A recent addition is the Touring Production Rack. Aimed at lighting, sound and theatre technicians, this foam-suspended rack system features a fold away TFT monitor and a keyboard drawer plus various 19" rack-bays. Primarily designed to house a Mac Pro, it can also be built to accommodate a range of PC system cabinets.
Also on display will be 5 Star's newly launched Arena range of general purpose road trunks. Arena trunks are available in three sizes, the Arena 600, 900 and 1200 from stock (black only) or to order in 5 Star's standard range of colours. All are finished with the standard Penn-Elcom hardware.
5 Star's Tour Grade is another popular professional range, built to withstand the rigors of constant touring and travelling. Tour Grade specified cases are particularly relevant to the entertainment industry - and have been very successful in rock 'n' roll, concert touring, conference and event production sectors.
Recent 5 Star 'bespoke projects' illustrate the diversity and imagination involved in delivering special one off case projects. These have included the design and supply of a complete flight case solution for the 2009 BBC's Blast on Tour outreach project; working with leading DJ equipment manufacturer Pioneer to design a case to house their latest cutting edge professional DJ system; and the supply of a set of special 'workshop' trunks for all the competing pilots in the Red Bull Air Race.
(Jim Evans)
