Mondo*dr 24.2

JANUARY / FEBRUARY | 24.2

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januar y / februar y 2014

EUROPE & AMERICAS EDITION

super nova dav id legget t • v ideo + v isual s loudspeaker s

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VIDEO + VISUALS I fell in love with large-scale architectural projection design in 1995 when asked to illuminate a palace for an international multimedia festival, Arte Multi Visione, in Riati, Italy. The visual power of seeing images projected at five stories high by 150ft. wide sealed my fate. From there my passion was unstoppable. Coming from a professional background in music and photography, I found large-scale projection to be a fantastic means of communicating an idea in an entertaining way. People are amazed and delighted by the complex transformations of common environments into exotic virtual realities - which is now possible through large-scale architectural projection.

Audio / visual technology has been used for decades to entertain. With the internet, we’ve become more attuned to visual information as a primary means of communication. Today’s technology has changed the art form a great deal. In the past, the projection of a single idea, not unlike a billboard, was only able to convey one concept or intention to the viewer. Today, the ability to layer moving visual dynamics with

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music, graphics, text, animation, and photography makes more complex ideas and information possible - and is able to touch the audience more deeply. By heightening the AV dynamics of a rock concert, fashion show, special celebratory event, etc, in a collaborative and innovative way, you intensify the audience’s experience ‘within’ the event. They’ll remember it as something that they were not simply present for, but participated in. And that’s a much deeper form of communication.

There is an inherent precision to advanced technology that demands accuracy in its use and preparation: flawless measurement of projection surfaces and distances; accurate multiple projector placement to diminish the erosion of colour and detail through ambient light sources; building designs from conception that make the best possible use of your hardware and software in any given situation. Still, technically proficient design is not effective without engaging content, relevant to both the client’s intent and the location’s architectural canvas. The most exceptional projections will always be credited to the imagination of its artists and designers, with

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technology used to perfect the implementation of their ideas: saturated colours that pop, visual transitions that flow and lead the viewer more deeply into the experience.

The ultimate objective is to take your audience somewhere that they’ve never been before.

A symbiosis of technology and design is the key to great projections. For Warner Brothers International Television’s 2012 Upfront’s Party in Burbank, California in 2012, the Bartkresa design team employed 12 Christie’s Roadie HD+35K, Roadster S+20K, and Roadster HD18K projector models in tandem with 14 Watchout servers to transform WB’s well-known ‘New York’ lot, designed in the 1930s for those classic American gangster movies. The cobblestoned, urban American neighbourhood lined with brick brownstones became a neon-laced cocktail hour environment inspired by Tokyo’s Shinjuku district - that later transforms into an Afro-Asian world of Voodoo-laced debauchery. This intricately designed architectural projection covering 12 two-to-three-story buildings also included the animated capture of

a live-dancer projected in real time as a seductive goat-headed goddess nearly covering the height of one of the buildings. All of the projections were designed and choreographed to establish the event’s environment and narrative flow.

Large-scale projections like this take time (WB was nearly two months in the planning) and an obsessive attention to detail, along with the right technical support. I’ve been fortunate to enjoy a long and sometimes collaborative relationship with Christie Digital projectors and Watchout servers, and they’ve become my go-to building blocks. But there are other large-scale projection manufacturers out there producing quality product as well. Different designers and projects have different needs. The key is to find the right tools for creating that seamless relationship between creativity and technology for you and your team.

As a former professional musician, I have a great appreciation for creating live, singular experiences shared by members of an audience in a specific time and place. Unique and dynamic large-scale projections can create a sense of wonder,

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NEW NATIONAL THE Tokyo, japan

asia/pacific/oceania Japan’s New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT) located in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo can arguably be described as the country’s most famous performing arts space. It was constructed in 1997 for the production of opera, ballet, contemporary dance and drama. The theatre operates under the management of the New National Theatre Foundation (NNTF) from the independent administrative institution The Japan Arts Council.

Fukuchi Shigeo, President of NNTF said: “The New National Theatre has two major missions. The first is to continue to create world-class performances to present in Japan and abroad, while the second is to become a theatre that is widely enjoyed and loved by the people of Japan. We will strive to fulfil these missions and become a theatre

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that the Japanese people will refer to with pride and affection, and that those abroad will look to with respect and admiration.”

The performing arts venue has three halls of varying sizes to cater for every eventuality. The smallest of the three spaces is The Pit, a ‘black-box’ style theatre that can seat between 320 and 450, dependent on whether the room is set up for an end stage, a centre stage, a thrust stage or an arena stage. The Pit is ideal for intimate performances or theatre producers looking for a blank canvas in order to bring their vision alive. The Playhouse is the mid-sized stage and is capable of two distinct production styles - proscenium seating 1,038 or open apron seating 1,010 - equipping The Playhouse with two individual personalities. However, the largest theatre is the Opera House which has an 1,814-capacity, space for a 120-piece orchestra and four stages - rear, two sides and main - to offer ultimate flexibility. It was this space that was chosen for a recent audio upgrade, almost a decade after the theatre first opened its doors.

