FloppyFlex refreshes Dayton theatre
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Helping to inspire the imagination and refresh the spirit of the three-balcony facility, Scenic Solutions of Ohio specified and installed FloppyFlex LED neon into the architectural details of the venue.
In addition to the installation in the concentric rings of the ceiling that culminate in a representation of the night sky when the Wright Brothers took their first flight, “We used 204m of FloppyFlex White 2100K deployed in the existing coves that accent all three balconies,” says Andrew Persson of Scenic Solutions. “We were able to utilise the existing wire infrastructure - with the addition of magnetic dimmable drivers installed remotely - which made circuiting simple and efficient. FloppyFlex was a good solution because of the level of control it allowed, its smooth and consistent output, plus it fit the profile of the incandescent rope light it replaced.
“FloppyFlex was able to conform to the curved shapes of the architecture in which it was mounted and produces a far superior light output compared to conventional rope lights. It has been performing extremely well and uniformly.”
Persson continues: “The Mead Theatre is an important venue and we wanted to get it right. This was our first experience with FloppyFlex, and it was perfect for the job. We’ll certainly specify it again.”
Beverly van Zant, also of Scenic Solutions, adds: “I saw a performance there last week and it’s like some grand old lady has had her diamond necklaces cleaned. The house looks brand new again. The failure of the incandescent lights was so gradual that, as an audience member, I didn’t notice how much it had taken away from the beauty of the architecture until after we installed the FloppyFlex. Every audience member will now have a feeling that the event they’re attending is extra special and elegant in a way it wasn’t before.”
(Jim Evans)
