From the outset, the plan for replacing the lighting was simple: conserve the party spirit of the place by remaining as simple as possible. Therefore, the aim was to replace the old lighting kit while reducing the number of sources. It was, however, very important to lose neither the effects of the traditional ACL projectors nor the sensation of the power of the light provided by all of the projectors.
In order to meet different expectations, two types of products have been installed on either side of the room: Martin MAC 250 Beams and MAC 575 Kryptons.
The MAC 250 Beams were chosen for their power in a concentrated beam, their speed and their compact nature. According to Philippe Fatien, manager of the establishment, these products are "easy to use, effective and provide a party atmosphere."
The MAC 575 Kryptons were preferred for their versatility. "We needed a projector that was capable of replacing the old effect profiles and that was also capable of providing a blanket of colour right across the dance floor of the club, like a wash projector would." The power and the different configurations available with the 575 Krypton have made it possible to install only one source to replace the two or three models that were previously in place.
All of the gear was installed in accordance with a very specific list of requirements: two truss circles placed in the centre of the dance floor, close to the mirror ball, with four MAC 250 Beams and four MAC 575 Kryptons mounted on the smaller of these. The larger truss circle has been fitted with eight MAC 575 Kryptons and six MAC 250 Beams. In addition to these two circular trusses, five MAC 250 Beams that cross the entire room have been fitted high up in order to provide complete coverage of the venue.
All of the lighting is controlled using four Martin MaxModules (Cerebrum, Programmer, Playback and Button) which provide a single, complete solution in terms of control. The modularity of the system installed enables it to be adapted without any problems and to offer solutions that are as varied as they are complex.
(Jim Evans)
