Wash lighting duties for the event were covered by ADJ’s Hydro Wash X19 IP65-rated LED-powered moving heads. Each featuring 19 x 40W RGBW LEDs for a blistering output, they offer the versatility of motorized zoom for a beam angle variable between 6 and 40-degrees. A total of 16 fixtures were utilized for Dr Peacock In Concert, with four hung above the stage – two at either side of the angled downstage trusses – and another four on the floor, running across the back of the stage. These fixtures provided color washing for the stage, while the remaining eight units were hung – four per side – on drop arms from additional trusses which projected out from the stage on either side of the crowd. These eight fixtures provided enough output to illuminate the whole 5000+ capacity audience!
“I have to say, the X19 is the most impressive new moving head I have seen from any brand over the last couple of years,” states Lex. “The power that it delivers is out of this world! The IP65-rating is very important to us, as we do a lot of outdoor shows, it is very versatile, allowing us to use the same fixture for both indoor and outdoor events. The output is also incredible. When you compare this fixture to other similar units on the market in the same price range, they all have 20W instead of 40 LEDs and no IP rating, which makes the X19 an easy choice. It is a real powerhouse!”
All of the onstage décor was illuminated using ADJ’s versatile and powerful 32 HEX Panel IP static LED wash fixtures, which were strategically placed around the stage so that the fixtures themselves were unobtrusive but the set pieces were all fully illuminated. Featuring 32 x 12W HEX LEDs (RGBWA+UV) arranged into eight individually controlled zones, the 32 HEX Panel IP is an IP65-rated multi-functional wash / blinder / color strobe fixture designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It offers a 24-degree standard beam angle and is supplied with a magnetic removable frost filter frame that can be used to increase the beam angle if required. It has an all-metal, black housing and is fitted with a versatile mounting system that can be used as either a floor stand or hanging bracket.
“The 32 HEX Panel IP is a very versatile fixture,” comments Sjors. “We usually use them, as in this case, for lighting décor, however, when the client doesn’t have the budget for a moving wash, we’ll use them to light the crowd, and in dark venues we can also use them as strobes. The price is very good, especially compared with other competing fixtures on the market. We also like the UV element of the LEDs, as – especially when illuminating décor with white – it really makes it glow very brightly. The size to brightness ratio is also very good. Finally, as with the X19, it is IP-rated, which means we can use it on all events – indoors and outdoors. The included frost filter is also useful, as the fixture still has an even coverage with it applied, so we can wash an object with a single fixture where we would need two competing units.”
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