI in October, the Relevé Spot is now shipping.
This all-LED fixture boasts an additive color mixing system that creates colors so bright you’ll be blown away. With deep reds, piercing greens, and whiter whites, you’ll have to see it to believe it. In addition to the impressive color and brightness, Relevé Spot houses a dual pattern system for increased pattern projection options.
The custom Ani-gobo wheel features a seamless pattern that flows from one graphical element to the next. Using this in combination with the customizable, five-position gobo wheel gives you infinite texturing and theatre-ready effects.
In addition, one of the most impressive features is the industry-leading, patented Whisper Home technology. Relevé Spot enables you set the physical movement limits of each fixture, keeping it from ever having to spin a full rotation at startup or re-homing. Because Relevé Spot never has to move more than 1° to find its home position, it can be installed in tight rail positions, narrow box booms, and other space-restricting locations.
Learn more about Relevé Spot, the automated fixture designed for the theatre, at etcconnect.com/ReleveSpot
18 Mar, 2019 | ApexPro News, ETC, High End Systems
High End Systems, an ETC Company, recently launched the
latest addition to the SolaFrame family of automated framing fixtures, the
SolaFrame 1000. South African distributor of ETC lighting solutions, ApexPro, has
demonstration units of the fixtures, just two weeks after its European launch.
Mathew Lewis, ETC product manager
at ApexPro, spoke to ETECH at a demonstration of the new
fixture, hosted at the University of Johannesburg Arts and Culture Centre on 06 March.
“The High End Systems Solaframe
1000 is the first product that is the result of the combined research and
development of the High End Systems and ETC
teams, following ETC’s acquisition of High End Systems two years ago,” explains
Lewis.
SolaFrame 1000 is designed to be a workhorse automated framing
fixture, which is highly versatile and can be used for both installation
and rental markets, for medium-sized venues.
The Solaframe 1000 delivers 20,000-lumen output, full framing
shutters, rotating and fixed gobo wheels, multiple colour systems,
12°-40° zoom, and animation effects, which is suited for all
professional production environments. Lewis concurs, stating that “the
fixture offers a good value proposition, as it is a high-end lighting
fixture that is well suited for either the rental or installations
markets and is competitively priced, especially if you look at its
impressive range of features.”
Available in Ultra-Bright and High CRI versions, the
SolaFrame 1000 ships with a TM30 Filter that boosts the Ultra-Bright engine to
85+ CRI. Other features include Iris and Light Frost, Rotating Prism and High
End Systems’ patented Lens Defogger System.
ApexPro currently has demonstration units available at their
Johannesburg offices. If you would like to find out more, or book a demo,
kindly contact Mathew Lewis at mathew@apexpro.co.za
or call him on 076 057 7571.
15 Mar, 2019 | ETC
In 2017, one of the most prestigious venues in France, the Opéra Garnier, updated its lighting consoles to a selection of ETC Eos desks. The Eos consoles were unanimously chosen by Jacques Giovanangeli, the head of the lighting department, and his team of 42 lighting professionals.
The previous console lacked the technological capabilities required for modern moving lights, and needed replacing to keep up with the venue’s demands. Fully aware of this, Jacques and his team began research to identify the best option and narrowed the search down to three potential consoles and conducted demos of each. They compared the different interfaces by paying attention to the ergonomics of programming a show, the ease of use of moving lights, and the precision of color control.
The switch to an ETC Eos system was strongly encouraged by the whole technical team. The design quality, adaptability to the opera, and color tools made the Eos family stand out. ”The reason for this choice was based on more than just the quality of the product,” notes Giovanangeli. ”I frequently travel to operas and theatres in France and abroad. I found Eos consoles in many places, such as the Bolshoi in Moscow, the Teatro Real in Madrid, the Staatsoper in Vienna and many other prestigious places like The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden in London and the Metropolitan Opera in New York. The combination of the technical endorsement from my team and the observations I made on each journey led to us choosing Eos.”
