A grandMA ultra-light runs the lighting at Oasis and is controlling 10 Martin Wizards & 8 Martin Mini Mac Spots along with an assortment of dimmers and practicals. Bill programmed the bulk of the nightclub himself, over a 3 day period, under the supervision of A.C.T Lighting's Mike Falconer. Bill chose the grandMA after an extensive period of research, looking at a number of larger nightclubs and their control systems, at various high profile locations.
"The grandMA is a fantastic tool for the varied program that we have here at Oasis," said Peebles. "It's just so incredibly flexible in terms of both playback and in what you can display for operator feedback. The console way exceeded my expectations and even rose to the challenge of being connected to the fire alarm system when the fire officer requested it at the last moment.
"The lighting and sounds systems are key elements with what we are trying to achieve here. It's our goal to completely wow everyone who walks through our doors. I wanted a ‘super club’ feel but be still small enough to remain friendly and intimate. By 11:20pm on our opening weekend, our huge parking lot was full and by midnight the street was full."
(Lee Baldock)
