With lighting playing an integral role in the creation of memorable events, Act Eventstudios in Holland have entrusted Pharos Architectural Controls to deliver the venue’s dynamic lighting.
Act Eventstudios is a state-of-the-art sustainable event and meeting venue located at Cleantech Park, Arnhem; a 90-hectare business park developed to provide a home to clean technology companies. Combining the aesthetic of a redeveloped industrial space with contemporary design and technologies, the space is attracting a plethora of meetings and events.
Dutch AV, specialist supplier of audio-visual equipment and technological partner in immersive experiences based in the Netherlands, was appointed to specify and deliver the AV system for the event space. Having worked with Pharos previously on a number of successful projects, the Dutch AV team knew they offered the best solutions for the venue.
A two-universe Pharos Designer LPC controller is working in conjunction with a Pharos Designer RIO D device for DMX and DALI control. These two solutions are seamlessly integrated with a Q-SYS Core 110f.
The Designer LPC features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes, offering the freedom of real-time manual overrides, with the versatility of powerful show control and integration features. With a compact form and minimal power requirements, the LPC can be installed almost anywhere.
The Designer RIO D provides a convenient and scalable way to control DALI fixtures and ballasts from a Pharos Designer control system. Each RIO D supports a single DALI bus, which can be used as an output for control and as an input for triggering, and up to 64 DALI Ballasts, including discovery, configuration and command.
The system from Pharos is controlling both DMX (via sACN) and DALI fixtures. DMX-recorded shows are triggered with Pharos for demo playback, while the RIO D handles DALI fixtures, including retrofitted industrial LED pendants and integrated downlights.
Adding to the benefits, the Pharos technology supports preprogrammed scenes with flexible override options, ensuring the venue can adapt its ambiance instantly without the need for technical staff to be on-hand. This is being achieved through the use of Pharos DMX Record; an award-winning, free-to-download, standalone utility for capturing multiple universes of sACN or Art-Net lighting data. Pharos DMX Record lets users capture complex lighting programming from another lighting control system and import recordings straight into Designer 2 for playback on Pharos Designer LPC family controllers. Furthermore, demo shows can be launched during tours and presentations, showcasing the flexibility of the venue’s lighting design.
Bas Hoksbergen, Business Development Director at Pharos Architectural Controls said: “Act Eventstudios is a fantastic venue, providing a sustainable space while not compromising on the capabilities of the technology. The LPC and RIO, from our Designer range, are delivering the perfect blend of high-quality lighting effects and the right amount of flexibility, while remaining straightforward for the studio’s team to use.”
Stephan Jansen, Dutch AV said: “What makes Pharos stand out for us is how smoothly the system integrates with all other components in our projects. It is stable, versatile and gives us the confidence that everything will perform as expected. The fact that communication is straightforward and that our input is really listened to makes working with Pharos both effective and enjoyable.
“This installation shows how Pharos fits perfectly in a hybrid setup like Act Eventstudios, where a fixed system needs to blend seamlessly with additional rental equipment. The flexibility of Pharos allows us to expand for each event while keeping everything integrated and reliable for the client.”
As well as providing the audiovisual integration, Dutch AV has an ongoing relationship with Act Eventstudios as the team support all of the events hosted at the venue. Dutch AV brings the expertise to integrate additional rental equipment with the in-house system when required.