”Co-productions continue to increase between the major opera houses and many lighting engineers work mainly on Eos consoles. With Eos, we can anticipate what’s coming by sharing files,” comments Giovanangeli.
In total, four Eos family consoles joined the Palais Garnier with three Eos Ti desks, two in the control room and one in the workshop. A Gio @5 is also on stage if an engineer would like to operate lighting from the stage. The whole system communicates in ETCNet3 (ACN) and the main console controls all the fixtures over sACN. To complete the installation, 2 RVIs (Remote Video Interface) are also available from the stage.
This RVI system enables remote viewing of the console screens and local programming of the Eos system. This allows the opera house to offer the production manager a tool to view the desk’s displays from the stage making interactions with the lighting technicians easier.
Approved in early 2017, the integration of the consoles in the Opéra had to wait for the summer break. With the renovation of the control room also taking place in late August and early September, the technicians had to work quickly to transition the consoles. Giovanangeli says, “The installation of the consoles was completed in record time and the team managed to release the first show, which was a large production, without any pitfalls.”
Jérôme Denime, one of the two opera lighting team leaders, adds, “We had to learn this new work environment and develop new habits. For example, previously we had to set all the spotlight parameters in each cue. Now, as Eos works with “tracking” logic, the parameters follow from one cue to another. There is no need to edit them entirely since they track from the previous position. It is much easier, but we had to get used to checking the states so that there aren’t any mistakes. The interface is very useful for tracking the state of the fixtures. In the end, the switch has saved us time overall. We are already completely comfortable with the system and we are still discovering new functions, especially as updates come out.”
A training program made the transition smooth for the entire lighting staff. The teams were able to get gradually accustomed to the new interface before putting on the first show and tackle the 860 dimmers with more than 100 moving lights.
In an effort to continuously improve training efforts, ETC France is currently revamping its training program to better serve its end users. The new ETC subsidiary will improve the provision of trainings through its network of partners.
Over the past few months, many French venues have also chosen Eos consoles, such as the Opéra de Bordeaux (Dushow installation) and the Opéra de Versailles. ETC offers consoles appropriate for the theatre market with the Eos system and the touring market with the High End Systems Hog 4 range. With ETC France, these internationally renowned consoles will have even better support throughout France.
14 Mar, 2019 | ETC
ETC
is heading to CABSAT, in collaboration with regional partner Oasis
Enterprises, from the 12-14 of March at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Visitors to the tradeshow will have the opportunity to see ETC’s latest lighting and broadcast-friendly product range as well as demonstrations in a studio-style set up in room ‘Hatta-G’. This will include ETC’s award-winning and flagship lighting control desk, Eos Ti, renowned Source Four LED Series 2 Lustr array and ColorSource Pearl lighting fixtures.
The Eos Ti’s operating system hosts powerful magic sheets, easy-to-navigate software and the large-format multi-touch displays with a substantial programming surface. Source Four LED Series 2 Daylight HD and Tungsten HD luminaires will also be on display at the event, bringing visitors high definition lighting with the brightest output.
In Hall 2 (C2-10) alongside Oasis Enterprises, ETC will showcase further products including an EchoTouch controller, Gio @5 console and Irideon FPZ and ColorSource CYC lighting fixtures.
EchoTouch – a compact stand-alone one-universe wall mounted touchscreen controller that can output sACN or DMX and makes recalling or editing preset looks easy. The Irideon family of fixtures have exceptional output for their small size and an attractive design, with a range of color temperatures and 90+ CRI option.
High End Systems’ Road Hog 4 and the SolaFrame 750, will also be on display at CABSAT this year. The SolaFrame 750 is the most compact framing fixture in the Sola Series family of automated tools and offers the widest array of effects currently available in a fixture of its size.
Join
ETC at CABSAT 2019 in Hall 2 C2-10 and Hatta-G between 12-14 March to
meet with ETC staff and discuss your lighting project or product needs.