EATRE TOKYO Kunio Watanabe, who supervises sound and acoustics at NNTT, was tasked with the new audio design and specification in the Opera House. The foundations (fundamentals?) were already in place, thanks to the thick oak panelling on the walls and ceiling, which provide an excellent acoustical environment, so he set out on his search for an electronic sound reinforcement solution that would support the theatre’s top-level productions with the highest possible sound quality.

Problems with the previous system included insufficient power and imbalance at certain listening points, Kunio was keen to eradicate those issues, as he explained: “Opera depends primarily on acoustic sound, but when there is a very quiet instrument such as a harpsichord or guitar in the orchestra, or when a chorus is positioned outside the main stage area, for example, the acoustic sound is sometimes not sufficient to achieve the desired balance or impact. In such cases we might use the proscenium speakers to reinforce the sound while paying careful attention to positioning within the sound field. The electronic sound system can be used to deliver sound effects as well.�

Kunio used an audition process in order to select the correct audio package. He began by testing a number of sound systems using a variety of sources - orchestra, chorus and

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126 GUIDE - LOUDSPEAKERS

FBT | ARCHON SERIES www.fbtaudio.co.uk The Archon series of full-range and bi-amped speaker systems have been designed to provide ample bandwidth and high SPL for an accurate sound reproduction in the most various application projects. With the Archon series FBT wants to meet today’s expectations of the installed sound market. The FBT Archon series lines up three two-way full range / bi-amp models and three two-way full range compact models; in addition, two low-profile subwoofers (two 8-inch and two 15-inch) increase the low frequency extension of the desired systems.

All Archon speakers are elegantly designed and crafted to meet the most demanding architectural design. Key features of the Archon series include a stylish architectural cabinet design, acoustically transparent steel grilles with protection cloth, high SPL, fast responding dynamics, rotatable horns for optimal horizontal or vertical sound dispersion angle, a selectable bi-amp / full range crossover network, full suspension possibilities through multiple M10 / M5 threaded rigging points, a wide range of mounting hardware and a new FBT rotatable logo badge following vertical or horizontal installation. 15mm and 12mm baltic birch plywood cabinets are also available to order in black or white extra texture paint with a choice of different RAL paint colours on order and a choice of different paint finishes: glossy, matt, textured and more.

FOHHN | AIREA SERIES www.fohhn.com The Airea Series is a high-quality, fully digital, networkable system with master input / output module and active DSP-controlled loudspeakers that can be remotely controlled via laptop, control unit or touch panel. Specially developed to solve the difficulties of accommodating numerous components and multiple connection sockets in increasingly compact loudspeakers, the Airea-Series uses a single CAT-5 (CAT7) cable for transmitting power (48V), digital audio signals and remote control information (Fohhn-Net) from the master module to each individual loudspeaker. A range of active tops and subs will be available, featuring integral Class D amplifiers (two x 300W), Fohhn Audio DSPs (including 10-band parametric EQ, delay, dynamics, crossover), RJ-45 input / output connectors and signal LEDs for status communication / monitoring. Loudspeakers can be networked and daisy-chained, with each speaker given a separate ID for easy detection within the control software. The master module includes AES / EBU inputs, digital RJ-45 and AES / EBU outputs, integrated PSU and central voltage supply for powering each individual loudspeaker, plus sockets for connecting laptops and other remote control devices. Combining high-quality audio reproduction with unobtrusive appearance, the Airea-Series has applications in broadcast and live performance (used as front- or near fills and delay lines). The compact system also provides highly directional, flexible sound coverage for conferences, exhibitions and venues such as clubs and restaurants.

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The Aluminum Speaker Series includes three passive loudspeakers designed with a high performance-to-size ratio. The AS3 and the AS5 employ respectively three-inch full range and 5-inch coaxial drivers mounted in cast aluminum bodies. AS-S10 is a subwoofer designed around a high excursion 10-inch driver. The wide range of mounting solutions is thought to provide solutions for the audio professional’s ear as well as the architect’s eye. AS series contributes to the right placement of the speakers, leading to an improved soundscape. The multiple finishes also help to find a renewed place for speakers in a decorum or an interior design. For standard models, speaker bodies come in black or white and the metal protection grid is wrapped with an aluminum cloth. For on-demand variations over 80 specific RAL codes are offered for customised painted bodies along with more than 20 tonnes of grid cloth.

