Chauvet brings versatility to Nagaono arts centre
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Inside the venue’s 1,800-capacity main theatre, the continuation of the flowing contours and curves provides a platform for the venue's programme of traditional and contemporary theatrical performances. As part of a recent lighting upgrade by Hibino Lighting, a total of 17 Chauvet Professional Maverick Silens 2 Profile fixtures were added to the theatre's lighting rig to provide multi-faceted looks in support of the myriad of stage performances which the venue is renowned for.
Whilst some traditional disciplines rely on sound and light to transport metaphor and feeling, oftentimes the direction will call upon visual and sonic restraint to underline various parts of a performance. As a result, it was necessity to ensure that the new selection of luminaries would not detract from the poetry of the theatre with unwanted mechanical operational sounds.
Having no fans or noisy moving parts, the Maverick Silens 2 Profile fixtures, which boast a 560-watt LED engine capable of producing over 10,000 lumens, was deemed to be an essential addition for the auditorium. As a result of the fixture's silent operation, the theatre’s lighting team is able to guarantee the execution of spectacular visuals whilst avoiding potentially fourth wall disrupting noises.
In addition to the fixture’s silent operation, the team were also quick to appreciate the versatility of the fixture's multifunctional features. After initially looking into specifying a separate profile and wash fixture, the Maverick Silens 2 Profile was determined to be also suitable to be used as a wash light, thus saving the need to specify separate fixtures for the stage area.
Positioned in a central line hung from trussing above the stage, the Maverick's homogenous wash and accurate spot capabilities are entrusted with performing a variety of functions.
