"We had been searching for quite a while for a good touring LED panel and visited the InfoComm show in 2014 with the goal of finding one we could use in 2015 and beyond," stated John Stem of GeminiLSV, whose criteria for the panel included high resolution, IP65 rating and sturdy touring frame. They were also looking for a panel that was just as comfortable indoors as out. "Prices continued to drop after the InfoComm show and when product specialist Red Walter from Elation showed us the EPT6IP, it fulfilled our needs," John says.
It was a previous positive experience with Elation LED panels that prompted Gemini to again look toward Elation for an LED video solution. John explains: "Gemini purchased Elation EPV762 LED panels years ago and they are still heavily in use today and are currently out on tour with Lamb of God. One of the main reasons for purchasing the EPT6 IP65 panels - beside the fact it's a great panel - is our relationship with Elation over the years. We've enjoyed a long relationship with Elation and their support has been second to none. Elation has gone out of their way on several occasions since I've been with Gemini in respect to tech support, backing their product, and making sure Gemini shows using Elation equipment come off to our clients' high standards."
Gemini has served as lighting and video vendor for metal band Slayer since 2008 and immediately put the EPT6IP panels out on the band's 2015 summer tour with lighting and video design by Gemini's Jason Cain. Configured as a 38' wide x 21' high LED screen backdrop, the LED panel's handling ease and rugged IP65 build is just what Gemini was looking for in a touring panel.
(Jim Evans)