FUNKTION ONE | PSM318 www.funktion-one.com The PSM318 DJ monitor delivers full frequency output, accuracy and immediacy, thereby setting a new benchmark for DJs looking for ultimate stage sound. Each two-part PSM318 comprises a new double 18-inch bass reflex enclosure (PSM318L) providing very strong near-field sub-bass with a separate triple concentric enclosure for the rest of the frequency spectrum (PSM318H). The two enclosures join to form the whole with a clever quick-latch system to provide simple angle adjustment for different monitor positions and DJ heights. The bass enclosure has integral wheels enabling it to be easily moved into the optimum stage position. The triple concentric arrangement of the mid-high enclosure comprises a very high power 18-inch driver with a coaxially mounted two-way compression driver. The natural materials used in the midrange section of the compression driver give previously unheard clarity and definition to the vocal range. The ultra-fast 18-inch driver with its Nnodymium magnet and five-inch voice coil delivers excellent mid-bass definition. The overall design has been optimised to minimise sight line impact.

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DBX | DRIVERACK PA2 www.dbxpro.com The DriveRack PA2 loudspeaker management system enables a loudspeaker system to be quickly and accurately optimised for the best-possible sound quality.

The PA2 is ideal for bands, musicians and artists who carry their own PA and for a wide range of installed sound applications. The DriveRack PA2 can be set up and operated from a compatible tablet or smartphone. An all-new wizard utility makes setup easier and faster than ever, and users have access to a host of configuration menus and on their mobile device, with full-colour graphical displays that give ready visual indications of the parameters being adjusted. The DriveRack PA2 can also be operated via its front-panel controls and display. The DriveRack PA2 provides a comprehensive suite of system tuning and optimisation tools. Its improved auto EQ enables automatic and precise equalisation of the loudspeakers to the venue in which they’re installed to achieve smoother, more accurate in-room frequency response. It offers numerous additional system-tuning and sonic optimisation capabilities, including: dbx compression, graphic and eightband parametric EQ, dbx’s exclusive subharmonic synthesis for enhanced low-frequency response, a built-in loudspeaker crossover (for full-range, two-way and three-way systems), limiting, loudspeaker time alignment and time delay and many additional features.

DIGITAL PROJECTION | M-VISION 930 WUXGA www.digitalprojection.com Digital Projection has launched a new single chip DLP projector - the 12,000 ANSI lumen M-Vision 930 WUXGA. With a contrast ratio of up to 5,000:1 and fully active 3D with up to 144Hz refresh rate, the M-Vision 930 offers features normally associated with high-end three-chip systems at a single-chip price point.

The 0.96-inch DarkChip DMD, six segment colour wheel and dual 465W high intensity discharge lamps produce an image quality and brightness unrivalled in the single chip projector market. Dual HDMI 1.4, DVI and 3G-SDI inputs provide the very latest high speed video delivery. To compliment this, HDBaseT connectivity allows for the transmission of uncompressed high definition video over a CAT5e/6 LAN cable. For complete versitility, edge blend and geometric correction are standard features of the M-Vision 930 WUXGA, including the ability to blend stereoscopic images. A complete suite of professional lenses offer throw ratios from 0.84:1 to 4.00:1 and all feature motorised shift and zoom.

ELATION | VOL Q3 & Q5 www.elationlighting.com The Volt Q3 and Volt Q5 are versatile RGBW LED wash lights that run on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Their go-anywhere portability, combined with an all-weather IP-65 housing, means they can be used for a large variety of indoor or outdoor applications. With no power cords required, and equipped with a wireless DMX receiver that frees them from the constraints of DMX cables (compatible with Elation’s EWDMX or W-DMX), the Volt Q3 and Q5 provide an effective decorative lighting solution. Their built-in battery will last up to 12 hours. Ideal for on-the-go productions of all types, and compact at only 11-inches high, these versatile wash lights are also impressively bright while providing a green lighting design solution. Three (Volt Q3) and five (Volt Q5) 100,000-hour, 15W, quad-colour LED’s provide full colour mixing capability. Field angle range is 7º -13º and snap-on diffusion filters allow the user to soften and spread the light when needed. A rainbow effect and auto-programmed chase effects provide added dynamic capability while a variety of other effects are possible via 0-100% dimming, a variable strobe and more.

GTD | OSRAM SIRIUS HRI www.gtd-china.com The Osram Sirius HRI 330W integrative lamp source has a 6,700K colour temperature, a 1,500 hour lifespan and a parallel beam angle of 0º to 3º. With its integrated aspheric optics, the user can very easily switch between the beam effect and spot effect when operating the luminaire. It offers a two prisms system, one eight-facet prism with one 16-facet composite-prism and bi-directional rotation in variable speed. The HRI also encompasses 16 fixed gobos, 12 rotating gobos, 14 dichroic colour filters, a pan of 540° / 630° and a tilt of 270°. It includes high-precise optical lens, linear adjustment focus, and independent frost. It also includes three-phase motors with moving control, which are fast moving with very low noise, and an LCD control panel. There are 20 control channels, DMX512 optional wireless, smart cooling and energy saving systems.

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