Weatherproof Elation for amphitheatre in Indiana
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“The nature of this installation demanded weatherproof fixtures so the IP rating was the first and most important criterion when compiling a list of options,” says Mike Trotta, owner of Stage Tech, Inc. “Elation has a wide range of IP-rated fixtures, so we were able to weigh the benefits of various fixture types and feature sets, knowing that any of them would be appropriate for the outdoor environment. The competitive pricing also ensured we could include enough fixtures in the inventory to provide an effective system within the client’s budget.”
Stage Tech chose to use 6 Proteus Hybrid fixtures, Elation’s multi-functional, IP65-rated arc-source moving head, along with 4 DTW Blinder 350 IP variable white LED blinders and 16 SixPar 300IP LED Par color changers. Lighting design was by Stage Tech’s in-house lead LD David Lapham.
Besides the IP rating, Lapham says the venue’s operator wanted the capabilities inherent in moving lights in order to add excitement to music events. “The Proteus Hybrid’s feature set allows for a high degree of flexibility for any type of performance. And since the lighting fixtures won’t be taken down between shows, a high IP rating was essential,” Trotta says, reiterating the importance of IP65 protection for open air performances.
The Proteus Hybrid fixtures work from an upstage truss to add movement and texture for rock shows and other more involved events while both an upstage and downstage truss holds SixPar 300 IP fixtures for general wash purposes. “The SixPars provide the base light for the stage and can easily be set for a basic look for smaller presentations,” Lapham says.
Providing variable white light from the downstage truss are DTW Blinder 350 IP fixtures.
Currently, the venue hosts concerts with mostly local acts and a theatre company also uses the space for public performances. “It’s a new event space so they are still testing the waters,” Trotta says.
Elation product support for Stage Tech, Inc. is provided by Elation manufacturer rep firm Five Lakes Marketing, who Trotta says is very responsive to their needs. “Ed Cheeseman and Rob Ludwig with Five Lakes Marketing also play a huge role in why we choose Elation for a lot of our in-house inventory and why we install so many of Elation’s products. Their knowledge and support of the products they represent is hands down the best.”
(Jim Evans)
