The ORB has been designed for 21st century theatrical lighting control, with 2048 DMX control channels allowing users to control multiple LED fittings, intelligent lights or media servers controlling video, as well as the standard generic dimming systems common to theatres and television. The console has recently proved popular on a variety of Stage Electrics' Pie and Pint events across the UK, where Zero 88 product manager Peter Kirkup has provided demonstrations on the benefits of the ORB.
Adrian Searle, Stage Electrics' head of technical and hire comments, "The ORB is an exciting new addition to our hire stock, and with demand coming in from a national theatre tour already, we are confident that this console is a worthy investment for the future."
For more on Zero 88's Orb console, look out for our comprehensive review of the product as part of our Technical Focus section in the forthcoming November 2009 edition of L&SI.
(Jim Evans)
