The show, which will prominently feature white-knuckle automotive thrills as provided by the Lego Racers, will utilize a pair of 12,000 lumen Panasonic PT-D9600U projectors to convey its visual drama, and 16 PowerLight amplifiers from QSC to fuel its larger-than-life 15.1 surround sound. While El Segundo-based Edwards Technology was made responsible for installing the theatre's video and audio systems, Legoland California’s own technical guru Paul Beach will oversee daily operations. Commenting on the show prior to its upcoming public debut, Beach said "I've seen test runs of the video, and it's quite impressive. Complementing the high-end surround sound and 3D video are true 4D effects such as wind, snow, smoke, streamers, and water, which will be controlled with an Alcorn McBride unit utilizing DMX, SMPTE timecode, and 24V show control."
Just as in every other audio application within the park, the Lego Showplace Theatre relies upon QSC amplification. In total, the 16 PowerLight amplifiers are used. "We've used QSC amps exclusively since the park opened in 1999," Beach says. "They have yet to give us any trouble, and they sound great. What more could you ask for?"
In addition to the soon-to-be-seen video's 15.1 audio effects and aural magic, a musical score composed by Eddie Jobson (Frank Zappa, Roxy Music, et al) will accompany each showing. The show will also be seen in Legoland 's other locations in Denmark, Germany, and the UK.
(Lee Baldock)
