Bandit LED upgrade enhances FedExForum
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Bandit Lites installed a package comprised of HES Solaframe 3000, Chauvet Rogue 3 Spots, Claypaky AXCOR 300 Beams and Chauvet Ovation E-260WW w/ 10° Barrels.
“As FedExForum was one of the earliest projects that I and Roth Edwards personally installed, I was thrilled to once again be a part of the team trusted to update their system,” says Bandit Lites director of sales and installation Chris Barbee. “Both John Cameron Carter and Roth did a phenomenal job reimagining the lighting system.”
Bandit’s team mounted four HES Solaframe 3000 on each side of the catwalk running the length of the arena, illuminating the entire court. Each fixture is outfitted with two custom team gobos which, when coupled with the fantastic optics and colours, offer vivid looks for the design team.
“With the high output that the Solaframe 3000 allows, it was a great tool to use within this system,” says Barbee. Other fixtures installed include Chauvet Rogue 3 Spots equipped with custom team gobos used in conjunction with the Solaframe 3000s to up the ante of dramatic looks.
“Coming in at under 40 pounds, I was thoroughly impressed with how much the Claypaky AXCOR 300 Beams could do when hung that many feet above the deck,” says Carter. “For years, output and size were synonymous, but the LED engine combined with the optics of this fixture give it a crisp beam that is easily spotted throughout the arena.”
“We are greatly pleased with Bandit and the state-of-the-art upgrade of our intelligent lighting system at FedExForum,” says vice-president of arena operations Dwight Johnson. “Having consistently been recognised as a leader in game presentation, we strive to always exceed expectations and bring the best experiences to our fans and guests who come through FedExForum.”
(Jim Evans)
