Specified by Theatrical Consultants Collaborative (TCC) of North Carolina and installed by Productions Unlimited, Inc. of South Carolina, IMS V12 "Filament" lamps were the perfect way to achieve programmable marquee lighting with the warm, golden look of traditional incandescent lamps, plus the benefits of individual DMX control and LED technology.
For the classic retro look, 30 V12 lamps are housed in decorative plaster rosettes in an ante-proscenium, forming a faux arch around the stage. Chasing and other programmed effects are spectacular in this setting. In addition, four runs of 12 lamps each are installed in the arched ceiling lobby. Also, 12 more installed beneath the theatre balcony are used for accents. All 90 lamps are controlled by a single IMS Mk2 Universe Drive using approximately 10% of the energy required for a similar incandescent system.
"The IMS system needs only one dedicated circuit, saving us seven dimmer circuits needed for a comparable incandescent rig, with the added bonus of individual control," says Jonathan Mercer of Productions Unlimited. "This installation was planned for six months and Josh Allen of TCC recommended the IMS, knowing it would be perfect for this gig. The system has been running without problem for nearly six months and everyone loves it!
"The IMS Mk2 Universe Drive controller works perfectly and was remarkably easy to program right out of the gate; rare for a product we've never touched before. We're very pleased with the results and we plan to use IMS on other projects."
(Jim Evans)
