Newark based events and exhibitions specialist, OneBigStar supplied full production and design services for the reveal show which took place in a large saddle span tent in the grounds of the 17th century stately home. With the models weighing in at up to sixteen ton and measuring four metres wide, the event, entitled Setting Directions needed a fair bit of space- and some innovative production.
Guests were seated in a 250 capacity auditorium inside the tent to view technical product presentations on multiple screens given by John Deere staff whilst the new products paraded (or in most cases were driven) past. This was followed by an opportunity for a close up inspection of the machinery and technology in a separate exhibition tent.
OneBigStar chose to use the Roland VR-5 AV mixer and recorder as FOH to take care of all the AV including two screens, four radio mics, live presentations and live recording. Designed to simplify the production, recording and streaming of any live event, the VR-5 incorporates a video switcher, audio mixer, video playback, recorder, preview monitors and output for web streaming all in a single unit.
"The VR-5 did everything that was required of it and had all the features we needed for the event. This fab new vision/audio mixer & recorder took care of all AV ins and outs and along with our Dak P10SMD screens, gave the event a truly high end production finish."
OneBigStar simply connected a laptop to the VR-5 with the presentation content, including embedded video and Powerpoint, pre-loaded. A live feed from the stage area was provided by a camera which could then be recorded to SD memory card. The event also had the option of being streamed live to the internet by connecting a PC via USB and linking to a live streaming service.
(Jim Evans)
