He has specified 83 of the compact 'S' fixtures, which introduce a new level of functionality, incorporating RGBW homogenous colour mixing, a 7 to 50 degree zoom range and high output level within a smaller footprint than the original X4. Supplied by Bandit Lites, they dominate the set for Keith's current Hammer Down tour.
Jackson had been seeking a fixture with the ability to travel in the new Bandit GoGo Truss, a modified version of the 20.5" standard truss, developed by Dizzy Gosnell and Mike Golden (hence 'GoGo'). "We needed the lights to sit in the centre of the truss and keep our vertical towers centred with weight," he explains. "GoGo allows the lights to simply live inside the truss (six X4S per 10ft section), making them much easier to manage and much safer. With the reduced cross members the lights have a clear shot."
Since they form the core of the show the technical attributes of the X4S needed to match the physical advantages. "I was completely impressed [with the X4S]," Seth admits. "It is bright, it is fast, the color system has a lot of flexibility, and they are rock solid."
The tour itself kicked off in Ozark, Arkansas, on 8 June, moved across the Midwest before taking in some of the East Coast's summer country music festivals. The tour comes to a halt in Indianapolis on 7 September.
(Jim Evans)
